🏨 Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour From Colombo Activity

Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour From Colombo

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Departs: Colombo, Colombo

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

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Overview

Sigiriya (Lion Rock Sinhala pronounced see-gi-ri-yə) is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high.

According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kashyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful 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 — Sīnhāgiri, the Lion Rock (an etymology similar to Sinhapura, the Sanskrit name of Singapore, the Lion City).

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

Private transportation

WiFi on board

What's Not Included

All Entrance Tickets

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Traveler Information

TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Public transportation options are available nearby
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.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

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Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress

Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres high

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dambulla Royal Cave Temple

Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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