Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trips


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15 Best Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trips In Colombo

The pick of Colombo and the island beyond it.

The 15 sigiriya & dambulla day trips travellers book most from Colombo, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you pay to lock it in.

15 Best Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trips In Colombo

From Colombo: Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour with Safari - Dambulla Cave Temple: Murals, Statues, and a Brief Pause for Worship
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From Colombo: Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour with Safari

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1.From Colombo: Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour with Safari

Early start, Dambulla murals, Sigiriya’s 1,200 steps, and an optional jeep safari for elephants and village food near Colombo.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“We have had a fabulous day. We are kids on our way home now after a very early start. Our driver and guide have been brilliant. We’ve had regular stops for food and drink, they supplied water all day. Lion Rock is incredible at Sigiriya but it takes some climbing. We got three quarters of…”

189 reviews1 dayFrom $48by Ceylon Mafa Tours and Travels

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Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour - Sigiriya Lion Rock: UNESCO views, but tickets and heat are the deal
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Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

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2.Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

Private day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla caves, and Minneriya safari with hotel pickup, comfort, and wild elephants.

★ 4.5

“Very long, but worth it. Hard to climb the steps after long day. Seeing the wild elephants was the highlight light. One of the best guides we have ever had. Lots of little extras.”

143 reviewsFrom $68.50by JK Travels sri lanka

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From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari - The little stops that make the day feel local
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From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

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3.From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

Small-group day from Colombo to UNESCO Dambulla caves and Sigiriya Rock, with early pickup, coffee stops, and optional safari.

★ 4.5

“This was a very long trip, so plan a rest day afterwards. And you'll be sore from climbing all those steps. We had a knowledgeable guide who was thoughtful and helpful. There were some expenses not included, so be prepared for that.”

132 reviewsFrom $70.00by Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd

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Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Tour - Dambulla Royal Cave Temple: UNESCO art you can’t really fake
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Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Tour

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4.Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Tour

Private full-day tour blending UNESCO Dambulla caves, the Sigiriya Lion Rock climb, a village cultural stop, and a Minneriya elephant safari.

★ 4.3

“We had a great time, especially as our tour guide was also called Tim! He picked us up from our hotel and was very accommodating. After a long drive and stop off for breakfast, we went to Dambulla Caves - definitely recommend! Then we went up Lions Rock and got some incredible views and Tim…”

120 reviews1 dayFrom $66by Lanka tours and transfers

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Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave All Inclusive Private Day Trip - Sigiriya Rock Fortress: how the climb feels and why it’s worth it
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Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave All Inclusive Private Day Trip

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Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Cave Temples Day Trip - Price and Value: The Real Cost of Getting Two Icons Done
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Cave Temples Day Trip

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6.Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Cave Temples Day Trip

Private day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla: rock climbing, cave temples, Pidurangala views, spice and village stops with lunch.

★ 4.5

“Great experience, got to alter the itinerary as we wished. Enjoyed climbing Sigiriya Rock and the villiage experience - food very nice and authentic. Safari was highlight, knowledgeable safari driver which was arranged by the company. Our Read more”

73 reviewsFrom $55.00by KINGFISHER TOURS SRI LANKA

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03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe - Day 2: Kandy’s Sacred Tooth Relic, tea factory timing, and a taste of Nuwara Eliya
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03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe

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7.03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe

3 days from Colombo to Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, and Udawalawe. Lion Rock, tea stops, falls, and an elephant safari.

★ 5.0

“If you want to visit Sri Lanka, look no further! CJ is a superstar driver and guide and this tour is exactly what I wanted and needed. Having only 3 days, I was looking for an experience that could allow me to see and do as many landmarks as poRead more”

61 reviewsFrom $265.00by Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd

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Dambulla & Sigiriya Day Tour from Colombo / Negombo with Lunch - Stop 1: Golden Temple of Dambulla and the kind of visit you’re getting
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Dambulla & Sigiriya Day Tour from Colombo / Negombo with Lunch

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8.Dambulla & Sigiriya Day Tour from Colombo / Negombo with Lunch

Private day tour from Colombo or Negombo to Dambulla caves, Sigiriya rock climb, and Minneriya elephants, with guide and pickup.

