Day Trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Colombo

4.6(5)12 hoursBook 4 hours aheadKalutara, Sri Lanka

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$78

This day trip combines Sri Lanka's most iconic UNESCO-listed wonders with an authentic local experience, offering more than just sightseeing. Climb the legendary Lion Rock of Sigiriya, an ancient fortress with breathtaking views and fascinating frescoes, then explore the Dambulla Cave Temple, a sacred complex of stunning Buddhist art. The real highlight? A traditional village lunch prepared by locals, giving you a taste of Sri Lankan hospitality and cuisine in a serene rural setting. With expert guides, seamless transport, and a perfect mix of history, culture, and nature, this tour immerses you in the heart of Sri Lanka’s heritage—all in one unforgettable day.

Included

Bottled water
English Speaking Tourist Driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees and Tolls

Not included

Gratuities
Any expenses in personal nature
Lion Rock Sigiriya
Dambulla Cave Temple

What you'll do

The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477–95) lie on
the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 180m high (the 'Lion's Rock', which dominates the jungle from all sides). A series of galleries and staircases emerging from the mouth of a gigantic lion constructed of bricks and plaster provide access to the site.
3 hoursAdmission not included
A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, with its five sa
nctuaries, is the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist mural paintings (covering an area of 2,100 m2 ) are of particular importance, as are the 157 statues.
1 hourAdmission not included

Meeting and pickup

50 locations

Pickup details

The driver will meet you at the pickup place

Meeting points50

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The Waterside Bentota
Yathramulla Road, Yathramulla Bentota, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Hygge Resorts
357 Galle Rd, Warahena, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Ceylon Serenity Villas
5th Lane,, Beruwala, Sri Lanka
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Bentota River Edge
125/2 River Avenue, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Taj Bentota Resort & Spa
National Holiday Resort, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Clara Estate Avissawella
10, Avissawella Rd, Avissawella, Sri Lanka
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Velmarie Yoga and Ayurveda Retreat
39 Kudawa Road (Beruwala), Maggona, Sri Lanka
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The Habitat Kosgoda By Asia Leisure
47/23, Paratharakaya Round Rd, Kosgoda, Sri Lanka
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Sylvan Villa
Dhammakkanda Mawatha, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Sriyan Villa
17 5th Ln, Moragalla, Sri Lanka
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Fairview Hotel
Ramakrishna Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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La Perla Bentota
No. 127 Polwatha, Warahena, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Hotel Nilaro
Artigala Road, Meegoda, Sri Lanka
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Cinnamon Bey Beruwala
Moragalla, Sri Lanka
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4 Axes Ella
No 16 Rathnagiri Estate, Idamegama,, Ella, Sri Lanka
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Ayurveda spring Of Life Resort
57 A, Gangaboda Road, Wewala, Piliyandala, Sri Lanka
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Roy Villa Beach Hotel
Nainawatta 1st Cross Street, Payagala, Sri Lanka
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Colombo Village
357/10, Pasal Mawatha, Kalapaluwawa, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Sueen Nature Resort
Morapitiya Road, Baduraliya, Pelenda West, Sri Lanka
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Pullman Bentota Resort and Spa
116 Bentota, Aluthgama, Sri Lanka
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Lena Resort
43/2, Mullawththa Mullapitiya, Beruwala, Sri Lanka
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Janus Paradise Rest
No. 664 Galle Road, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Colombo Sanhinda Rooms Nugegoda
14 Pagoda Rd, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
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The Villa Bentota by KK Collection
138 18 - 138/22 Galle Rd, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Mount Lavinia Hotel
100 Hotel Road, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
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Beverly Villa
Barnes Avenue No. 08, Hotel Road, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
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Roman Lake Ayurveda Resort
Godagedara Road, Balapitiya, Sri Lanka
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Dalmanuta Gardens - Ayurvedic Resort & Restaurant
No 21 Meegama Rd, Warapitiya, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Muthumuni Ayurveda Beach Resort
No 80/24 Beach Side, Beruwala, Sri Lanka
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Avani Kalutara Resort
St. Sebastian Road, Kalutara, Sri Lanka
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Amarya Resort Bentota
Sumanarama Mawatha, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Amal Beach Hotel
190/1 Galle Road, Robolgoda, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Rockside Beach Resort
Galle Road, Bentota Beach, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Confifi Marina
29B De S Jayasinghe Mawatha Dehiwala, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
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Club Villa
138/15 Galle Rd, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Mount Best Hotel- Mount Lavinia
38 Station Road, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
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Aubrona Hotel
No. 81, New Road, Hunupitiya, Wattala, Sri Lanka
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Barberyn Reef Ayurveda Resort
6th Lane, Beruwala, Sri Lanka
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Yala Hotel Elephant Eye
540, Gangasiripura, Debarawewa, Sri Lanka
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Wijaya Holiday Resort
Thalagahahena Estate Road, Epitawala, Sri Lanka
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Arena Hotel
10 Galle Road, Moragalla, Beruwala, Sri Lanka
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House by The Sea Hikka
Galle Rd, Pereliya junction, Pereliya, Sri Lanka
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Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort
861 Samanthara Rd, Wadduwa, Sri Lanka
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Blue Beach Villa
12/11 Central Lane Thalpitiya, Wadduwa, Sri Lanka
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Ocean View
Colombo Main Rd, Robolgoda, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Turyaa Kalutara by Aitken Spence Hotels
Kudawaskaduwa, Kalutara, Sri Lanka
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Golden Peacock Resort
Bodhimaluw arachimulla, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Osanda Guest
No 05 Pitaramba Rd, Pitaramba, Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Bloom Hotel
No. 05, Mount Avenue, Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
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River Arc Bolgoda Villa
58 Arthur V. Dias Mawatha, Panadura, Sri Lanka
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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