- Dambulla Royal Cave Temple - Dambulla is part of the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. Five caves made of living rock and decorated with sculptures and murals are the most significant heritage. Pre-Brahmi inscriptions dating back to the third century BC, and murals from the eighteenth century, show human activity over a long time. This site was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991. The Dambulla Project, Central Cultural Fund, was responsible for mural conservation from 1982 to 1998. The Dambulla Project, which is the only research center for murals and headquarters for mural conservation, also maintains Sri Lanka’s only mural museum. This Project is also responsible for mural conservation in the surrounding temples. It is located at Dambulla Cave Temple. - Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - Sinhagiri, also known as Sigiriya, is an ancient rock fortress in Sri Lanka’s northern Matale District. It is located near Dambulla in Central Province. This site is of historic and archaeological importance. It is dominated by a huge column of rock measuring 180m (590 ft). According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle, the Culavamsa, the area was once a forest. After storms and landslides, it became a hill. King Kashyapa (477-495 AD) selected the area as his capital. This rock was his foundation and he decorated the sides of his palace with colorful frescoes. He built a gateway in the form of a huge lion on a small plateau located halfway up this rock’s side. This structure is the source of the name Sinhagiri (the Lion Rock), which is an etymology that is similar to Sinhapura (the Sanskrit name for Singapore, The Lion City).
- Local Village Lunch
- Pick up and Drop off at your own place
- Private air-conditioned vehicle transport
- Cost of cycle and equipment
- All government taxes and service charges
- Professional English-speaking guide with cycle safari guide
- Entrance tickets ( Sigiriya Lion Rock -30$/Dambulla Cave Temple -10$)
Discover the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage sites of Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock by bicycle. This tour provides an extraordinary cycling safari experience through the cultural corridor to the countryside. Your cycling adventure covers 10 km around the Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock, leading to the most fascinating local village in Sri Lanka. During the safari, you’ll witness stunning paddy fields, water reservoirs, and the ruins of Sigiriya and Dambulla, all while reflecting on Sri Lanka’s rich history.
In the afternoon, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a local lunch that you prepare yourself and swim in magnificent water reservoirs surrounded by panoramic views. Later, we will drop you off at your hotel in Pasikuda/Kalkuda.
Expect to spend about 5 hours traveling from Passikudha to Sigiriya and back.
- Traveller should spend about 5 hrs transport time for Passikudha to Sigiriya & Comeback to Sigiriya
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
