Sigiriya & Dambulla: Explore Ancient Wonders

Embark on a day trip from Bentota, Kalutara, Wadduwa, Ahungalla to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple. Enjoy private transportation, expert guides, and a delicious lunch.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - Ascend the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress with an expert guide. Discover its historic stairways, marvel at the stunning frescoes and mirror wall, and delve into the history of the 5th-century kingdom established by King Kashyapa. At the top, relish breathtaking panoramic views of verdant…
What's Included
  • All Entry Fees
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Professional Site Guides for both Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Rock Cave Temple
  • Private Return Transportation with an English Speaking Driver-Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Breakfast
  • Drinks
Additional Information

Experience two of Sri Lanka’s most renowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites in just one day. Discover the awe-inspiring Sigiriya Rock Fortress, often referred to as the “8th Wonder of the World,” and delve into the fascinating Dambulla Cave Temple, celebrated for its ancient cave shrines and exquisite Buddhist murals.
These historic sites highlight the…

Location
Bentota
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Andrew_g
Sep 30, 2026
Great day trip! - Highly recommend this day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla Cave Temple. My driver was great and got me everywhere safely and I had a wonderful guide at Sigiriya to help me get to the top while telling me all about the history. Be prepared for lots of steps but the views from the top and the accomplishment of making it to the top are worth it!
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Ulysses_m
Aug 26, 2026
Stroll with incredible views - Great trip to the natural monument of Sigiriya and the Dambulla temple. Our driver and guide was very attentive and provided us with local guides who accompanied us at both points. He also took us to the precious stones museum where we learned about the mining, lapidary, and jewelry making process that makes Sri Lanka so famous! Big day and an early return to enjoy the night!
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G_raldynec2026
Aug 14, 2026
The lion rock - Magical excursion, difficult climb at times but what a view! The lion rock is an excursion to do. On the way, young people can go on the giant swing or even go zip-lining. Meeting with the monkeys. Excursion full of emotions and happiness
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Voyage67309624213
Jul 19, 2026
Unforgettable adventure - Our ten-hour excursion was indescribably beautiful. Our guide accommodated every wish, the communication was super efficient and very customer-friendly. We had a wonderful day that we will never forget 🌴 We are looking forward to our next trip together!
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30lenc
Jul 18, 2026
Sri Lankan 🇱🇰 beauty - Outstanding service, friendly and respectful driver, Ishan, and an unforgettable experience. Thank you 🙏
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Road15291277577
Jun 15, 2026
Wonderful day - The 4am start was well worth it, we were picked up from hotel in Bentota and drive took just over 3.5 hrs. First we went to Lions rock where We were greeted by our guide who explained the history as we were climbing the 1200 steps ( just watch the side guides who tag on to you as they expect at least a £15-20 fee ) fascinating and well worth the climb for the views Then as an add on to the tour we did the sigiryia Village tour which was such good fun, driving the tractor, hats made out of lily pads in the catamaran and traditional cooking class - best part was getting to eat all the beautiful food Then we went to the Dambulla temple which is well worth a visit to understand the history best to have a guide. Pasidu our driver was lovely explaining everything and making sure we were looked after and well hydrated Back to the hotel for 6 Highly recommended 😊
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Dominiquedh1111im
May 27, 2026
Highly recommended - This excursion is an absolute recommendation. Everything went smoothly, and we were actually alone as a family, so we could look at everything at our own pace. The communication was excellent and took place via WhatsApp. Lunch was served buffet-style and was very delicious. The respective guides were very friendly and provided a lot of information. When traveling with small children, one should consider that a lot of walking is required.
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Gillian_b
Mar 1, 2026
Brilliant experience with... - Brilliant experience with Nelum who was fun to be with and very knowledgeable and was also our own personal photographer. The experience itself was fantastic and not to be missed. I especially enjoyed the boat ride to the Sri Lankan village and seeing village life and our lunch was delicious. Thank you so much Nelum for a wonderful and memorable day
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John_g
Feb 22, 2026
Dont miss this tour - I enjoyed my day trip to Sigiriya and Dambulla coordinated by Bentota travel mart. The driver was Lahiru. Everything well communicated by the company before and during trip. Day started at 430 and we arrived at Sigiriya at 730. I returned to my hotel around 4. The guides at both sites spoke better english than driver. I liked both guides and the driver. All very helpful. I highly recommend that you see sigiriya while you are in sri lanka. Lunch buffet was mediocre at best.
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Betina_m
Jan 20, 2026
Very good trip! - This tour gives you a fantastic experience, where you get your own guide in both places. In addition a very attentive and service-minded driver.
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From $110
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).