Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Cave Temples Day Trip

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Cave Temples Day Trip

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About This Experience in Colombo

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

Why Visit Colombo?

Colombo, Sri Lanka offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Colombo provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Colombo

You can reach Colombo, Sri Lanka by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

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

What's Not Included

  • Food & Drinks except Lunch

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Meet & Greet your professional Chauffer Guide at...

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

Experience Sri Lanka's renowed Spices inside a manmade... 30 minutes

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.

Marvel at Sigiriya Rock, a granite outcrop rising... 2 hours

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.

Go on a Hiking at the Pidurangala Rock... 1 hour

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

Experience the best of Srilanka inside the Village... 1 hour

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)

After lunch at the Oakray Restaurant in Inamaluwa,... 2 hours

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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

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