Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour
ID: GYG712042-1162887
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya and the Dambulla Cave Temple on a private day trip from Bentota. See the Golden Temple of Dambulla and visit the Sri Muthumariamman Temple.
Explore a couple of UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a day trip from Bentota. Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple. Stop at the Sri Muththumari Amman Hindu Temple and the Herbal Spice Garden.
Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Bentota, Induruwa, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Aluthgama, or Beruwala. Travel to Sigiriya and visit the ancient rock fortress. Admire the remnants of a ruined palace, surrounded by an extensive network of fortifications, vast gardens, ponds, canals, alleys, and fountains.
Continue to the Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple. Explore the temple complex, which sits about 160 meters above the road in the southern part of Dambulla. See the 150 Buddha statues and paintings, some of Sri Lanka's most important and evocative religious art.
Next, visit the Sri Muththumari Amman Hindu Temple. Afterward, stop at the Herbal Spice Garden. Finally, return to your hotel in Bentota or any place in between Sigiriya/Dambulla and the pick-up
Highlights
- See the Golden Temple of Dambulla, a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists
- Visit the Sri Muthumariamman Temple, a South Indian-style Hindu temple
- Enjoy a private tour with a guide and hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Discover the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.