Day Tour to Dambulla, Sigiriya and Safari from Kandy (Group Tour)
Description
From Kandy : 6.30 am From Sigiriya starts at : 5.00 pm (You may have to wait till 5.00 pm even though you are ready to leave early since this is a group tour) Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave temple are iconic places in Sri Lanka and any traveler who visit Sri Lanka would love to see them. This tour provides you the opportunity for such travelers to fulfill their requirements within a short period of time and at an affordable price. A vehicle of very good condition will be arranged and the size of the vehicle depends on the number of bookings. It can be varied from minivan to luxury tourist coach. We will be picking up the travelers from a few pick-up points and you can contact us and get advice about the nearest location based on the hotel you are staying in Kandy.
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An old hindu temple located on the our way to Dambulla
Matale is well famous for spices as it has the best climate to grow them. You will be given insight about different types of spices, their use of them and the process of making them, etc
One of the oldest cave temples in the world. There are 05 caves and history goes back to the 1st century BCE. You will be explained about its history and the religious background of it.
Built by King Kashyapa during the reign of 473 – 495 Height is 660 ft. and have to climb up 1200 steps to reach the Lion Rock Fortress on top of Sigiriya. There are several platforms that break up the steps and allow for a little break if you need it. Today Sigiriya rock fortress is one of the most famous Archeological Treasure and is UNESCO named This fortified garden city of Sigiriya rock fortress is an exceptional masterpiece of ancient urban planning/landscape & architecture/construction technology /exceptional hydraulic engineering & management / ancient fine art. A Well Planned City & Palace in the 5th Century AD. Sigiriya rock fortress is recognized as one of the best preserved surviving ancient urban sites in Asia from the 1st millennium or simply it’s a Living Museum. Sigiriya World Heritage Site is versatile and many-faceted appeal, and it is one of Sri Lanka’s ancient political capitals and Sri Lanka’s most sensational heritage site.
Visit the traditional village of Sigiriya to witness the simple lifestyle of the people of Sri Lanka. You can see how the farming & agricultural activities are carried out, cooking of authentic Sri Lankan cuisines with the best use of spices, etc. You will be served a delicious Sri Lankan lunch at the end.
Minneriya National Park is one of the main national parks in Sri Lanka and the ideal place to witness the giant Elephants in their natural habitat. Asia's biggest Elephant gathering is taking place at Minneriya National Park. There are various other animals you can witness during the safari tour to Minneriya park. We will arrange an off-road vehicle to go inside the park for those who are willing to try this activity.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(107)
We started early in the morning and covered major sites like Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave temple and Minneriya National park safari in the same day. In extra, our guide cum driver Dulaj took us to spice garden as well. All the way, Dulaj drove excellent. Thanks to the trip coordinator Mr Geesara.
Excellent guide Amila Madushan gave some great insights and took me to the best places. Brilliant day out and well worth the money
Such a great day with Amila from Mahaweli tours. Amila was so knowledgeable, professional and generous with his time every step of the way. He made it a really fun day and I would highly recommend.
My experience with Mahawali Tours was exceptional, I booked the Sigiraya tour and also transfer through them. All their drivers have been extremely professional, welcoming, helpful and have gone above and beyond to make sure I was getting the best experience and have given me many nice recommendations.
Our driver Dulaj was excellent. We were picked up in Kandy and driven to Sigirya and the Dambulla. We also stoppped in Natalie to view a wonderful Huddhu temple and also a spice and herb farm both were very interesting . We then went to the Sigiriya Rock before it was too hot. The climb is a big challenge and not for the faint hearted but so worth the view and achievement value at the top. We then visited the Dambulla cave temples. We didn’t like to do more stairs after the Rock but the cave temples are so worth going to see - the size of the lying Buhhds is so different. Then on the way back to Kandy Dulaj took us to the centre of Sri Lanka!!!! There is a really ancient tiny temple to see there, Dulaj made the amazing trip to Dambulla and Sigiriya Rock one of the best trips we have had.
Amila was our tour guide for the day, and he was absolutely amazing. He was incredibly friendly, kind, genuine, and cooperative throughout the entire trip. He went above and beyond to accommodate us and truly gave us a wonderful impression of the warm hospitality and kindness of the Sri Lankan people. He made the experience unforgettable. The company was also excellent , very communicative, organized, and highly responsive from start to finish. I truly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Sri Lanka. It was genuinely a day to remember
I had an amazing day tour to Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Safari from Kandy with Amila! He was very enthusiastic, friendly, and made the whole journey enjoyable from start to finish. As a solo traveler, I really appreciated how thoughtful he was — he often offered to take pictures for me so I could fully enjoy and remember the experience. The tour was well organized, comfortable, and absolutely worth the full 12-hour journey. From climbing Sigiriya to exploring Dambulla and experiencing the safari, every part of the trip was memorable. I highly recommend Amila to anyone visiting Sri Lanka and looking for a fun, caring, and professional guide!
We had such an amazing day exploring Dambulla and Sigiriya from Kandy, and Shanaka truly made the experience seamless and memorable. He was punctual, friendly, and incredibly accommodating throughout the entire trip. The day was well-organised, with the perfect balance of sightseeing and downtime, which made a big difference—especially with the heat! Shanaka was always checking in on us, making sure we were comfortable and enjoying every stop along the way. His calm and easygoing nature made the journey feel relaxed, and his local knowledge helped us get the most out of both Dambulla and Sigiriya. Nothing ever felt rushed, and we always felt in great hands. A fantastic day from start to finish—highly recommend Shanaka if you’re looking for a smooth, enjoyable, and well-paced tour experience!
Ana amazing experience, I had Shanaka as my guide who was really lovely and accomodating. It turned out to be a private tour not a group tour which meant he gave me the option of what I wanted to do so we did a Sigiriya village tour instead of the safari which was incredible highly recommend (and a lot cheaper). Includes riding in a traditional cart and then a boat ride where the guide made me a bouquet of flowers and necklace and then a lovely lunch with traditional Sri Lankan food! We also visited the dumbulla cave temples and I climbed the sigiriya rock which was breathtaking. Highly recommend if you want to tick of a lot of spots in one day.
Amila madushan was really kind and helpful and very attentive. He brought water and provided helpful information about everything. It was a really beautiful experience.
