Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple from Sigiriya

Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple from Sigiriya
From USD $18.00
  • Duration: 9 Hours
  • Location: Sigiriya
  • Product code: LK60211100

Highlights

  • Visit Ancient City of Sigiriya
  • Dambulla Royal Cave Temple

Tours Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Service of English-speaking chauffeur guide
  • 1-liter water bottle per person

Tour Excludes

  • Food and Drinks.
  • Entrance Fees (Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Rock Cave Temple)
  • Gratuities
  • Expenses of personal nature.

Additional Note

Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.

Tour overview

Journey into the centre of Sri Lanka and uncover ancient creations that will leave you awe-struck during this private. Explore the legendary Dambulla Cave temple, an amazing piece of ancient architecture. The temple was built for meditating monks around the 1st century BCE and is fairly secluded. Then wander around the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress a UNESCO-listed world heritage site, and visit its museum. This private tour offers a more personalized experience.

What You Can Expect

Your private Sri Lankan history adventure begins at 9.00am, when your friendly local guide will pick you up from your hotel in Sigiriya. Enjoy the scenery or nap in the car on the way to Dambulla, where you arrive at the famous Dambulla Cave Temple around 9.30 am. Here you will see ancient Buddha statutes and elaborate alfrescoes in caves that date back to the 1st-century. A UNESCO-listed World Heritage site, the temple also has a museum, which you will have the chance to visit.
After wandering the site you’ll have time to look for lunch nearby before taking off for Sigiriya, one of the most important archaeological sites in all of Asia. Built in the 5th-century, Sigiriya is a stunning example of innovative architecture, gardening, urban planning, hydraulic engineering and art. Also a UNESCO-listed World Heritage site, the area was formerly the royal citadel of King Kasyapa and houses an fascinating museum of the its past.
You will be finishing the tour at 05:30 pm and returning to your hotel in Sigiriya by approximately 06:00pm.