Sri Lanka · Culture

2-Day Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour with Sigiriya, Kandy and Dambulla

2 Days Round trip from Hikkaduwa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the grandiose Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • 02 Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple and the famous Kandy Temple
  • 03 Stop at a spice garden in Matale and visit a local tea factory
  • 04 Experience a unique elephant ride in Sigiriya
  • 05 Stroll through the Peradeniya Botanical Garden

See some of Sri Lanka's most iconic cultural sights on this 2-day excursion from Hikkaduwa. Visit the mesmerising Sigiriya Rock Fortress and explore the Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest cave temple complex in the country. Continue to Kandy via a spice garden in Matale, then discover the Kandy Temple, a local tea factory, and the Peradeniya Botanical Garden. The tour also includes an evening elephant ride and an overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Visit the mesmerising Sigiriya Rock Fortress and explore the Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest cave temple complex in the country.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kandy, Dambulla, Matale, Sigiriya, Hikkaduwa
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hikkaduwa to Sigiriya via Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla

  • Meet your tour guide in Hikkaduwa and start early in the morning for Sigiriya.

  • Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a fortress like no other in the world, and explore the Dambulla Cave Temple, the biggest cave temple complex in the country.

  • In the evening, enjoy an exciting elephant ride.

Overnight stay at Sigiriya.

2
Day 02

Sigiriya to Kandy and Return to Hikkaduwa

  • After breakfast, set off for Kandy from Sigiriya.

  • On the way, explore the Matale spice garden with your Sri Lanka tour guide.

  • After arriving in Kandy, visit the Kandy Temple and learn about its interesting role in Sri Lankan politics.

  • Leave for Peradeniya, visit a local tea factory, and take a stroll through the Peradeniya Botanical Garden.

  • Return to Hikkaduwa.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Matale spice garden, Peradeniya Botanical Garden

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Matale spice garden, Peradeniya Botanical Garden

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hikkaduwa 5 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport

  • Hotel accommodation

  • Breakfast included (2nd day)

  • Entrance fees (Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Peradeniya Botanical Garden)

What's Not Included

  • Other meals

  • Laundry service

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Hikkaduwa.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $125.00 — $320.00
Double Sharing $125.00 — $166.66

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