Sigiriya & Dambulla 2-Day Private Tour

Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Duration20h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Sigiriya and Dambulla on a private 2-day tour from Colombo or Negombo, featuring the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, private transport, hotel stay, meals, and an English-speaking driver-guide.

What's included

  • Pick up and drop off
  • All local taxes and service charges
  • Daily breakfast and Dinner, at the hotel
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide
  • 1-night 4-star hotel accommodation on a double/twin-sharing basis
  • Entrance tickets to attractions and sightseeing sites
  • Gratuities
  • Video and Camera permits at sights

What to expect

  1. Golden Temple of Dambulla
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Dambulla cave temple (Sinhalese: Dam̆būlū Len Vihāraya, Tamil Tampuḷḷai Poṟkōvil) also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site (1991) in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 kilometres (92 mi) east of Colombo , 72 kilometres (45 mi) north of Kandy and 43 km (27 mi) north of Matale.
    Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. The latter include Vishnu and the Ganesha. The murals cover an area of 2,100 square metres (23,000 sq ft). Depictions on the walls of the caves include the temptation by the demon Mara, and Buddha's first sermon.
    Prehistoric Sri Lankans would have lived in these cave complexes before the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka as there are burial sites with human skeletons about 2700 years old in this area, at Ibbankatuwa near the Dambulla cave complexes.
  2. Sigiriya
    2h
    Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Climb the ancient Lion Rock and discover the impressive ruins of King Kashyapa’s royal palace at the summit. Enjoy panoramic views over the surrounding jungle and experience one of Sri Lanka’s most remarkable historical landmarks.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Complimentary hotel pickup is available in Colombo and Negombo. We pick you up directly from your hotel, villa, or private residence. Please provide your exact pickup location when booking. Your pickup time and meeting details will be confirmed before the tour.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult since the vehicle contains
  • If you intend to visit temple, you should wear clothes to cover your knees and shoulders

Cancellation policy

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