Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

12-Hour Sigiriya and Dambulla Tour from Colombo with Entrance Fees

12 Hours Round trip from Negombo Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the stunning Sigiriya Rock Fortress
02 Explore the amazing Dambulla Cave Temple
03 Discover the 5th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sigiriya
04 See the five caves, 157 Buddha statues, and ancient paintings at Dambulla

Enjoy this full-day tour to Sigiriya Rock and the Golden Temple in Sri Lanka as you learn about their fascinating history. Visit the well-preserved Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest cave temple complex in the country, and explore the 5th-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its remarkable design and ancient engineering.

The Dambulla Temple has five caves and 157 statues of the Lord Buddha, along with many paintings on the ceilings and walls that emphasize the artistic talent of ancient times.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Dambulla, Negombo, Sigiriya

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Meet your driver at your hotel in Negombo and travel to Dambulla to discover the largest cave temple complex. The Dambulla Temple has five caves and 157 statues of the Lord Buddha, along with many paintings on the ceilings and walls that emphasize the artistic talent of ancient times. The history of the caves, rock, and temple dates back to the 1st century BC.
Head to Sigiriya to explore the 8th wonder of the world. The 5th-century rock fortress of Sigiriya, built by King Kashyapa, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rock itself has a unique identity due to its shape. The irrigation technology of the water gardens and the archaeological significance of the large lion carved at the entrance are especially precious, as they still exist today.
Travel back to your hotel in Negombo.