Colombo Trip Overview
The Sigiriya Rock Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage site and considered as the 8th Wonder of the World. This is a 180m high rock at the top of an ancient king Kassapa built his place. In addition to being a well-maintained model of ancient urban life and water gardens.This is a must do activity if you visit Sri Lanka. The Dambulla Cave Temple also called as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is another UNESCO World Heritage site very close to Sigiriya. You can visit both places on this private day trip with a personal chauffeur guide in the comfort of your own vehicle.
• Full day private tour with an English speaking guide
• Travel in the comfort of an air conditioned vehicle
• Marvel at the largest preserved cave temple complex in Dambulla
• Hike giant rock fortress in Sigiriya
• Hotel pick up and drop off included
Additional Info
Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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The Sigiriya Rock Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage site and considered as the 8th Wonder of the World. This is a 180m high rock at the top of an ancient king Kassapa built his place. In addition to being a well-maintained model of ancient urban life and water gardens.This is a must do activity if you visit Sri Lanka. The Dambulla Cave Temple also called as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is another UNESCO World Heritage site very close to Sigiriya. You can visit both places on this private day trip with a personal chauffeur guide in the comfort of your own vehicle.
• Full day private tour with an English speaking guide
• Travel in the comfort of an air conditioned vehicle
• Marvel at the largest preserved cave temple complex in Dambulla
• Hike giant rock fortress in Sigiriya
• Hotel pick up and drop off included
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
The beauty of Dambulla cave temple combines with an iconic Sri Lankan image where you can be familiar with its spectacular Buddha, filled interior long before you arrive in town. Dambulla Cave Temple’s glory is recognized and that is why it holds the title of a world heritage site. People from faraway places come to see the cultural beauty with their own eyes. There are five cave temples in this complex, situated in the huge rock of Dambulla. Its perpendicular height above the plain is about six hundred feet. Very few parts of it are covered with wood, and in general, its surface is bare and black. Value of Dambulla cave temple also identified as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. Dambulla is the largest and best – preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. The beauty of Sigiriya refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock. The rock, which is so steep that its top overhangs the sides, rises to an elevation of 1,144 feet (349 meters) above sea level and is some 600 feet (180 meters) above the surrounding plain. This rock fortress was built by ancient King Kasyapa during 477 – 495 AD. The name of this place is derived from this structure – Sinhagiri, the Lion Rock. After the King’s defeat, the site soon became a pilgrimage destination, however, and it has helped for emerge of the people attraction in Sigiriya. Sigiriya was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982.
Duration: 3 hours
