Sigiriya Tour: Explore Ancient Rock Fortress

Embark on a day tour from Kandy to Sigiriya and Dambulla to explore ancient history and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit the Dambulla cave temple and the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sri Muthumariamman Temple - This stunning temple, featuring 1,008 statues of Hindu deities, is the creation of the esteemed South Indian sculptor Nagalingam and his son Ramanathan. With the support of a dedicated team of approximately 100 designers, painters, and architects from Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, they completed the grand Raja Gopuram in…
What's Included
  • Driver/guide
  • Fuel surcharges
  • Day tour as per itinerary
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Bottle of water
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Lunch
  • Entrance tickets of activities
  • World heritage sites guide
Additional Information

The driver will collect guests from hotels within the Kandy city area around 8 AM or earlier. The journey begins with a picturesque drive to Sigiriya, with stops at the vibrant Matale Hindu Temple and the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple, which features ancient murals and Buddha statues. After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, guests can climb the…

Location
Sri Muthumariamman Temple
680 17 Kandy-Jaffna Highway
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jerome
Jan 8, 2026
Very nice day discovery - Our driver IRFAN arrived as agreed on time at our hotel, throughout the day he was valuable advice in making us discover all the specifics of this beautiful country. He accompanied and directed us on most of the visits to give us historical or cultural indications. He even offered us culinary specialties for our breakfast. A lot of nice attention and beautiful discoveries that allowed us to have a great time with him. We highly recommend it.
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Antonios_k
Dec 27, 2025
10 out of 5! - We had an unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka thanks to Mr. Irfan, who was far more than just a tour guide. He was our driver, photographer, organizer, and local expert all in one. From the majestic Sigiriya to Buddhist and Hindu temples, from tasting exotic local fruits to seeing how spices are made firsthand, and ending with an incredible safari, every moment was perfectly planned and executed. Mr. Irfan was always punctual, professional, and genuinely passionate about sharing his country with us. He made sure everything ran smoothly, adapted to our interests, and captured beautiful photos that we will treasure forever. His knowledge, kindness, and attention to detail turned our trip into something truly special. If you are looking for a seamless, enriching, and memorable tour in Sri Lanka, I highly recommend this tour and of course Mr. Irfan without hesitation. This was an amazing journey that we will never forget.
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Vignes_c
Dec 27, 2025
Excellent Trip to Sigiriya and Dambulla with Aaliya - Great experience, driver was on time, car comfortable, gave us all the required tips for the journey/ climb. The Sigiriya climb can be taxing for some, so bring water and wear solid sandals/ shoes. The Dambulla Cave Temple is a marvel, spend good time here and embrace the experience. In all, good value for what you pay for.
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Vignesc
Dec 26, 2025
Amazing Day Trip to Sigiriya and Dambulla with Fazeel - Great experience with Fazeel, pick up was on time, comfortable vehicle, never rushed, we had a couple of informative stops along the way to Sigiriya and then Dambulla; both were amazing places. Bring some water for the Sigiriya Rock climb, but it is worth the climb. The Dambulla Cave Temple was absolutely amazing. And the lunch stop was brilliant too. Thank you Fazeel and Aaliya Tours, i think the trip provides such good value for money, for a very fulfilling day trip.
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Rolandoc93
Nov 28, 2025
Excellent Communications and Client’s Safety - Although we didn’t do the trip due to the weather issues (heavy landslides and roads blocked due to Ditwah cyclone) I wanna highlight the excellent and continuous comms with them. They always put client’s safety first - something I value most. Also, they helped and guide me for the reimbursement of the money as the cancellation happened at last minute. I highly recommend them. Client’s safety and comms are vital in this kinda of situations.
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Andrew
Nov 14, 2025
Sigiriya day trip - Great tour. Driver, Irfan, arrived 10 mins before scheduled time, drove safely to sigiriya, waited patiently and was quick to prepare as I was ready to leave. Brought me to a delicious lunch spot. Had some insightful commentary on srilanka during the car ride. The price is pretty comparable to just taking uber, but no waiting or worrying about reception. Do recommend.
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Blair_c
Jun 22, 2025
Dumbullah and Sigiriya recommended tour - I really enjoyed the day tour and saw everything I had hoped to see. Mr Irfan was a very good guide and driver, friendly and knowledgeable and we stopped for juices and fruit along the way. He was able to answer my questions and was willing to stop at any time. The company was easy to communicate with, reliable and professional and are much recommended.
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Daniela
Feb 17, 2025
Great Trip with unforgettable Moments - I had a wonderful day at my tour from Kandy to Dambulla and Sigiriya. My Driver Irfahn showed me many places besides the road that I didn’t expected. I walked through a herbal-farm, took a look at an colourful Hinduism-Temple and had some delicious mangos and Dinner. I collect really unforgettable moments :)
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U7888szcaroled
Feb 12, 2025
Day tour Kandy to Dambulla and Sigiriya - We had a lovely day trip with guide Mr Ilham, stopping at various viewspoints on the way to Dambulla and Sigiriya Rock. Also managed to fit in a brief visit to a spice garden and buffet lunch too. A great friendly guide and lovely accommodating driver too. Definitely recommend.
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Oscar_d
Aug 23, 2025
Good - Nice tour, it was great but I wouldn’t do it again. This tour stops wherever we want but, he also stopped in places that are scams for tourist
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From $65 (Per Vehicle)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).