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Minneriya National Park, Sigiriya & Dambulla: Day Tour from Kandy with Historic Temples
4.9
89 Ratings
Kandy
Immerse yourself in the rich history and natural beauty of Sri Lanka with a day tour from Kandy to Minneriya National Park, Sigiriya, and Dambulla. Explore historic temples, witness captivating cave paintings, and climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Immerse yourself in the rich history and natural beauty of Sri Lanka with a day tour from Kandy to Minneriya National Park, Sigiriya, and Dambulla. Explore historic temples, witness captivating cave paintings, and climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Aaliya Tours - We can prepare you for anything on your holiday - and safeguard from hidden dangers in this case We will send a experience and expert driver with good quality of conditioned car or van, who drive carefully in Sri Lankan Roads, well expert in activities, trustworthy of your day tour.
- Pick up from your Hotel in Kandy hotel at 7 am…
- Aaliya Tours - We can prepare you for anything on your holiday - and safeguard from hidden dangers in this case We will send a experience and expert driver with good quality of conditioned car or van, who drive carefully in Sri Lankan Roads, well expert in activities, trustworthy of your day tour.
- Pick up from your Hotel in Kandy hotel at 7 am and transfer to Sigiriya
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Visit Matale Hindu temple at 8 am explore the temple half & hour)
Drive to Dambulla on the way a stop for Aurvedic Village at 9 am and discover the village 1 hours A stop for tasting the fresh corn and King cocoanut at 10.30 am on your drive to Dambulla
Climb the cave temple at 11 am Drive to Sigiriya at 12 pm
A stop for having your Lunch at a recommended restaurant Proceed to Safari Jeep at 2.30 pm for enjoying the national park
*Drive back to Kandy around 5-6 pm - Transfer to Kandy
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Round-trip private transfer
- Driver/guide
- Day tour as per itinerary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Bottled water
- Round-trip private transfer
- Driver/guide
- Day tour as per itinerary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees all activities and national park
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- National Park safari Jeep
- Entrance fees all activities and national park
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- National Park safari Jeep
Additional Information
Our driver collect you from the hotel in Kandy (city limited hotels) as earlier as possible ( around 7 am or before)\n\n transfer to Sigiriya \’s Approximately 2-3 hours drive before go to the Sigiriya a short visit Matale Hindu temple, one hour drive to Dambulla for Visiting Dambulla cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site which Lord Buddha\’s life…
Our driver collect you from the hotel in Kandy (city limited hotels) as earlier as possible ( around 7 am or before)\n\n transfer to Sigiriya \’s Approximately 2-3 hours drive before go to the Sigiriya a short visit Matale Hindu temple, one hour drive to Dambulla for Visiting Dambulla cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site which Lord Buddha\’s life is painted on the walls of the cave which is believed to be done during the 2nd century.\n\n After visiting cave temple, Lunch at a recommended restaurant after having lunch, Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress at evening
- Dress code when you entered to the Cave temple and Matale Hindu temple, the nee should be coverd
Location
Aaliya Tours
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(89 Ratings)
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Azusa_m
Nov 24, 2024
Amazing experience from Kandy all the way up to Minneriya with our guide Irfan - This experience was amazing ! Irfan guided us and showed us all the places, picked up some fresh fruits and breakfast for us as well !
He managed to make this experience unique despite some heavy rain on the way. We learned a lot thanks to his knowledge and all his stories. Discovering the Hindu and Boudhism culture was very interesting. The lion rock at Sigiriya offers a splendid vue.
We ended the day with a safari a Minneriya park and got to see many elephants.
We will recommend this experience and thank you again Irfan !
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Stephanie
Nov 5, 2024
Courteous, organized, timely, adventurous - We had a great experience with Aaliya tours. We visited Dambulla temple, sigiriya rock, and an elephant safari. Our driver was very kind and being a fellow Sri Lankan myself I was able to communicate in both Tamil and English with him whilst my husband being Canadian was able to freely keep conversation. He arranged for an excellent safari experience which we saw many elephants and various species of birds. To top it all off, especially after an extremely long day our driver offered to wait till we were done dinner before dropping us home which was very appreciated.
