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Kandy Sigiriya Rock and Village Safari Day Trip

5.0(14)Kandy1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(14)

Description

Embark on a day trip from Kandy to Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock. Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit a spice garden to learn about Sri Lanka's spices.

Tour Options

Kandy Sigiriya Rock and Village Safari Day Trip
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included120 min

Firstly visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Rising from the central plains, the iconic rocky outcrop of Sigirya is perhaps Sri Lanka’s single most dramatic sight. Near-vertical walls soar to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilization. Climb the 5th-century rock fortress and walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion (which give the fortress its name, “The Lion Rock”). View the beautiful unfaded murals that brought Sigiriya its fame, climb the steep staircase to the terraced gardens, and walk through the tunnels throughout the palace. You’ll get an eerie feeling of times long past.

Admission not included120 min

You will be starting your Sigiriya village tour at 12.00. At approximately 1.00 pm you will have lunch. Thereafter you will enjoy a bullock cart ride while enjoying sightseeing of the rural village life. Your next phase of adventure will be a “Catamaran Safari” (Double paired canoe joined together with seating facility) at the scenic lake.

60 min

Visit historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, which dates back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Guatama Buddha. Admire the hundreds of figurines of the Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the 5 main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, the Cave of the Great King, and the Great New Monastery, as well as the giant golden Buddha statue just a little distance outside of the cave complex.

Highlights

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Not included
Lunch

Pickup Locations & Times

Pickup included from any hotel in Kandy. Please wait in the hotel lobby from 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(14)

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zaedz2014
June 30, 2026
Great!!

Indika was an outstanding guide throughout our trip. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and always eager to share fascinating insights about Sri Lanka's history, culture, and nature. His professionalism and warm personality made our family experience truly enjoyable and memorable. Highly recommended!

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bondior
April 17, 2026
Sigiriya-Kandy-Ambwela

I had an amazing time in Sri Lanka, and it truly wouldn’t have been the same without Sam. He was incredibly flexible, kind, and always gave me the freedom to explore at my own pace while still being there whenever I needed help or guidance. His knowledge of Sri Lanka really added so much depth to the experience—definitely 5-star service. He made sure I was comfortable and safe throughout the entire trip and went above and beyond to arrange everything smoothly. A special thank you to Sam for managing to secure last-minute train tickets for my two friends—that was such a thoughtful gesture. It’s a shame I couldn’t stay longer in Kandy, as he was eager to show me more of his beautiful hometown. Hopefully next time!

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elenakouki
February 3, 2026
Amazing tour

Indica was a great host! We had a really great time exploring all together the beautiful sites of Sri Lanka! Definitely recommend it:)

Operator response

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏 so much for taking all your time to share an insightful review of your excursion experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you.your wonderful comment and positive feedback is a great insensitive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well.... Hope to have you again here in Sri lanka...once again ....thank you... Lanka budget tours...

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noamz966
November 17, 2025
Indika Was superb!

We took a car with Indika from Kandy. He was a great driver and he took us to nice places. He was also very kind and we highly recommend him!

Operator response

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏 so much for taking all your time to share an insightful review of your excursion experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you.your wonderful comment and positive feedback is a great insensitive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well.... Hope to have you again here in Sri lanka...once again ....thank you... Lanka budget tours...

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TanmoyBarman
October 20, 2025
Wonderful travel experience

I used there services and travelled with Fazeel to Sigiriya and Dambulla cave temple and it was a good experience. I came to know a lot about the local and culture of this place from Fazeel. Everything was very smooth and I definitely recommend

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dixitshagunn
August 29, 2025
Sri Lanka Tour

Thanks to Indika for such an amazing experience. It was first time in Sri Lanka and it felt like home as he was always there to take care and make us see places without any issue. I came back home with lots of memories and a friend Indika

Operator response

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏 so much for taking all your time to share an insightful review of your excursion experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you.your wonderful comment and positive feedback is a great insensitive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well.... Hope to have you again here in Sri lanka...once again ....thank you... Lanka budget tours...

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albadi85
July 29, 2025
Excellent visit for Kandy and Sigirine!

Excellent person to visit Sri Lanka! Respectfully and he knows your needs Recommended for all tourists! Thanks a lot for this perfect experience!

Operator response

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏 so much for taking all your time to share an insightful review of your excursion experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you.your wonderful comment and positive feedback is a great insensitive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well.... Hope to have you again here in Sri lanka...once again ....thank you... Lanka budget tours...

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macc587
July 10, 2025
Amazing host

Amazing host Great experience overall for family We had a great time Enjoyed Sri Lanka thoroughly Surely will visit again Thank you

Operator response

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏 so much for taking all your time to share an insightful review of your excursion experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you.your wonderful comment and positive feedback is a great insensitive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well.... Hope to have you again here in Sri lanka...once again ....thank you... Lanka budget tours...

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Odyssey28097372413
May 9, 2025
The best guide I'd recommend it.

My guide Indica was just so kind and it was a great trip. They will be flexible enough to organize the tour while listening to our wishes. The fees were reasonable and did not add up to anything more than what we had discussed beforehand. We happened to be approached by Indica-san near Kandy station, and we decided on a tour that would follow. WhatsApp interactions are convenient. I wanted to catch a tea train, so I had booked a train from Kandy to Nanuoya in Japan, but they picked me up in Nanuoya and then took me to a tea factory in the Nuwara area and a restaurant by a waterfall (very good!). I was also planning to go to Ambulwa Tower, but it was difficult due to the time, so he suggested an Ayurvedic massage near Kandy instead. The next day we enjoyed Sigiriya Rock and safari. We also stopped by Noritake’s factory store, despite the sudden request, for good shopping! The safari went to Minnelia, which is a separate jeep for a separate fee from this Lanka tour. They will take you to the Jeep stand. (The price of the Jeep was a bit high, but Indica helped us negotiate discounts!) They also took a lot of photos and immediately shared them with us via airdrop. Thanks to the Lanka Tour and Indica, I had many wonderful experiences and memories. Thank you so much, Indica. I'm sorry I'm late to write a review. The Lanka Tour is really recommended!

Operator response

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏 so much for taking all your time to share an insightful review of your excursion experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you.your wonderful comment and positive feedback is a great insensitive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well.... Hope to have you again here in Sri lanka...once again ....thank you... Lanka budget tours...

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B_Travel_7
April 22, 2025
Great Day Trip

Organised this after arriving in Kandy. Plenty of options available on the tour but we only wanted to see Dambulla Caves and Sigriya Rock so didn't feel any pressure to do any of the other options.Fazel was an excellent guide and interesting to chat withh about all things Sri Lankan... Good car and safe driving always is an added bonus as well.. great value and highly recommended

Operator response

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏 so much for taking all your time to share an insightful review of your excursion experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you.your wonderful comment and positive feedback is a great insensitive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well.... Hope to have you again here in Sri lanka...once again ....thank you... Lanka budget tours...

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