Private Tour
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Dambulla was designated a World Heritage site in 1991. The caves have a mixture of religious and secular painting and sculpture. Climb 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.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Dambulla Cave Temple
The Rock Temple of Dambulla, called Jumbukola Vihara (Dambulla Cave Temple) in the (Mahavamsa)-the principal Pali Chronicle of Sri Lanka, is situated about forty-seven miles northwest of Kandy, the last capital of the Sinhalese kings, on the main road to Anuradhapura. Dambulla is a scent of unique interest. Its rock temples are the most extensive in the Island, and one of the most ancient, and in the highest state of preservation and order.
Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre
Located in the Dambulla SecretariatDivision of Matale District, in the center of Dambulla town started in 1999 to establish a wholesale market for vegetables and fruits. One important feature of the DDEC is thus more direct participation of the farmers is selling farm produce.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
English Speaking Driver Cum Guide
Complimentary WiFi Excess During the Travel (Subjected To Availability)
Transport by Comfortable air conditioned vehicle
Seasonal fruits & King Coconut
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
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Pickup included
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Evy L,,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great day, a very attentive guide possibility to do an optional safari. For the rest of our trip we wanted to stay on Sigiriya and they kindly dropped us off at our hotel and accompanied us to the reception to make sure we were taken care of. Full of little touches (fresh water, umbrella etc...) I highly recommend.
conrads966,,Feb 8, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
Aaron the driver was fantastic. His advise at the sites made a big difference. I highly recommend this trip.

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