Colombo Trip Overview
Sigiriya, an ancient palace, was once nominated as the 8th wonder of the world. Today, Sigiriya and Dambulla are a UNESCO recognized heritage site and a major tourist attraction. The city of Dambulla is 148 km north-east of Colombo, in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is home to an ancient cave Temple also known as the Golden Rock Temple, which is a popular tourist attraction. Approximately 25kms from Dambulla is Sigiriya, which is where you will find the “Lion’s Rock”. This is a 220 metre high rock, at the top of which an ancient King built his Palace. In addition to being a well maintained model of ancient urban life, Sigiriya is also an adventure of rock climbing for many. A day tour of Sigiriya and Dambulla will suffice for you to explore Sri Lanka’s Majestic past. Leave from Colombo at about 6.00 a.m., enjoy the scenic four hour drive to your destination, explore the two cities, and be back to Colombo by midnight.
Additional Info
Duration: 14 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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Sigiriya, an ancient palace, was once nominated as the 8th wonder of the world. Today, Sigiriya and Dambulla are a UNESCO recognized heritage site and a major tourist attraction. The city of Dambulla is 148 km north-east of Colombo, in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is home to an ancient cave Temple also known as the Golden Rock Temple, which is a popular tourist attraction. Approximately 25kms from Dambulla is Sigiriya, which is where you will find the “Lion’s Rock”. This is a 220 metre high rock, at the top of which an ancient King built his Palace. In addition to being a well maintained model of ancient urban life, Sigiriya is also an adventure of rock climbing for many. A day tour of Sigiriya and Dambulla will suffice for you to explore Sri Lanka’s Majestic past. Leave from Colombo at about 6.00 a.m., enjoy the scenic four hour drive to your destination, explore the two cities, and be back to Colombo by midnight.
Itinerary
If you are an adventure freak and also have a taste for culture, Sigiriya & Dambulla day tour is a must do!
Climb the ‘Lions Rock’
Photograph the beautiful ruins
Catamaran through the Lake
Enjoy the breath-taking views while at the Lions Rock
A village tour to be a part of the authentic Sri Lankan life
The quaint touch of Mythology and History
Stop At:
• Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province
• Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
• Hiriwadunna, Hiriwadunna, North Central Province
