Day Tour from Colombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla & Polonnaruwa

Embark on a day tour from Colombo to Sigiriya and Pidurangala to explore ancient rock formations. Discover the fascinating history and enjoy a challenging climb to the top of Pidurangala Rock.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - Sigiriya Rock is an extinct volcanic magma outcrop located 200 m above the ground, and the chronology of Sigiriya dates back to the prehistoric era. However, historic genealogy describes an epic legend about a rebel Prince who fled his great dynasty and built this Splendid Kingdom beyond human imagination. The…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Driver
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • All the entrance fees
  • National Guides are available at your own Fee
Additional Information

Leave transport concerns behind and enjoy three Sri Lankan highlights in a single, convenient day trip with this private tour from Colombo or Negombo. Focus on the attractions as a private chauffeured vehicle takes you to Sigiriya Rock to explore its ancient fortress and murals, then to Polonnaruwa’s 11th-century ruins, and finally to Dambulla’s…

Location
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dawn
May 16, 2025
Wonderful day trip - Fulfilled day. The ride to the cave Monastery was long, but my driver was a good conversationalist. The caves were well worth the drive. My driver arrange a tuktuk to take me to sites around the lion head mountain. Too old to climb. We'll worth every penny.
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221luis
May 3, 2025
Day trip to Dambula, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa - Excellent trip to see three of Sri Lanka’s gems in one day: Dambula, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. We travelled by private car, and the driver was very correct at all times. Maybe the journey should start sooner, give9 that in the end is many hours by car.
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Rizvya2025
May 1, 2025
Ancient Marvels of Sri Lanka - The tour to Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa offers a captivating journey into Sri Lanka’s rich cultural and historical heritage. Sigiriya, often called the "Lion Rock," impresses with its dramatic rock fortress, ancient frescoes, and panoramic views from the summit. It's a blend of natural wonder and ingenious ancient architecture. Polonnaruwa, on the other hand, provides a more expansive look at the country's medieval capital, with well-preserved ruins, statues, and sacred sites that reflect the grandeur of Sri Lanka's past. Together, these destinations create a perfect mix of adventure, history, and culture—ideal for travelers seeking both beauty and depth.
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Passenger380167
Apr 12, 2025
Easy trip to see all the highlights - Safe and careful driver. Spent about 1 to 1.5 hours at each sight. Long day but worth it to fit everything in. Bring snacks or lunch to eat on the go, to maximum your time.
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Paul
Apr 2, 2025
Good tour to 2 of Sri lankas highlights - First of all, due to traffic, we were unable to fit in polonnaruwa. So be prepared that if you hope to see all 3, you may not be able to. That said, they did offer to do something else instead. Shanesh and his colleague were great company for the day and were knowledgeable and very helpful. A long day but worthwhile, visiting sigiriya had been a dream since seeing it on Duran Duran Save a Prayer as a kid.
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Christine_s
Feb 19, 2025
Great tour, safe driver - It takes longer than the description says (it took me 14,5 hours from 7.30 am to 10.00 pm) which is due to the condition of some roads, at times heavy traffic and many trucks on the roads, but it is all worth it. Climbing the rock of Sigiriya needs some good muscles, but the view on top of the rock is breath-taking. Great tour, though the (very kind) driver was more of a driver than a tour guide.
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Djdidit
Jan 24, 2025
Fantastic sights of SriLanka - must see! - The sights were fantastic! Absolutely the highlight of my trip to SriLanka. The tour company was OK, very efficient, but the driver only spoke about 10 words to us the whole day (14 hour tour). They also insist on taking you to an Ayurvedic garden to try to sell product (which I'm assuming the tour company would receive a commission on). Even though we insisted before we arrived there that we were not interested in going there or buying anything, they took us anyway. They didn't give us a hard time for not buying anything and we were only there for about 15 minutes but it shouldn't be a mandatory stop if the customer doesn't want it. Otherwise, everything was fine.
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Lis_d
Jan 9, 2025
A long journey. - Although we visited 3 of the main attractions in Sri Lanka it was an exceptionally long journey totalling some 13 hours. Our driver Dilanka was excellent.
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Mark_s
Oct 26, 2024
A first class way to see Sri Lanka - From booking to completion the Communication was first class, plenty of information, tips and good instruction for the day ahead. The driver was great ( A rare thing round here), it was all at our speed no rushing to get to the next place or making those annoying stops at various types of local factories. The sights were out of this world and certainly the best places we saw on the island. Wish I’d had time to book more trips with this company but maybe next time.
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Paul_n
Mar 10, 2025
The guide is no more than... - The guide is no more than just a driver. He doesn't talk except when stop and ask to if we need bathroom break. We only had enough time for 2 destinations. I know lunch is not included but he shouldn't wait until 4pm and ask if we need to take lunch :).
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).