Experience a private day tour to the historical Sigiriya and Dambulla sites with Inway Lanka Tours. Enjoy the convenience of pickup and drop-off in Colombo, a licensed guide, comfortable transportation, and a delicious lunch included. Book now for an unforgettable excursion!
Experience a private day tour to the historical Sigiriya and Dambulla sites with Inway Lanka Tours. Enjoy the convenience of pickup and drop-off in Colombo, a licensed guide, comfortable transportation, and a delicious lunch included. Book now for an unforgettable excursion!
- Inway Lanka Tours - The Negombo Hotel at 7.00 am, you will be welcomed our Inway Lanka Representative and your Chauffeur Guide who will commence your day excursion to Sigiriya.
- Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - Part hedonistic pleasure palace, part fortress, and part sacred complex. Sigiriya is one of the island’s most awe-inspiring…
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Inway Lanka Tours - The Negombo Hotel at 7.00 am, you will be welcomed our Inway Lanka Representative and your Chauffeur Guide who will commence your day excursion to Sigiriya.
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Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - Part hedonistic pleasure palace, part fortress, and part sacred complex. Sigiriya is one of the island’s most awe-inspiring archaeological sites and a leading tourist attraction. In fact some consider it to be one of the oldest tourist attraction in the world with early visitors recording their impression as graffiti on a wall described as the world first interactive book. Located north of Dambulla. It is centered on a massive rock rising 180m above the surrounding plan and 360m above mean sea level with the ruins of palace on the top and a vast pleasure garden complex at the foot.
The Megalomaniac yet spiritual Kasyapa clearly had an eye for beauty. The pleasure gardens include a serious of symmetric pools, channels and fountain that still spurt water after 1500 years. Pathway up the rock are the famous Sigiriya Frescoes, featuring 21 bare-breasted damsels that may represent celestial nymphs, but were surely modelled on Kasayapa’s own consort. Halfway you will encounter a pair of giant lion’s paws, part of the original entrance, which required visitors to pass through the open mouth of the lion. The summit yields a dramatic vista of the surrounding jungle and contains the foundations of the palace complex, replete with the bathing pool, but all it was to be in vain. -
Golden Temple of Dambulla - Hewn into a 160 m granite outcrop are the remarkable cave temple of Dambulla. Located at the Center of island, and declared by UNESCO as a world heritage site of Sri Lanka. The cave temple is masterpiece of Buddhist art. Each is filled with murals depicting scenes from the Buddha’s life, and gilded statues of the Buddha in various poses.
In the 1st Century BC, the caves provided refuge to a king who fled a south Indian invasion. On reclaiming his throne, the grateful king had temple constructed in the caves that had sheltered him. These were embellished by subsequent rulers, especially during the Kandyan period in the 17th and 18th centuries. There are five major caves attraction in this monastery. Here the largest Buddha statues collection in Sri Lanka.
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Lunch provided
- Complimentary Lion beer with lunch
- Bottled water available
- Included entry to Sigiriya and Dambulla Cave Temple
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Lunch provided
- Complimentary Lion beer with lunch
- Bottled water available
- Included entry to Sigiriya and Dambulla Cave Temple
- Gratification and Tip
- Gratification and Tip
Inway Lanka Tours is an excellent travel agency catering to custom-tailored travel plans. We pride ourselves on delivering unique services that ensure a delightful expedition. Our clients receive language guides, exceptional service, visits to additional attractions, and opportunities for local experiences. Our aim is for you to enjoy an unforgettable…
Inway Lanka Tours is an excellent travel agency catering to custom-tailored travel plans. We pride ourselves on delivering unique services that ensure a delightful expedition. Our clients receive language guides, exceptional service, visits to additional attractions, and opportunities for local experiences. Our aim is for you to enjoy an unforgettable day tour with us.
• Admittance fees for Sigiriya and the Temple of Golden Cave are encapsulated in this price
• Lunch at the Tropical Village Restaurant, complete with a chilled beer, is also part of this deal
• Enjoy the services of a licensed guide fluent in English or Spanish throughout your tour
• Receive comfortable transport to and from Colombo
• Benefit from air-conditioned transport
• Stay hydrated with the provision of bottled water en-route
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children supplement will be added when sharing with parents
- Infants are free of charge when sharing with parents
- According to Buddhist tradition Shorts or Sleeveless tops are not allowed inside the Golden Temple of Dambulla and Any Buddhist Temple
- A formal Dress code is required both men and women when entered in to Buddhist Temples, your knees and shoulders ought to be fully covered by the dress
- This is a private tour. Only your group will participate
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.