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Sigiriya & Dambulla: Heritage Day Trip
4.8
26 Ratings
Bentota
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.
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 ancient staircases, 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…
- Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - Ascend the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress with an expert guide. Discover its ancient staircases, 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 forests and nearby villages, making this one of Sri Lanka’s most memorable experiences.
- Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple - Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Dambulla Golden Cave Temple with a knowledgeable guide. Visit its five ancient cave shrines, adorned with over 150 Buddha statues and exquisite wall paintings that are over 2,000 years old. Gain insight into the temple’s profound spiritual importance while enjoying sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.
- Bentota Travel Mart - .
- Bentota - Offers pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Bentota, Induruwa, and nearby areas.
- Induruwa - Provides pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Bentota, Induruwa, and nearby areas.
- Kosgoda - Offers pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Kosgoda and nearby areas.
- Ahungalla - Provides pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Ahungalla and nearby areas.
- Balapitiya - Offers pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Balapitiya and nearby areas.
- Ambalangoda - Provides pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Ambalangoda and nearby areas.
- Hikkaduwa - Offers pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Hikkaduwa and nearby areas.
- Rathgama - Provides pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Rathgama and nearby areas.
- Kalutara - Offers pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Kalutara, Payagala, Maggona, and nearby areas.
- Wadduwa - Provides pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Wadduwa, Waskaduwa, and nearby areas.
- Mount Lavinia - Offers pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Mount Lavinia and nearby areas.
- Colombo - Provides pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Colombo and nearby areas.
- Katunayake - Offers pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Katunayake and nearby areas.
- Negombo - Provides pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Negombo and nearby areas.
- Waikkal - Offers pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Waikkal and nearby areas.
- Chilaw - Provides pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Chilaw and nearby areas.
- Puttalam - Offers pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Puttalam and nearby areas.
- Kalpitiya - Provides pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Kalpitiya and nearby areas.
- Anuradhapura - Offers pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Anuradhapura, Wilpatu, and nearby areas.
- Dambulla - Provides pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Dambulla and nearby areas.
- Sigiriya - Offers pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Sigiriya and nearby areas.
- Habarana - Provides pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Habarana and nearby areas.
- Polonnaruwa - Offers pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Polonnaruwa and nearby areas.
- Trincomalee - Provides pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Trincomalee and nearby areas.
- Nilaveli - Offers pick-up and drop-off services from any hotels in Nilaveli and nearby areas.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Lunch provided
- Entry fees and guided tour of Dambulla Rock Cave Temple
- Entry fees and guided tour of Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Private transport with English-speaking driver-guide
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Lunch provided
- Entry fees and guided tour of Dambulla Rock Cave Temple
- Entry fees and guided tour of Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Private transport with English-speaking driver-guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip is offered by Bentota Travel Mart (BTM) for tourists staying in Bentota, Induruwa, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda, Aluthgama, Beruwala, Maggona, Kalutara, Waskaduwa, and Wadduwa. Complimentary pick-up and drop-off services are provided from these locations.
For those interested in visiting a couple of UNESCO…
The Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip is offered by Bentota Travel Mart (BTM) for tourists staying in Bentota, Induruwa, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda, Aluthgama, Beruwala, Maggona, Kalutara, Waskaduwa, and Wadduwa. Complimentary pick-up and drop-off services are provided from these locations.
For those interested in visiting a couple of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single journey, this tour is the perfect choice. The Sigiriya Rock Fortress, known as the 8th Wonder of the World, and the Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple showcase the remarkable architecture and technology of ancient times.
Attractions & Activities
- Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress
- Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple
Inclusions
- Pick-up & Drop-off
- Private Transportation
- All Entry Fees
- Special Site Guides for Sigiriya Fortress & Dambulla Temple
- Lunch
Key Points
- Tour Start Time: 4:00 am
This is an all-inclusive package with no hidden costs.
- This is a full package activity which includes entrance fees, activity charges, transportation and taxes for above mentioned activities & attractions.
