Full-Day Sigiriya Fortress and Dambulla Cave Tour with Lion's Rock

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Sigiriya Fortress, the ancient rock stronghold known as Lion's Rock
• 02 Climb Sigiriya Rock and explore the ruins of its historic fortress and palace
• 03 Discover the beautiful ancient frescos of the Dambulla Caves
• 04 Explore the impressive Dambulla cave temple dating back to the 1st century BC
• 05 See all five caves beneath the vast overhanging rock with intricately painted ceilings

Travel to Sigiriya Fortress, an ancient rock fortress in Sri Lanka's Central Province near Dambulla, and climb Lion's Rock to explore its remarkable ruins. Continue to Dambulla for a city sightseeing tour and a visit to the impressive cave temple complex, where beautiful ancient frescos, five caves, and intricately painted ceilings reveal centuries of religious heritage. Along the way, pass through one of the biggest vegetable markets in Sri Lanka before returning to the hotel.

Travel to Sigiriya Fortress, an ancient rock fortress in Sri Lanka's Central Province near Dambulla, and climb Lion's Rock to explore its remarkable ruins.

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, Kurunegala, Sigiriya

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple

• Pick up from the hotel at 6:30 and travel to Sigiriya, driving through Kurunegala.

• Arrive at Sigiriya, translated as Lion's Rock, an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin.

• Climb the rock and explore the ruins.

• Descend to the ground and enjoy an elephant ride.

• Continue to Dambulla, passing through one of the biggest vegetable markets in Sri Lanka.

• Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and then proceed to the Dambulla Caves.

• Explore the impressive cave temple that dates back to the 1st century BC.

• Discover all five caves under a vast overhanging rock carved with a drip line to keep the interiors dry.

• See the ceiling painted with intricate patterns of religious images following the contours of the rock.

Return to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• English-speaking Sigiriya tour guide
• Portage and service charge

What's Not Included

• Entrance tickets

• Personal expenses

• Tips and gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Rock Front Sigiriya, D8 Ela Junction, pahalawewa, Dambulla 21100, Sri Lanka

Tour start

Rock Front Sigiriya , D8 Ela Junction,pahalawewa, Dambulla 21100, Sri Lanka

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.