From Kandy: Sigiriya and Dambulla Cave Temple Private Tour

Combine visits to two of Sri Lanka's UNESCO World Heritage sites—the Dambulla Cave Temple and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress—on this single private tour from Kandy. Enjoy personalized attention from your dedicated guide and the ability to move at your own pace while you explore. Learn about the ancient cave complex and the rock fortress through guided commentary customized to your group's interests. Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Kandy and head to the Dambulla Cave Temple. A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, with its five sanctuaries, is the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist mural paintings (covering an area of 2,100 m2) are of particular importance, as are the 157 statues. Next, head to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. A complex masterpiece of irrigation engineering design, Sigiriya's artfully designed water gardens required structural planning way ahead of its time. Climb to the top of the rock and take in the panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Finally, stop at the Sri Muthumariamman Temple, a tall, exuberantly decorated structure that can be easily seen from afar. The prominent towers, called Gopurams, boast hundreds of detailed sculptures, in a rich mosaic of color.