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Sigiriya and Dambulla Tour: Explore UNESCO Treasures
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Kandy
Explore Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla’s cave temples on a private tour from Kandy. Enjoy hassle-free travel and discover UNESCO treasures.
Explore Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla’s cave temples on a private tour from Kandy. Enjoy hassle-free travel and discover UNESCO treasures.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kandy View Point - Arthur’s Seat in Kandy offers a stunning vantage point of the city, particularly the lake. Located at Rajapihilla Mawatha, 550 meters above sea level, it provides a sweeping view of Kandy Lake, Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Royal Palace of Kandy, and the city center.
- Sri Muthumariamman Temple - Known as the Sri Muthumariamman…
- Kandy View Point - Arthur’s Seat in Kandy offers a stunning vantage point of the city, particularly the lake. Located at Rajapihilla Mawatha, 550 meters above sea level, it provides a sweeping view of Kandy Lake, Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Royal Palace of Kandy, and the city center.
- Sri Muthumariamman Temple - Known as the Sri Muthumariamman Temple, this renowned Hindu temple in Matale is dedicated to the goddess Muthumariamman, believed to bring rain. In Tamil, “Muthu” means pearls, “Mari” means rain, and “Amman” means goddess. Hindus worship this goddess for prosperity. Hinduism was introduced to Sri Lanka from India, and many temples were established on lands owned by English cultivators who brought Tamils from India for agricultural work. The Matale Hindu Temple was constructed in 1874 on land that was previously a paddy field, donated in 1852. In 1983, the temple suffered significant damage due to ethnic conflict in the area.
- Golden Temple of Dambulla - This UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its caves, statues, and 2100 square meters of murals. As a sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, with its five sanctuaries, is the largest and best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka.
- Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - Sigiriya is a site of immense historical and cultural importance, offering breathtaking views and ancient ruins. Visitors can climb to the top of the rock and admire the wall paintings along the way.
- Pidurangala Rock - The history of the Pidurangala Rock Temple is closely linked to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. It is believed that monks have inhabited the caves of Pidurangala for 2500 years. Evidence of this is a temple and a 12.5-meter-long reclining Buddha statue built in a cave, reputed to be the largest brick statue in the world.
What's Included
- Water
- English speaking chauffeur guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kandy
- Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Water
- English speaking chauffeur guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kandy
- Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Entrance tickets of all optional fees
- Entry/Admission - Sri Muthumariamman Temple - USD 2
- Entry/Admission - Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - USD 30
- Entry/Admission - Golden Temple of Dambulla - USD 8
- Entry/Admission - pidurangala Rock - USD 3
- Entrance tickets of all optional fees
- Entry/Admission - Sri Muthumariamman Temple - USD 2
- Entry/Admission - Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - USD 30
- Entry/Admission - Golden Temple of Dambulla - USD 8
- Entry/Admission - pidurangala Rock - USD 3
Additional Information
Experience two of Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-recorded treasures on this visit from Kandy — Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla’s specialty filled cave-sanctuaries. Leave transport worries behind as you’re picked up from your hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle and travel to the two sights thus. At Sigiriya, enjoy time to move to the rocktop and examine the wall…
Experience two of Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-recorded treasures on this visit from Kandy — Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla’s specialty filled cave-sanctuaries. Leave transport worries behind as you’re picked up from your hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle and travel to the two sights thus. At Sigiriya, enjoy time to move to the rocktop and examine the wall artistic creations en route, and at Dambulla, investigate the amazing caverns loaded with Buddha statues and pictures.
Location
Kandy View Point
Rajapihilla Mawatha
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
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(17 Ratings)
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2harshils
Aug 30, 2024
Amazing - Amazing trip to Sigiriya and elephant national park with friends. Good driving and conversation with lots of stops for fruit and meals.
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S1100kwarielb
Jun 2, 2024
Overall 10/10 experience would recommend to take the trip, and ask for Ilham! - Firstly I’d like to thank my driver Ilham, who not only arrived on time despite the terrible morning traffic in Ella, but also made sure throughout the trip to include…….
We first started the day by going to a local bakery in which Ilham bought us a few of the local treats(which were amazing btw) after which we did the tour in which the view was amazing!!
We went to a few of the local spots to eat that he knew( all of which were friendly and delicious)
All in all the trip was worth it and more!!
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Bennob907
Apr 30, 2024
Excellent trip - It was a very nice trip, and mohamed was very nice and the hospitality was incredible. I would definitely do it again!
We also went to sigiriya and the view was incredibly beatifull and they brought us to a very nice and relaxing massage.
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I3099wcannao
Mar 12, 2024
Dambulla cave and Sigiriya rock - Our day trip was long but we visited the Dambulla cave temples which were amazing, and Sigiriya rock ( although we choose to climb the opposite rock Pidurangala, which gave great views of Sigiriya). Ilham was really friendly, he stopped and bought us some local bakery goods on the way, delicious! He took us to a nice lunch buffet family run place which was tasty. He was also open to stopping when we wanted a coffee and never made us feel rushed. He was chatty but asked if we wanted music and made sure we were always comfortable, stopping for the washroom when we needed it.
I would recommend a tour with Ilham, we really enjoyed it!
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Katyhe1938jz
Mar 9, 2024
A wonderful ride! - What a great experience! Our guide was so kind and thoughtful! He even treated us to tasty corn and king coconuts before our hike at sigiriya! We loved our experience and truly appreciate our guide for giving us a wonderful adventure!
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Paradise36872365051
Feb 22, 2024
10/10 - This tour was absolutely excellent, and Ilham was a prince. I can't imagine having a better experience. Ilham was knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure we had the best time possible. Highly recommend!
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Backpacker574465
Feb 20, 2024
Amazing experience - Sri Lanka was great but our tour guide made the entire experience even better then we could have imagined. He went above and beyond and helped immerse us in not only the tourist attractions but also the real culture that of the place with many stops along the way.
I felt like I was being shown around by a friend that I new my entire life. Would definitely recommend.
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Joshdx8130ie
Feb 19, 2024
Sri Lanka tour - Ilham gave us the best day touring around Sri Lanka. He was friendly, professional, and have loads of local knowledge that allowed us to beat queues and experience Sri Lanka properly. Highly highly recommend
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Saleenas1990
Feb 18, 2024
Thank you Experto Escapes for an unforgettable tour experience! - Exceptional service from start to finish. Our pick-up was punctual and the services provided felt as luxurious as a 5-star hotel.
Our guide Mr Sammy was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, enhancing our overall experience.
Having experienced services from three different tour companies in Sri Lanka, it's evident that this company stands out as the best in terms of professionalism and quality of service. Their attention to detail and professionalism surpassed that of others, making our experience truly exceptional.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking a top-notch tour experience in Sri Lanka.
Looking forward to more adventures with Experto Escapes in the future!
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Denis
Feb 17, 2024
Always my pleasure :) - We had a super eventful day today with our very nice guide Ilham. We were picked up on time and then we were off. In addition to the program we booked, we were also shown lots of small, interesting places. We had a delicious traditional meal and had interesting and funny conversations on the trip.
I would recommend Ilham at any time with a clear conscience.
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