Private day tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla from Colombo

1 day
Private
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Colombo Fort, Galle Buck, Colombo Sri Lanka

You will be picked up from your hotel (only in Colombo city or Mount Lavinia) or in front of dutch hospital - Colombo 01 by our chauffeur guide at 06:00 a.m. and commence the day tour Daumbulla and Sigiriya. You will be reached Sigiriya rock Entrance after 3 to 4 hours journey.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Ancient City of Sigiriya, Sigiriya Site between the towns of Dambulla and Habarane, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka

The royal palace on the top of the Sigiriya rock was built by King Kashyapa in the fifth century . The design of the fortress shows the ability of architecture, urban planning and art of the ancient people of Sri Lanka. You can see moats and ramparts which were built around the fortress as a defensive implementation.When you climb around 100 meters high of the rock colourful frescoes can be seen on a cavity of the western side of the rock. There remains about 21 paintings of Sigiriya ladies.

​On completion of the tour of Sigiriya rock you will be taken to a Local restaurant for lunch(Your Expense). Enjoy the taste of Sri Lankan lunch and then transfer to visit Dambulla Rock cave temple.

Duration: 2 hours

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

Dambulla Rock cave temple (also known as Golden temple) is a world heritage site which was built by king Walagambahu in the first century B.C. The temple complex spread over the five different sizes of caves. In these caves you will see around 50 statues of Lord Buddha and Painting on the ceiling and the wall.

On completion of Sigiriya rock fortress tour transfer back to Colombo and you will be safely dropped at your hotel or at the place where you picked up.

Duration: 2 hours

Included
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop-off by an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Service of a chauffeur guide.
  • 1 liter bottled water
  • Fuel surcharge
Not included
  • Lunch or any other meals and drinks (available to purchase)
  • Video & Camera fees, Permit fees.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as - Tips for Guides,Drivers, Porters & waiters. -Laundry ,medical bills, telephone calls,personal travel insurance etc.
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Sigiriya
  • Entry/Admission - Dambulla Cave Temple
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Childe supplement will be added when sharing with parents.
  • A formal Dress code is required both men and women when entered in to Temples and National Museum. Your knees and shoulders must be fully covered by the dress. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed.
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100% Cultural
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