Sigiriya en Dambulla Tour (all-inclusive)





Beschrijving
Mis het Sigiriya-rotsfort en de Dambulla-grottempel niet wanneer je in Sri Lanka bent. Beide plaatsen zijn genomineerd als UNESCO-werelderfgoed. Sigiriya rock fort is de meest bezochte toeristische attractie in Sri Lanka. Het wordt soms de Sigiriya Lion Rock genoemd, naar de oorspronkelijke naam "Sinha-Giri". De gouden rotstempel in Dambulla was de thuisbasis van duizenden mediterende monniken sinds het monastieke begin in de eerste eeuw v.Chr. Tegenwoordig herbergt dezelfde Dambulla-grottempel een enorme verzameling boeddhistische muurschilderingen en sculpturen die tot een pan-Aziatische artistieke traditie behoren. Verken Sigiriya en Dambulla tijdens deze dagtour. Vertrek vanuit uw hotel in Colombo of Mount Lavinia in een privévoertuig met airconditioning en een chauffeur-gids.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Sigiriya rock fort is de meest bezochte toeristische attractie in Sri Lanka. Het wordt soms de Sigiriya Lion Rock genoemd, naar de oorspronkelijke naam "Sinha-Giri". De naam komt van de ingang van het paleis via een massief stenen sculptuur van een leeuwenkop. Alleen de poten van dit beeld blijven vandaag aan de voet van de rots. Het rotsfort van Sigiriya is een versterkt paleiscomplex uit de vijfde eeuw, dat werd gebruikt door koning Kassapa (477CE-493CE). De Sigiriya-rots stijgt abrupt 600 voet hoog van de omringende vlaktes. De ruïnes van het koninklijk paleis van koning Kassapa liggen verspreid op het piekrotsenplateau. De wandeling naar de top is via 1200 treden. Sommigen van hen werden gebouwd ten tijde van koning Kassapa. De uitlopers en de directe omgeving van de Sigiriya-rots waren ooit een uitgebreide koninklijke pleziertuin. De archeologische waarde van de site is onmetelijk, misschien onovertroffen in Zuid-Azië.
De gouden rotstempel in Dambulla was de thuisbasis van duizenden mediterende monniken sinds het monastieke begin in de eerste eeuw v.Chr. Tegenwoordig herbergt dezelfde grottempel een enorme verzameling boeddhistische muurschilderingen en sculpturen die tot een pan-Aziatische artistieke traditie behoren. De grottempel werd met regelmatige tussenpozen verlaten sinds het bescheiden begin. Toch bleven de royals en de boeddhistische elite het renoveren om talloze trouwe pelgrims te sussen.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Negombo
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Kinderen moeten bij een volwassene op schoot zitten
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met ruggengraatletsel
- Niet aanbevolen voor zwangere reizigers
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met een slechte cardiovasculaire gezondheid
- Reizigers moeten ten minste een gemiddelde conditie hebben
- Zorg dat je 15 minuten voor het ophalen klaarstaat in de lobby van het hotel.
- Breng geldige paspoorten mee voor toegang tot de sites.
- Draag kleding die uw schouders en knieën bedekt voor het bezoeken van heilige en heilige plaatsen.
Beoordelingen(19)
First of all, we tried three days before our tour to contact with the agency and they did'nt answer at all. We asked if everything was ok and NO answer. At the main day , we were waiting at the hotel on 6am and nothing happend. We waited fir an hour and no one called or sent an email. With the help from the hotel workers we made a call and they said the car was broken , they had to change , they come in half an hour. Nothing happend. Than they sent an email, the driver was at the hospital because he got sick. After that they wrote the driver is in a bad trafic, eöwe have to wait. After over 2 hours they picked us up with a private taxi. This driver did'nt know exactly what to do. He called all the time the agency to ask. Anyway, our experience was not what we were lookin forward. We lost time from our holidays and paid for a tour that was not correct with the charges. For us , it was the worst tour we ever had. We wait for an answer, because we send 3 o 4 times email to Support Viator and they never answered. We hope at least that we the charge or a part of it back. It was for us not worth. 242 Euros did'nt correspond this bad experience.
