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Colombo or Negombo to Sigiriya & Dambulla Private Day Tour

By Top Guide Sri Lanka
Free cancellation available
Price is €79 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Experience a mesmerising day trip from Colombo or any city to Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple. Marvel at sacred Buddha images in the caves and enjoy breathtaking views from the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Immerse in Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage.
The UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple can be visited, which consists of a series
Experience a comprehensive private tour of Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave temple
The 1st-century caves are filled with Buddha statues and elaborate frescoes.
If you like, explore Sri Lanka's interior with visits to traditional villages and a safari jeep tour of Minneriya National Park, where you can see over 100 forest elephants.

Activity location

  • Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
    • 21120, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
    • 21120, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

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Pick up for Mini Bus / Van
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Van / Mini Bus
Pickup included

Price details
€52.55 x 3 Adults€157.65
Paid at activity€78.84

Total
Price is €236.49
Pick up for Saloon Car
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Saloon Car
Pickup included

Price details
€113.87 x 1 Adult€113.87
Paid at activity€26.28

Total
Price is €140.15

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel Pickup and Drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport The tour with an air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance Fees (Sigiriya Rock)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance Fees (Dambulla Cave Temple)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedVillage Tour (Include Lunch)

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
The first stop is climbing the 5th-century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where King Kasyapa ruled . Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, 'the Lion Rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that bring Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.
Golden Temple of Dambulla
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket not included
Dambulla Cave Temple, a Cliffside cave complex packed with Buddha images and frescoes. Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life storey of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King, and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex.
Lake View Village Food Sigiriya
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Sigiriya is a popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka, known for its ancient rock fortress, lush greenery, and rich history. A village tour in Sigiriya offers a unique opportunity to experience the local culture, traditions, and way of life. Here's what you can expect on a Sigiriya village tour The tour often begins with a ride on a traditional bullock cart, a common mode of transport in rural Sri Lanka. This slow and steady ride through the village allows you to take in the scenic views and observe daily village life You may visit a local home where you can see how traditional Sri Lankan food is prepared. You might even have the chance to participate in cooking and taste authentic local dishes like rice and curry, made using fresh ingredients from the village A peaceful boat ride on a nearby lake is usually part of the tour.
Safari & Beyond - Habarana
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
National Park, located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, is renowned for its incredible wildlife safaris, particularly the sighting of wild elephants. Here's what you can expect from a safari in Minneriya: One of the most famous attractions in Minneriya is "The Gathering," which is considered one of the largest wild Asian elephant gatherings in the world. During the dry season, typically from July to September, hundreds of elephants migrate to the Minneriya reservoir, seeking water and food. This spectacle is a prime reason for visiting the park, offering breathtaking views of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
    • 21120, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
    • 21120, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

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