Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

10-Hour Kandy to Sigiriya Transfer with Dambulla Cave Temple

10 Hours Round trip from Rock Front Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "eighth wonder of the world"
  • 02 Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest and best-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka
  • 03 See the world-famous Sigiri paintings, mirror stone, water canals, and ancient palace remains
  • 04 Stop at Sri Muththu Mari Amman Kovil, the tallest and most colourful Hindu temple in Sri Lanka

Enjoy a relaxing and comfortable private transfer from Kandy to Sigiriya with a professional English-speaking guide-driver. Along the way, visit Sigiriya Lion Rock, known as the "eighth wonder of the world," explore the Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest and best-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka, and stop at Sri Muththu Mari Amman Kovil, the tallest and most colourful Hindu temple in the country.

Pick up at 6:00 a.m. from your residence in Kandy and drive to Lion Rock.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kandy, Dambulla, Sigiriya
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Kandy to Sigiriya via Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla

Pick up at 6:00 a.m. from your residence in Kandy and drive to Lion Rock. 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 rising more than 200 m in height.

Visit 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.

The final stop is Sri Muththu Mari Amman Kovil, the tallest and most colourful Hindu temple in the country.

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

Where this trip takes you

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

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Rock Front 3 cities · 10 Hours

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

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees for visiting sites and any costs related to activities

  • Expenses of a personal nature

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible.

  • Not stroller accessible.

  • Not suitable for pets.

  • Infants must not sit on laps.

  • Tourists can 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.

  • Minimum 2 passengers.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Rock Front, Sigiriya 21120, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Rock Front, Sigiriya 21120, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Rock Front.

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