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Dambulla Sigiriya Private Tour: Explore Sigiriya Rock, Pidurangala Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple
4.8
137 Ratings
Matale
Embark on a private tour of Dambulla Sigiriya and explore the iconic Sigiriya Rock, Pidurangala Rock, and Dambulla Cave Temple. Don’t miss the chance to witness the natural behavior of elephants at Minneriya National Park. Book now!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Matale - Famous Hindu Temple / Kovil in Matale
- Dambulla Royal Cave Temple - Dambulla Cave Temple is one of the most important ancient temple in the world. Temple built inside the cave is a unique history goes back to thousands of years
- Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - Considered as the 8th wonder of the world. A kingdom built on the rock. A unesco world heritage site and a must visit site if you are holidaying in Sri Lanka
- Minneriya National Park - One of the main national parks in Sri Lanka. Located close to the Sigiriya rock fortress. An ideal place to see hundreds of Elephants in their natural behavior.
- Ranweli Spice Garden - Mathale is well known as the best place to grow Sri Lankan spices. This will be a guided tour to see all the spices / plants available here. They will explain about each species. Will be a good opportunity for you to get insight of this industry. This is an optional visit and you can avoid if you do not like to do.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience
- Knowledgeable local guide to enhance your experience
- Complimentary bottled water to stay hydrated
- No hidden costs with all taxes and vehicle fees covered
- Delicious lunch provided during the tour
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Transportation in a private, air-conditioned minivan for a personalized experience
- Fuel surcharges included, no extra expenses
- Enjoy a more intimate tour with a private small-group setting
What's Not Included
- Per person Entrance fee for Sigirya Rock fortress is US$30 Per person (SAARC Countries US$15)
- Per person Entrance Ticket for Dambulla Cave Temple is US$7
- Cost of the safari Jeep varies as per the number persons in your group.
- Entrance fee for the safari will be varied with the park you are visitng (Minneriya / Eco/Kaudulla)
Additional Information
Sigiriya Rock Fortress the 8th Wonder of the World is considered as a placed not to be missed by anybody who visits this beautiful Island. Pidurangala rock another historical place located next to Sigirya and has become a trending place with among both locals and foreigners. Dambulla Cave Temple is known as one of the oldest and biggest rock temples in the world. The Safari at Minneriya National Park will make your trip complete. This 04 hour off road trip will allow you to see hundreds of Elephants in their natural behavior at their own place. Tour in a traditional village is another interesting item you can add for the day.
These key places are located within close proximity. Situated in the Matale District, Central Province of Sri Lanka, situated 148 km (92 mi) north-east of Colombo and 72 km (45 mi) north of Kandy.
Note : If you are booking the 11.00 am starting time, we might not be able to do the safari tour at the National park or the Sigiriya rock due to the limited time.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Dress code is casual
- Infant FOC
- Wheelchair access is available upto the Sigirya site and around sightseeing. But not possible to climb the rock with it.
- Those who are under medical conditions and those who are pregnant may have to avoid some parts of the activities.
Location
Matale
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(137 Ratings)
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Daisakus2024
Aug 12, 2024
A full day from Candy - We spent an entire day exploring the spice gardens, the cave temples of Dambulla, the Lion Rocks of Sigiriya and safaris. It is a very resonable tour and I would recommend it. The lunch curry was also delicious. Drinks are not included. It's a good idea to have a safari in a different Jeep for an additional Rs. 20,000. You'll also need to pay $35 for admission to Lion Rock in Siguria and tip your Guide. It took 12 hours from Kandy and back, and thank you for a very fulfilling day.
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Vikasbhargav
Jul 29, 2024
Sigiriya Tour - Excellent tour. They understood my requirements and changed the tour plan accordingly. Special Sri Lankan food served. Thanks
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Owen_b
Jul 28, 2024
A long day of amazing experiences. - This was an amazing trip!
We chose to only see Sigiriya rock and the elephants on the safari. Both were excellent experiences with friends, and well worth the money and knowledge shared by our guides.
Our driver, Lahiru, was also very helpful and kind (and an excellent, safe driver).
Make sure to bring lots of Sri Lankan rupees cash. This nearly caught us out when paying for the safari.
