Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour with surprises

Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour with surprises

We offer the most relaxing and comfortable tour to cover the three major attractions in Sigiriya. Our program and customer service is world class and you will not leave without satisfaction. If you have only one day to do something that you won’t forget for the rest of the life, then this is a must do: A quick but well organized tour across the cultural heartland of Sri Lanka, hopping from one major UNESCO world heritage to another. The world famous Dambulla cave temple. The temple, which has one of the oldest rock paintings in the world, will blow your mind. Climbing back down the rocky steps of Dambulla, you will move on to visit to another UNESCO world heritage, the even more impressive Sigiriya fortress city, one of the best preserved planned urban communities of the ancient world.

A boat ride across Hiriwadunna Lake and a traditional lunch will relax you before you drive back.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka

Sigiriya Rock Fortress is the 8th wonder of the ancient world, an important UNESCO World Heritage site and testament to the sophistication of ancient construction. Be blown away by this architectural masterpiece with fountains that still work after 1500 years. Give yourself time to fully grasp the beauty of the ancient frescos of half-naked royal women on the rock face, the fortifications around the rock and the grand city built in the 5th century CE. Enjoy the breathtaking aerial view over jungles, rural villages and giant lakes and mountains after going up more than 1000 steps carved into the rock face.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka

The Golden Temple of Dambulla is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in the central part of the country. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The stunning rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Climb up the gentle slope of the Dambulla Rock, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding flat lands up until the Sigirya fortress 19km away. Under an impressive overhanging rock you find five big caves, which host a beautiful temple complex dating back to the first century BC. Inside the caves, the ceilings are painted with intricate patterns of religious images following the contours of the rock. There are images of the Lord Buddha and bodhisattvas, as well as various gods and goddesses. The largest cave measures about 52m from east to west, and 23m from the entrance to the back and is 7m tall at its highest point. Hindu deities are also represented here, as are the kings Valagamba and Nissankamalla, and Ananda – the Buddha’s most devoted disciple.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hiriwadunna Lake, Hiriwadunna, Habarana, Sri Lanka

After climbing down Sigiriya, experience the authentic life of villagers with a special lunch in the Hiriwadunna village. Walk around the village and its lake, watching birds and wildlife as well as bullock carts transporting goods to the market.In Hiriwadunna you can experience a wonderful elephant back safari through the forests and villages of Habarana amid plentiful wildlife.

Duration: 2 hours