Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa & Dambulla "Trilogy" Day Tour from Colombo
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 14 to 16 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Forget transport worries and experience three Sri Lanka highlights in one easy day trip on this private tour from Colombo or Negombo. Put your focus on the sights as a private chauffeured vehicle ferries you to Sigiriya Rock to view its ancient fortress and murals, and on to Polonnaruwa’s 11th-century ruins and Dambulla’s art-filled cave-temples. Your experience includes lunch and select hotel pickup and drop-off, with admissions down to you.
- Private Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, and Dambulla tour from Colombo and Negombo
- Transport made easy: get to the sites by private chauffeured vehicle
- Climb to Sigiriya’s ruins, and see Polonnaruwa’s relics and Dambulla’s caves
- Includes lunch and select hotel pickup and drop-off; entry fees at own cost
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottle of Water
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- Snacks
- Entrance fee - Sigiriya Entrance Fee$35.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Polonnaruwa Entrance Fee$30.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Dambulla Cave Temple$7.50 per person
- Meals
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pickup from any Hotel in Colombo or Negombo area
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 06/27/2019 - 05/14/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Itinerary
1
Sigiriya Lion Rock
3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Polonnaruwa Vatadage
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Dambulla Cave Temple
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
based on 28 reviews
Andreas_S, Mar 2026
A fully packed day, you really get a lot for your money here! We visited 3 different places, all were amazing. My favorite was actually Sigiriya, but also the other 2 stops were really good and worth to visit!
I would definitely recommend this tour, great value for money!
Just a minor advice: You can book a tour guide at each of the sights, and imo, they are not really worth it. Just enjoy for yourself and read the signs!
Cheri_B, Feb 2026
Pickup at hotel was on time. Our guide was not only friendly, he became family with us. His knowledge for history, sharing the experience with my daughter and I (yes, he climbed 1200 steps up the Siguria Rock!) We had such an amazing time that will forever be in our heart ❤️
Kass_S, Oct 2025
A very long day but the sites are amazing and well worth the trip!
Our driver was attentive and helpful and we felt very safe despite the intense traffic.
The air conditioned car was great comfort between each stop and the scenery was magnificent- we even saw wild elephants!
Only thing we did not enjoy was the lunch stop, which were not offered a choice on and was a banquet style lunch.
Overall, if you really want to see these three sites and have limited time, this is a great option.
damien_r, Sep 2025
I did a one-day tour covering Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, and Dambulla. It was definitely a long day, but absolutely worth it to see so many incredible sites in one go. The driver was very nice, punctual, and drove safely the whole time. Highly recommend this tour if you want to experience the highlights in a single day.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience! I'm absolutely delighted to hear that you found the tour worthwhile despite the packed schedule. Covering Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, and Dambulla in one day is indeed ambitious, but it sounds like it was the perfect way for you to experience these incredible UNESCO World Heritage sites.
I'm particularly pleased to hear about your positive experience with the driver - safety and punctuality are always our top priorities, and it's great to know that came through in your experience. Your feedback about the highlights being well worth the long day is exactly what we hope to achieve for our guests.
Thank you for recommending the tour to others. Reviews like yours help fellow travelers understand what to expect and make the most of their time exploring Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage. We truly appreciate you choosing us for your Sri Lankan adventure and for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Bruno_J, Aug 2025
Perfect one day trip from Negombo : very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful guide Namal; excellent and careful driver Ravi. Both of them made this experience very special, also thanks to the reliable logistical planning from Belkin agency.
GraemeHouston, May 2025
Great careful driver, great to see these 3 sights, well worth the visit to these 3 sights, ideally do it in the cooler months
Jennifer_H, Jan 2025
Loved all 3 locations - especially Sigiriya and Dambulla. 3rd stop really cool but made for too long a day (for us). The trip description said that the tour would take 10 hours round trip, water would be provided, and that we’d have an “English-speaking guide.” What we had was an incredibly uncomfortable car with half-functioning seatbelts for what was a 16 hour round-trip day, water provided was tap in refillable bottles (not ok for western consumption), and our “guide” was a driver (not a guide) whose English was incredibly limited so he couldn’t answer any questions (asking him to turn down the blasting AC took 4-5 tries to communicate) and he sadly couldn’t tell us anything about the country we were seeing. He was a good driver and pleasant but barely spoke to us the entire journey. They also don’t tell you that you can pay entry fees at each site with a credit card, but if you want to hire a guide (which you really should do at Sigiriya), you will need to pay cash ($50 US before a tip of 2,000 local currency). Summary - loved the sites - truly amazing - but the car, driver/guide and length of journey were not the quality we’ve enjoyed in other Viator trips.
Tony_D, Oct 2024
One of my best trip and guide. I'm world traveler and I know one or two things about traveling. The trip it's a must in your life time, for people that they like to travel. Going with my guide Mangala you will have un unforgettable day. Ty mangala you are the best .you went above and beyond for me just to make sure that I enjoyed. The trip in itself it's great. 3 unesco world heritage in one day. Wow 👌
James_H, Feb 2024
I had a great time with Namal and Janith on this tour! I chose this tour, because I had limited time in Sri Lanka, and wanted to see as much of this area of Sri Lanka as possible. The tour ended up being a very long day, but well worth it. Both of them were very nice - you could tell that they actually cared about my experience. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to see these highlights in a single day!
Daniel_J, Dec 2021
Proceed with caution. The sites are beautiful but the service can definitely use some help. The driver exceeded the speed limit and showed no consideration for safety as he frequently cross lanes into oncoming traffic to speed ahead. The driver consistently divulged personal information of my nationality to inform his friends as if I were there to be taken advantage of. Just an overall uncomfortable experience. Would not recommend this service to anyone
Response from Host, Dec 2021
Hi Daniel, I'm really sorry for your bad experience with us. That driver is relatively new but that is not an excuse for his behavior. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, I'll definitely look into his future with us. Thanks again!
Wendy_N, Feb 2020
The driver was great but the tour as advertised is misleading. In addition to $160 USD for the tour it costs an additional $60+ for entrance fees. Then if you want a guide to explain the sites you have to pay an extra $20 per attaction. So in truth this tour costs $270. Each attraction requires a tremendous amount of climbing (1200 steps up one-way ar Sigiryi) and walking in hot and humid weather so dress accordingly and be prepared!
Goran_B, Apr 2025
Une expérience incroyable ! Nous avons passé une journée extraordinaire lors de l’excursion à Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa et Dambulla. Les paysages sont à couper le souffle et les sites sont tout simplement impressionnants, chargés d’histoire et de culture.
Tout était parfaitement organisé, dans une ambiance détendue et chaleureuse.
Je recommande à 100 % cette excursion pour découvrir les merveilles du Sri Lanka en une journée inoubliable !"
Un grand merci à Namal et toute son équipe pour cette journée juste incroyable ! On a vraiment passé un moment magique grâce à vous. Votre gentillesse, votre sourire et votre attention ont fait toute la différence. On s’est sentis super bien entourés du début à la fin. Merci du fond du cœur pour tous ces beaux souvenirs, on n’est pas prêts d’oublier cette journée et surtout votre belle énergie !
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for the great review, Goran! We're so glad to hear that you had a good time with Namal as your guide of the Trilogy Tour! Belkin Tales Holidays, Sri Lanka
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