Full Day Tour to Sigiriya Rock Fortress And Dambulla Cave Temple

Summary

Book your required tour option and after early-morning pickup from your Colombo Or Sigiriya hotel, make the roughly 4-hour journey to Sigiriya by private air-conditioned vehicle if you Start From Colombo, and around 30 Minutes only if you stay Around Sigiriya Area. Marvel at Sigiriya Rock, a granite outcrop rising from scrub-land areas that transform into water gardens during the rainy season. Then, climb the metal steps to the rock top. home to a ruined fifth-century fortress. View the frescoes en route and explore the relics on the summit, the remnants of a royal citadel built by King Kasyapa. After lunch at One Of Good Restaurant Around That Area, visit the UNESCO-listed Rock Temple of Dambulla, five hill caves converted into a temple in the first century BC and filled with Buddha statues. Inspect the caves with their stunning wall and ceiling murals as your guide shares Dambulla's history. Your trip finishes at the original departure point.

Tour info

Duration
7 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple are two of Sri Lanka’s top sights, but impossible to visit in one day by public transport. This private tour from Colombo or Sigiriya takes you to both in a day by private air-conditioned vehicle. Explore Sigiriya’s fifth-century rock top ruins and visit Buddha-filled caves in Dambulla, Inclusions  • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Driver / Guide ( Speaking English ) • All Handling Charges  • Tripadvisor Brokerage Fees • Water Bottles • Fuel Surcharges

What’s included?

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Fuel surcharge

  • TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee

  • Bottled water

  • Driver/guide

  • Hotel drop-off

  • Hotel pickup

  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines

  • Private tour

  • Transport by private vehicle

  • Guaranteed to skip the lines

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

  • Drinks

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 7h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

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Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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