Sri Lanka · DAMBULLA CAVE TEMPLE TOURS
Five caves cut into an overhang, a hundred and fifty Buddhas and two thousand years of repainting. These 15 compare the guided visits, the Sigiriya pairings and the ones that add the Golden Temple below, priced and timed.
Climb Sigiriya, explore Dambulla’s cave temples, and choose a village visit or safari on a full-day trip from Colombo.
“It was a long tour that lasted from morning to night, but it was a very fulfilling and wonderful trip!”
Take a private tuk-tuk day trip from Kandy to Sigiriya, Dambulla, temples, craft workshops, and spice gardens for $29.
“Personalised trip, everything explained really well, very friendly and safe driver, respectful and chatty guy. Would highly recommend him.”
Private Kandy day tour to Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Matale with transport, bottled water, flexible guides, and major entrance fees extra.
“The driver accompanying us was very helpful but of course he was lacking in providing information about the places. Other than that, it was a very enjoyable tour.”
Review of a private Kandy to Sigiriya tour with Dambulla caves, Matale temple, spice garden, flexible transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Our driver was excellent; punctual, accommodating and informative. Our tour lasted 12 hours, not the 10 as advertised. A great way to see these amazing sights.”
Review of Aaliya Tours’ private Kandy day trip to Sigiriya and Dambulla, with practical advice on timing, costs, guides, stops, and value.
“This was a great day out, helped by a really knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide Mr. Irfan. The trip is a long day but there's lots to see and do, we left 8am and returned around 8pm so don't plan anything after. Mr Irfan talked about various as we drove past which was very interesting, and also offered a few extra stops with things to do, in addition to slowing down so we could take pictures. He seemed really proud to be able to show off the country. Although the driving may seem a bit crazy in Sri Lanka Mr Irfan was a good driver and kept us safe on the…”
Climb Sigiriya, visit Dambulla Cave Temple, enjoy a village lunch, and spot elephants on a long but rewarding safari day from Colombo.
“This was such a great experience! We did a little of everything this area had to offer. We visited the temples, followed by an amazing village tour where we experienced different forms of transportation--oxen cart, motorized wagon and boat to get to a zen spot where we cooked with a very friendly couple. The food was flavorful and cooked with so much love and kindness. We wrapped up lunch with a soothing cup of tea, rode a tuk tuk to the spot where we got picked up by a driver in a jeep that took us to the elephant safari. It was amazing to see elephants in the wild with…”
Review of the private Kandy day trip to Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Minneriya, with lunch, hotel transfers, guide advice, costs, and practical tips.
“Joined the tour and was not disappointed! I highly recommend doing it specially if you are with Nilanka (best tour guide) I really enjoyed my time !”
Kandy to Sigiriya by car or tuk-tuk, with Dambulla caves, Matale spices, village life, safari choices, and a flexible rock climb.
“Our guide Dhanu was excellent - very knowledgeable, kind and really went above and beyond to make our trip memorable. We visited numerous beautiful places on the way to main attractions. Fully recommended.”
Review of Colombo’s Sigiriya and Dambulla day trip, with temple visits, rock climb, transport, costs, safari option, and practical tips.
“The tour provides transport to Dambulla and Sirigiya. Our tour was amended to also include a disappointing and expensive bumpy Safari tour (to only see elephants and peacocks) or a much better and cheaper village tour. The driver very was very helpful and provided some stops along the way as there was no lunch or dinner during this long day tour that started pre 5am and finished after 8pm. So take plenty of snacks and a comfy pillow.”
Review of a private Kandy day trip to Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Minneriya, with honest advice on cost, timing, guides, and safari choices.
“I can’t recommend this tour and guide enough. Picked up on time and excellent communication. The itinerary is amazing. The elephant park is more than I could ever have dreamed of. If wildlife is your thing then book this tour without hesitatioRead more”
See Dambulla caves, climb Sigiriya, meet a village community, and search for wild elephants on a flexible private Sri Lankan day tour.
“Our guide Rasika was very good with his driving and recommendations and made it a great experience for us. On the flip side, the private tour does come out to be a bit expensive, so maybe a breakfast and/or lunch can be added to it.”
Combine Sigiriya, Dambulla, and an elephant safari from Kandy in one long private day, with honest advice on costs, timing, and what to expect.
“Amazing day!! Irfan was a great guide. Hes very polite, friendly and knowledgeable. The stop for breakfast was a bonus. And the local lunch and fresh mangos we dlstopped for much appreciated. Sigiriya was unbelievable, i was in awe of eveRead more”
See Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Polonnaruwa from Kandy in one private 12 to 14-hour day, with transport, water, and flexible stops.
“I had the pleasure of having Shamin as both my driver and tour guide for an unforgettable 13.5-hour journey through the three UNESCO World Heritage sites. From the very start, Shamin was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeableRead more”
Review of a budget group tour from Kandy to Dambulla, Sigiriya and Minneriya, with practical advice on costs, timing, climbing and safari plans.
“Got ripped off by Sri Lankan con men selling Moon stone and other stones at Dambulla rock. The moon stone turned out to be completely fake, same as the other stones. Do not buy! (p.s. prior to buying, my local guide assured me that thRead more”
Review of a private Sigiriya and Dambulla day trip from Colombo, with transport, lunch, temple visits, climbing advice, and honest value tips.
“Our driver was very friendly and accommodating there is no tour guide on this trip. Bring something to cover your knees, if you're a guy, or bring a pair of pants for the cave temples. The buffet meal was okay we suggested to our driver that a different restaurant be considered in the future. Definitely recommend this tour, the sites were great, but be prepared to spend a lot of time on the road.”
Pick a park, a ruin, a kitchen or a stretch of coast.
