Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Full-Day Sigiriya and Dambulla Tour with Minneriya or Kaudulla Safari

34 Hours Round trip from Kandy Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb the legendary Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a 5th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site
02 See the famous Sigiriya mirror wall with its ancient Sinhala graffiti
03 Explore the five excellently preserved caves of the Dambulla Temple Complex
04 Search for Sri Lankan elephants and other wildlife in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park

Explore the culture and nature of Sri Lanka on this full-day journey from Kandy. Marvel at the legendary Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a 5th-century rock citadel and UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the famous Dambulla Cave Temple Complex with its beautifully preserved cave shrines. Continue with a safari experience in Minneriya National Park or Kaudulla National Park, where you may spot Sri Lankan elephants, deer, sloths, and rare bird species. This tour combines ancient heritage, Buddhist art, and wildlife in a single day.

Continue with a safari experience in Minneriya National Park or Kaudulla National Park, where you may spot Sri Lankan elephants, deer, sloths, and rare bird species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 34 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kandy, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Minneriya National Park, Habarana, Kaudulla National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sigiriya Fortress, Wildlife Safari and Dambulla Caves

Meet your Sri Lankan tour guide at a pre-decided location in Kandy at 6:00 AM.
Proceed to Sigiriya and climb the legendary Sigiriya Fortress. This 5th-century rock citadel and World Heritage Site is a marvel of ancient Sri Lankan engineering and is considered one of the finest examples of Sri Lankan art. You will also see the famous Sigiriya mirror wall, known for its ancient Sinhala graffiti.
Continue to Habarana for game drives in either Minneriya National Park or Kaudulla National Park. Keep an eye out for Sri Lankan elephants, axis deer, sambar deer, sloths, and various rare bird species.
Head to Dambulla. The Dambulla Complex houses five excellently preserved cave temples where you will see many paintings and more than 153 statues depicting the life of Gautama Buddha.
Return to your accommodation in Kandy.