Private Full Day Tour Sigiriya and Dambulla From Kandy

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Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed world heritage site.
Sigiriya is undoubtedly a site of historical and cultural significance with its breathtaking views and ancient ruins — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Kandy View Point — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience two of Sri Lanka's UNESCO-recorded treasures on this visit from Kandy — Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla's specialty filled cave-sanctuaries. Leave transport worries behind as you’re picked up from your hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle and travel to the two sights thus. At Sigiriya, enjoy time to move to the rocktop and examine the wall artistic creations en route, and at Dambulla, investigate the amazing caverns loaded with Buddha statues and pictures.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Pro Escapes

What is included

Included

Included: Water
Included: English speaking chauffeur guide
Included: Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kandy

Not included

Not included: Entrance tickets of all optional fees
Not included: Entry/Admission - Sri Muthumariamman Temple - USD 2
Not included: Entry/Admission - Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - USD 36
Not included: Entry/Admission - Golden Temple of Dambulla - USD 8
Not included: Entry/Admission - pidurangala Rock - USD 3

Itinerary

Kandy View Point

30 min Admission included

Arthur's seat Kandy is a nice view point of Kandy city especially the Lake. It is situated at Rajapihilla Mawatha 550m above sea level. It provides a panoramic view across Kandy Lake, Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Royal Palace of Kandy and the city center.
Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil

30 min Admission not included

Hindus say Sri Muthumariamman Temple to this famous Matale Hindu Temple. And also they believe Muthumariamman is the goddess for the rain. In the Tamil language, they say “Muthu” to pearls, “Mari” to rain, and “Amman” to the goddess. Furthermore, Hindu people worship this goddess for prosperity. Hinduism came to Sri Lanka from India. Most of the time they located on the lands of English cultivators. English cultivators brought the Tamils from India to cultivate their lands.

Matale Hindu Temple was built in 1874. Previously the land was a paddy field. After that, the owner donated this land to build the temple in 1852. In 1983 an ethnic conflict in the area severely damaged the temple.
Golden Temple of Dambulla

one hour Admission not included

It is a UNESCO world heritage site.

it is the caves and the statues and the 2100 sqm of murals inside the caves that are most significant and magnificent.

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.
Sigiriya Lion Rock

3 hours Admission not included

Sigiriya is undoubtedly a site of historical and cultural significance with its breathtaking views and ancient ruins. Enjoy time to climb to the rocktop and inspect the wall paintings along the way.