Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Full-Day Sigiriya and Dambulla Tour from Kalutara or Bentota

1 Day Round trip from 8 Ela pahalawewa Easy pace

Sirgiya Rock Fortress - a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress, crowned by a massive 200-metre-high rock column
02 Visit the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla
03 Explore the Sigiriya Archaeological Museum, dedicated to decades of research on the ancient rock site
04 See the bustling Dambulla Economic Centre, a major wholesale market for fruits and vegetables
05 Stop at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, the only international cricket ground in Sri Lanka's dry zone

Discover two of Sri Lanka's most culturally and historically prominent sites on this one-day tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla. Explore the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress area and delve into the country's cultural, historical, and archaeological treasures at the Sigiriya Archaeological Museum. You will also visit the Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of the island.

This historical and archaeological site is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres high.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Dambulla, Bentota, Kalutara, Sigiriya

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Heritage Tour

Get a hotel pickup from Kalutara or Bentota at 5:30 am.
Explore the following sites along with your tour guide:
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress, an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in Sri Lanka's Central Province. This historical and archaeological site is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres high.
- Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, a World Heritage Site situated in the central part of the country.
- Sigiriya Archaeological Museum, an attraction dedicated to three decades of archaeological research on the ancient rock structure.
- Dambulla Economic Centre, a wholesale market for vegetables and fruits.
- Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, the first and only international cricket ground in the dry zone of Sri Lanka.

End of the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, Sigiriya Archaeological Museum

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 8 Ela pahalawewa 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private chauffeured air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking Sri Lankan tour guide
Highway charges
Water bottle
Entry/Admission - Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple
Entry/Admission - Dambulla Economic Centre
Entry/Admission - Dambulla Cricket Stadium

What's Not Included

Lunch
Dinner
Liquor
Entry/Admission - Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Entry/Admission - Sigiriya Museum

Know before you go

The tour operator offers the flexibility to include or exclude attractions according to your choice.
Entry tickets to Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Sigiriya Museum can be arranged at an additional charge.
Free 4G connection is available on request, up to 2 GB.

Logistics