Day tour to Sigiriya and Dambula
Sigiriya is a small town in the Cultural Triangle which is renowned throughout the world for its once-spectacular 5th century palace, which was built atop a towering rock, flanked by protective garrisons, a crocodile-filled moat and a juxtaposing, complex system of beautiful water gardens. King Kasyapa, who built Sigiriya Rock Fortress as a refuge after he killed his father to take the throne, devised a system to transfer water between the top and the foot of the rock, which is one of the most incredible feats of engineering in Sri Lanka’s ancient history – and in the world’s ancient history. The ruins of the palace can still be seen, including a giant lion’s paw which marked the entrance and the enormous baths which look out over the spectacular panoramic views, as well ancient cave paintings mid-way up the rock. Climb to the top of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, or visit other nearby cultural sites Dambulla cave temple . You can also go on safari here – Minneriya National Park is a great alternative to the busier parks in the south, and it still boasts a wide range of Sri Lanka’s wildlife, including the iconic leopard, elephant and sloth bear.
When to start
Leave from Colombo at about 6.00 a.m., enjoy the scenic drive to Dambulla which take around 4 hours.We are operating this Sigiriya and Dambulla day tour from Colombo, so if you need this day tour from any other places in Sri Lanka, we can arrange according to your requirements .
PLACES YOU WILL VISIT
Sigiriya rock fortress
Sigiriya is a small town in the Cultural Triangle which is renowned throughout the world for its once-spectacular 5th century palace, which was built atop a towering rock
Dambulla cave temple
Your day begins with a trip to Dambulla to visit some of Sri Lanka’s most impressive cave temples. There are five of them, carved from the solid rock face,
Ayurvedic massage
The definition of ‘Ayurveda‘ in simple terms means “the science of life”.
Village tour or Minneriya National park
This is a typical countryside experience with a tuk tuk ride to the rural village of Hiriwadunna . The trek begins with a beautiful walk along to a man-made reservoir.
