Private Day Trip: Sigiriya, Dambulla & Safari

Explore Dambulla’s cave temples, Sigiriya’s ancient ruins, and Minneriya’s wildlife on a private tour from Kandy. Customize your adventure today.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sri Muthumariamman Temple - The Muthumariamman Temple, also known as Arulmigu Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil, is a revered Hindu temple situated in Matale, Sri Lanka. The prefix “Muthu” translates to “pearl,” while “Mari” signifies rain and “Amman” means mother in Tamil. This temple is devoted to Mariamman, the goddess of rain and fertility.
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What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Admission fees
  • Driver/Guide
  • On-board WiFi
  • Photography service
  • Bottled water
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Experience a seamless private tour with a dedicated driver-guide, providing in-depth knowledge of the landmarks and scenery, while enjoying the comfort of a private minivan. Visit the renowned cave temples of Dambulla, delve into the ancient ruins atop Sigiriya Rock, and embark on a thrilling 4x4 safari to observe elephants at Minneriya National Park —…

Location
Sri Muthumariamman Temple
680 17 Kandy-Jaffna Highway
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gerriez
Sep 24, 2025
Very trustworthy tour company in Sri Lanka - We had an awesome time with this day trip to Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Cave Temple. Our trip started later than the schedule time but this company offered flexibility to us. We had the chance to visit places that we want at easy pace without rushing. The tuk tuk driver Mangala came earlier for pick up, he has been very caring & patient with us, and he is a skillful tuk tuk driver as well. Highly recommended 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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C389zqanns
Sep 15, 2025
Fun day trip from Kandy - Amazing and fun day tour with Mangala, who is very attentive, flexible and truly takes care of everything! The program can be adjusted based on preferences, but count for approx. 2h ride one-way (with stunning views on landscapes and urban scapes!). And bonus points: Mangala takes great pictures !:)
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Sightseer43121920349
Sep 8, 2025
Tuktuk toured - Mr,Gandara is a great guide. I enjoyed his guide. If I come back to Kandy, I will book same guide.
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F618ykrosalbas
Aug 29, 2025
Unforgettable day - It was an unforgettable experience. At the beginning we were a bit apprehensive because of the long day in a tuk tuk, busy roads and long distances but… as soon as we got out of Kandy, it was just marvellous . The fresh air, gentle wind, spectacular views and the tuk tuk soundtrack, made the day unforgettable. Our 7 year old son normally gets vey car sick but none at all in the Tuk Tuk… he was thrilled! Managala speaks just enough English for basics but he is such a lovely person that through smiles and happiness made us feel comfortable and we made it through the day without any problems. He has good local knowledge and showed us the best scenic spots! He also stopped us being overcharged by local guides. Definitely recommend it! Tuk Tuk all the way! 🛺
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Gabrielefx3110ks
Aug 23, 2025
The Mile Guide of Kandy - MANGALA, the best guide of our entire holiday in Sri Lanka. He arrived to pick us up punctually in the morning at the hotel and we started our excursion starting from Kandy in the direction of the temple of Matale, which unfortunately on our arrival was under renovation. Being under renovation he himself advised us not to buy the ticket to visit its interior, but to appreciate it only from the outside. It was still worth it. After the temple he made us pause for a moment to appreciate the skill of the wood craftsmen, with a simple explanation from a guy in the shop, free. Very nice and appreciable experience. After that, our excursion included a visit to the spice garden, and a visit to the gem museum, which we chose not to do because they were already made the day before. He made no objections and we left in the direction of Sigirya. We chose to climb the "lion's rock"; it was very challenging but we were rewarded by the view when we arrived at the top. As an alternative to the "Lion's Rock" he had proposed "pidurangala rock", a rock opposite , with the same view but with different trekking. Back down from the rock, we chose to go on the village safari. Here too, as an alternative, he had proposed the elephant safari. Mangala was very good in taking us where according to him the offer of the village safari was more complete and fairer based on the "quantity / price". It was quite a touristy thing, but I do not regret doing it at all, in fact I recommend it. After that, last stop, "Rock Temple" and "Golden Temple, of which I can not describe the beauty of the first. After the tour, he took us back to the hotel. Mangala was fair to us and respected the whole itinerary, which usually does not happen almost ever. Ah, I forgot, not only is he a great driver, but also a great photographer and he is very nice. We can only thank him and recommend him to all of you. We will carry it in our hearts.
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Robertopb8370ys
Aug 13, 2025
Amazing experience - Incredible experience with Mangala. He has let us stop at all the places we wanted and explained many curiosities of each of them. 100% recommended
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L9698knlucaa
Aug 1, 2025
Very good - Everything is perfect. The driver was available for every need and always attentive to driving especially when returning during a thunderstorm
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Frogj19
Jul 29, 2025
Taste Sri Lanka with the best guide - It was the best... From morning to evening, it was the best day to feel all the beauty of Sri Lanka! I stopped at a beautiful photo spot at the hotel and left a lot of life photos, and thank you very much to Mangala guide for creating the best day :)
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H8771iestephanieb
Jul 20, 2025
- They drove me from Kandy to Sigiriya and did a great job. Went out of their way to make sure might trip went well. Thank you!
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Fgoztiryaki
Jul 16, 2025
Must try - We took a tour from Kandy to Amman Kovil, Aluvihara Cave Temple, Dambulla Cave Temple, and Pidurangala Rock. All beautiful places, Dambulla and Pidurangala are must visits. Our driver Aruna was very kind, he was an excellent driver. He showed us very good places to take pictures in, and even some wildlife throughout the journey. Definitely recommend the tour!
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From $54 (Per Vehicle)
up to 4 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).