Become a Marriott Bonvoy member
Join Marriott Bonvoy for free and enjoy endless benefits. Travel is better as a member.
Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Bentota
Bentota, Sri Lanka
12 hours
Walking Tours
|
Bus and Driving Tours
Date
Today
What You Will Do
Don't miss Sigiriya rock fortress and Dambulla cave temple when you are in Sri Lanka. Both places are nominated as UNESCO World Heritage sites
Sigiriya rock fortress is the most visited tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. It is sometimes known as the Sigiriya Lion Rock, after its original name “Sinha-Giri”. Dambulla golden rock cave temple was home to thousands of meditating monks since its monastic beginnings in the first century BCE. Today the same cave temple hosts a massive collection of Buddhist murals and sculptures belonging to a pan-Asian artistic tradition.
Explore Sigiriya and Dambulla on this full-day tour. Depart from your hotel at Bentota in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide.
Sigiriya rock fortress is the most visited tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. It is sometimes known as the Sigiriya Lion Rock, after its original name “Sinha-Giri”. Dambulla golden rock cave temple was home to thousands of meditating monks since its monastic beginnings in the first century BCE. Today the same cave temple hosts a massive collection of Buddhist murals and sculptures belonging to a pan-Asian artistic tradition.
Explore Sigiriya and Dambulla on this full-day tour. Depart from your hotel at Bentota in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide.
What's Included?
- * Mineral water
- * Air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver
- * All government taxes
- * Hotel pick up and drop off in Bentota and surrounding areas
What's Not Included?
- * Any meals
- * Entry fees
- * Gratitude
- * Anything not mention in inclusions
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Sigiriya
2 hours
Sigiriya rock fortress is the most visited tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. It is sometimes known as the Sigiriya Lion Rock, after its original name “Sinha-Giri”. The name comes from its palace entrance through a massive brick sculpture of a lion head. Only the paws of this sculpture remain at the foot of the rock today. Sigiriya rock fortress is a fifth-century fortified palace complex, which was used by King Kassapa (477CE-493CE).
Show 1 more stops
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Overa Tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting sacred and holy places.
- Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
- Please bring valid passport entering sites.
- Entrance fees to Sigiriya US$30.00 and Dambulla Temple US$10.00 per person (Approximately).
Guide Options
- Guide - English
Other Things To Do Nearby
Become a Marriott Bonvoy member
Join Marriott Bonvoy for free and enjoy endless benefits. Travel is better as a member.