Explore the ancient UNESCO heritage sites of Sigiriya and Dambulla on a full-day guided tour. Climb the rock fortress and enjoy a restaurant lunch.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 14 hours
- Starting time 6:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Climb up Sigiriya Rock fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Dambulla Cave temple, the most impressive cave temple in Sri Lanka
- Enjoy a break for a restaurant lunch
Full description
Begin your 14-hour tour with an early-morning drive to Sigiriya. When you arrive, climb the Sigiriya Rock fortress, considered to be the 8th Wonder of the World.
In the 5th century, King Kashyapa built a palace atop the rock. Sigiriya commemorates some of the turbulence of Sri Lanka’s history.
Stop to enjoy a restaurant lunch before heading to Dambulla. Visit the UNESCO-listed cave temple built by King Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. It is the most impressive of Sri Lanka’s cave temples. The complex of 5 caves features more than 2,000 square meters of painted walls and ceilings. See 150 images of the Buddha, of which the largest is a 14-meter-high image carved out of the rock.
Includes
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from Colombo, Negombo or Mount Lavinia
- Entry fees at Sigiriya Rock fortress and Dambulla Cave temple
- English-speaking local guide
- Restaurant lunch
- All government taxes
- Tips for guides (tipping is expected)
- Anything not mentioned as included
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
Know before you go
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- The duration of the tour is approximate, as the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- All visitors to Buddhist and Hindu temples are expected to remove footwear and hats. Shoulders and knees should be covered
