Kandy: Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Village Safari Day Trip

Explore Sigiriya, Dambulla, and a traditional village on a day trip from Kandy. Visit a spice garden, enjoy a village safari, and climb Sigiriya Rock or Pidurangala Rock.
Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Kandy or Pinnawala. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced English-speaking driver.

Make your first stop at the Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil in Matale. If you wish, you can spend about 10 minutes exploring.

Next, visit a spice and herbal garden. Enjoy a guided walk through the garden and learn about herbal medical products and spices. Spend about 30-40 minutes here, and if desired, purchase some products. Entrance is free of charge.

Continue to the Golden Temple in Dambulla, where you’ll spend about 20 minutes. Entrance is free.

Then, embark on a village safari tour. Travel to the village in bullock carts, cross a lake by wooden boat, and walk along rice fields and vegetable plantations. Visit a traditional village house where you’ll cook an authentic Sri Lankan lunch with the locals. Enjoy your meal before leaving the village by tuk-tuk back to your vehicle.

Finally, head to Sigiriya Rock. Choose to climb Sigiriya or Pidurangala. After your climb, relax as your chauffeur drops you back at your hotel.

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.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.