★ 4.5

“Despite the long journey from Colombo, this was a very memorable day! Beware of the heat at Sigiriya and bring water. The food at the lunch location, Pradeep restaurant, was the best food I had in Sri Lanka. Our guide was patient and knowledgeable.”

57 reviewsFrom $69.90by Mahaweli Tours and Holidays

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5 Day Sri Lanka Tour : Including Temple of Tooth & Sigiriya Trip - Day 1 in Sigiriya: Lion Rock first, then viewpoints and cave temples
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5 Day Sri Lanka Tour : Including Temple of Tooth & Sigiriya Trip

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9.5 Day Sri Lanka Tour : Including Temple of Tooth & Sigiriya Trip

5-day private Sri Lanka tour from Colombo: Sigiriya Lion Rock, Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, tea country, Bentota and Colombo culture.

★ 5.0

“I visited sri lanka for my honeymoon and it was a wonderful trip. Travco adventure delivered all that was promised and more. Special shout out to our driver/guide Mr.Dominda. The people were warm and the places were exceptionally beautiful :)”

51 reviewsFrom $470.00by Travco Adventures

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Private Trip to Sigiriya, Dambulla & safari from Colombo/ Negombo - Sigiriya’s ruins and the climb feeling: what you’re really paying for
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Private Trip to Sigiriya, Dambulla & safari from Colombo/ Negombo

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Colombo/Negombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla & Jeep Safari Day Tour - Dambulla Cave Temple Complex: UNESCO caves, murals, and shoe-off rules
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Colombo/Negombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla & Jeep Safari Day Tour

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From Negombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari - Morning Pickups, the Mirigama Highway, and When Breakfast Actually Works
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From Negombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

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12.From Negombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

Early pickup from Negombo to Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock, with optional village tour or safari and evening return.

★ 4.6

“Our trip was amazing we both had an awesome time.the guide was great giving us loads of time to look around and take photos he was very knowledgeable about the sight and told us plenty of history we both would highly recommend.”

32 reviews14 hoursFrom $75by Apple Vacations Sri Lanka

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All-inclusive - Sigiriya and Dambulla day tour from Colombo - Sigiriya Village Stop: Small Cultural Break, Not Just a Photo Stop
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All Inclusive Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Colombo

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13.All Inclusive Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Colombo

All inclusive Sigiriya and Dambulla day tour from Colombo with pickup, tickets, guide, and rice and curry lunch in a long, value-packed day.

★ 5.0

“The “knowledgeable English speaking guide” picked us up and did not speak a word to us for 3 hour journey from Colombo to Sigiriya. He then told us to pay a guide for the trip round Sigiriya, which we refused as it was an all inclusive tRead more”

31 reviewsFrom $180.00by Ceylon Empire Travels

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Full-Day Private Tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla - The route: what the timing and stops actually mean for you
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Full-Day Private Tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla

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14.Full-Day Private Tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla

A full-day private tour from Colombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned comfort, and time to roam the sites.

★ 4.5

“From early morning airport pick-up to late afternoon hotel drop off, this private tour went like clockwork. Very pleasing for my first time in Sri Lanka. I glad I am walking fit because there was a lot of it. The cave temples were at Dambulla werRead more”

30 reviewsFrom $83.34by #srilankabycar

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3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo - Day 2 Nuwara Eliya tea country: Seetha Temple, Glenloch, Gregory Lake
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3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

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15.3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

Private 3-day tour from Colombo featuring Kandy’s temples, tea country in Nuwara Eliya, and Sigiriya, with transfers and meals included.

★ 4.5

“It was a last minute plan to visit this part of the world, in conjunction with our 18th year anniversary. The private tour itinerary is arranged to suit our request and flexible timing is what we liked most. A good introductory trip to start with in Sri Lanka.”

28 reviewsFrom $250.00by Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd

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