Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Cave Temples Day Trip

4.4
(67 reviews)

10 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple are two of Sri Lanka’s top sights, but impossible to visit in one day by public transport. This private tour from Colombo, Negombo or Kandy takes you to both in a day by private air-conditioned vehicle. Explore Sigiriya’s fifth-century Rocktop ruins and visit Dambulla’s Buddha-filled caves, all with insights from your driver-guide, and with lunch included

What's Included

Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Local Taxes & Charges
Food & Drinks except Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB) All Hotels in Colombo All Hotels in Kandy

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • Sigiriya (Pass by)

    Meet & Greet your professional Chauffer Guide at Bandarayanake International Airport (CMB) or your hotel and head towards Sigiriya enroute via Rambukkana

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Experience Sri Lanka's renowed Spices inside a manmade forest with a free 10mins head massage. Enriched with herbs, spice groves and plants with fragrant greenery shading from the tropical trees that enlightens the unique aroma of each spice and herb. We give the opportunity for our visitors to explore and gain knowledge on Sri Lankan spices, herbs and the benefits of Ayurveda. The tropical climate in which our plants and herbs are grown helps them preserve its ancient originality. The educational tour around the garden, which we call “The Spice Tour”, let the visitors feel the sensation of the Sri Lankan spices and herbs which is demonstrated in different foreign languages to suit our customer need.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress

    Marvel at Sigiriya Rock, a granite outcrop rising from scrubland areas that transform into water gardens during the rainy season. Then, climb the metal steps to the rocktop : home to a ruined fifth-century fortress. View the frescoes en route and explore the relics on the summit, the remnants of a royal citadel built by King Kasyapa.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Pidurangala Rock

    Go on a Hiking at the Pidurangala Rock Climbing visiting the Ancient Temples up with a full view of Sigiriya Rock for amazing Photoshoots

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Sigiriya Craft Village

    Experience the best of Srilanka inside the Village with Kingfisher Tours and get the unique experience on a village life style. Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride and experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home cooked lunch made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day. (Optional)

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Dambulla Cave Temple

    After lunch at the Oakray Restaurant in Inamaluwa, visit the UNESCO-listed Rock Temple of Dambulla : five hill caves converted into a temple in the first century BC and filled with Buddha statues. Inspect the caves with their stunning wall and ceiling murals as your guide shares Dambulla's history.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Colombo (Pass by)

    Head back to your original pickup location and end your day tour

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by KINGFISHER TOURS SRI LANKA

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
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Private and Luxury
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Excellent Quality
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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