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Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla Cave Temple with Private Vehicle
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Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla Cave Temple with Private Vehicle

by Lanka Safe Tours

9 hours
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9 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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Overview

This full-day tour from Kandy covers significant sites around Sigiriya and Dambulla, lasting between 9 and 12 hours. The trip begins with a visit to the Muthumariamman Temple in Matale, a Hindu temple devoted to the goddess of rain and fertility. After spending about two hours there, the tour continues to the Ranweli Spice Garden, where guests can see various herbs and spices grown locally. Next, the tour reaches Sigiriya, also known as Lion Rock, a 200-meter-high ancient rock fortress with archaeological importance located near Dambulla. Visitors spend approximately three hours exploring this site. The final stop is the Dambulla Cave Temple, a World Heritage Site famous for its cave shrines and located centrally in Sri Lanka. Time at the cave temple is around three hours. Transportation is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle suitable for the group size. An English-speaking driver and guide accompany guests throughout the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is bottled water. Entrance fees, meals, and drinks are not included in the price.

Highlights

Visit Matale Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Mariamman
Explore Ranweli Spice Garden with local herbs and spices
Tour Sigiriya Lion Rock ancient rock fortress
See Dambulla Cave Temple World Heritage Site
Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking guide
Includes hotel pickup and bottled water

What's included

Pickup and drop-off at hotel
Bottled water provided during tour
Driver who speaks English
English-speaking tour guide included
Air conditioning in the vehicle

What's not included

Food and drinks are not included
Drinks are excluded
Lunch is not provided
Entrance fees to attractions are not included

Itinerary

1

Matale

The Muthumariamman Temple in Matale is a Hindu temple devoted to Mariamman, the goddess of rain and fertility. The name means “pearl” (Muthu), “rain” (Mari), and “mother” (Amman) in Tamil. Visitors spend about two hours here.

120 min

2

Ranweli Spice Garden

This garden features a variety of local herbs and spices. Visitors have around two hours to explore the plants and learn about their uses.

120 min

3

Sigiriya Lion Rock

Sigiriya, also called Sinhagiri, is an ancient rock fortress near Dambulla in Sri Lanka’s Central Province. It rises nearly 200 meters high and holds archaeological and historical significance. Visitors spend approximately three hours at this site.

180 min

4

Dambulla Cave Temple

Known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, this cave temple complex is a World Heritage Site located centrally in Sri Lanka. The tour includes about three hours to see the temple's caves and shrines.

180 min

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–9 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age to join the tour is 18 years
Total
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