🏨 Private tour From Colombo to Sigiriya Dambulla Activity

Private tour From Colombo to Sigiriya Dambulla

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 12 hours

Departs: Colombo, Colombo

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

"Sigiriya" rock fortress and Dambulla "Cave Temple" has been an eye candy to foreigners as well as local tourists for a very long time. There is a historical value and a scientific value in both places. ( eg: It's been a mystery up-to-date about the water system and its engineering methodology that took water up to the top of the fortress). Our tour guides are very well educated about the truest history, scientific facts, as well as the ancient tales and beliefs that revolve around these places. If you planning on coming to Sri Lanka, this is a trip you must take!

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Bottled water

Lunch at a local restaurant

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 12 - 50

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress

Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress located in the Matale district near Dambulla town in the Central Province. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle, the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kashyapa (477- 495 CE) as his new capital. He built his palace on top of the rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock, he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure – Sinhagiri, the Lion Rock. The capital and the royal palace was abandoned after the King’s death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is one of the best-preserved exhibits of ancient urban planning.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Dambulla Cave Temple

The beautiful Royal Rock Temple complex sits about 160m above the road in the southern part of Dambulla. Five separate caves contain about 150 absolutely stunning Buddha statues and paintings, some of Sri Lanka's most important and evocative religious art. Buddha images were first created here over 2000 years ago, and over the centuries subsequent kings added to and embellished the cave art.

From the caves there are superb views over the surrounding countryside; Sigiriya is clearly visible some 20km distant.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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