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H9501eeandren
Jul 26, 2024
Traveling around Sri Lanka by car with comfort and peace of mind - Dear Mahaweli Tours, I would like to report my high satisfaction with your services, which I have used 3 separate times with my family during my stay in Sri Lanka in the past week.
Your 3 drivers have all been reliable, safe, polite, helpful, and flexible to our few requests made during each trip. Especially Lahiru, our driver to Sigiriya, etc, today, has been most friendly and went the extra mile to make our interesting excursion feel like "being part of the family."
This was our first trip to Sri Lanka, and I was a bit apprehensive about the travel portions by car, where trains aren't available. Our experience with Mahaweli Tours have completely changed my opinion. I can recommend your company without hesitation. Good job!
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Mr
Jul 19, 2024
An exceptional experience! Well worth the time and the effort. -
Dambulla cave temple, Ranweli spice garden, Pidurangala rock, and Sigiriya rock fortress day tour in a private car was an exceptional experience! I had an excellent time climbing, exploring & appreciating the immense views, learning about culture & history, and seeing the sunset from on top of Sigiriya rock. Janaka is an experienced and very knowledgeable driver / guide with an immense amount of patience and the desire to make sure I was happy with the itinerary. The included Sri Lankan rice and curries lunch was substantial and very tasty. Big thanks to Mahaweli Tours & Holidays, Geesara for coordinating things and Janaka. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this operator and this tour.
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Giulia
May 1, 2024
Wonderful tour! - What a fantastic experience!!! I was alone on this trip but it wasn't my first time in Sri Lanka. I chose this tour because it has excellent value for money. We went to the spice garden in Matale, to the Temple Cave of Dambulla, the wonderful fortress of Sigirya and finally we did a safari in the afternoon where you can admire the elephants inside one of the national parks. Everything was taken care of down to the smallest detail, my guide Janaka was a very knowledgeable and helpful person. During the tour he explained to us very well what we were going to see, from a historical or religious point of view. For lunch (included in the price) we went to a small restaurant along the road: a fantastic experience, the food was exquisite and adapted to the palate of non-Sri Lankans (spicy but just right!). I was really satisfied with this tour and I highly recommend it!! Thank you Janaka for everything🙏🏽
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Davidgf9666ur
Apr 14, 2024
Wonderful experience in Sri Lanka - One of the best excursions we have ever been on our guide was simply exceptional, knowledgeable and could not be faulted in any way. The places we visited combined with his attention and friendly demeanor made this a truly wonderful experience would highly recommend.
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Haleigh_d
Apr 9, 2024
Best guide ever - This was the most fun, nice, and professional driver/guide I had during my stay in Sri Lanka. He went out of the way to be accommodating and spend time with me as I was traveling alone and I felt very relaxed and got to see some amazing places in Sigiriya, Dambulla, and the elephant national park.
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Paulsu9733ql
Apr 26, 2024
Great day out from Kandy good solid climb up Lion Rock and Dambulla caves. - Over Amilia was a good driver and guide for Dambulla caves. We could have started earlier if we want but we were not aware of this. We were pick up at 7.30 am from Kandy and the Traffic was serious. Our guide at Sigirya Rock was excellent with a depth of knowlegde on the history and the nature around Lion Rock. For us these two tours and lunch was enough. Left at 7.30 arrived back in Kandy about 4pm.
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27stelar
Apr 22, 2024
Interesting tour - not clearly described though - Interesting trip. The guided tour is actually a driver guide (similar to a taxi driver), then at each stop there is a separate guide who explains the landmark/place you’re visiting (although not mandatory, usually you’re expected to tip each guide, so need to have cash handy for the different guides if you want to tip). I understand that this is typical in Sri Lanka.
Also, the tour description says that lunch is included, but in fact the tour does not include the complete lunch: no beverage included, I had to pay in cash (credit cards were not accepted at the place) which was not great as I was running low in local currency. It is not expensive, but as a courtesy, given that (1) tour description is misleading about lunch coverage, and (2) the lunch place is a bit on the pricier end (for tourists), the tour should at least pick a place that accepts more payment options than just cash in local currency.
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