Location
Bentota
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(26 Ratings)
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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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Compass59352230522
Jan 14, 2026
Great experience. - Very enjoyable experience.
We were picked up from the hotel in kalutara on time, and were driven in a comfortable Toyota Camry with loads of bottled water, umbrellas available. The driver was extremely kind, holding doors for us, smiling every time, adjusting AC when necessary …
We had guides waiting for us in siguirya and Dambulla, and it felt like a privilege because 90% of the other tourists did not have such dedicated guides. The driver took the pain to escort us up to the Dambulla temple, taking care of the umbrellas, the photos… and he was kind to stop at supermarkets and ATM when needed. The entrance tickets and guide fees where included and we were offered free lunch as promised ( which we declined because we wanted to eat at our resort).
This tour was genuine, not a scam, and very professional.
To add a last word, we were granted a free date change of the tour, although the official viator policy prohibits that. This flexibility was quietly valued from us .
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Marina
Oct 19, 2025
Great excursion - It was a great experience. The driver was mega, the lunch was in a very neat and clean restaurant. I would be happy to come back anytime.
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Manoj_s
Oct 5, 2025
The wonder 💠of the ancient world 🌎 and architecture worth seeing - I can sum this up in a few words - want a challenge and see how fit you are? What a climb with views just breathtaking - you definitely won’t experience this again. And the history and the architecture of the ancient world just mind blowing 🤯. Read about this one of the world’s wonders. Breath taking views from the top and all the way to the decent.
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Global44996321694
Jul 25, 2025
Wonderful nature and amazing view - Amazing place to visit in sri Lanka because, when you visit there you can find out the beauty and how strong the ancient technology is
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C4061inkateo
Feb 27, 2025
The "Wow" tour - Five of us embarked on this adventure that we called the "wow" tour, simply for how many times we said "wow" in a single day. Sakun was amazing and organised an incredible day. We were on a cruise so on a very tight timeline however both Sakun and our wonderful driver Kalu packed in Sigiriya, Dambulla and a village tour AND most importantly had us back with time to spare. Sakun was very thorough and flexible when organising the tour, sending me photos of the car and driver so I knew who to look for. We had wonderfully knowledgeable guides at both Sigiriya and Dambulla. The village experience turned out to be a highlight, a beautiful trip across a lake, a private cooking experience making Okra curry and a delicious lunch. Our driver Kalu kept us safe on unpredictable roads and the cherry on top was seeing elephants on the roadside on the drive home. Kalu kindly stopped and allowed us to take our many, many photos.
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Dadjana1996
Sep 30, 2024
Sigiriya Fort and Dambulla Rock temple trip - Highly recommend trip to Sigiriya fort and Dambulla rock temple. We booked the trip from home via Bentota Travel Mart which included all entrance fees, guides and lunch. Ishan drove us safely to all the excursion and pointed out interesting things on the way. I would recommend to have a guide at Sigiriya fort as from just climbing up the fort by yourself you don't get the inside of the place. The guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything well. Just be aware there are lots of steps to climb. For the Dambulla rock temple we also had a guide so you could.understand the history behind the sculptures and various rooms. Highly recommend using Bentota Travel Mart for your excursions.
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Suebiggs
Sep 20, 2024
Lots of steps ut lobed jt - Amazing experience but if you have a fear of heights you .ight need to think twice! There is 12000 steps to climb at the Fortress and when you go to temple there is another 250 so a great workout. All joking aside it is worth it
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Sightseer813858
Oct 3, 2025
1200 steps towards the summit - If you are strong enough and have good knees you must definitely try it.
Enjoy the rock while climbing
Admire the craft from earlier century
Preferred to climb in the evening to enjoy the setting sun and overwhelming sceneries.
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Mariamse7029ij
Jan 10, 2026
don't get this trap. fake pricing for profit. - it was too costly, the prices the take double than the regular entry fee. Sigiriya is 36$ bit here they take massive profit giving all inclusive. don't get this trap.
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