Dambulla Cave Temple | Safari in Minneriya | Sigiriya Rock

Private 02-Day Excursion

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$ 240 &nbspper person | Twin-sharing

Price valid up to 30th June 2024
*Minimum 48-hr prior reservation required!

The Excursion :

All 03 sights are located within the so-called Cultural Triangle, an area which includes an amazingly large number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Dambulla Temple is the most impressive and best preserved cave temple complex in the island. Sigiriya Rock Fortress saw rise and fall of a patricide-king who left behind a legacy which we marvel at today. And annually around August-September the grassy flat land around the Minneriya Tank gathers the largest elephant herd in the world. The entire trip lasts for 02 days, with an overnight stay at a hotel in the Cultural Triangle.

Starting Time :

08:00 am.

Start & End Locations :

Colombo Harbor, BIA airport in Katunayake, hotel in Colombo, Negombo or Kandy.

Wheelchair Accessibility :

Inaccessible.

Remarks :

A surcharge will apply for solo traveler or for picking up and dropping off outside the mentioned locations.

Highlights:

  • Sigiriya Rock - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Dambulla Cave Temple - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park
  • Spice garden in Matale

Includes:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Private transport
  • English-speaking chauffeur-guide
  • Entrance tickets to mentioned sites
  • All mentioned activities

Itinerary

Day 01

Travel north-east to Dambulla town. Visit the 2000 year old, UNESCO-listed Dambulla cave temple. Visiting inside the caves you will be amazed as you would not find a single empty space on rock walls or the ceiling as all 05 caves are picturesquely coated in  centuries old amazing murals, each of them narrating a story.

Check in to your accommodation in Dambulla. In the afternoon enjoy a thrilling jeep safari in the Minneriya National Park.

Accommodation : Sigiriana Resort in Dambulla

Meals : Breakfast (next Morning)

Day 02

There is no better way to start a beautiful day than climbing the Sigiriya Rock, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most visited tourist destination in Sri Lanka. The famous gigantic lion paws gate-guard the stairs to the summit where once stood the monarch’s palace. Partway up the rock, you will see the famous frescoes of Sigiriya damsels, known to rank among the world’s oldest paintings.

Thereafter take an informative guided walk in a spice garden in Matale. Gain an insight into how spices that you have used to flavor you food at home, and many other tropical herbs that you have known or heard of, are grown. Later on be transferred back to your drop-off point.
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Suggested
Accommodation

Following hotel accommodation is included in this tour package by default, but can be changed to your preferred level of luxury.

Sigiriana Resort - Dambulla

Room Category : Deluxe

Sigiriana Resort is located in a mango orchard, at a close proximity to all the major attractions of the Cultural Triangle.

Guests can try hand at archery, horse riding or enjoy a volleyball game or trek or cycle through the countryside during leisure time here. The ‘Rice’ restaurant serves predominantly Sri Lankan and Fusion cuisine.

Deluxe room at Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka in Dambulla
Hand drawn sambar deer

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