Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive

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71/100

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Traveler rating

4.8/5

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Is Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive worth booking?

Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive is a 7-hour experience in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from $110 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 31 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking: 71 / 100
Rating: 4.8/5 (31)
Duration: 7 hours
From: $110 per person

Discover two of Sri Lanka’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day. Visit the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress, known as the "8th Wonder of the World," and explore the remarkable Dambulla Cave Temple, famous for its ancient cave shrines and beautiful Buddhist murals. These historic landmarks showcase the impressive architecture, engineering, and artistry of ancient Sri Lanka. Perfect for history, culture, and heritage enthusiasts. Attractions: • Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress • Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple Inclusions • Pick-up & Drop-off • Private Transportation • All Entry Fees • Special Site Guides for Sigiriya Fortress & Dambulla Temple • Lunch • Pickup & Drop-off available from these areas Galle, Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, Ahungalla, Kosgoda, Balapitiya, Bentota, Beruwala, Kalutara, Wadduwa Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Katunayake, Negombo, Waikkal, Kalpitiya, Wilpattua, Anuradhapura, Kandy, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Habarana, Polonnaruwa, Trincomalee, Nilaveli, Pasikuda

What you get

About this experience

What's included

Included

All Entry Fees
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Lunch
Professional Site Guides for both Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Rock Cave Temple
Private Return Transportation with an English Speaking Driver-Guide

Not included

Gratuities
Breakfast
Drinks

What you'll see and do

Sigiriya Lion Rock
Climb the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress with a professional guide. Explore its ancient stairways, admire the remarkable frescoes and mirror wall, and learn about the 5th-century kingdom built by King Kashyapa. At the summit, enjoy sweeping panoramic views of lush forests and surrounding villages, making this one of Sri Lanka’s most unforgettable experiences.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Dambulla Golden Cave Temple with a professional guide. Explore its five ancient cave shrines adorned with over 150 Buddha statues and magnificent wall paintings that date back more than 2,000 years. Learn about the temple’s deep spiritual significance while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
90 minutes here · Admission included
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Where it starts and ends

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Colombo

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Colombo

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Trincomalee, Nilaveli and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Polonnaruwa and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Kandy and nearby areas.

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Colombo

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Sigiriya and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Habarana and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Anurudhapura, Wilpattu and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Kalpitiya and nearby areas.

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Colombo

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Colombo

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Colombo

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Colombo

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Colombo and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Mount Lavinia, Dehiwala and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels at Wadduwa, Panaduwa and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Kalutara, Payagala, Waskaduwa and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Beruwala, Aluthgama and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels at Bentota, Induruwa and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Kosgoda and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Ahungalla and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Ambalangoda, Balapitiya and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Hikkaduwa and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels at Rathgama and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Galle and nearby areas.

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Colombo

Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Unawatuna and nearby areas.

Hotel pickup

Pickup is available for selected locations.

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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Beruwala, Aluthgama and nearby areas.

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Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Unawatuna and nearby areas.

Options you can book

From Bentota / Beruwala
Pick up & drop off from: Bentota, Induruwa, Beruwala & Aluthgama areas. Pickup included
From Galle/Hikkaduwa/Unawatuna
Pick up & drop off from: Hikkaduwa, Rathgama, Galle & Unawatuna areas. Starting points: Galle, Sri Lanka Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka Rathgama, Sri Lanka Unawatuna, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Kalpitiya/Wilpattu
Pick up & drop off from: Kalpitiya, Wilpattu & nearby hotels. Starting point: Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Kandy
Pick up & drop off from: Kandy & nearby areas. Starting point: Kandy, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Colombo/Mount Lavinia
Pick up & drop off from: Colombo, Mount Lavinia & nearby areas. Starting points: Colombo, Sri Lanka Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Trincomalee / Nilaveli
Pick up & drop off from: Trincomalee & Nilaveli areas. Starting point: Trincomalee, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Kalutara/Wadduwa/Panadura
Pick up & drop off from: Kalutara, Wadduwa, Panadura, Payagla, Maggona & Waskaduwa areas. Starting points: Kalutara, Sri Lanka Wadduwa, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Ahungalla / Kosgoda
Pick up & drop off from: Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya & Ambalangoda areas. Starting points: Ahungalla, Sri Lanka Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka Kosgoda, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Anurudhapura /Polonnaruwa
Pick up & drop from: Anurudhapura & Polonnaruwa areas. Starting points: Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka Pickup included
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Frm Sigiriya/Dambulla/Habarana
Pick up & drop off from: Sigiriya, Dambulla & Habarana areas. Starting points: Dambulla, Sri Lanka Habarana, Sri Lanka Sigiriya, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Pasikuda / Kalkudah
Pickup & drop off from: Pasikuda, Kalkudah & nearby areas. Starting points: Kalkudah, Sri Lanka Pasikuda, Kalkudah, Sri Lanka Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages: en
Ticket: Mobile Only
Runs on: Every day
Group size: Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by: Bentota Travel Mart

Know before you go

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a Private & guided Tour
All Inclusive Package.