Thank you for your honest feedback, and we’re truly sorry for the experience you had during your Sri Lanka tour. We sincerely apologize for the lack of communication and the delays on the day of your Sri Lanka holiday. This is not the standard we aim to deliver, and we completely understand your frustration, especially after planning your trip in advance. Regarding the situation, there were unexpected issues with the assigned driver, including a sudden health concern, which led to multiple last-minute changes. However, we fully acknowledge that this was not handled properly from our side, especially in terms of timely updates and coordination. We do appreciate your understanding towards the replacement driver, who did his best under difficult circumstances, but we agree that your overall Sri Lanka holiday experience was affected. Please rest assured that we are taking this seriously and reviewing what went wrong to ensure this does not happen again. Once again, we deeply regret the inconvenience caused and hope to have the opportunity to restore your trust in the future
Choosing Overa Tours was the best decision for our trip. The itinerary was well designed, accommodations were excellent, and transportation was comfortable. The team ensured everything went perfectly. A big thank you for making our tour unforgettable!
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re truly happy to hear that your Sri Lanka tour experience with Overa Tours was smooth, comfortable, and memorable. It’s wonderful to know that the itinerary, accommodations, and transportation all met your expectations and helped make your journey special. We really appreciate your trust in us and your lovely feedback. It was our pleasure to be part of your unforgettable Sri Lanka holiday, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another amazing trip! 🌴✨
Nice day trip from Negombo! I was a little nervous about traveling alone— but really didn’t need to be! There was good communication between both the company and my guide, Nuwan, and myself via email and then WhatsApp. My guide arrive on time at 6:00am from Negombo. He introduced himself and welcomed me. As we drove, we chatted. When we got there Sigiriya, he picked up ticket and arranged to meet at a particular point while he parked the car. I was a little confused as to where we would meet— but we got that straight quickly. Nuwan allowed me to explore at my own pace and answered all my questions. When you arrive at each place Sirigiya and Dambulla there are site tour guides who will approach you and ask if you want them to accompany you and tell you about the site. I didn’t do that because I thought Nuwan was going to play that role— He did and didn’t. He answered my questions but didn’t really play the tour guide role — namely, where they guide you through the site describing things as you see them. I had read about each place prior to visiting so that worked out for me— but if you want the tour guide approach— I suggest hiring one of these people— they were pretty inexpensive if remember correctly.
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback! 🌟 We’re so glad to hear you felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout your day trip from Negombo. Traveling solo can feel a little daunting at first, so it’s wonderful to know that Nuwan’s communication, punctuality, and guidance helped make your journey smooth and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him — he’ll be delighted to know he made your experience memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures in Sri Lanka! 🌿✨
Super nice surroundings at the lion rock the climb can indeed be spicy. The temple we expected more of. Was smaller than expected and were quickly outside again. The driver is the driver and not the guide. And as a driver he did a super good job! Lunch was also very good. So all in all worth a neat 5 stars considering the complete picture
The whole journey is smooth and fruitful. The driver, Chanike is helpful and recommended some places to go to us. The Sigiriya lion rock is impressive. You can have 360 degree view and more importantly, there are some wildlife you can look at. 100% recommend to visit the herb garden as well where the tour guide will introduce the useage of different herb to you. However, it is not recommended to the elderly and very small children as the traveling time is really too long and the hiking may be tough for them.
One of the wonderful creations in the world. Breathtaking view. A place was built on top of this rock. it's a place full of antiques.
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Most Wonderful and Amazing Place. Sigiriya is a great Place to visit for any visitors.I will never forget this amazing experience.
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Both sigiriya and dambulla temple are must visit places. Sigiriya has the most stunning view from the top. And so as dambulla. We started very early in the day because of the long ride. Driver picked up at the time and he was very courteous. He even bought us snacks during the tour. Most enjoyed part of the tours was climbing the sigiriya. Climbing the rock was never easy but well worth to see the stunning view from the top. Other part was the dambulla temple and it frescos. We wont regret about this tour well organized and well worth.
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This is a fabulous day out to see sigiriya and dambulla in the heart of Sri Lanka's cultural triangle. Sigiriya is known as for its ancient value, the gardens and fresco paintings. You should visit the museum at the bottom to get an idea of the layout. Then you can start climbing. There were many steps including metal staircase. The views from the top are amazing as the majority of the area is flat around the rock. It took about 2 hours to explore the whole site. Then we had our lunch from a restaurant nearby. Our next visit was dambulla cave temple. The five very large caves were carved into hard rock over 2000 years ago. If you are interested in Buddhism this place is worth a visit. The whole experience was well worth.
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Visiting and climbing the Sigiriya Rock is a must. This was our second time climbing the rock has done it two years ago. I would definitely recommend having a guide as it really brought the rock to life. Sigiriya is an amazing place and every step is worth the effort. We did not find any of the steps too steep and the views at the top were breathtaking. In the evening we visited Dambulla cave temple. Beautiful frescoes cover the walls of the temple and the statues are impressive as well. The big Buddha’s statue at the entrance is wonderful. This tour worth 5 stars for sure.
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