Discover the historic city of Polonnaruwa, the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the Dambulla Cave, and the Pidurangala ancient temple on a 2-day cultural tour. Explore 3 world heritage sites in 2 days tour and stay overnight at a 3-star hotel in Sigiriya.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Valid 2.5 hours
- Starting time 6:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the Sigiriya rock fortress and learn about its incredible history
- Marvel at the beautiful Dambulla golden cave temple
- Stroll through the ruins of the Polonnaruwa ancient city
- Make a stop at the Pidurangala ancient cave temple
Full description
Begin the tour by meeting your tour leader in Colombo and set off for the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. After exploring the history museum of Polonnaruwa, discover the ruins of the ancient city. Later, check in to a 3-star hotel in Sigiriya for your overnight stay.
The next morning, enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Set off for the Dambulla golden cave temple which was the site where a king of Anuradhapura took refuge from the South Induan invasion in the 1st-century BC. Learn about how when the king recaptured the region 13 years later, he converted the caves into a monastery and gifted it to the Buddhist monks.
After this, head over to the ancient Sigiriya Rock, where a 5th-century prince who had committed patricide made it his hideout. Also make a stop at the Pidurangala ancient cave temple. At the end of the tour you will be returned to Colombo and dropped off at the start point.
Includes
- Accommodation in a 3* hotel on bed & breakfast basis (1 breakfast included)
- Entire ground transportation as per the tour itinerary
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Service of English-speaking national tour guide
- Discount voucher of 10% at a Jewelry shop in Kandy
- Spice garden
- Pidurangala cave temple
- Meeting arrangements at the airport on arrival and departure
- All government taxes for the above
- Airport taxes (generally included in Air Ticket)
- Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) fee ($20 USD per person)
- Safari entrance in Minneriya and Jeep hire charges
- Entrance fees for Polonnaruwa museum and historical city, Sigiriya rock fortress, and Dambulla cave temple
- Personal expenses such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
- Video and camera permits
- Any meals not specified
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point
Galadari hotel, 64 Lotus Rd, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka
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What to bring
- Passport
Know before you go
- Guests should be prepared for a 2-hour hike at Sigiriya rock fortress
- Please wear modest clothing for temple visits (no bare legs or arms)