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Helenamq7265of
Oct 22, 2024
An amazing tour day - Everything from the beginning was perfect. Our driver Irfan was puntual to pick up us in the hotel. We visit Dambulla, Sigiriya and the Safari and it was everything great. We saw a lot of elephants and other animals, it was amazing. If I had to choose again I would do it with them. Thank you so much!!!
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Climber68333883155
Sep 18, 2024
Above and Beyond! - Aaliyah tours was wonderfully flexible when I hurt myself and could no longer participate in part of the tour. Mr. Shamin was our guide and he was amazing! Helped us try local fruit straight from the tree, showed us local landmarks on the way, friendly. He even made sure we had dinner when getting back to Kandy. Best roti ever! Highly recommend this company and Mr.Shamin. We enjoyed him so much, he is taking us on another tour tomorrow!!
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Dottores89
Aug 26, 2024
Beyond-expectation day trip from Kandy - We had an amazing daytrip from Kandy to Matale Hindu Temple, the Dambulla cave, Sigiriya Lion Rock and Minneriya National Park, where we were able to see lots of elephants…
Raaid was extremely helpful in accommodating our requests and the communication via WhatsApp was perfect!
Our driver, Irfan, gave us the best local experience I have ever had in my trips…he took care of us being sure we could experience the true essence of Sri Lanka! He drove really carefully and surprised us with different typical food…
We definitely recommend to book your trip with this agency!
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O2695xz_
Aug 21, 2024
I recommend Aaliya Tours! - We had an amazing day!
Not knowing which travel agency to choose when travelling alone, I went directly to the desk of Aaliya tours in Kandy, where I was staying.
The person in charge, Raaid, welcomed me very kindly and politely. They were happy to accept our request for the next day's tour and immediately sent us a quote and tour details. Now that we know that Aaliya tours is a safe company, I think it is enough to apply online without going to the desk in person.
They picked me up at the hotel on time and I was able to go to Sigiriya Rock, which I had always wanted. The driver, Mr Sharmin, was very kind, offering suggestions and introducing us to local food. It was a very fulfilling day and I was glad I signed up for the tour.
If I ever come to Sri Lanka again, I will definitely use Aaliya tours tour plans!
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Alex
Aug 21, 2024
Amazing UNESCO site and very good driver - Sharmin - The driver , Sharmin took care of me so well. We stopped afternoon tea when I was a bit hungry and had fruit tasting on our way back to Kandy. I would recommend him without hesitation.
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Theodoreoscar
Aug 9, 2024
Amazing Day Trip from Kandy - This trip was a top highlight of my time in Sri Lanka - I will never forget it! The Dambulla Cave Temples were very impressive, and Lion’s Rock at Sigiriya is a must! Both attractions were busy, but not overcrowded.
My guide was Irfan and he was very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. He took the time to make sure I was comfortable, and he stopped any time I wanted to check something out.
We stopped at an herbal spice garden, a local fruit stand, a Hindu Temple, a local cricket match, and Irfan also bought me snacks and water for free. We also got very lucky and saw a wild elephant on the side of the highway! 😍
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V4438uxshawnp
Aug 8, 2024
Memorable Tour based on Your Pref! - It was a worthwhile full-day trip filled with surprises and learning! We really appreciate the fact that our guide Ilham customized the itinerary based on our preferences. For instance, we loved the spice garden tour which wasn’t in the plan. We could see that Ilham really wanted to have us enjoy and remember the trip! When in the jeep in safari, Ilham was very proactive in helping us spot the elephants and animals. He also drove over 6+ hours throughout the day and his driving always felt safe even late at night (even on rough local roads). So I am very happy that we decided to do the tour and have Ilham with us!
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237holliec
Jul 31, 2024
Excellent experience and service - Irfan was an excellent guide and driver who showed us three amazing locations. Whilst on the drive Irfan provided extra knowledge and details to help us gain a better understanding whilst on our tour. Our trip in the national park was incredible and seeing the elephants will be an unforgettable experience.
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