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Sigiriya, Dambulla and Pidurangala - Full Day Private Tour
4.3
6 Ratings
Habarana
Experience the thrill of climbing Pidurangala Rock and explore the ancient Sigiriya Cave Temple on this full-day private tour in Sri Lanka.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Dambulla Cave Temple - Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 kilometres east of Colombo and 72 kilometres north of Kandy. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Additional Information
Pidurangala is a large geological structure situated a short distance to the north of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka. Its historical significance is intimately interconnected with the renowned Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Ascending Pidurangala Rock is a more challenging endeavor compared to scaling Sigiriya. However, for those who are physically fit and seek adventure, the ascent is a rewarding experience. Allocate roughly two hours for the climb. The site, in contrast to Sigiriya, offers fewer attractions to explore.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Location
Dambulla Cave Temple
Jaffna Hwy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Johanna_h
Nov 12, 2023
Sigiriya is amazing - Sigiriya is absolutely one of the great sights in the world, containing the ruins of a 5th century CE castle on a massive monolith, and surrounding gardens. Two levels of challenge- at the very top are the ruins of the palace, but for those of us who are a little less agile and energetic, half way up are 18 original fresco paintings. To make any of this possible or meaningful, get a guide in addition to the entrance fee - $US20 + a tip (minimum 5000 rupiah I think (but I find the tipping culture very confusing )
Before that we went to Dambulla Temple, an amazing Buddhist temple or series of chapels built into the rock, decorated with Buddhist statues and ceiling paintings. As well as the ticket you have to pay for someone to mind your shoes and then you walk bare footed on the one-hot rocks. There were monkeys!
The tour is private and the driver is an escort rather than a guide so you need to get most of your information elsewhere. Driving is according to the cultural norm, fast, smooth, lots of overtaking and hand-held phone conversations. My driver Vilan was courteous, helpful, warm, and observant so that he didn't push me into places I wasn't interested in (much appreciated!) but helped me get the best day I could have.
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Aeskulap1
Feb 27, 2020
A must see site - One of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka, this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance.Rock plateau formed from magma of an extinct volcano, 200 m high, 1200 steps to the top, since 3th century BC served as a monastery.
Once you climbed the top, you enjoy a magnificent view of the surroundings.
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386owenl
Jan 15, 2020
Amazing trip - Our guide Solitha was honestly amazing. The sites were excellent and his hospitality first class. He invited us to his house afterwards. Best day of our time in sri lanka
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Chrlesde
Jan 13, 2020
Great Day Excursion to Sigiriya - Thanks for the team here who arranged a great day out for us.visited Sigiriya and Pidurangala and that was an adventurous tour.Thanks for the everything.Hoping to come back for a full tour with you guys.
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