Sri Lanka · Archaeology

11-Hour Sigiriya Sightseeing Tour from Kandy with Dambulla Cave Temple

11 Hours Round trip from Kandy Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • 02 Visit the Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple in Matale
  • 03 Pass through a spice garden on the way to Dambulla
  • 04 Discover the Dambulla Cave Temple
  • 05 Full-day sightseeing journey from Kandy through Sri Lanka's cultural sites

Travel from Kandy to discover the highlights of Sigiriya, including the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Sri Lanka's Central Province. Along the way, visit the Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple in Matale, pass through a spice garden, and explore the Dambulla Cave Temple. This short full-day tour combines cultural, religious, and archaeological attractions in one journey.

Along the way, visit the Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple in Matale, pass through a spice garden, and explore the Dambulla Cave Temple.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kandy, Dambulla, Matale, Sigiriya
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Day Tour from Kandy

  • Pick up from your hotel in Kandy and travel to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
  • Visit the Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple, a Hindu temple in Matale, Sri Lanka.
  • Pass through a spice garden and continue to the Dambulla Cave Temple.
  • Arrive at Sigiriya Rock Fortress and explore the site.

Return to your hotel.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Muthumariamman Temple, spice garden

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Muthumariamman Temple, spice garden

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kandy 4 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Sri Lankan driver/guide
  • Bottled water
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Transportation
  • Local insurance for the vehicle
  • Sri Lanka Tourism Board registered license
  • Travel insurance cover

What's Not Included

  • Food
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Kandy.

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