Day Tour to Dambulla & Sigiriya
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Is Day Tour to Dambulla & Sigiriya worth booking?
Day Tour to Dambulla & Sigiriya is a 12-hour experience in Kandy, Sri Lanka, from $31 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 50 / 100
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- Duration
- 12 hours
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- $31 per person
Overview: Discover the Rich Culture & Heritage and Nature of Sri Lanka visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple within a day. This is one of the most popula
What you get
About this experience
Overview: Discover the Rich Culture & Heritage and Nature of Sri Lanka visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple within a day. This is one of the most popular tour when visiting Sri Lanka. You will be provided with luxury air-conditioned, comfortable vehicle with a professional English-Speaking Chauffer Guide to help with your tour.
What's included
Included
- Vehicle Passenger Insurance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water- two 500 ml bottles per person per day
- Fuel Charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Colombo/Negombo/Mount Lavinia/ Wadduwa /Kalutara/Bentota
- English-Speaking Tour Guide
Not included
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Dambulla Cave Temple
- Entry/Admission - Lions Rock Fortress, Sigiriya
- Any video/still camera fee to the monuments and places of visit
- Tips to guides & restaurants, Tipping is expected.
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
What you'll see and do
Golden Temple of Dambulla
Early morning leave for Dambulla (approx. 3 ½ hours drive from Colombo) and climb the Rock Cave Temple in Dambulla. After lunch visit Lions Rock in Sigiriya, a UNESCO world heritage site adorning a palace on its peak. Afterwards travel back to the starting point. Golden Rock Cave Temple, Dambulla – The Dambulla cave Temples are another UNESCO World Heritage site which date back to the 1st Century BC. This cave monastery, with its five sanctuaries was first used as a refuge by an ancient king who upon regaining his throne commissioned magnificent images to be carved from the rock. Later kings' mage further improvements and the caves now contain 150 images of the Buddha painted upon the walls. The hike up to the caves is short but steep (approx. 15-40 mins depending on route taken). At the top you can explore the caves and enjoy spectacular far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Sigiriya
Sigiriya Rock Fortress –This UNESCO World Heritage Site’ is one of the Sri Lanka’s major attractions and the 5th Century ‘Fortress in the Sky’ which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. A spectacular pillar of rock visible from mils around. It is also known as Lions Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600 –foot high rock. Historically, the origins of the remains are disputed and though to have been either a royal fortress built under the reign of King Kashyapa (477- 495 AD) or a Buddhist monastery. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges of the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original colour. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, summerhouse, Boulder gardens and the Caves with the enclosed are should not be missed.
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Kandy
We pick up in any Hotel or Residence in Bentota
Meeting point
Kandy
We pick up in any Hotel or Residence in Kalutara
Meeting point
Kandy
We pick up in any Hotel or Residence in Wadduwa
Meeting point
Kandy
We pick up in any Hotel or Residence in Mount Lavinia
Meeting point
Kandy
We pick up in any Hotel or Residence in Colombo
Meeting point
Kandy
We pick up in any Hotel or Residence in Negombo
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
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We pick up in any Hotel or Residence in Bentota
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We pick up in any Hotel or Residence in Kalutara
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We pick up in any Hotel or Residence in Wadduwa
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We pick up in any Hotel or Residence in Mount Lavinia
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We pick up in any Hotel or Residence in Colombo
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We pick up in any Hotel or Residence in Negombo
Options you can book
Negombo - Dambulla- Sigiriya
Duration: 13 hours Negombo-Dambulla-Sigiriya: Negombo-Dambulla-Sigiriya- Negombo Air condioned Vehicle: Ccar/Mini Van/Bus/Coach Starting point: Negombo, Sri Lanka Pickup included
Colombo-Dambulla- Sigiriya
Duration: 14 hours Air- condioned Vehicle: Car /Mini Van /Bus/Coach Starting point: Colombo, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Wadduwa/Kalutara/Bentota
Duration: 15 hours Wadduwa/Kalutara/Bentota : Wadduwa/Kalutara/Bentota - Dambulla - Sigiriya- Back to starting point. Air-conditioned Vehicle: Car/Mini Van/Bus/Coach Starting points: Bentota, Sri Lanka Kalutara, Sri Lanka Wadduwa, Sri Lanka Pickup included
Mount Lavinia - Dambulla
Duration: 14 hours Mount Lavinia - Dambulla: Mount Lavinia - Dambulla- Sigiriya - Mount Lavinia Air-conditioned Vehicle: Car /Mini Van / Bus/Coach Starting point: Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Diamond Lanka Holidays
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $31 to $277
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 50
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Day Tour to Dambulla & Sigiriya: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kandy.
How much does Day Tour to Dambulla & Sigiriya cost?
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Prices start at $31 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kandy usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Day Tour to Dambulla & Sigiriya take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kandy is not rushed.
Is Day Tour to Dambulla & Sigiriya worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Kandy, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Day Tour to Dambulla & Sigiriya?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Day Tour to Dambulla & Sigiriya suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Day Tour to Dambulla & Sigiriya?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kandy can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kandy and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Day Tour to Dambulla & Sigiriya start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kandy within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kandy?
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On Outty we rank every Kandy experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Explore Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk, Tours and Transportation in Sri Lanka, Chauffeur guide and Tour organizer. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kandy?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kandy?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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