14-Hour Dambulla Cave Temple & Kaudulla National Park Tour
Highlights
Dambulla, Kaudulla National Park, Colombo, Negombo
Locations Covered
Dambulla, Kaudulla National Park, Colombo, Negombo
safari, cultural, Wildlife
Private Tour
14 Hours
Medium
English
Description
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple in Sri Lanka. Enjoy an afternoon safari at Kaudulla National Park and spot elephants, deer, buffalo, assorted birds and much more. Take in both the culture and history of Sri Lanka as well as the natural beauty of its wildlife on this 14-hour tour.
Itinerary
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Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple & Kaudulla National Park Tour
Head to Dambulla and visit the Royal Cave Temple, which is a vast isolated rock mass 500 feet high and a mile around the base.
Discover the first cave, which is a recumbent image of the Buddha 47ft long, cut out of the rock. There are images of deities associated with Buddhism all around. The frescoes on the walls and the ceiling are the oldest here but they were painted over in the Kandy period.
Explore the second cave, the finest and largest of all, there are 150 life-size statues of the Buddha in various postures with a few statues of Gods and Kings.
Trace the ceiling, which is also covered with frescoes that depict great events in the life of the Buddha and landmarks in the history of the Sinhalese people.
Have lunch.
Head to explore the Kaudulla National Park on a jeep safari.
Go to the Polonnaruwa District, 6,900 hectares and marvel at the Kaudulla Wewa and surrounding jungle area.
Embark on a wildlife safari at Kaudulla National Park, which is home to a large number of elephants, Sambhur, Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, a range of reptile species, and a large number of bird species.
Drop back to your hotel.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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