Private Day Trip to Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Cave Temples

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Sigiriya and Dambulla have been nominated as UNESCO World Heritage and once Sigiriya was nominated as the 8th Wonder of the World. If you love to explore rich ancient culture and heritage, this tour is an ideal option for you. Architectural design, ancient paintings, water gardens and amazing views will give you a memorable experience with a great photographic opportunity.

What's Included

Bottled water
Lunch at a local Restaurant
Lunch
All Government taxes
Hotel pickup and drop-off by an Air-conditioned vehicle in Negombo, Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Kalutara or Kandy.
Sightseeing tours with service of an English-Speaking chauffeur guide
Expenses of personal nature
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sigiriya

    7:00: You will be picked up by an air conditioned vehicle from your hotel and driven to Sigiriya 9:00: Arrive at Sigiriya and climb the 5th-century rock fortress. Sigiriya is famous for its toadstool of golden-hued granite, protruding into the searing blue sky from a hot, flat wilderness of scrub-land, which is transformed in the rainy season to a water garden. 12:00: Enjoy Lunch at a local Restaurant.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Golden Temple of Dambulla

    13:30: Visit Dambulla Cave temple that was built by King Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. and it is a World Heritage Site. It is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. meters of painted walls and ceilings, is the largest area of paintings found in the world. 15:30: On completion of the Cave temple visit, you will be taken back to your hotel. 18:30: You will be dropped off at your hotel in the selected city.

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
  • Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Kandy hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
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DSA non-compliant
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Cancellation Policy

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

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