Day Tour from Kandy: Exploring Sigiriya & Dambulla UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Embark on a day tour from Kandy to explore the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage sites of Sigiriya and Dambulla. Discover ancient temples, statues, and cave complexes with ease on this private tour.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - A complex masterpiece of irrigation engineering design, Sigiriya’s artfully designed water gardens required structural planning way ahead of its time.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Full-day tour according to the itinerary
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance tickets of activities(Sigiriya,Dambulla World Heritage Site and Hindu temple)
Additional Information

Embark on a day tour from Kandy with effortless round-trip transfer, unlocking the UNESCO World Heritage treasures, Sigiriya and Dambulla. From your Kandy lodging, set out in a private vehicle accompanied by a driver-guide to explore the Hindu temples and statues of Matale at Sigiriya. Later, journey on to Dambulla to marvel at its ancient cave temple complex.

  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of X people per booking is required
Location
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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M4966bnkirstenh
Aug 23, 2024
Great day trip from Kandy! - I had a great time on my day trip from Kandy to Sigiriya! My driver, Rizwan was great. He was incredibly polite, efficient and gave me options to ensure we were spending the day in a way I enjoyed. As a solo female traveller, I felt safe and assured at all times. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a day trip out of Kandy
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306alvae
Aug 22, 2024
10/10 day trip! - We had a great tour with Shamin who took us to see Sri Muthumariamman Temple, Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya. We also made stops at the spice garden which was an amazing experience, and a gem museum and shop. We ate a good lunch also got some fresh star fruit which was a great experience! We really enjoyed the day with Shamin who shared much information and was super nice and friendly. This was the highlight of our trip! Shamin made great extra stops (spice garden, gem shop) for us that suited our interests.
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P0kyinl
Aug 22, 2024
Wonderful experience! - Ilham did a really great job! Introducing every spot to us in an interesting way, treating us with breakfast and fruit with hospitality, as well as driving safely, on time.
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Zoeboo
Aug 22, 2024
Great experience - Day trip rom Kandy to Sigiriya and Dombulla rock temple. Had an awesome guide Irfan who was attentive and informative about the whole area. Sigiriya was spectacular, the walk up is challenging to say the least with 1200 steps up. The rock temple at Dambulla is amazing- well work the 354 stairs up to the temple. Great day in all, we are all exhausted!
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Siraaza
Aug 20, 2024
Mr. Rizwan is the best! - I booked a trip to dambulla and sigiriya from kandy thru WhatsApp the night before. Payment went online with credit card. Was picked up by Mr. Rizwan. Wonderful guy! Everything went perfect and had an amazing time. Very helpful, professional and friendly services. I wouldn't hesitate booking with this agency if you want a no worries and full enjoyment!
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Kane_t
Aug 18, 2024
Best couples trip to Sigiriya/Dambulla with our guide Ilham - We had a fantastic trip to Sigiriya (Pidurangala rock) and the Dambulla cave. Our guide, Ilham, was extremely kind and knowledgeable about Sri Lanka. He was very flexible, punctual and accomodating - he took up our additional requests without qualms and gave us extra suggestions about where to visit after the main tourist spots. He also brought us to an affordable and authentic Sri Lankan restaurant and treated us to some juicy fruits at the end. My partner and I had a wonderful experience together! :)
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Susan_a
Aug 17, 2024
Great trip - Great trip out. The company allowed us to change pick up times and the day programme to suit ourselves. The temples were lovely and our driver was great too. He explained the culture, religion and foods of Sri Lanka and found us a great local restaurant for lunch . I'd highly recommend this trip although it is a long way from Kandy
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Sueamam
Aug 16, 2024
Great tour and driver - This was a great trip but we chose not to go to sigiriya because of both a wasp situation and distance. Our guide Mr Irfan was lovely. Very informative and gave us lots of information about the local religions, traditions and foods. He picked us up on time and drove carefully. He also allowed us plenty of time at our stops and took us to a local restaurant for lunch. I would highly recommend this driver and tour
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Jeffmu6669hl
Aug 16, 2024
great day trip to Sigiriya - Hi all we had a fantastic day driving to Sigiriya and Dambula the former was very much worth the long climb Sharmin our driver looked after us really well He provided lots of information took us to other attractions but didn’t push them on us. He helped sort out cheap but good food to keep us going We really did have a good time finally he found a great place for an Ayurvedic massage great for aching muscles I’d recommend him to anyone Paula Jeff and Alfie
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Karen_w
Aug 16, 2024
Day tour to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy - Good way to get to Sigiriya plus see the Cave Temple. It would be good if the taxi driver did not need reminding to stick to the plan. No! we did not want a spice tour but he pulled in and did some kind of errand holding up our day, no we do not want to drink from a coconut on side of road and we are capable of choosing our own restaurant and preferred not to wait while you wandered off to get a coffee with your mate. It is a long day there and back It would be safer if these drivers did not txt and take constant mobile phone calls while driving.
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