This is the perfect option if you are looking for a full-day tour from Colombo that combines history, culture, and nature. You will visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day: Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple.
These are some of the most impressive and ancient monuments in Sri Lanka, dating back to over 2000 years ago.
You will be picked up from your hotel in Colombo at 4.30 a.m. and driven to Sigiriya, which is about 4 hours away. There, you will climb the famous Sigiriya Rock, also known as the Lion Rock. after that, You will visit the Sigiriya Museum.
After exploring Sigiriya, you will have lunch at a local restaurant (not included in the price) and then proceed to Dambulla, which is about 30 minutes away. There, you will visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, which is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.
You will spend about an hour at the temple. You will be dropped off at your hotel around 8 pm, after a memorable and enriching day of sightseeing.
Explore Sigiriya and Dambulla: Full-Day Cultural and Historical Tour from Colombo
About This Tour
Cancellation Policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
Inclusions
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Private transportation
Exclusions
Lunch
Tour Plan
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of granite approximately 180 m high.
Travelling time (3hrs) also included in this.
It is a must-visit place in Sri Lanka. The museum was established in 2009. The museum was guided by a pathway of trees making more greenery. It depicts photograph galleries of excavations that took place in the Sigiriya fortress rock. Each gallery will give you a splendid exposure to explore the cultural heritage of Sigiriya rock.
A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, with its five sanctuaries, is the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist mural paintings (covering an area of 2,100 m2 ) are of particular importance, as are the 157 statues.
Travelling time (3hrs) also included in this.
Meeting / Pickup
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
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