Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Guided Tour

Private Full-Day Guided Tour of Sigiriya and Dambulla

Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Guided Tour

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13h
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Overview

Sigiriya and Dambulla are UNESCO recognized heritage sites and major tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. The city of Dambulla 148 km far from Colombo. The iconic site in Dambulla is its cave temple which is the largest, best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka consisting of the ancient paintings and Buddha statues that implicate Lord Buddha’s life.

Passing this temple away to another 20 km, you will encounter the magnificent Sigiriya Lion Rock. This is arguably the most important site you should not miss when you visit Sri Lanka. The origin of Sigiriya runs back to thousands of years as it served as a Royal Palace to one of the ancient Kings in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Sri Lanka is a real wonder, one of the world’s less known curiosities which is a gigantic column of rock rising 200m (660 ft) from the forest pains below.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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From Colombo or Negambo

13h
English

luxury adventures
Duration: 10 hours
Colombo to Dhambulla /Sigiriya
Comfortable Van : With A/C / Parking / Guiding / Toll fee / Refreshment
Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

$120.00 x 1 Adult$120.00

Total

From bentota up to hiriketiya

13h
English

luxury adventures
Duration: 10 hours
Comfortable Van : With A/C / Parking / Toll fee / Guiding / Refreshment
Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 5:30am

Price details

$150.00 x 1 Adult$150.00

Total

Ella

13h
English

luxury adventures
Duration: 10 hours
comfortable van: with air condition including parking and expressway toll fee
Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 5:30am

Price details

$170.00 x 1 Adult$170.00

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What's included, what's not

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Any Other Services Not Specified Above
Expenses of Personal Nature
Entrance ticket

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Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress

3h
Admission ticket not included

The Ancient City of Sigiriya holds the ruins of former Sinhalese capital, including a rock fortress and palace. At the end of the 5th century, this enormous complex was constructed by Prince Kasyapa. The garden and palace were built by King Kasyapa. After his death, it was again a monastery complex up to the 14th century. Knowing the inevitable return of Mogallana, Kasyapa is said to have built his palace on the summit of Sigiriya as a fortress and pleasure palace. Mogallana finally arrived and declared war. Chronicles say that the battle-elephant changed course to take a strategic advantage, but the army misinterpreted the movement as the King, prompting the army to abandon the king altogether. Moggallana returned the capital to Anuradapura, converting Sigiriya into a monastery complex. The beautifully and elaborately landscaped water gardens that contain a complex water distribution system! A superb view of the Gardens could be had from halfway up the rock.

Sigiriya Craft Village

2h
Admission ticket not included

Travel by oxen cart to a rural Sri Lankan village and experience village life on this tour. Accompanied by a guide, explore the village and take a catamaran ride on the lake. Visit a local farm and learn about cultivation techniques. Watch a traditional cooking demonstration and enjoy the Sri Lankan meal for lunch.

Dambulla Royal Cave Temple

3h
Admission ticket not included

Dambulla is situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is a town built around a vast isolated rock mass and a World Heritage City declared by UNESCO. Dambulla Rock Temple is the largest and best-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160m over the surrounding plains. Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Lord Buddha and his life. The murals cover an area of 2.100 m². Depictions in the walls of the caves include Buddha's temptation by demon Mara and Buddha's first sermon. Dambulla is a unique and important historical site because of the amalgamation of the material from many eras. Close to Dambulla deep inside the jungle there is the Iron Wood Forest and the largest Rose Quartz Mountain Range in South Asia. The site had been declared as a human sanctuary by King Dappula in 10 century AD.

Minneriya National Park

3h
Admission ticket not included

Minneriya National Park, also known as Minneriya Safari Park Sri Lanka established on August 12, 1997 (Gazette Notification No. 988/4), is one of Sri Lanka's most visited national parks in Sri Lanka which is an ideal destination for wildlife holidays & family adventure trip in Sri Lanka. Minneriya National Park covers an area of 8,890 hectares including the former Minneriya - Giritale Sanctuary. Minneriya - Giritale Nature Reserve (Blocks I, II, III, and IV) and Sigiriya Sanctuary. Minneriya Nationa park located in the district of Polonnaruwa (Pulathisi Pura) of North Central Province Sri Lanka middle of Sri Lanka's cultural triangle, is well known for its amazing elephant gathering which is one of Asia's best animal experiences. Further Minneriya National Park is one of the 70 IBA - Important Bird Areas of Sri Lanka which is recommended place for bird watching tours in Sri Lanka.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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