Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour
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Is Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour worth booking?
Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour is a 10-hour experience in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from $60 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 20 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (20)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $60 per person
Explore two of Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-listed highlights on a privately guided day trip to Dambulla and the Sigiriya Rock from Colombo . Head to a Natural Spice Garden to get a brief experience on Natural Herbs and Spices wh
What you get
About this experience
Explore two of Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-listed highlights on a privately guided day trip to Dambulla and the Sigiriya Rock from Colombo . Head to a Natural Spice Garden to get a brief experience on Natural Herbs and Spices where you will get a free 10 mins Head massage too View Sri Lanka’s countryside and villages as you journey to the atmospheric Dambulla Cave Temple, a Cliffside cave complex packed with Buddha images and frescoes. Explore the caverns and after lunch continue to Sigiriya, a spectacular, ruined 5th-century royal fortress atop a gigantic rock outcrop. Climb the stairs up, passing the rock murals on the way, and marvel at the ruins and 360-degree views from the top.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Surcharges on fuel
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance Fees
What you'll see and do
Meet and greet your professional guide at Bandaranayake international Airport or your Hotels and head towards Sigiriya enroute visit via Natural Spice Garden, Enjoy the Sri Lanka’s world renowned spices at their source where smells of cinnamons, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and mace overwhelm the senses and the visitors are provided an insight into an age old industry of spice production, which attracted many a European and Asian merchants to the ports of ancient Sri Lanka.
30 minutes here
Dambulla Cave Temple
Head to Dambulla by enjoying the scenery or nap in the car on the way, where you arrive at the famous Dambulla Cave Temple. Here you will see ancient Buddha statutes and elaborate alfrescoes in caves that date back to the 1st-century. A UNESCO-listed World Heritage site, the temple also has a museum, which you will have the chance to visit.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Sigiriya Lion Rock
After wandering the site you’ll have time to look for lunch nearby before taking off for Sigiriya, one of the most important archaeological sites in all of Asia. Built in the 5th-century, Sigiriya is a stunning example of innovative architecture, gardening, urban planning, hydraulic engineering and art. Also a UNESCO-listed World Heritage site, the area was formerly the royal citadel of King Kasyapa and houses an fascinating museum of the its past.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Sigiriya Craft Village
Experience the best of Srilanka inside the Village with Kingfisher Tours and get the unique experience on a village life style. Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride and experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home cooked lunch made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Colombo
Leave Sigiriya and drive back to Colombo and end your beautiful day trip
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Pickup From Colombo
Minneriya National Park Safari: Prepare to "Get Wild", Shift to a 4x4 Jeep and get inside Minneriya National Park to see herds of Elephants Duration: 12 hours 1 Local Beer Per Person Private Pickup included
Pickup From Kandy
1 Local Beer Per Person Kandy > Sigiriya > Kandy Private Air Conditioned Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- KINGFISHER TOURS SRI LANKA
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 20 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
20 verified traveler reviews for Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Aashiq and Kingfisher !!
Fantastic experience with Kingfisher. Aaashiq was a wonderful host. Expert in his work. No Hurry. Really enjoyed the tour.
Response from the operator: Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you most sincerely for sharing your thoughtful and generous review. It brings us immense joy to learn that your experience with Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka was both memorable and meaningful. Our team is passionately committed to providing exceptional service and curating journeys that embody the beauty, culture, and heartfelt hospitality of our island. Your kind words reaffirm our dedication, and we are truly delighted that our guides and staff were able to ensure your comfort while enriching your travel experience. We are deeply honored by the trust you placed in us when selecting from among many travel partners, and we are genuinely grateful for the privilege of being part of your Sri Lankan adventure. Our island is blessed with countless wonders, and it would be our pleasure to welcome you back to uncover even more treasures on your next visit. Thank you once again for your warm feedback and for taking the time to share your experience. We wish you safe and pleasant travels, and we look forward with great anticipation to the opportunity of serving you again in the future. Warmest regards, Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka Team
via Tripadvisor
Negombo Tuk Tuk Tour
Robin, my tuk tuk driver and guide was wonderful. He conveyed his knowledge and insights of the life and culture of Negombo’s religious and working life of the people. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from the operator: Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you most sincerely for sharing your thoughtful and generous review. It brings us immense joy to learn that your experience with Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka was both memorable and meaningful. Our team is passionately committed to providing exceptional service and curating journeys that embody the beauty, culture, and heartfelt hospitality of our island. Your kind words reaffirm our dedication, and we are truly delighted that our guides and staff were able to ensure your comfort while enriching your travel experience. We are deeply honored by the trust you placed in us when selecting from among many travel partners, and we are genuinely grateful for the privilege of being part of your Sri Lankan adventure. Our island is blessed with countless wonders, and it would be our pleasure to welcome you back to uncover even more treasures on your next visit. Thank you once again for your warm feedback and for taking the time to share your experience. We wish you safe and pleasant travels, and we look forward with great anticipation to the opportunity of serving you again in the future. Warmest regards, Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka Team
via Tripadvisor
Awesome experience
We had a very good experience, Feroz our driver with the travellers was amazing guide, photographer. Would refer to anyone.
