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Dambulla and Sigiriya Tour from Kandy: Visit Iconic Sri Lankan Landmarks
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Kandy
Experience the beauty of Sri Lanka’s iconic landmarks, Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple, on a guided tour from Kandy. Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of these sites in just one day.
Experience the beauty of Sri Lanka’s iconic landmarks, Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple, on a guided tour from Kandy. Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of these sites in just one day.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sri Muthumariamman Temple - A historic Hindu temple situated on the route to Dambulla.
- Ranweli Spice Garden - Matale is renowned for its spices due to its ideal climate for cultivation. Visitors will gain insights into various spices, their uses, and the production process.
- Golden Temple of Dambulla - Among the oldest cave temples…
- Sri Muthumariamman Temple - A historic Hindu temple situated on the route to Dambulla.
- Ranweli Spice Garden - Matale is renowned for its spices due to its ideal climate for cultivation. Visitors will gain insights into various spices, their uses, and the production process.
- Golden Temple of Dambulla - Among the oldest cave temples globally, featuring 05 caves with a history dating back to the 1st century BCE. Visitors will learn about its historical and religious significance.
- Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - Constructed by King Kashyapa between 473 – 495, this fortress stands 660 ft. tall and requires climbing 1200 steps to reach the Lion Rock Fortress atop Sigiriya. Several platforms provide rest stops along the way. Today, Sigiriya rock fortress is a renowned archaeological treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fortified garden city is an exceptional example of ancient urban planning, landscape architecture, construction technology, hydraulic engineering, and fine art. Recognized as one of the best-preserved ancient urban sites in Asia from the 1st millennium, it is a living museum. Sigiriya World Heritage Site is versatile and multifaceted, being one of Sri Lanka’s ancient political capitals and its most sensational heritage site.
- Sigiriya - Explore the traditional village of Sigiriya to experience the simple lifestyle of Sri Lankan people. Observe farming and agricultural activities, and enjoy the preparation of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine using the finest spices. A delicious Sri Lankan lunch will be served at the end.
- Minneriya National Park - Minneriya National Park is a prominent national park in Sri Lanka, perfect for observing giant elephants in their natural environment. Asia’s largest elephant gathering occurs here. During the safari tour, various other animals can also be seen. An off-road vehicle will be arranged for those interested in exploring the park.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Departure from Kandy: 6:30 am
Departure from Sigiriya: 5:00 pm
(Please note that even if you are ready to leave earlier, you may need to wait until 5:00 pm as this is a group tour.)
Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple are must-see attractions in Sri Lanka, and any visitor to the country would be eager to explore them. This tour offers…
Departure from Kandy: 6:30 am
Departure from Sigiriya: 5:00 pm
(Please note that even if you are ready to leave earlier, you may need to wait until 5:00 pm as this is a group tour.)
Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple are must-see attractions in Sri Lanka, and any visitor to the country would be eager to explore them. This tour offers travelers the chance to experience these iconic sites in a short time frame and at a reasonable cost. A certified guide will accompany the tour, providing detailed explanations of the activities and locations.
A well-maintained vehicle will be provided, with the size ranging from a minivan to a luxury tourist coach, depending on the number of bookings. Travelers will be picked up from several designated points, and you can contact us for advice on the nearest location based on your hotel in Kandy.
Location
Joy Boat Service
Sangaraja Mawatha
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(49 Ratings)
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Davidqw4414jp
Jun 19, 2025
Spice garden, dumballa, sigariya - We really enjoyed the tour. Great way to see all the sights around kandy in a day.
Chathura was a very friendly driver and all the guides were helpful
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632anantv
Jun 1, 2025
Amazing Family Day Tour to Dambulla, Sigiriya and Safari from Kandy with Expert Guide – A Perfect Day! - We had an unforgettable family tour organized by Mahaweli Tours & Services!
From the start, everything was smoothly arranged and well-coordinated.
