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Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Colombo
5.0(13)Colombo12–18 hours
TRIPADVISOR5.0(13)
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At a glance
Duration
12–18 hours
Price from
$249 / person
Location
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 13 reviews
Languages
DE, EN, FR
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Go Ceylon Tours
Description
Unlock the magic of Sri Lanka’s ancient wonders on your immersive Sigiriya and Dambulla Cave Temple tour, designed for travelers who crave more than just a typical sightseeing experience. Unlike other tours, we combine skip the line access, expert local guides, and carefully timed visits to ensure you explore Sigiriya’s legendary rock fortress and Dambulla’s sacred caves without the crowds. Climb the 5th century UNESCO listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress, where breathtaking frescoes, lion’s paw gateways, and panoramic views await, then delve into Dambulla’s 2,000 year old golden cave temples, adorned with intricate Buddhist murals and statues. Your small group approach guarantees a personalized journey, while hidden insights like Sigiriya’s advanced hydraulic systems and Dambulla’s best-preserved ancient art, bring history to life. Whether you're a history buff, a culture seeker, or an adventurer, this tour offers an unforgettable deep dive into Sri Lanka’s golden past.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 12:00 PM
Next available
Fri, Oct 9
Adult (ages 18–90)
$249
Child (ages 0–17)
$180
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Colombo
Pickup included
Itinerary
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Admission included300 min
Sigiriya is the number one tourist attraction of Sri Lanka and the most visited site. This place is recognized as the eighth wonder of the ancient world. 660ft (200meters) height natural granite rock has been converted into a well protected incredible fortress between 477 495 CE. The fortress complex includes remnants of a ruined palace, surrounded by an extensive network of fortifications, vast gardens, ponds, canals, alleys and fountains.
Dambulla Cave Temple
Admission included120 min
Dambulla Cave temple is the most visited temple of Sri Lanka and a top tourist attraction. This ancient Buddhist temple was constructed in 103 BC and 89-77 BC and there are five caves which are belong to five different centuries. When you visit the temple, you will see that those five caves are full of Buddhist murals, colorful paintings and Buddha statues. This UNESO world heritage site is a place you must visit.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Fresh King Coconut
Bottled water
Driver Food
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
All Expressway Tolls
Not included
( 15$ Per Person )
( dinner 20$ per person )
Pickup Locations & Times
You will be picked up from any location in moratuwa
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Important Information
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Colombo take?
Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Colombo lasts about 12–18 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Colombo cost?
Prices start at $249 per person for this Colombo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Colombo run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 12:00 PM.
How much does Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Colombo cost for children?
Children aged 0–17 pay from $180, adults from $249.
Can I cancel Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Colombo for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. You will be picked up from any location in moratuwa Pickup points include Chandrani HomeStay, Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11.
What languages is Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Colombo offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Colombo worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Go Ceylon Tours.
Reviews(13)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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rishwals
March 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Blessed Healing in Sri Lanka
What an absolutely legendary day! From the perfectly timed pickup to the final drop-off, everything was flawless. Climbing Sigiriya at sunrise was a total rush—the views are breathtaking! 🌅 The safari was pure magic; seeing elephants and leopards up close had our whole group beaming with joy. A massive shoutout to our guide, Madusanka, who was so friendly and kept the perfect pace for us. Between the delicious local snacks and the comfy ride, every detail was 10/10. This trip was an incredible value and gave us memories we’ll treasure forever. Highest possible recommendation!
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Stay17015972993
March 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best experience ever, definitely will be back soon!
Highly Recommended Experience!
We had an incredible time on our Sigiriya and safari excursion. The entire day was expertly organized and ran like clockwork. Climbing the fortress at sunrise was breathtaking, and exploring the caves felt like a true discovery. Seeing ancient paintings on the wall with so much of details in it is just mind blowing experience. The wildlife sightings on the safari—especially the leopards, crocodile, mongoose and elephants—brought so much joy to our group. Our guide, Madusanka, was amazing and tailored the pace to our needs. With comfortable transport, delicious snacks, and great value, this trip provided us with lifelong memories. Definitely an extra mile was made to make us experience the best. 10/10!
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217janakip
March 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best tour.. unforgettable memories!!
Amazing Sigiriya tour with wildlife sanctuary. We spent a full day with family and friends touring central in Sri Lanka using private day trip to Sigiriya. Climbing Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress gave us amazing panoramic views and plenty of moments to stop for photos and laughs. Visiting Dambulla Golden Cave Temple offered a peaceful pause to admire intricate murals. Later the safari in Minneriya National Park showed elephants, monkeys and colourful birds naturally roaming the area. Rolling hills streams and greenery along the route made the day lovely, relaxed and truly memorable for all of us. Great and safe ride from Colombo to Sigiriya. Everything was great and expected service from Go Ceylon Tours this company. Highly recommended this Sigiriya tour from Colombo.
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sharongW2252NX
December 13, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Day Trip Experience
This tour booked through Go Ceylon Tours was the best decision we made. Our driver and guide Madusanka look after us from Colombo to Sigiriya. He was superb professional , knowledgeable and funny. We had a great time , good conversation and learned a lot about Sri Lanka. He was a very flexible and had some great ideas for things to do check out along the way and day. Go Ceylon Tours was also able to accommodate our last minute request for back to colombo due to heavy rain. The coordinators are great about communicating with us morning and evening to share information and to check in on our experience in our journey. Our trip isn't over yet. We have a family more travel left and we anticipate the same level of professionalism from our next chauffeurs. Thank you so much Go Ceylon Tours and Madusanka for helping to make our trip to Sri Lanka made memorable. Best wishes from us!!
