Sigiriya & Dambulla Cave Temple Day Trip from Colombo

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A day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya and the Dambulla Cave Temple is a journey that offers a captivating blend of ancient history, breathtaking architecture, and cultural richness. This excursion provides an immersive experience of two of Sri Lanka's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making it a must-do for anyone visiting the island.

What's Included

English-speaking tourism board registered Guide
Entrance Fees at the tourist attractions.

Meeting and pickup

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

we pick the clients from the Hotels in Colombo

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Pick up from the Hotel - Drive to Sigiriya

    2 stops
  • 1
    Dambulla Cave Temple

    The history of the Dambulla Cave Temple dates back over two thousand years, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited monastery complexes in Sri Lanka. The site gained prominence when King Valagamba took refuge in these caves during his exile in the 1st century BC. Upon regaining his throne, he transformed the caves into a magnificent temple complex as an act of gratitude. The temple has been a pilgrimage site ever since, receiving patronage from various kings and dynasties over the centuries.

    15 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress

    Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its cultural and archaeological significance. It offers a profound glimpse into the ingenuity and creativity of ancient Sri Lankan civilization. Archaeological excavations and studies continue to reveal new insights about the site's history, architecture, and the daily lives of its inhabitants.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 2

    Optional Safari in Minneriya National Park

    1 stop
  • 3
    Minneriya National Park

    This national park is one of the best places in the country to see wild elephants, which are often present in huge numbers. Dominated by the ancient Minneriya Wewa, the park has plenty of scrub, forest and wetlands in its 88.9 sq km to also provide shelter for toque macaques, sambar deer, buffalo, crocodiles and leopards

    4 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Real Lanka Holidays

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