From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari
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Climbing a rock - if you’re in good shape and don’t stop to look at things, it’ll take you less than 30 minutes to climb all the way to the top of the rock. If you need a few breaks along the way or simply want to stop often to take photos and admire the view, it’ll take an hour and a half to two hours to climb up and go back down again. and then Visit The beautiful Royal Rock Temple complex sits about 160m above the road in the southern part of Dambulla. Buddha images were first created here over 2000 years ago, and over the centuries subsequent kings added to and embellished the cave art.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour.
All visitors to Buddhist and Hindu temples are expected to remove footwear and hats. Also shoulders and knees should be covered
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
Entrance need to pay directly and please bring cash to avoid the delay
If you need to withdraw cash by ATM please advice to Driver or Guide about that earlier
Cave temple - 2000 must pay by local rupees / card payment and USD cash not accepted
Sigiriya 11,000 rupees (around 35 USD) in payment can be done by card and USD cash
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Complimentary Wifi Access During the Travel Subject To Availability
Seasonal fruits - subject to available
Hotel pickup and drop off by air conditioned vehicle
King Coconut - subject to available
Bottled water
Guide Assistance in Sigiriya Lion Rock ( English,German, French, Spanish )
English Speaking Driver cum Guide
Food and Beverages, unless specified
Gratuities
Entrance Fees Sigiriya USD 36 & Cave Temple USD 8
Sigiriya lion rock
Dambulla Cave Temple
Coffee, Juice and etc need to pay as per your choice
Coffee, Beer, Juice and etc need to pay as per your choice
National Park safari
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Colombo
Our Driver will meet your at the lobby from your pickup location choose we recommended to be at lobby 10 mins before activity. if you able to get the Packed breakfast from hotel
Get Refresh your self with some coffees can assure you that this is the best coffee and cafe you’d find Such great service and it’s a very clean set up
Options
Sigiriya & Dambulla
Pickup included
Reviews
123 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Too long!
James T,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
3.00It is s 4 hour ride one way. Your time at the sites is limited because if this. If you take the safari you do not return to Colombo until 22:00 or later. Keep in mind that it is an 06:00 start! The sites are interesting. Sigiriya from a gelogic point of view id something rare. The magma core of an ancient vocano. The tour guides do not tell you this.
I had wonderful time in...
Kandy C,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00I had wonderful time in Kandy and Seegiriya with Mr. Dhanesh. Everything was just perfect. Mr. Dhanesh is simply the best. I highly recommend this tour :)
A very long drive back...
Georsadd G,
Jan 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00A very long drive back and forth so be sure you're up for it. Both Dambula and Sigriya are very busy sites during our visit - so make sure you're also up for it. The driver was not very patient with one of the guests we're with - he was even arguing with the guest while driving. To be fair, that was not a very easy guest. Views below Sigriya and on top is amazing!
Dambula and Sigriya trip
Deepak N,
Dec 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00It was great tour of Sigriya. Started at 6am and we reached Dambula enroute at around 11am and visited cave temples. From there we went to Sigiriya rocks and started the climb. It took an hour. It was too crowded. Better to avoid holiday season if you want to enjoy the Sigriya.Also the sun was beating us. Carry umbrella and apply ample sun screen
Essentially an expensive taxi
Matthew C,
Oct 20, 2024
- Viator
4.00This was an unusual one in that I thought we were joining a group, but it was only me and my partner in the back of a car and a driver and a “guide” in the front. The “guide” gave us some interesting details as we left Colombo but nothing more really after that. He introduced us to other guides at the temple and the rock that showed us around those places. So I’m not sure why he was in our car? Sigiriya is amazing and well with the visit but it was a 4 hour car journey back to Colombo so be ready. The company was Apple tours.
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