Climbing Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Dambulla Caves

Private 02-Day Excursion

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$ 205 per person | twin-sharing

Price valid up to 30th Apr 2025
*Minimum 48-hr prior reservation required!

The Excursion :

Sigiriya Rock, the abode of King Kassapa in the 05th century AD is commonly referred to as the 08th wonder of the world. Climbing Sigiriya in the morning hours is a rewarding and certainly thrilling experience. No less exciting is climbing the Golden Cave Temple of Dambulla, the whale-hump rock with centuries old fine murals. Visiting the elephant orphanage in Pinnawala is a unique experience too, as it has no analog in the world. The entire trip lasts for 02 days, with an overnight stay at a hotel in the Cultural Triangle.

Starting Time :

06:30 am.

Start & End Locations :

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

Wheelchair Accessibility :

Inaccessible.

Remarks :

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

Highlights:

  • Elephant orphanage in Pinnawala
  • Dambulla cave Temple - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Sigiriya Rock - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Spice garden in Matale

Includes:

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

Itinerary

Day 01

Enjoy a trip to the elephant orphanage in Pinnawala, the only of its kind in the world. Currently nearly 80 beasts, young and old, are tended here. The walk of the elephants down to the river is a delightful sight. They are driven to a bath in the near-by river 03 times a day followed by feeding. Watching babies being bottle-fed is an amusing and heartwarming sight.

Continue on 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. All 05 caves are picturesquely coated in  centuries old amazing murals, each of them narrating a story.

Later on be transferred to your accommodation in Dambulla.

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 excursion to 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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