Sigiriya Tour: Explore Ancient Rock Fortress

Embark on a day tour from Kandy to Sigiriya and Dambulla to explore ancient history and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit the Dambulla cave temple and the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sri Muthumariamman Temple - This stunning temple, featuring 1,008 statues of Hindu deities, is the creation of the esteemed South Indian sculptor Nagalingam and his son Ramanathan. With the support of a dedicated team of approximately 100 designers, painters, and architects from Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, they completed the grand Raja Gopuram in…
What's Included
  • Driver/guide
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Day tour as per itinerary
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Lunch
  • Entrance tickets of activities
  • World heritage sites guide
Additional Information

The driver will collect guests from hotels within the Kandy city area around 8 AM or earlier. The journey begins with a picturesque drive to Sigiriya, with stops at the vibrant Matale Hindu Temple and the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple, which features ancient murals and Buddha statues. After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, guests can climb the…

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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Blair_c
Jun 22, 2025
Dumbullah and Sigiriya recommended tour - I really enjoyed the day tour and saw everything I had hoped to see. Mr Irfan was a very good guide and driver, friendly and knowledgeable and we stopped for juices and fruit along the way. He was able to answer my questions and was willing to stop at any time. The company was easy to communicate with, reliable and professional and are much recommended.
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Daniela
Feb 17, 2025
Great Trip with unforgettable Moments - I had a wonderful day at my tour from Kandy to Dambulla and Sigiriya. My Driver Irfahn showed me many places besides the road that I didn’t expected. I walked through a herbal-farm, took a look at an colourful Hinduism-Temple and had some delicious mangos and Dinner. I collect really unforgettable moments :)
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U7888szcaroled
Feb 12, 2025
Day tour Kandy to Dambulla and Sigiriya - We had a lovely day trip with guide Mr Ilham, stopping at various viewspoints on the way to Dambulla and Sigiriya Rock. Also managed to fit in a brief visit to a spice garden and buffet lunch too. A great friendly guide and lovely accommodating driver too. Definitely recommend.
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845jimb
Jan 23, 2025
Fantastic views, friendly host/driver and incredible day. - Long day packed with beautiful sites. Mr. Shamin was a fantastic host and very knowledgeable with education and knowledge as we drove from site to site. The views from the top of Sigirya were incredible and the Dambulla Rock Temples were very interesting. Mr. Shamin was very patient and I felt very safe with him driving.
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Cruiser563117
Jan 20, 2025
This tour was a day trip to Dambulla caves and Sigiriya rock. - Shamin was a great tour provider for our tour to Dambulla cave temples and Sigiriya Rock! He was prompt on pick up and took us to a few extra stops on the way such as the spice garden and golden Buddha. He took us for a local delicious lunch and shared with us his knowledge about Sri Lankan culture. He was very funny and helpful. Would definitely recommend this tour again! :)
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Emmavegantravels
Dec 16, 2024
Wonderful tour with Shamin - We had a great day with Shamin despite the rain!! He was very accommodating and flexible and we saw so much in the day. We definitely got the 5* treatment as he went above & beyond to make the tour and drive interesting.
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Egzonab968
Nov 27, 2024
I highly recommend booking this tour and Mr. Irfan as a guide - We highly recommend the tour and speak highly of Mr. Irfan, he was very nice and accommodating. The tour with him was great fun, he showed us many beautiful places and responded to our wishes. We felt very comfortable and in good hands. We can only recommend it
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Hussain
Nov 11, 2024
Great for Family with children - Very well mannered Driver Mr. Shamin, Took us to other places also Which we requested which was not part of day plan. Over all great experience specially if travelling with small children Thank god it wasn't one one of those trips the tour company take you for a ride and slowly step by steps charges you extra... Everything was informed and confirmed at first and followed the same exactly as explained before getting th tour
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Oscar_d
Aug 23, 2025
Good - Nice tour, it was great but I wouldn’t do it again. This tour stops wherever we want but, he also stopped in places that are scams for tourist
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Chantalpt4640kt
Dec 8, 2024
Great trip - Our driver was excellent, very friendly, shared lots of local knowledge, encouraged us to try new foods, and the places we visited were excellent too. If you want to be at Sirigiya for a specific time then do say and I’m sure they’d make it happen. We wound up there in the afternoon after visiting other places as our driver recommended it to avoid crowds - he wasn’t wrong. Overall great trip and value for money.
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From $65 (Per Vehicle)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).