Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Kandy
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Don't miss Sigiriya rock fortress and Dambulla cave temple when you are in Sri Lanka. Both places are nominated as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Sigiriya rock fortress is the most visited tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. It is sometimes known as the Sigiriya Lion Rock, after its original name “Sinha-Giri”. Dambulla golden rock cave temple was home to thousands of meditating monks since its monastic beginnings in the first century BCE. Today the same cave temple hosts a massive collection of Buddhist murals and sculptures belonging to a pan-Asian artistic tradition.
Explore Sigiriya and Dambulla on this full-day tour. Depart from your hotel at Colombo or Mount Lavinia in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province
06.00 AM - You will be picked up from your chauffer guide from most closely located hotels in Kandy.
08.30 AM - Reach Sigiriya and climb Sigiriya Rock. Sigiriya rock fortress is the most visited tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. It is sometimes known as the Sigiriya Lion Rock, after its original name “Sinha-Giri”. Thereafter you will be taken to have lunch.
12.00 PM - You can have lunch at a local restaurant.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Dambulla, Dambulla, Central Province
01.00 PM - Reach to Dambulla Rock Cave Temple which was home to thousands of meditating monks since its monastic beginnings in the first century BCE. Today the same cave temple hosts a massive collection of Buddhist murals and sculptures belonging to a pan-Asian artistic tradition.
03.30 PM - Leave from Dambulla Temple and proceed back to Kandy.
05.00 PM - You will be dropped off to your hotel in Kandy.
Duration: 2 hours
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off to most closely located hotels in Kandy.
- Air conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver.
- Mineral water during the tour.
- All government taxes.
Exclusions
- Any Meals.
- Entrance fess to the sites.
- Gratuities.
- Any thing not mentioned in inclusions.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Please wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting sacred and holy places.
- Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
- Please bring valid passports for entering to the sites.
- Entrance fees to Sigiriya US$30.00 and Dambulla Temple US$10.00 per person (Approximately).
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Transfers & Ground Transport
Transportation Services
Private Drivers
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