Private Tour
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12 hours
Mobile ticket
Kandy to Sigiriya-Dambulla Tour with Elephant Safari
This exciting full-day tour offers a mix of culture, nature, and adventure. Here’s the detailed itinerary:
Departure from Kandy
• Start Time: 7:30 AM
• Your journey begins with a comfortable drive from Kandy in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Itinerary
1. Matale Hindu Temple
• Explore the vibrant Sri Muthumariamman Temple, known for its intricate architecture and cultural significance.
2. Matale Spice & Herbal Garden
• Visit a renowned spice garden to learn about Sri Lanka’s exotic spices, their cultivation, and their medicinal uses.
3. Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• Discover the ancient rock caves filled with stunning Buddha statues, frescoes,
4. Sigiriya Rock Fortress or Pidurangala Rock
• Pidurangala Rock
• Choice depends on your preference.
5. Minneriya National Park (Optional)
• Traditional Village Tour Safari
• Lanka Silk & Batik Factory
• Woodcarving Factory
• Gem Museum
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Dambulla Cave Temple
The Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the central part of Sri Lanka. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in the country, with a history dating back over 2,000 years.
Minneriya National Park
A Minneriya National Park safari is a popular wildlife experience in Sri Lanka, located near the town of Habarana. The park is famous for its large population of Asian elephants, especially during the dry season when herds gather around the Minneriya Tank. The safari offers the opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife, including deer, wild boar, monkeys, and numerous bird species. The park’s diverse landscapes, from wetlands to forest, make it an excellent spot for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Private transportation
spice garden
Tour guide
wood carving factory
lanka silk and batic factory
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
entrance ticket
sigiriya site guide 15USD(We are not allowed to enter Sigiriya. You can go as normal. No problem.)
Select a pickup point
Pickup included
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
S3424BLluisc,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Shanuka was an awesome guide! Took the time to show around each of the destinations and ensure a great experience of my time around Sigiriya
521eugenyl,,Jan 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
A wonderful day with the Nilanka guide, not just as an escort, but as an old friend! That's what this man has made of himself! On January 20, 2025, our adventure began at dawn from the hotel where we were staying, the whole day was filled with ravishing experiences and ended in darkness again by the hotel. Initially according to its requirements you can make a list of attractions, and Nilanka will already provide everything else: the most profitable visiting time, will protect(!) from all kinds of tour guides and vendors offering their services, and with its delicateness, courtesy, careful driving of the car and very positive own attitude will make the trip unforgettable and magical. We visited the Matale Hindu temple, Sigiriya, both temples of Dambul and the Nalanda Gedige temple. Who hasn't heard of the latter, I highly recommend to visit (the oldest temple on the island). Talked to the guide in English or through Google translator about travel and just about different topics. They wanted to eat, they described the food requirement and here we are in a very good place. They wanted to buy groceries with them and so they take us to a supermarket where everything we need is available. The phone's dead and they're buying us a charger. I mean, as the guide wrote to us, "I will take full responsibility for today, fear nothing. If anyone says anything, I'll be there," that's what happened on the trip - felt completely confident and calm about their trip and enjoyed the sights. Thank you so much Nilanka and Ranweli Tours(pvt)LTD for such a memorable beautiful trip!





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