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Colombo: Sigiriya, Dambulla Caves, & Wildlife Day Tour

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4.3
4.263158 out of 5 stars
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Colombo: Sigiriya, Dambulla Caves, & Wildlife Day Tour
4.263158 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.263158 out of 5 stars
19 reviews

Explore Sri Lanka's cultural heritage and nature on a day tour from Colombo. Visit the Lion Rock Fortress, Sigiriya Village, Dambulla Temple and the wild safari.

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Duration 14 hours
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English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

S
Sakar – India

Fantabulous trip. The guide was good and the tour operator had planned it well. The safari option could be planned better as it’s not value for money.

C
Christine – United Kingdom

A very interesting and enjoying trip, lots packed in, a long day

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    Colombo

  • Car

    (3 hours)

    Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple

    Photo stop, Visit (30 minutes)

    Optional

  • Car

    (45 minutes)

    Sigiriya

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

    Optional

    Minneriya National Park

    Visit (3 hours)

    Optional

  • Car

    (3 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Colombo

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore the Lion Rock Fortress
  • Discover heritage sites like the largest cave temple in Sri Lanka, Dambulla
  • Join a wild safari tour
  • Visit Sigiriya to experience life in the village and enjoy an authentic lunch
  • Taste some locally grown fruits

Full description

Spend the day exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the largest cave temple in Sri Lanka, Dambulla, and the breathtaking Lion Rock Fortress.

Start the tour from your hotel where your guide will pick you up in an air-conditioned vehicle. After picking up the other participants, the driver will head to Sigiriya.

Explore the Lion Rock Fortress as your first stop. Learn about the fortress, constructed on a massive rock, and the well-organized draining system built into the surrounding area.

Capture photos of the exterior of the structure before exploring inside the caves. Marvel at the ancient frescoes done with natural colours before continuing into the lion's feet. Climb 1300 steps to the top of the fortress. Take a moment to enjoy the view and take more photos.

After the Lion Rock Fortress, take a tour of Sigiriya Village to experience life in the village and enjoy an authentic lunch made fresh in front of you. Taste some locally grown fruit and relax for a bit before continuing the tour.

Join a safari tour that will pass through three national parks. The area is known for large herd of elephants and your guide will point out all the wild animals and birds you pass.

Lastly, visit Dambulla Cave Temple to explore the largest cave complex in Sri Lanka. Admire the remarkable Buddha statues and frescoes painted in various colours in the caves.
Get dropped off back at your hotel at the end of the tour. ( Safari + Village tour can be done for solo travellers around 100USD )

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver/guide
  • Wi-Fi
  • Water

From $60 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

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Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 19 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    3.8/5

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Sakar – IndiaJanuary 27, 2025 – Verified booking
Fantabulous trip. The guide was good and the tour operator had planned it well. The safari option could be planned better as it’s not value for money.
C
Christine – United KingdomJanuary 18, 2025 – Verified booking
A very interesting and enjoying trip, lots packed in, a long day
G
Gautamananda – United KingdomDecember 4, 2024 – Verified booking
Fully enjoyed this long day with visit to the UNESCO Heritage sites of Dambulla Caves and Sigiriya Rock Climb. The visit to the Herbal and Spice Garden Centre was excellent. The Guide cum Driver Malinda was very helpful. We had skipped the Wild Life tour and the Village Lunch to allow ourselves more time to see the above places. We instead had traditional Sri Lankan lunch at a lovely restaurant in Sigiriya and had King Coconuts on the way back. Overall a must tour for all Sri Lankan visitors. This GYG tour is highly recommended.

Product ID: 845895

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