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Happiness704836
November 14, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Best way to visit sigiriya and dambulla
This is our first trip with Go Ceylon Sri Lanka to the UNESCO world heritage sites of Sri Lanka. The trip was amazing. The tour was absolutely excellent. We saw and experienced so much things. We had a great tour to Dambulla cave Temple, Lion Rock Sigiriya, Traditional Village Tour with Authentic Village Lunch with many nature combinations.
Mr. Madusanka was our driver and guide. He was amazing person. He has very good english. He told us the stories of past of Sri Lanka, religion and culture about Sri Lanka. He brought us to a local place for llunch which was amazing. The van was clean, comfortable and Air-Conditioning was excellent.
Overall, the one day excursion was a fantastic experience and worth the money. Highly recommended for families, friends and solo travelers looking for a flexible and friendly day excursion!
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Relax01995844533
November 14, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Best Day Trip I Have Ever Done
Our guide Mr. Ayan had planed a great day tour for us. We went to Sigiriya Rock and the Cave Rock Temple where he organised. Our tour was incredibly positive. It was an amazing day out that was made by amazing guide Mr. Ayan. He was incredibly knowledgeable and went the extra miles to ensure we enjoyed ourselves.
Where we learnt about all the different Sri Lankan herbs and even got to buy some spices and things like that. The journey was a comfortable one and Ayan made sure to check we were comfortable and needed anything from the road.
Sigiriya and Dambulla rock are both amazing. Breathtaking spot to visit and having information from Mr. Ayan made both sites even more enjoyable and interesting. Our guide Ayan introduced us to places with delicious authentic dishes that we wouldn't have discovered on our own. We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommended Mr. Ayan for gguiding and Go Ceylon Tours for planning any type of tours in Sri Lanka!!
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Freedom688507
October 26, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Private Day Excursion to Sigiriya from Colombo
We had an excellent day trip and had an excellent experience with Go Ceylon Tours. All arrangements for our transfer priority to arrival were very easy and efficient with great communication over WhatsApp. We received a brilliant service from this tour company and they were highly professional and communicative, responded really quickly and great way to explore sigiriya.
Our guide and driver Mr. Ayan arrived as stated picked us up earlier at our request from our hotel The Radisson Colombo. Right from the start he was very friendly, polite, knowledgeable and informative about the sight seeing we were driving through. We visited Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress, Dambulla Golden Cave Temple and Fantastic village tour experience with sri lankan traditional lunch at village house. It was little adventure and 100% memorable.
If you choose to go on this tour we can highly recommend asking Ayan can take you with lot of happy memories. Very good guide and driving with assistance throughout the day. We can only recommend the tour with him. Definitely want to keep in touch with this company for future traveling.
Overall recommendable and memorable trip. If you planning to do one day trip or long vacation in Sri Lanka, we would highly recommended this lovely guide Mr. Ayan and Go Ceylon Tours tour company make a memorable trip in Sri Lanka. Thank you very much !!
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Compass45427676114
October 15, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful Experience with Best Tour Agency in Sri Lanka
A great and reliable travel company we booked the two day trip from colombo to sigiriya. In advance and everything was perfectly organized in additionally they took us to Minneriya National Park and it was unforgettable wildlife jeep safari experience.
Our guide and driver Mr. Madusanka who is knowledgeable and he gave best service which his best. The authentic sri lankan lunch was so good and this village experience is such a marvelous adventure. Climbing lion rock all the way up was nice and easy and so many beautiful views.
We will never hesitate to use this tour company and guide again when we back to Sri Lanka. This Go Ceylon Tours travel company and Mr. Madu again and again as they are perfect for every travelers who comes to get a great travel experience in Sri Lanka. Best of luck!!!!
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Meander11685176028
October 14, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Memorable Day Trip with Thisath
We took a one day trip from Kalutara to Sigiriya with a local guide Thisath. We visited Golden Cave Temple, Lion Rock, Traditional Village Experience and Evening Cultural Dancing Show. He is very caring, punctual and professional. He quoted very good reasonable price for us. Dambulla cave paintings are very well preserved and are really amazing. Driving is all the day journey in a car with Thisath was very careful and efficient. He and us made sure that we saw all the places what are the mainly important. This ancient city is very extensive and so much history and so much to seeing. Highly recommended this tour company and guide.
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Voyage65398869325
September 17, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing one day trip to Sigiriya with Ayan
Amazing One Day Trip to Sigiriya with Guide Ayan
We spent wonderful one day trip to Sigiriya and Dambulla Sri Lanka and we owe much of our great experience to our guide and driver Mr. Ayan.
From the very beginning, communication with him was excellent. He listened carefully to our wishes and helped us prepare a well-balanced and varied Day Itinerary that truly matched what we were looking for our memorable day.
During the planning phase, Buddhika gave us a selection of sight seeing to choose from for each location including Minneriya Jeep Safari which allowed us to tailor the trip to our preferences and budget. This flexibility was very much appreciated.
Throughout the entire journey, Ayan was professional, punctual, and incredibly helpful. He guided us with care, and his local knowledge and wide network of contacts made a real difference. Thanks to him, we had access to unique experiences and met trustworthy, kind people along the way. Mr. Ayan was also our driver. The Van was spacious and for us it was relaxing that we didn’t have to drive in busy Sri Lanka.
We would recommend Ayan from Go Ceylon Tours to anyone planning a trip to Sri Lanka. He is a reliable and honest person who not only prepared our journey thoughtfully but also ensured everything went smoothly while we were there. And all of this at a very reasonable price. Thank you, Ayan and Go Ceylon Tours, for an unforgettable experience in Wonderful Sri Lanka!!
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