Tradition, history and nature are all intertwined in Sigiriya and the neighbouring attractions. An excellent place to begin the day is the well-known Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its most famous features are the ruins of a former palace, the remarkable frescoes halfway up the rock and the enormous lion paws at the entrance. The intricate statues and artwork at the Dambulla Cave Temples, another UNESCO World Heritage site with captivating stories, are truly breathtaking. Discover tropical spice cultivation techniques used in daily cooking during a guided tour of the Matale spice garden. An exciting jeep safari through Minneriya National Park, home to some of Asia’s largest elephant herds, rounds out the day. Seeing amazing wildlife in its natural habitat creates a memory that will last a lifetime.