Sri Lanka · Religious & Spiritual

10-Hour Kandy to Sigiriya Tour with Dambulla Cave Temple

10 Hours Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb the ancient Sigiriya Lion Rock, known as the eighth wonder of the world
02 See Sigiriya's huge walls, water canals, guard rooms, mirror stone, and famous paintings
03 Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest and best-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka
04 Stop at Sri Muththu Mari Amman, the country's tallest and most colorful Hindu temple

Enjoy a relaxed and comfortable private transfer from Kandy to two of Sri Lanka's most remarkable heritage sites with a professional English-speaking guide and driver. Climb the ancient Sigiriya Lion Rock to see its massive walls, water canals, guard rooms, natural stone arches, mirror stone, and world-famous Sigiri paintings. Continue to the Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest and best-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka, before visiting the colorful Sri Muththu Mari Amman Hindu temple.

You will visit the eighth wonder of the world, which contains huge walls, water canals, security guard rooms, natural stone arches, mirror stone, and the world-famous Sigiri paintings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Kandy, Dambulla, Sigiriya

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kandy to Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Sri Muththu Mari Amman

Be picked up at 6:00 a.m. from your residence in Kandy and drive straight to Lion Rock. You will visit the eighth wonder of the world, which contains huge walls, water canals, security guard rooms, natural stone arches, mirror stone, and the world-famous Sigiri paintings. It is an isolated rock kingdom more than 200 m in height. You will need to spend more than two and a half hours here.

Head to your second destination, the Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest and best-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka. The caves were converted into a temple complex by King Walagamba during the 1st century. There are about 153 Buddha statues and murals covering 2,100 square meters. You will need to spend around one and a half hours to cover the entire temple complex.

Make your final stop at Sri Muththu Mari Amman Kovil, the tallest and most colorful Hindu temple in the country.

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Lion Rock, Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Muththu Mari Amman

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional English guiding and safe driving.
Pick up and drop off at the hotel in and around Kandy.
Fuel and local insurance.
Transportation in a comfortable A/C car.

What's Not Included

Entrance fees for visiting sites and any costs related to activities.
Personal expenses.

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible.
Not stroller accessible.
Not suitable for pets.
Infants must not sit on laps.
Tourists are able to include or exclude one or more options from the set tour according to their requirements.
You can adjust tour activities and the itinerary according to your requirements.
Price - up to 02 pax.

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