Dambulla Trip Overview
(SKU: LK60061700) This tour takes you to the ancient harbour city of Trincomalee on the beautiful Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka. Explore nature with a boat ride to Pigeon Island. Visit the mysterious hot wells of Kinniya. Admire the colourful architecture and secretive nooks of the millennia-old Thirukoneswaram Temple. Feel the weight of history within the ancient stone walls of Fort Frederick. Relax on the bright white sands of Marble Beach. The tropics have never been more exciting
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Duration: 13 hours
Starts: Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Dambulla, Central Province, Sri Lanka
(SKU: LK60061700) This tour takes you to the ancient harbour city of Trincomalee on the beautiful Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka. Explore nature with a boat ride to Pigeon Island. Visit the mysterious hot wells of Kinniya. Admire the colourful architecture and secretive nooks of the millennia-old Thirukoneswaram Temple. Feel the weight of history within the ancient stone walls of Fort Frederick. Relax on the bright white sands of Marble Beach. The tropics have never been more exciting
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pigeon Island National Park, Public Beach Road, Nilaveli 31010 Sri Lanka
The first place you visit once you get there will be the beautiful islet off Trincomalee coast, Pigeon Island. This has been the nesting grounds for the local rock pigeons for centuries. Its verdant slopes boast a number of other fauna and flora, in addition to the pigeons.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Kinniya, Kinniya, Trincomalee, Eastern Province
At approximately 10:00 am you will be traveling to the hot wells of Kinniya. These ancient wells were once part of the Temple City that surrounded Koneswaram, but are now separate due to the lands of the temple being taken over by the city. There are a number of hot well springs in Kinniya; each of which have a different temperature that can be felt at touch.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sri Thirukoneswaram Kovil, H6MW+352, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
After the hot wells, you will be visiting Thirukoneswaram Temple. While proven historical evidence show that it’s at least 3000 years old; legends speak of it having an age of over 5,000 years. You will be able to view the fascinating architecture; which is more recent due the temple having been rebuilt after its destruction during the Portuguese era. There is also an exciting little rocky path that leads to a secretive cave where you will be able to see the primitive and ancient shrine that the temple started from
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Koneswaram Temple, Trincomalee Sri Lanka
After an enjoyable meal and a short break, you will be restarting the tour at 2:00 pm. Next you will be visiting Fort Frederick, which was constructed by the Portuguese using the stones from the original Koneswaram Temple that they destroyed. To this day there are parts of the fort that bear markings from the original temple walls.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Marble Beach, Kinniya Road, Trincomalee 31000 Sri Lanka
Your final destination will be Marble Beach which you will reach by approximately 3:30 pm. This stretch of coast is known for its smooth white sands and clear waters. You will be able to sunbathe or play in the sea until 5:30 pm; after which you will begin the drive back. The tour will conclude when you get back to your hotel in Dambulla by 7:00 pm.
Duration: 2 hours