- Dambulla Cave Temple - Dambulla is part of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. The site features five caves carved from living rock, adorned with sculptures and murals, representing significant heritage. Pre-Brahmi inscriptions from the third century BC and murals from the eighteenth century highlight prolonged human activity. UNESCO designated this site a World Heritage Site in 1991. The Dambulla Project, under the Central Cultural Fund, managed mural conservation from 1982 to 1998. This Project, the sole research center for murals and the headquarters for mural conservation, also operates Sri Lanka’s only mural museum and oversees mural conservation in nearby temples. It is based at Dambulla Cave Temple.
Please note: Allocate approximately 6 hours for transport from Kalutara to Sigiriya and back to your hotel in Kalutara.
- Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - Sigiriya, also known as Sinhagiri, is an ancient rock fortress in the northern Matale District near Dambulla, Central Province, Sri Lanka. This historically and archaeologically significant site features a massive rock column about 180 meters (590 feet) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle, the Cūḷavaṃsa, the area was initially a large forest, which became a hill after storms and landslides. King Kashyapa (477 – 495 AD) chose this hill for his new capital, building his palace atop the rock and adorning its sides with colorful frescoes. Midway up the rock, he constructed a gateway shaped like a giant lion, giving the site its name, Sīnhāgiri, or Lion Rock (similar to Sinhapura, the Sanskrit name for Singapore, the Lion City).
Please note: Allocate approximately 6 hours for transport from Kalutara to Sigiriya and back to your hotel in Kalutara.
- 500ml 02 water bottles per person
- King coconut refreshment
- Private air conditioned confirmable vehicle
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- All government taxes and service charges
- Entrance Fees (Sigiriya Lion Rock - USD $ 30, Dambulla Rock Temple - USD $ 10)
- Optional transfers and activities
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage cultural corridor at Sigiriya Lion Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple. We will pick you up from your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an expert English-speaking guide at around 5:30 AM. Our first stop will be Sri Lanka’s largest cave temple, the Dambulla Cave Temple, where you can explore with the guide. Next, we will proceed to the cultural landmark of Sigiriya Lion Rock. You will climb Sigiriya and delve into its rich historical past. Later, we will visit a herbal village in Matale. At the end of the trip, we will drop you off at your hotel in Kalutara.
The total transport time from Kalutara to Sigiriya and back to your hotel in Kalutara is approximately 6 hours.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
