Sri Lanka · Archaeology

Full-Day Sigiriya and Dambulla Tour from Kandy with Spice Gardens

37 Hours Round trip from Kandy Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Climb the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • 02 Visit the sacred Golden Temple or Cave Temple in Dambulla
  • 03 Explore the famous spice gardens in Mathale
  • 04 Travel from Kandy for a full day of archaeology and cultural discovery

Sign up for an exciting excursion from Kandy to explore the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple. Climb the majestic rock fortress at Sigiriya, then head to the sacred cave temple in Dambulla. The journey also includes a visit to the famous spice gardens of Mathale, making this a rewarding day of archaeology, culture, and local flavour.

Leave Kandy early in the morning and visit Sigiriya, where you will climb the rock fortress.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 37 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, Dambulla Cave Temple and Mathale Spice Gardens

  • Meet and greet your tour representative, who will pick you up from your hotel in Kandy to begin the program.
  • Leave Kandy early in the morning and visit Sigiriya, where you will climb the rock fortress.
  • En route, visit the cave temples in Dambulla and have lunch.
  • Then, on the way back to Kandy, explore the spice gardens in Mathale.
  • Return to your hotel in Kandy.

Tour ends.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Mathale Spice Gardens

Where this trip takes you

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Mathale Spice Gardens

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kandy 4 cities · 37 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 580 SUV Jeep car
  • English-speaking Sri Lankan driver
  • Fuel
  • Water bottles
  • Evening tea with egg hoppers
  • Unlimited kilometres within your route

What's Not Included

  • Entrance tickets
  • Guiding

What to bring

  • Pack breakfast.
  • Deck shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Vaccination cards
  • Long pants to wear in the temple

Know before you go

  • It is important to respect the country's new health regulations.

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 37 hours finish where they began, in Kandy.

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