Embark on a full-day tour from Colombo to explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Sigiriya rock fortress and Dambulla cave temple in Sri Lanka. Discover the fascinating history and stunning architecture of these iconic landmarks.
- Sigiriya - 06.00 AM - Your chauffeur guide will pick you up from most nearby hotels in Colombo or Mount Lavinia.
09.30 AM - Arrive at Sigiriya and begin your climb up Sigiriya Rock. This rock fortress is Sri Lanka’s most popular tourist destination, also known as the Sigiriya Lion Rock, derived from its original name “Sinha-Giri”. Afterward, you will be taken for lunch.
01.00 PM - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
- Dambulla - 02.00 PM - Arrive at the Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, which has been a sanctuary for meditating monks since the first century BCE. Today, the cave temple houses an extensive collection of Buddhist murals and sculptures that reflect a pan-Asian artistic heritage.
04.30 PM - Depart from Dambulla Temple and head back to Colombo.
09.00 PM - You will be dropped off at your hotel in Colombo or Mount Lavinia.
- All government taxes included.
- Complimentary mineral water during the tour.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included for nearby hotels in Colombo or Mount Lavinia.
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Enjoy the services of an English-speaking driver.
- Any Meals.
- Entrance fess to the sites.
- Gratuities.
- Any thing not mentioned in inclusions.
Don’t miss Sigiriya rock fortress and Dambulla cave temple when you are in Sri Lanka. Both places are nominated as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Sigiriya rock fortress is the most visited tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. It is sometimes known as the Sigiriya Lion Rock, after its original name “Sinha-Giri”. Dambulla golden rock cave temple was home to thousands of meditating monks since its monastic beginnings in the first century BCE. Today the same cave temple hosts a massive collection of Buddhist murals and sculptures belonging to a pan-Asian artistic tradition.
Explore Sigiriya and Dambulla on this full-day tour. Depart from your hotel at Colombo or Mount Lavinia in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide.
- Please wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting sacred and holy places.
- Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
- Please bring valid passports for entering to the sites.
- Entrance fees to Sigiriya US$30.00 and Dambulla Temple US$10.00 per person (Approximately).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
