Two of the Cultural Triangle's greatest monuments in one full day.
Sigiriya in the cooler morning for the sunrise climb of the 5th-century rock palace. Dambulla in the afternoon, when the light inside the cave chambers is most atmospheric. Ancient architecture and 22 centuries of continuous Buddhist art.
Inclusions
Private vehicle & driver
Specialist archaeological guide
Sigiriya and Dambulla entrance fees
Bottled water
Exclusions
Meals and refreshments
Optional Pidurangala hike fee
Personal purchases
Tips
Day Tour Highlights
Sigiriya Water Gardens Ancient hydraulic gardens at the base of the rock, one of the earliest examples of symmetrical garden design in Asia.
Sigiriya Frescoes 5th-century cliff paintings of celestial women, 22 of the original 500 remaining, influential on Sri Lankan art for centuries.
Sigiriya Summit Palace ruins atop a 200m volcanic rock, with views no photograph prepares you for.
Dambulla Cave Murals Five chambers, 153 Buddha statues and 2,100m2 of murals, the finest cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.
