From Kandy: Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Day Tour

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ID: GYG727360-1181683
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 07:00 hours


Description

On this full-day tour to Sigiriya, explore a legendary Sri Lankan kingdom. With an English-speaking guide, visit the Golden Temple of Dambulla and the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
On this full-day tour to Sigiriya, explore a legendary Sri Lankan kingdom. With an English-speaking guide, visit the Golden Temple of Dambulla and the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Embark on a full-day excursion to Sigiriya, visiting two iconic sites: the Golden Temple of Dambulla and Sigiriya Rock Fortress. After a 7:00 AM pickup from your Kandy hotel, enjoy scenic views of Sri Lanka’s countryside en route to Dambulla. Explore the atmospheric Golden Temple, a cave complex filled with Buddhist imagery and frescoes.

Next, visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, an impressive 5th-century structure with near-vertical walls and a flat-topped summit. Climb through the lion-paw entrance, admire ancient murals, and explore the terraced gardens and palace tunnels.

At noon, have lunch at a restaurant of your choice before heading to Dambulla's historic caves, featuring murals of Lord Gautama Buddha's life and numerous Buddha figurines. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, the Cave of the Great King, the Great New Monastery, and the giant golden Buddha statue.

Conclude the tour at 5:00 PM, returning to Kandy around 8:00 PM with a stop for dinner along the way.

Highlights

  • Admire hundreds of Buddha images at the Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Explore the early example of urban planning at Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Enjoy scenic views of Sri Lanka's countryside on the drive
  • Experience a private tour in an air-conditioned vehicle

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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.