Private Day Trip To Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Caves From Colombo
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Overview
Experience the wonders of ancient Sri Lanka on this private full-day excursion from Colombo, visiting the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the sacred Dambulla Cave Temple — two of the island's most breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Your dedicated driver will collect you from your hotel in Colombo or Negombo as early as needed and whisk you comfortably to Sigiriya. Your first stop is the legendary Sigiriya Lion Rock, an ancient rock fortress rising 180 meters above the surrounding plains. Accompanied by a professional guide, you'll discover the rich history and archaeology of this remarkable site, along with its fascinating on-site museum showcasing tools, sculptures, jewellery, and prehistoric exhibits.
Following your exploration, sit down to a hearty lunch — choose from a Western or traditional Sri Lankan buffet at a quality restaurant nearby.
In the afternoon, continue to the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has served as a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage destination for over 22 centuries. The five cave sanctuaries contain an extraordinary collection of 157 statues and stunning murals spanning 2,100 square metres, depicting the life of Lord Buddha.
On the return journey to Colombo or Negombo, enjoy a visit to a scenic Ayurvedic Herbal and Spice Garden, where you can learn about Sri Lanka's rich tradition of natural remedies and spices.
Highlights
- Sigiriya Lion Rock is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale
- At the museum, you can see an intricate diorama of the site, and onwards from
- A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, with its five
- Enjoy the Sri Lanka's world renowned spices at their source
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
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Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress
Sigiriya Lion Rock is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka.
It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock approximately 180 meters that is 590 feet high.
You will walk with a professional Guide who will Explain everything.
Sigiriya Museum
At the museum, you can see an intricate diorama of the site, and onwards from there, you’ll be treated to a plethora of artefacts, from tools to sculptures, jewellery, and more! There’s even a human skeleton, along with the prehistoric section with a few exhibits from the era of pre-civilisation.
Dambulla Cave Temple
A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, with its five sanctuaries, is the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist mural paintings (covering an area of 2,100 m2 ) are of particular importance, as are the 157 statues.
Dambulla Golden Temple
A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, with its five sanctuaries, is the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist mural paintings (covering an area of 2,100 m2 ) are of particular importance, as are the 157 statues.
Ayurvedic Spice Garden
Enjoy the Sri Lanka’s world renowned spices at their source. Visit a spice garden, where smells of cinnamons, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and mace overwhelm the senses and the visitors are provided an insight into an age old industry of spice production, which attracted many a European and Asian merchants to the ports of ancient Sri Lanka.
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