All inclusive Private day trip Sigiriya and Dambulla caves with more

Recommended by 96% of travelers

Colombo, Sri Lanka

12 to 14 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Check off two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in just one day on this private guided door-to-door tour of Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple. Start at the 5th-century fortress, home to an ancient civilization, then explore the gilded caverns of Dambulla, a place of worship for more than 2,000 years. Along the way, stop at a spice garden and Kurunegala’s giant Buddha statue. Please note: Tour excludes entrance fees.

Tour the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple
Explore a spice garden and view a gigantic Buddha statue
Enjoy tailor-made tips and a more flexible approach with a private guide
Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip private transfers

What's Included

Transport by a Comfortable standard vehicle with Fuel
Bottled water for entire tour
Driver/guide Who can speak English
Hotel pickup and drop-off
all parking and highway fee

Entrance fees for attractions
Lunch, Breakjfast, dinner or snack

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick you up from hotels, ports or any locations where are you staying as per tour option which you selected. Colombo, Negombo, Kalutara, Bentota

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.6:00 am

Itinerary

Colombo Fort

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress

4 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Golden Temple of Dambulla

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Colombo Fort

4 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adults
Dress code: at the temple need to cover knees and shoulders
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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

4.9

based on 23 reviews

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Sigiriya Day Tour

Rachel_M, Oct 2024

My day was mixed. My guide was very patient and kind when we were hiking up the mountain which I really appreciate. He then became very pushy about taking me to places not on my itinerary and got cross when I said no to a village tour. He then took me to a herb garden and basically forced me to participate. They say it’s free but then pressure you for payment and to buy products. I had no interest in this activity and ended up spending money on things I didn’t want. The other negative was the vehicle. The back seat had no padding left and was so uncomfortable I could hardly stand up when I got back. Lunch was included and I was taken to literally the cheapest place in the country. We didn’t end up going into the temple. I presume my driver kept the cover charge. He also kept pressuring me to cancel my Kandy day tour I had booked from Australia through Get Guide which I did not. I have now done two day tours with Get Guide and they were both a superior experience to that provided by your company. I hope you will use my feedback to improve.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

first of all i am apologise if any bad things happened. Our driver guide have stop in the herbal garden becous it is included in the itinerary. If any one push you to buy any thing, i am apologise too. Vehicle is a standed car. Lunch place was a traditional style special buffet place with around 35 food items, name as Ariya restaurent dambull.

Fun!

Brenda_M, Sep 2023

Zainal was amazing. He was very informative with history. He answered my questions and most importantly he drove me to the hotel safety. I did not feel unsafe. Solo traveler.

Highly recommended

Denis_U, Jul 2023

Wonderful and responsible driver, nice and comfy car, safety driving. Visited all points on time. Hospitable, funny and positive atmosphere during all trip!

Great fun and safe tour

TAKAAKI_S, Jun 2025

It was a private tour, but the driver was very accommodating and I enjoyed both Sigiriya Rock and Tambulla Cave Temple very much. Lunch was also delicious. On the way back, they also confirmed in advance that they wanted to drop off at the airport. There were many things I wanted to check, but I was reassured that they immediately replied to my message from Japan beforehand. We hope you will join us.

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