• Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - Your private Sri Lankan history adventure begins at 6.00 am when your friendly local guide will pick you up from your hotel in Colombo.
  Sigiriya lion rock is located in the central Matale District near town of Dambulla of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archeaological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa the site was selected by King Kasyapa (477

• 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure

• Sīhāgiri, the Lion Rock. The capital and the royal palace were abandoned after the king’s death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century.

Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning. It is the most visited historic site in Sri Lanka.

Sigiriya consists of an ancient citadel built by King Kashyapa during the 5th century. The Sigiriya site contains the ruins of an upper palace located on the flat top of the rock, a mid-level terrace that includes the Lion Gate and the mirror wall with its frescoes, the lower palaces located behind the lavish lower gardens, and moats and ramparts which protected the citadel. The site was both a palace and a fortress. The upper palace on the top of the rock includes cisterns cut into the rock that still retain water. The moats and walls that surround the lower palace are still exquisitely beautiful.

• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide
• Hotel Pick & Drop from Kandy Hotels
• 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person

• Entrance fees.(Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Cave Temple)
• Food and Beverages.
• Gratuities.

Two of Sri Lanka’s main attractions, Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple, are not feasible to explore in a single day using public transportation. However, with this private tour from Colombo, you can visit both locations in one day in a private vehicle equipped with air conditioning. Discover the ancient ruins on top of Sigiriya’s fifth-century rock and tour Dambulla’s caves filled with Buddha statues, all while gaining knowledge from your driver-guide.

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