10-hour Tour Of Dambulla, Sigiriya & Pidurangala Rock From Kandy
Description
Sign up for a trip to Dambulla Cave Temple, the world's most acclaimed Cave complex and visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Embark on a moderate hike to Pidurangala Rock for 360-degree views of the valleys and the Sigiriya Rock.
Highlights
- See Buddha images and rock paintings in Dambulla Cave Temple
- Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the 8th Wonder of the World
- Admire a 360-degree view from Pidurangala Rock
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You will be picked up at 5:30 am from any hotel in Kandy. Start your tour to Dambulla.
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple. It is home to the world's most acclaimed cave complex of magnificent Buddha images and rock paintings of vivid colours and shapes constructed and painted from around 2nd century BC (Anuradhapura era) and continued up to the Kandyan era of the 18th century. Sinhalese people call it Dambulla Rock and the Temple is called the ' Rangiri Dambulu Viharaya' (Golden Rock Dambulla Temple).
Finish sightseeing in Dambulla City and leave for Sigiriya.
Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and en-route sightseeing in Sigiriya Village. Sigiriya is a large rock fortress surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs and other structures. Sigiriya is renowned for its ancient frescoes. It is one of the eight World Heritage Sites. The UNESCO, too, has declared Sigiriya as the 8th Wonder of the World.
Leave for Pidurangala Rock after lunch. Pidurangala Rock is adjacent to Sigiriya Rock and is the best viewing spot of Sigiriya Rock as it is only slightly lower. It is a popular spot for sunrise as you can enjoy 360-degree views of not only the valleys but also Sigiriya Rock. There is no need to choose between the two. Many travellers wake up for the sunrise at Pidurangala and then head to sunset on top of Sigiriya Rock.
Return to your hotel in Kandy.
What's Included
Food: Lunch and dessert
Drinks: Water, one-litre drinking water per person
Transportation: A/C car
What's Excluded
Entrance fee for Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Rock & Pidurangala Rock
What to bring
During the climb, it's best to carry plenty of water with you and wear comfortable, sturdy shoes (such as sneakers or walking/travelling shoes).
Know before you go
- Lunch: Yellow rice, fish/chicken curry, dhal/brinjal pahi, pappadam/beans, vegetable salad, ice cream or watalappan.
Supported restrictions: Vegetarian
Meeting Point
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Standard | |
1 To 4 | USD 30 Per Person |
This is a private tour |