Response from the operator: Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you most sincerely for sharing your thoughtful and generous review. It brings us immense joy to learn that your experience with Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka was both memorable and meaningful. Our team is passionately committed to providing exceptional service and curating journeys that embody the beauty, culture, and heartfelt hospitality of our island. Your kind words reaffirm our dedication, and we are truly delighted that our guides and staff were able to ensure your comfort while enriching your travel experience. We are deeply honored by the trust you placed in us when selecting from among many travel partners, and we are genuinely grateful for the privilege of being part of your Sri Lankan adventure. Our island is blessed with countless wonders, and it would be our pleasure to welcome you back to uncover even more treasures on your next visit. Thank you once again for your warm feedback and for taking the time to share your experience. We wish you safe and pleasant travels, and we look forward with great anticipation to the opportunity of serving you again in the future. Warmest regards, Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka Team
via Tripadvisor
Good Service
Good Service Great information about the country, where to go and what you should not miss! He speaks very good English and answered all of my family’s questions.
Response from the operator: Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings from Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka! It was a great pleasure having had the opportunity to be of service to you in your visit to Sri Lanka. We are truly glad that you had a wonderful tour with Kingfisher Tours Team. The best part of any journey is hearing that our guests had an amazing time with us! There's no greater testament to our passion and dedication to this goal than anything. As a Travel agency and tour Operating Company, Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka is committed to provide the best product to our each client. As a professional and a reputed tour company, we always concern and give the priority to needs of our all customers along with the maximum satisfaction. We do not think twice to go for an extra mile to give maximum service to our clients. Thank you very much for the review posted on TripAdvisor and share your travel experience with us. It would be great having you back with us for another tour to give you another memorable experience. We are looking forward to seeing you again and bring you another great memory of rest of Sri Lanka.
via Tripadvisor
Terrible experience
Terrible scary experience Whats happening to Viator with these terrible tour companies, aren't they doing audits on the way the conduct business. Never go on this tour please. On the way to Sigirya the tour operator send me a message saying that it wasn't possible to go up the rock fortress because of a wasp attack. We went to another rock in front of Sigirya where we could see people going up Sigirya. Obviously they did this because they saved the entrance fees to Sigirya which was US45 each. I paid US 540 which should cover everything. After they offer me a side safari tour for US180 which I accepted on the condition that we have time for the dambulla caves. I asked if they had many animals and the tour guide assured me that yes. So we went on the safari and after 45 minutes we see 2 elephants and one more five minutes after. It was boring to be there so we asked the safari driver to exit and take us to the tour car to go to dambulla caves cause it was late. I told the tour guide why he said a lot of animals and we only saw three elephants and he proceeded to say it was cause it was late in the afternoon and animals are resting. We got to dambulla at 7 pm and it was closed so we also missed it. The car we went was a little mini minivan really uncomfortable for a 15 hour day. The driver was texting and talking on the phone dangerously. How could they do these to visitors. I am going to ask for my money back for these rip-off. We lost a lot of time because on the way over they took us to a herb garden where they get commission and the guide told us we would get free massage but at the end they charged us 10.000 rupees for them. The driver guide kept harassing me after the tour through WhatsApp asking for money sending pictures of my family and threatening messages which he later deleted. The lunch supposedly was included in a restaurant but they took us to a crappy village place. Terrible
Response from the operator: Dear Sir, Please be fair enough and not to potrait like every mistakes are from our side by the way we apologize for the things happened and you should also know that there is no mistakes from our side, Before a month of your tour date we sent you an itinerary including sigiriya and dambulla with some additional stops. As a tour operator our job is to show you all the new places and give the experience for you but we never forced you we sent and said that if you like any of these you can choose or else can skip it but you agreed for everything as covering these in a day is a plus for you rather than spending two times for the tours. For your clarification, there are good side and also bad side in Spice Garden as many tourists knows and we really dont know what happens inside if they force you then you could have let us know but you purchased stuffs for you and your family while your card was not working to satisfy you we paid and said you to pay us once your back in colombo we usually help our customers like this because we know they are here to enjoy and we shouldn't break them. We ensure regarding our customers safety so that we get updates on each places visiting before reaching and thus we got a news of wasp attack in Sigiriya so to make you safety we already said you we will refund your entrance fees money and then took you for Piudrangala Rock to see a breath taking view of Sigiriya Rock yet you saw people upstairs who got stuck and you thought they are climbing up but you never asked us and also the Safari you agreed also you should know that we can't bring animals infront of you as its a wildlife safari so it is luck by chance to spot animals even though you spotted few animals you are not in a mind to pay for that too we did paid for the wildlife and jeep cost after you said and agreed to pay everything once back in Colombo We already explained you that if you go on Safari you will miss Dambulla Cave Temple and you agreed but you wanted to visit both which is impossible with the timing and yet you blame us for everything seems unfair Once back to colombo you stayed quite until we reach the hotel and then you started yelling at us to skip the money which you owe us after taking all the experience in one day we really felt dissapointing as we have never met a customer who enjoy everything without paying a single penny also please note we have mentioned the lunch will be in a local traditional restaurant and the restaurant we took is a Village Restaurant which we give our customersa truly village local experience and everyone have loved it but you are the first person who didn't even like that we really feel bad and sorry for eveything We have also refunded your tour payment and also we got nothing for the experience you took so its a huge loss for us We feel very bad for this review where you have to put the blame on us and make our company reputation worst but we are hoping you get pay first for every tour using with other companies where they should also face this circumstance Best Regards
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Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $60 to $150
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Colombo.
How much does Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour cost?
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Prices start at $60 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 Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour take?
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Plan for about 10 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 Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 20 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 Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour?
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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 Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour?
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Around 7 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?
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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 Colombo and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour 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 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?
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On Outty we rank every Colombo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Flexi dates on all 5 to 7 days packages for car and English speaking driver, Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in private vehicle, 08 Nights in Magical Sri Lanka. 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?
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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 Colombo?
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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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