Colombo Trip Overview
Sigiriya being a UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the most impressive sites you’ll see when you visit Sri Lanka and indeed across Southern Asia and is without a doubt, a must-do when you find yourself in the country. Dambulla Cave Temple is also the most impressive and oldest cave temple complex in the country. On this private day tour you will be experiencing a personalized attention and you will be transported in an air-conditioned vehicle with two way hotel transfers. Both are must do destinations if you’re in Sri Lanka!
• Explore two UNESCO sites in Sri Lanka
• Convenient two way hotel transfers included
• Accompanied by an experienced guide
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 13 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Sigiriya being a UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the most impressive sites you’ll see when you visit Sri Lanka and indeed across Southern Asia and is without a doubt, a must-do when you find yourself in the country. Dambulla Cave Temple is also the most impressive and oldest cave temple complex in the country. On this private day tour you will be experiencing a personalized attention and you will be transported in an air-conditioned vehicle with two way hotel transfers. Both are must do destinations if you’re in Sri Lanka!
• Explore two UNESCO sites in Sri Lanka
• Convenient two way hotel transfers included
• Accompanied by an experienced guide
Itinerary
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Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Dambulla Cave Temple is one of the most treasured cultural and religious sites in Sri Lanka. It boasts of the centuries long rich history of Sri Lanka to the visitors. The temple is well known for its remarkable and impressive cave temples, officially known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla. This site has acted as a sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries and is undoubtedly Sri Lanka’s best preserved and largest cave temple, with a total of five sanctuaries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Sigiriya Rock is one of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka and should definitely be on your bucket list. Sigiriya served as a place of religious retreat as far back as the third century BC, when Buddhist monks established refuge in the locale. It wasn’t until the fifth century AD, however, that Sigiriya rose briefly to supremacy in Sri Lanka, following the power struggle which succeeded the reign of Dhatusena (455-473) of Anuradhapura. King Dhatusena had two sons, Mogallana, by one of the most desired and finest of his queens, and Kashyapa, by a less significant consort. Upon hearing that Mogallana had been declared heir to the throne, Kashyapa rebelled, driving Mogallana into exile in India and imprisoning his father, King Dhatusena.
Duration: 3 hours
