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.

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Duration 14 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Private group

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

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 5 reviews

Review summary

Guide
3/5
Transportation
4/5
Value for money
2.8/5
Safety
3.5/5

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Would've been 100% amazing without the extra stops

The journey was very long as expected. The negative points of it is that the driver kept stopping in different places for us to see (he must have deals with these places) such as spice garden which was nice but they want tips and some gems store... which I didnt want to stop nor buy gems but he insisted and people were pushing us to buy. and if you dont buy or give them little tips they dont like it and treat you differently on the way out. I am certain tha the driver gets his cut from it, but surely they should ask the customer first if they want any stop to meet places or not. because of these stops (total of 3) we spent almost 20 hours out and got home so late and knackered. Sigiriya on the other hand is an amazing place! Like no words to describe how amazing it is. But again, the tour guide that is included in the package wanted tips as well and not in their currency, but in £ or $. Also water was included but was given only ONE bottle for the whole day and had to pay drinks

February 19, 2019

Well organized, nice, good explanations

February 2, 2020

We were expecting for a guide, who was promised, but got only a driver. At the morning the driver was late an hour.

February 13, 2020

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From Colombo: All Inclusive Sigiriya and Dambulla Tour

From Colombo: All Inclusive Sigiriya and Dambulla Tour

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Would've been 100% amazing without the extra stops