Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour

Sigiriya, an ancient palace, was once nominated as the 8th wonder of the world. Today, Sigiriya and Dambulla are a UNESCO recognized heritage site and a major tourist attraction. The city of Dambulla is 148 km north-east of Colombo, in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is home to an ancient cave Temple also known as the Golden Rock Temple, which is a popular tourist attraction. Approximately 25kms from Dambulla is Sigiriya, which is where you will find the “Lion’s Rock”. This is a 220 metre high rock, at the top of which an ancient King built his Palace. In addition to being a well maintained model of ancient urban life, Sigiriya is also an adventure of rock climbing for many. A day tour of Sigiriya and Dambulla will suffice for you to explore Sri Lanka’s Majestic past. Leave from Colombo at about 6.00 a.m., enjoy the scenic four hour drive to your destination, explore the two cities, and be back to Colombo by midnight.

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Is this day tour for me?

If you are an adventure freak and also have a taste for culture, Sigiriya & Dambulla day tour is a must do!

Can it be tailor-made?

Yes, we can customize the tour for you. If you wish to go to any place not mentioned in the route, simply inform us in advance and we will make the arrangements.

When to go

There are absolutely no issues travelling to Sigiriya and Dambulla all year round. If leaving from Colombo, it would be preferable to depart before 6.00 a.m.

Transfers

Hotel – Tour Attractions – Hotel

Things you will do

Climb the ‘Lions Rock’

Photograph the beautiful ruins

Catamaran through the Lake

Places you will visit

Sigiriya

Sigiriya is an ancient city, home to a valuable historic monument in Sri Lanka. Also known as the ‘Lion Rock’ in English, the name indicates how visitors make their way to the final ascent of the rock. At the top of the rock you will find an acre of flat land with a few ruins of the ancient King’s fortress.

Dambulla

Dambulla is a large town, home to a well preserved Golden Rock Temple which has historical, archaeological and artistic significances. Due to its historical ruins, Dambulla was once designated as a world heritage site.

The Bullock Cart in Sri Lanka
Hiriwadunna Village Tour

The Village Tour is one of the most significant excursions that can be done while in Sri Lanka, because it gives you an indication of the previous nature and the culture that is Sri Lanka! This is definitely an excursion that should not be missed under any circumstances, because you are bound to create the perfect memory in your memory!!!

Real people, real views

How they experienced it

Day to Remember

We were collected from our chosen location at 6 am and had a comfortable car and very good chauffeur, Mr. Kalinga who was informative and interesting. He had come prepared with umbrellas and lovely bottles of cool drinking water. The drive was so interesting and unhurried and he pointed out different things along the way stopping to buy pineapples, cashew nuts and look at the rattan creations. It made the day so much more fun!

We visited Lion’s Rock and had a great guide who allowed us to take our time and wander around the site and Mr. Kalinga joined us also carrying water and helping us with photos which were extremely kind! From there we went to a lovely restaurant for a buffet lunch and on to Dambulla.

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Not to miss in this tour

Enjoy the breath-taking views while at the Lions Rock

A village tour to be a part of the authentic Sri Lankan life

The quaint touch of Mythology and History

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