3-Day Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya Tour from Colombo

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple with 2nd-century paintings of Lord Buddha's life
• 02 Visit the famed Sigiriya Rock Fortress built by King Kashayapa in the 5th century
• 03 Enjoy a half-day jungle safari in Minneriya National Park
• 04 Travel through Sri Lanka's cultural and wildlife highlights in Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Minneriya

Travel through Sri Lanka to explore Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Minneriya on a journey that combines heritage, spirituality, and wildlife. Visit the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple, where paintings depicting the life of Lord Buddha are believed to date back to the 2nd century, and head to Sigiriya to see the famed Sigiriya Rock Fortress built by King Kashayapa in the 5th century. Complete the experience with a half-day safari in Minneriya National Park, where you can spot a wide variety of animals and birds.

Visit Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the life of Lord Buddha is painted on the walls of the cave and is believed to date back to the 2nd century.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Minneriya National Park, Katunayake

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Colombo and Transfer to Dambulla

• Arrive at Colombo International Airport, meet your tour representative, and transfer to Dambulla.

Stay overnight at a hotel in Dambulla.

2

Day 02

Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress

• Visit Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the life of Lord Buddha is painted on the walls of the cave and is believed to date back to the 2nd century.

• After lunch, transfer to Sigiriya.

• Head to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by King Kashayapa as his palace during the 5th century.

3

Day 03

Minneriya Safari and Return to Colombo

• In the early morning, proceed to Minneriya National Park and enjoy a half-day safari inside the park.
• Afterwards, leave for Colombo.

Trip ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with fuel
• English-speaking chauffeur guide
• All parking and highway charges where applicable
• All taxes

What's Not Included

• Entry fees for the mentioned attractions and activities
• Meals or refreshments
• Specialist guide's fee
• Safari jeeps

Know before you go

• We can tailor this trip to suit your requirements.
• Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Colombo International Airport (CMB), Arrival Terminal, Canada Friendship Road, Katunayake, Sri Lanka

Tour start

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.