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Sigiriya Day Tour by Lanka Safe Tours

Are you looking for a tour agency for your next Sigiriya Day Tour? If yes, you are in the correct place. Lanka Safe Tours is a leading tour operator in Sri Lanka with 12 years of experience in the industry.

Sigiriya and Dambulla are considered some of the key cultural sites in Sri Lanka, where you can explore UNESCO World Heritage sites and many other places while enjoying different exciting activities. 

Key Highlights of Our Sigiriya Village Tour:

We have 4 different Sigiriya Day Tour Packages according to their starting location:

  1. Sigiriya Day Tour from Colombo

  2. Sigiriya Day Tour from Kandy

  3. Sigiriya Day Tour from Negombo or Katunayaka

  4. Sigiriya Day Tour from Sigiriya Itself
 

Itinerary of Our Sigiriya Day Tour from Colombo

  • We will pick guests up from their overnight hotel or anywhere in Colombo. The tour starts as early in the morning as possible. 
  • We will first come to the Dambulla Cave Temple after 4-5 hours of driving. Guests first visit Dambulla Golden Temple and its old cave temple complex.
  • Next, we will take our guests to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, or Pidurangala Rock, for an unforgettable hike with lovely views. 
  • After that, the guests will enjoy the Sigiriya Village tour, and they can enjoy their lunch there. 
  • In the evening, we will take our guests to the Sigiriya Museum.
  • Then, we will drive back to Colombo to finish the day tour. We will safely drop them at the same place they started or whatever place they wish around in Colombo. If not, we will safely drop them at their hotel in Sigiriya or Dambulla. 
 

Itinerary of Sigiriya Day Tour from Kandy

  •  The tour starts after guests take their breakfast from their overnight hotel in Kandy. The tour starts around 8 am. 
  • Our first stop is Matale National Spice Garden, where guests can explore many different spices in Sri Lanka. 
  • Next, the guests will visit Matale Sri Muthumariamman Hindu temple.
  • After that, we will drive one hour and take guests to the Dambulla Cave Temple Complex.
  • Next they will climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress or Pidurangala Rock.
  • Then, the guests will enjoy the traditional Sigiriya Village Tour.
  • Finally, guests will visit the Sigiriya Museum, and then we will safely drop them at Dambulla or Sigiriya itself or take them back to Kandy to finish the day tour. 
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Itinerary of Sigiriya Day Tour from Negombo or Katunayaka

  • The itinerary is the same as the Sigiriya Day Tour from Colombo. The only difference is the time taken to reach Sigiriya and back.
 

Itinerary of Sigiriya Day Tour from Sigiriya Itself

  • The tour starts around 8 am after your breakfast in your overnight hotel. 
  • You will first visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress or Pidurangala Rock. (If you need to climb Pidurangala rock in the early morning, we can arrange it.)
  • Next you will visit Sigiriya Museum.
  • Next guests will do the Sigiriya Village Tour. We will arrange lunch on there.
  • Next you will visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
  • Later we will safely drop you at your hotel in Sigiriya or Dambulla. 
 

Places to Visit During Your Sigiriya Day Tour

Matale Hindu Temple

You will only visit this place once you are starting your Sigiriya Day tour from Kandy. The Matale Hindu temple is also named the “Muthumariamman Temple.” The name Muthumariamman is a combination of the name Muthu, which means pearl,Mari, which means rain, and Amman, which means mother. The temple was built devoted to the goddess Mariamman, who is believed to be the goddess of rain and fertility. Both Buddhist and Hindu people worship at this temple; often the Hindu people use the wedding hall in the temple to commence their marriages. The main religious event in the temple is the chariot festival, which is celebrated in March and is a very festive event to witness. Situated in the heart of Matale city, where you can visit easily. 

Matale Spice Garden

A place to see many different spices in one place that are cultivated in Sri Lankan soil. This includes main spices like pepper, cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon. Here you can taste the spice-included meal while buying those spices too. You also visit this place once you start your Sigiriya tour from Kandy.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Major attraction of your day tour. The Sigiriya (Lion Rock) is an ancient ruin of a fortress built by King Kashyapa; it was selected to be his new capital in the 5th AD. The rock is situated near the city of Dambulla; it has a height of 180 m. Halfway up, King Kashyapa built a gateway that looked like an enormous lion. This structure gave this massive rock its name. After the death of the king, the palace was abandoned and was later used as a Buddhist monastery until up to the 14th century. Sigiriya is a UNESCO-listed world heritage site in Sri Lanka. 

Pidurangala Rock

If you don’t like to climb Sigiriya, then you can select Pidurangala Rock. It is located a few kilometers north of Sigiriya, even though it is less popular than the Sigiriya rock. The Pidurangala rock is more natural and offers a peaceful site of the Sigiriya rock and the surrounding area. It is almost as tall as the Sigiriya rock, just 1m short, standing at 199m. It has a long history to itself; it is believed that before King Kashyapa moved the monks to the Pidurangala rock before he took over Sigiriya. The Pidurangala rock is a much more adventurous climb.

Dambulla Cave Temple

Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Dambulla Golden Temple, which is a sacred pilgrimage site for over 22 centuries. It is believed to be the largest preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka. There are mural paintings covering an area of up to 2100 m² and consisting of 157 statues. The cave consists of five major caves. The caves are built under a hanging rock about 150m tall. The cave temple is a geological wonder. In 1982, the giant 15m statue and pagoda were built after the conservation project. UNESCO listed the temple as a heritage site to protect it.

Sigiriya Museum

You can visit this museum with your Sigiriya Rock Fortress ticket. It is a place with many ancient artifacts, including pottery, jewelry, and tools. Here you can learn about the history of the Sigiriya while learning the ancient life of the local people and their paintings, arts, and technology that they used.

Sigiriya Village Tour

The Sigiriya Village tour offers you a unique opportunity to experience the authentic Sri Lankan village life. Here you can immerse yourself in local culture and participate in traditional village activities while meeting local people. Some of the key highlights of the Sigiriya Village tour are the ox cart ride, catamaran boat ride, village visit, cooking demonstration, and enjoying the authentic Sri Lankan lunch. 

 

Inclusions

  • Bottled water 
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking drive

Exclusions: 

  • Food and drinks
  • Drinks
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Ticket Fees
  • Tips & Gratuities 
 

How to Book Our Sigiriya Day Tour?

It doesn’t matter whether you start your Sigiriya tour from Kandy, Colombo, or Negombo. Here we are waiting to give you an unforgettable experience. Starting from Kandy, we will also offer you the same tour by tuk-tuk. For booking and everything else, contact us by the following details:

Call or WhatsApp: +94 77 555 6570

Email: [email protected]

 
 

Highlights of Our Sigiriya Day Trip