Full-Day Private Sigiriya and Dambulla from Kandy

Badge of ExcellenceKandy, Sri Lanka

From $83.34

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

5 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

The Golden Temple of Dambulla and the Ancient City of Sigiriya are two of Sri Lanka’s most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites and this private tour from Kandy visits both in one day. Climb the dramatic rock fortress of Sigiriya, tuck into a delicious curry lunch (own expense), then explore the Buddhist cave complex of Dambulla with its gigantic rock-carved Buddha.

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day
Great-value tour includes hotel pickup and round-trip transport
Ideal tour for first-time visitors to Sri Lanka or those short on time
Private tour ensures a personalized experience and the undivided attention of your guide

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Local taxes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance tickets : Sigiriya 30 USD / Dambulla 10 USD per person. Children 50%
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

B&Bs, homestays, other hotels in Kandy

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
A dress code is required to enter Dambulla Cave Temples complex. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Great day!

EvenHellgren_P, Dec 2023

A great day with a great and informative guide. The drive from Kandy is about 2 hours, but our guide had lots of information to share along the way. Highly recommended!

Beautiful Sigiriya

Olga_S, Nov 2023

Thanks our guide Kit was great, he told us a lot of interesting facts about Sigiriya and Sri Lanka overall. The ride was pleasant, and ascenssion was not as difficult as it seemed. I definitely recommend this tour even for those travelling with little kids.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with our Sigiriya tour and our guide Kit. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your day and found Kit's knowledge and enthusiasm engaging. We strive to provide our guests with memorable experiences, and your feedback is truly valuable to us. We are also pleased to know that you found the tour enjoyable even with young children. Our Sigiriya tour is designed to be accessible for all ages, and we are always happy to accommodate families. Thank you again for your kind words. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on another tour in the future.

Sirigiya and Dambulla

Miklos_E, May 2022

Excellent excursion, must see places. Our guide Diyath was punctual and gave us a lot of information. He even climbed the Lion Rock with us.

Knowledgeable and flexible guide makes for a great experience.

Kevin_P, Dec 2021

What a fantastic tour! We did hit some rain and the driver was very flexible with the schedule. He also knew the area very well and we ended up changing it up a bit. Road conditions change, so it is nice having some flexibility in your schedule, as weather changes also. Great trip! Thanks.

Worth it

Georgina_D, Oct 2018

It was a long drive, but my driver stopped off a couple of times for interesting food and views. The climb was challenging but the views were incredible, as was the sense of achievement.

Excellent trip , well managed tour...

ushma_s, Feb 2018

Excellent trip , well managed tour , perfect timing , great suggestions and fantastic explanations , guide Shiny - Riyaz is great , very knowledgable , warm hearted , and extremely helpful , Vionics never fails to deliver . I recommend Vionics , tour and Shiney - Riyaz very strongly

Really good tour and helpful guide...

Claire_S, Feb 2018

Really good tour and helpful guide. Couple of extra stops - to a hindu temple, spice gardens and woodcrafts centre. Lunch with a cooking demonstration was nice although shame we had to share this with a large french tour group - also price was quite high and an unexpected cost. Also entrance fees to Dambulla and Sigiriya are not included and must be paid in cash - would be helpful to know before booking how much these are. Lunch plus entrance fees plus a couple of other extras add quite a bit to this tour but well worth it.

Our guide was Riyaz and he was...

Kristen H, Jan 2018

Our guide was Riyaz and he was wonderful. He spoke about the mix of Sri Lankan culture, climbed the top of Sigiriya with us even though he had cold and took us to a private lunch off the beaten path - which was amazing. It was a long day but didn't feel like it.

We thought the caves at Dambulla...

Walter B T, Dec 2017

We thought the caves at Dambulla were the highlight. We had no intention of climbing the rock and were horrified that it was 4,500LKR entry fee AUD45 just to get in! Our guide took us to all the vantage points for photos and was very obliging.