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 31 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

6 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Knowledge and storytelling

5 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

Photo opportunities

5 mentions

The views and photo stops come up again and again.

Food and drink

5 mentions

The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

Physical effort

3 mentions

Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

Value for money

2 mentions

Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

Traveler reviews

31 verified traveler reviews for Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Andrew_G · September 2026

Great day trip!

Highly recommend this day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla Cave Temple. My driver was great and got me everywhere safely and I had a wonderful guide at Sigiriya to help me get to the top while telling me all about the history. Be prepared for lots of steps but the views from the top and the accomplishment of making it to the top are worth it!

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30lenc · July 2026

Sri Lankan 🇱🇰 beauty

Outstanding service, friendly and respectful driver, Ishan, and an unforgettable experience. Thank you 🙏

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Road15291277577 · June 2026

Wonderful day

The 4am start was well worth it, we were picked up from hotel in Bentota and drive took just over 3.5 hrs. First we went to Lions rock where We were greeted by our guide who explained the history as we were climbing the 1200 steps ( just watch the side guides who tag on to you as they expect at least a £15-20 fee ) fascinating and well worth the climb for the views Then as an add on to the tour we did the sigiryia Village tour which was such good fun, driving the tractor, hats made out of lily pads in the catamaran and traditional cooking class - best part was getting to eat all the beautiful food Then we went to the Dambulla temple which is well worth a visit to understand the history best to have a guide. Pasidu our driver was lovely explaining everything and making sure we were looked after and well hydrated Back to the hotel for 6 Highly recommended 😊

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gillian_b · March 2026

Brilliant experience with...

Brilliant experience with Nelum who was fun to be with and very knowledgeable and was also our own personal photographer. The experience itself was fantastic and not to be missed. I especially enjoyed the boat ride to the Sri Lankan village and seeing village life and our lunch was delicious. Thank you so much Nelum for a wonderful and memorable day

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john_g · February 2026

Dont miss this tour

I enjoyed my day trip to Sigiriya and Dambulla coordinated by Bentota travel mart. The driver was Lahiru. Everything well communicated by the company before and during trip. Day started at 430 and we arrived at Sigiriya at 730. I returned to my hotel around 4. The guides at both sites spoke better english than driver. I liked both guides and the driver. All very helpful. I highly recommend that you see sigiriya while you are in sri lanka. Lunch buffet was mediocre at best.

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Good to know

Duration: 7 hours
Free cancellation: Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book: All ages
Availability: Bookable today
Runs on: Every day
Price range: $110 to $340
Hotel pickup: Available for selected locations
Booked in 30 days: 11
Verdict: Strongly Recommended

Who runs this experience

Operated by Bentota Travel Mart, who run 23 experiences we rank across 7 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.6.

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Why this scores 71

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)87

Review evidence (18% weight)65

Booking momentum (14% weight)58

Value for money (12% weight)36

Listing quality (10% weight)85

Local standing (8% weight)48

Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Colombo.

How much does Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive cost?

Prices start at $110 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Colombo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive take?

Plan for about 7 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 Colombo is not rushed.

Is Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive worth it?

It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 31 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Colombo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive?

Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive suitable for kids and families?

Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive?

Around 11 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 Colombo 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?

Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Colombo and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive start and how do I get there?

The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Colombo 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 Colombo?

On Outty we rank every Colombo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in private vehicle, Flexi dates on all 5 to 7 days packages for car and English speaking driver, Private Multi Day Sri Lanka Tour with Chauffeur. 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 Colombo?

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 Colombo?

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?

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.

What is included in Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive?

Included: All Entry Fees; Bottled water; All taxes, fees and handling charges; Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off; and Lunch. Not included: Gratuities; Breakfast; and Drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

Does Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive include hotel pickup?

Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 2804 listed pickup locations in and around Colombo. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

What languages is Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive offered in?

It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive?

Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

Is Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive wheelchair or stroller accessible?

The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

What happens to Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive if the weather is bad?

This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What do travelers say about Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive?

Across 31 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

What booking options are available for Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive?

There are 12 options to choose from, including From Bentota / Beruwala, From Galle/Hikkaduwa/Unawatuna, From Kalpitiya/Wilpattu, From Kandy. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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