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About this property

Set amid a natural landscape, Back of Beyond – Pidurangala offers a peaceful getaway in Sigiriya. Just 0.6 mi from Sigiriya Rock, this property features free Wi-Fi, free parking and a natural setting in the middle of a forest. Rooms come with traditional interiors and wooden furnishings. A private bathroom comes with hot and cold shower facilities. Recreational choices include a cycling or hiking trip. Guests can go on a bird watching excursion or elephant watching safari to Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park. A fine selection of local and Western dishes are served at the restaurant. Pidurangala – Back of Beyond is a 30-minute drive to Dambulla Town. Katunayake International Airport is approximately 3.5 hours away by car. Please note that a deposit of 30% will be charged from the credit card (Visa or Mastercard) upon booking. The balance has to be settled at the lodge in cash (USD or Sri Lankan rupees) or credit card, or we shall collect the balance amount from the head office on or before your arrival date by credit card. Please note that by making a reservation, you would be entering a wildlife area and staying in an unfenced property. The stay/tours conducted might take or bring you into contact or vicinity of wild animals (including snakes, spiders, wild boar, monkey elephants etc.). Back of Beyond staff members, associates and/or agents cannot be held liable for any encounters involving the of wild animals. The stay and entry into the wildlife area and Back of Beyond is at your own risk and responsibility.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Free private parking


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Imtiaz
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The staff was amazing, breakfast was amazing And the surroundings And they gave us early check in And they were very helpful with locations to visit and provided us discounted transportation
  • Erik
    United States United States
    Wonderful location within walking distance of Trailhead to Pidurangala Rock. The tree houses are amazing and really make you feel like you are embedded within nature. Kids enjoyed roaming the grounds and playing on the suspended nets. Dinner and...
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is exactly what it says - offering a real experience of a night in the jungle. Friendly staff, offering simple but good quality Sri Lankan dinner at a very reasonable price. An added bonus is that it is only 5 minutes walk from the entrance to...
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exactly as it looked, you are in the jungle, with monkeys running around outside. The food was very good, and the team that looked after us really cared that we enjoyed our time
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Treehouses were lovely and fun. Great experiences organized- loris spotting night walk, and sunset boat ride - would really recommend both. We rented their bikes too and explored around which was super fun. The location is seriously good
  • Nicole
    United States United States
    Highly recommend this unique and memorable stay! Open air treehouses built into the environment immerse you in the sounds, sights and feelings of living with nature in the middle of the jungle...but with all the comforts of mosquito nets, comfy...
  • Raquel
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Staying in the tree house was fantastic, one of the best experiences. Loved the jungle and feeling part of it. The staff was super helpful and made us feel very welcome, they offer so many unique activities (with fair prices). We never thought we...
  • Richard
    United States United States
    The tree house accommodation blends in very well with the jungle, is open to the elements and very cool. Really nice to be so close to the elements, yet protected. High off the ground, solid waterproof roof, great bug nets. Slept really well...
  • Marvin
    Australia Australia
    We stayed in the bungalow which was Beautifully designed to blend into the forest and ecologically sustainable. Quiet and comfortable room with good views into the forest, which allowed us to see the national bird walking past our glass doors....
  • Jacqueline
    Australia Australia
    Sleeping outside in an open tree house was ok. There is plenty of room to move about. We were a short walk away and close to the reception and restaurant.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian • European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Back of Beyond - Pidurangala takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
$10 per child, per night
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a deposit of 50% will be charged from the credit card (Visa or Mastercard) within 30 days of arrival. The balance has to be settled at the lodge in cash (USD or Sri Lankan rupees) or by credit card. Please note that a 3% fee will be charged on all credit card payments.

Please note that by making a reservation, you would be entering a wildlife area and staying in an unfenced property. The stay/tours conducted might take or bring you into contact or vicinity of wild animals (including snakes, spiders, wild boar, monkey elephants etc.). Back of Beyond staff members, associates and/or agents cannot be held liable for any encounters involving the of wild animals. Back of Beyond staff members, associates and/or agents cannot be held liable for any encounters involving the of wild animals. The stay and entry into the wildlife area and Back of Beyond is at your own risk and responsibility.

Please inform Back of Beyond - Pidurangala of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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