Our guide, Mr. Dhanushka, was incredibly supportive throughout the trip.
He shared fascinating historical knowledge that truly enriched our experience.
His passion for the sites and stories made the tour come alive for all of us.
The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, balancing sightseeing and relaxation.
Our kids especially enjoyed how engaging and friendly Mr. Dhanushka was.
We felt safe, comfortable, and well taken care of the entire time.
This tour exceeded our expectations and gave us lifelong family memories.
Highly recommend Mahaweli Tours & Services for anyone visiting Sri Lanka!
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Meander02094695291
Jun 1, 2025
Amazing tour in Dambulla, Sigiriya & Adam's Peak - I was booked two tour by Mahaweli Tours Holiday.
One was Lion's Rock or Sigiriya with group tour & private trip in Adam's Peak or Sri Pada.
Geesara arranged a group tour in Sigiriya with decent driver & tour guide. It was really enjoyable and safe & trustworthy.
Next I asked to Geesara for book a tour in Adam's Peak. But it was off season to visit there. And Geesara try his best to arrange a private tour. Finally he find out a driver & tour guide to trip there. It was really bad weather and hike up there. But their tour guide was with me to hike up & down in wild weather. It was very smooth trip for me because of their best efforts.
I am really satisfied to their best service & thanks to their best tour package.
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Monica
May 2, 2025
Well organized tour - Tour quite customizable, my driver a really professional and kind person.
In the end the tour, even if it was a group tour, I did it alone because with me I had only the people who used the taxi service. Eventually the driver takes you to your hotel
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Khodanim
Apr 20, 2025
Great tour - Great tour, the guide was really great and patient with us. He explained things in detail and offered interesting bits of information about the area.
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Mariustm2071dj
Mar 10, 2025
Highly recommended - The tour departs from Kandy to visit the cave temples in Dambulla, Sigiriya Rock and a safari in Minneriya National Park. The three destinations cannot be reached in one day by train or bus. The driver was very friendly and got us safely to our destinations through the heavy traffic. The tour is highly recommended and also cheap as it covers long distances and is a 12-hour tour.
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X4942mqmagdaa
Mar 10, 2025
Amazing experience - I've really appreciated the whole organization of the trip. I was in direct contact with the coordinator, which made everything very smooth. The driver was very kind, helpful, and always on time. Highly recommend!
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Veidehih2025
Mar 30, 2025
Sigiriya/Minneriya day trip - We enjoyed our day trip to Sigiriya and Minneriya (skipped Dambulla caves as it is a temple and we weren’t dressed as per requirements - this is worth mentioning in the tour description). Our chauffeur Pradeep was pleasant and efficient. He didn’t have much information to offer during the journey so I would say it is more so a car service and less a tour. Our tour guide at Sigiriya, Sampath (arranged by Pradeep) was informative, patient and did a great job overall. As did our guide for the Minneriya safari. One thing to note is that at the outset we were taken to an Ayurvedic spice garden (not mentioned in the description) and felt some pressure to purchase items here (which we did not). Similarly, we were repeatedly asked if we wanted to go to a silk showroom (also not mentioned in the description), we figured we would feel similarly pressurised here and so refused to go. These were a few things we didn’t feel great about, but apart from that it was a good day trip.
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Ella_s
Mar 23, 2025
Our guide and driver was... - Our guide and driver was great and very flexible. Had a great day.
When booking the tour it says water is included but it is not. The people arranging the tour said they couldn't do pick up from hotel but our driver said was that he could have picked us up from our hotels because they were on his way (without me asking). We were 2 solo travellers on this group tour.
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Phil
Mar 16, 2025
A good tour, but a long day! - The tour was very good, the driver advised us what we're going to do, and how much the entrance fees would be. We got to see the cave temple, Climb Sigriya Lion Rock and plenty of elephants on the safari.
But, it is a long day, with lots of step climbing
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