From Colombo: All Inclusive Sigiriya and Dambulla Tour
ID: GYG90093-127101
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
14:00 hours
Description
Explore the ancient UNESCO heritage sites of Sigiriya and Dambulla on a full-day guided tour. Climb the rock fortress and enjoy a restaurant lunch.
Begin your 14-hour tour with an early-morning drive to Sigiriya. When you arrive, climb the Sigiriya Rock fortress, considered to be the 8th Wonder of the World.
In the 5th century, King Kashyapa built a palace atop the rock. Sigiriya commemorates some of the turbulence of Sri Lanka’s history.
Stop to enjoy a restaurant lunch before heading to Dambulla. Visit the UNESCO-listed cave temple built by King Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. It is the most impressive of Sri Lanka’s cave temples. The complex of 5 caves features more than 2,000 square meters of painted walls and ceilings. See 150 images of the Buddha, of which the largest is a 14-meter-high image carved out of the rock.
Highlights
- Climb up Sigiriya Rock fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Dambulla Cave temple, the most impressive cave temple in Sri Lanka
- Enjoy a break for a restaurant lunch
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• The duration of the tour is approximate, as the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• All visitors to Buddhist and Hindu temples are expected to remove footwear and hats. Shoulders and knees should be covered
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must bring your own headphones
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
