From Colombo: Dambulla and Pidurangala Rock climb Day Trip
ID: GYG628524-1047915
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
14:00 hours
Description
Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple and Pidurangala Rock on a day trip from Colombo. Marvel at the vivid colors and different shapes of the rock paintings and enjoy the stunning from top of Rock.
Embark on a full-day tour from Colombo to Dambulla. Explore the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, discover the magnificent Buddha images and rock paintings of vivid colors and different shapes, and climb Pidurangala Rock for panoramic views of the area.
After pickup from your hotel in Colombo, drive for around 3 hours to Dambulla. Arrive at around 9:00 AM and have breakfast on your own. After breakfast, drive for around 20 minutes to Dambulla to explore the cave temple complex.
Discover the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Admire the magnificent Buddha images and rock paintings of vivid colors and different shapes, painted from around the 2nd century B.C. up to the 18th-century Kandyan era.
Then, head to Pidurangala Rock and start the adventure of rock climbing. Make sure to wear the perfect suitable shoes and comfortable clothes. Climb to the top of the rock, which takes around 1 hour. Once you reach the top, enjoy stunning far areal views and be amazed by the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress.
After that, slowly reach down and have a Sri Lankan lunch at a local restaurant. At the end of the tour, choose an optional tour or be dropped back at your hotel.
Highlights
- Discover the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka
- Enjoy the stunning far areal views from the top of Pidurangala Rock
- Explore the magnificent Buddha images and rock paintings of vivid colors
- Climb Pidurangala Rock and be amazed by the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* Wear comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for climbing
* Bring water, a hat, sunscreen, and a camera to capture the views
* Be prepared for a moderate to challenging climb at Pidurangala Rock
* Respect the cultural and religious significance of the sites visited
* When you are entering into cave temple knees and shoulder should be covered, better to bring clothes to cover up or cloths can be rented at the entrance
* Better to bring cap or hat, sunburn cream
* Wearing hijab is not allowed to cave temple
* When you entering to Hindu temple or Buddha temple, shoes and slippers must removed
* To be respectful, please don't stand with your back toward a Buddha statue ( point your finger to buddha statues)
* Please bring the cash for optional tour and lunch also
* SAARC country travelers Please bring passport on the day of travel
* Ticket rates are calculated as per today’s conversion and any major differences will be
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.
