Day Tour To Sigiriya & Dambulla From Kandy
About this tour
Sigiriya is one of the UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site for its best-preserved ancient urban planning. The
the name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column
of rock nearly 200 meters (660 ft.) high.
Dambulla one of UNESO World Heritage Site is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in
Sri Lanka. 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. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings, and four statues of
gods and goddesses.
Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple is dedicated to Mariamman, the goddess of rain and fertility. One of the
The most visually dominant features of this temple are its 55 m (180 ft) high Gopuram (‘Raja Koburum’), a
the large decorated tower located above the main northern gateway (‘Vadakku Veli Veedi’) to the temple.
In the Spice Garden, you will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are
grown and processed and you will also be able to purchase spices.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Kandy, Sri Lanka to Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters high. Dambulla Cave Temple Dambulla cave temple is also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country Sri Muthumariamman Temple (Matale Hindu Temple) Muthumariamman Temple or Arulmigu Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil is a Hindu temple in Matale, Sri Lanka. The prefix “Muthu”, literally means “pearl”. "Mari" means rain and "Amman" means mother in the Tamil language. The temple is dedicated to Mariamman, the goddess of rain and fertility. Ranweli Spice Garden A herbal spice garden. Try different spices and herbs at Ranweli Spice Garden, helping you gain an insight into the long spice history of the island. Step into the unpolluted, green garden, where you can see how herbs are grown in their natural environment, then learn how you can use them to enhance the taste of specialty meals. These spices will reveal to you the secret of traditional Sri Lankan dishes, which have great nutritional value as well as being delicious. Visit the peaceful garden to see and learn all about aloe vera, cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, turmeric, peppercorns, and other important spices. Find various products made from the garden's herbs and spices at the onsite shop. Plan your visit to Ranweli Spice Garden and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered,
What's included
Transport by private (A/C) vehicle English speaking driver/ guide Hotel or Airport pickup & drop-off All taxes, fees, and handling charges Bottled water (1l per person ) Free Wi-Fi during the whole tour Local insurance for the vehicle
Dinner Lunch Gratuities Souvenir photos (available to purchase) Excess luggage charges (where applicable) Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) Entrance Fees at interest places and Historical sites.
What to know
We are operating this Sigiriya and Dambulla day tour from Kandy so if you need this day tour from any other places in Sri Lanka, we can arrange it according to your requirements. This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Kandy, Sri Lanka to Sigiriya, Sri Lanka