Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip from Trincomalee: Private Tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Trincomalee
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple on a private day trip from Trincomalee. Enjoy a village tour and authentic local lunch.
Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - “The Lions rock” the 8th World Wonder is in our Central plains was chosen by King Kasyapa in the 5th century AD as his citadel. Jutting out of the countryside this famous rock is over 200 meters high and dominates the surrounding terrain. The King ruled for 18 yrs from this rock fortress, and is a colourful part of the Islands history .It is a marvel of engineering .The wall murals and the lions paws are a marvel of Art and architecture. The view of the surrounding countryside from the top is astounding. The Palace and its gardens on the crest and the design of surrounding landscape are beyond compare. Sigiriya has been designated an 8th wonder of the world and is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. A must visit for any traveler!
  • Golden Temple of Dambulla - The Golden Temple! This world heritage site is in the central plains of Sri Lanka and within the cultural triangle. Its History dates back to the 3rd to 7th centuries BC with new evidence showing even older occupation .Its magnificent rock cave temple complexes are well preserved and leave the visitor with a sense of awe. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. The latter include Vishnu and the Ganesha. The murals cover an area of 2,100 square metres (23,000 sq ft). Depictions on the walls of the caves include the temptation by the demon Mara, and Buddha’s first sermon.
What's Included
  • Professionally guided tours of Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Golden Temple
  • Included entry fees for both Dambulla Golden Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges covered
  • Delicious lunch provided
  • Comfortable private transportation with an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Convenient free pick-up and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

If your desire is to traverse several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single journey, then this is the perfect expedition for you. The Sigiriya Rock Fortress (also known as the 8th Wonder of the World) and the Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple stands as testament to the grand design and engineering legacy of ancient Sri Lanka. This constitutes one of the well-liked day trips in Sri Lanka. Additionally, you will get to experience an authentic Habarana Village Tour, complete with a local lunch.

Places to Visit & Activities
• Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress
• Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple
• Habarana Village Tour with genuine experience

What’s Included?
• Complimentary Pick-up & Drop-off
• Local Lunch
• Personalised Transportation with an English-speaking Driver-Guide
• All Admission Charges
• Exclusive Site Guides for both Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Dambulla Cave Temple

Highlights

• The tour commences at 5.00am from designated collection points
• Collection & Return service available from any location in Trincomalee, Nilaveli and surrounding areas

This is an all-inclusive package with no hidden charges

  • This is a full package activity which includes entrance fees, activity charges, transportation and taxes for above mentioned activities & attractions.
Location
Trincomalee
Cancellation Policy

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

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Alison_t
Jan 15, 2023
Relaxing and hassle free tour - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - We only decided to book this trip less than 30 hours prior but Mihin contacted us very quickly to arrange for pickup and providing trip details shortly after I paid online. Our driver Dinesh was very prompt and friendly. The tour manager recommended us to leave early to avoid traffic to and from the sites. What's more, we missed the crowds at these popular tourist and local attractions. so we wasted no time. Lunch location was convenient and food was good. The local guides arranged through Mihin were very friendly and helpful. Mihin's seamless service saved us from having to negotiate and make our own arrangement for the tour.
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Juliauk78
Dec 4, 2022
Amazing Experience - It was amazing day with a great company. Picked up us as early as 4am and drove to sigiriya , visited both Sigiriya Fortress and Dambulla Golden Temple. We had guides for both sites and very happy with their explanations and guidance. Thank you so much for organising amazing day.
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