Category Dambulla Cave Temple Tours

Sri Lanka · DAMBULLA CAVE TEMPLE TOURS

Top 15 Dambulla Cave Temple Tours

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Five caves cut under a rock overhang, roughly a hundred and fifty Buddha images, and ceilings painted to the contour of the stone. It is a working temple rather than a ruin, so shoulders and knees stay covered and shoes come off at the entrance. Below are the best Dambulla tours with prices, timings, and which leave room for Sigiriya the same day.

From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip with Safari

From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip with Safari - The long day starts early, then the schedule keeps you on track

From Kandy: Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Cave Temple Adventure

From Kandy: Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Cave Temple Adventure - Morning pickup in Kandy, plus the Matale Hindu temple reset

Day tour to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy

Day tour to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy - Your day’s rhythm: pickup, drive, and why the order matters

3.Day tour to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · from $25Top rated

Private day tour from Kandy to Sigiriya and Dambulla, with a guide, bottled water, and flexible pacing. Tickets extra.

“Great trip out. The company allowed us to change pick up times and the day programme to suit ourselves. The temples were lovely and our driver was great too. He explained the culture, religion and foods of Sri Lanka and found us a great local restaurant for lunch . I'd highly recommend this trip although it is a long way from Kandy”

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Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle

Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle - Getting There Comfortably: Pickup, A/C, and the 8:00am Advantage

4.Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $42

Private Kandy day tour to Sigiriya Lion Rock and Dambulla caves, plus Matale and a Ranweli spice garden, with hotel pickup.

“I was impressed with how much we managed to cram into one day! It was so much fun, especially climbing Sigiriya, which is an experience I will never forget. Shout-out to Wicky, he was an enthusiastic vibe, open to any suggestion and kept our spirits high even as we got tired at the end. Ask for him by name!”

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Private Day Trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy – Aaliya Tours

Private Day Trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy – Aaliya Tours - Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil: The 1,008 Statues Stop

5.Private Day Trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy – Aaliya Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $52

Private day trip from Kandy to Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya, with hotel pickup, a driver, cave temples, and elephant safari.

“This was a great day out, helped by a really knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide Mr. Irfan. The trip is a long day but there's lots to see and do, we left 8am and returned around 8pm so don't plan anything after. Mr Irfan talked about various as we drove past which was very interesting, and also offered a few extra stops with things to do, in addition to slowing down so we could take pictures. He seemed really proud to be able to show off the country. Although the driving may seem a bit crazy in Sri Lanka Mr Irfan was a good driver and kept us safe on the…”

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From Colombo: Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour with Safari

From Colombo: Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour with Safari - The Real Schedule: 5:30 AM Pickup to Late Colombo Drop-off

6.From Colombo: Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour with Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 189 reviews · 1 day · from $48

Full-day Sigiriya and Dambulla tour from Colombo with optional jeep safari, village lunch, and shop time. Climb Lion Rock.

“I had a great experience with Dilip. I booked the tour late in the evening, and the next morning at 5:30 he was already waiting for us — perfectly on time. It turned out to be a private tour for two people. We visited the Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock. Because of the rain, we decided to skip the safari for now, but the trip was still amazing. Dilip is a very good driver — careful, polite, and helpful. We were very happy with the tour and would definitely recommend him.”

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Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with Lunch

Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with Lunch - Pickup Timing and the Reality of a Long Day From Kandy

7.Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $59

Private Dambulla, Sigiriya and Minneriya day trip from Kandy with lunch, hotel pickup, and optional elephant safari or village tour.

“Dambulla and Sigiriya tour was great, very well organized by Mr. Geesara. The guide Mr. Gilanka was very friendly at all times, a very good driver and the tour went perfectly. The tour included lunch and the big surprise was that it took place in the jungle in a traditional wood and clay cottage attended by two ladies who cooked in front of us. The food was delicious and I had an incredible experience. I am very pleased to have done this and other tours with this agency and look forward to doing so in the future when I return to Sri Lanka. I also recommend it to other tourists…”

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From Kandy: Dambulla to Sigiriya Day Tours

From Kandy: Dambulla to Sigiriya Day Tours - Matale Hindu Temple, a spiritual stop with good viewpoints

8.From Kandy: Dambulla to Sigiriya Day Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 140 reviews · 7 hours - 1 day · from $25

Kandy to Sigiriya day tour with Matale Hindu Temple, Dambulla caves, spice garden, village and Minneriya safari, plus Lion Rock or Pidurangala.

“The trip was perfect and our guide Tharanga was very very freindly and helpful! Thank you for everything! I fully recommend it”

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From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari - The Dambulla Cave Temple experience: statues, shade, and shoe-off rules

9.From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · from $70

Colombo day trip to Dambulla and Sigiriya, with air-conditioned transport, a driver-guide, UNESCO caves, and the Lion Rock climb.

“Really enjoyed this day trip to the Dambulla and Sigiriya from Colombo. The driver was very knowledgeable and professional. I also did a safari afterwards which was excellent, the elephant’s close up were amazing. I would just say it’s a very long day and you need to be reasonably fit to go up all the steps at Sigiriya but very worthwhile when you reach the top. Overall it was a fantastic day trip, very well organised”

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Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with friendly chauffeur

Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with friendly chauffeur - Hotel pickup, timing, and how to pace a long 9 to 12 hours

10.Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with friendly chauffeur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $77

Private day trip from Kandy to Dambulla caves, Sigiriya rock fortress, and a Minneriya elephant safari with a friendly chauffeur and pickup.

“My partner and I had an absolutely joyous day with our companion Dinuwickz - we were between many options for a guide/driver, and finally settled with OneWorldTours, though we booked it slightly late (10pm the night before) and thus Read more”

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Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Tour

Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Tour - Dambulla Golden Cave Temple: the best early stop for calm looking

11.Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 120 reviews · 1 day · from $66

Private full-day trip to Dambulla’s UNESCO cave temple, Sigiriya Lion Rock, a village visit, and Minneriya elephant safari.

“Thanks to our super great tour guide Tim we had an amazing excursion. It was a very long day though. almost 15 hours but so worth it. Highly recommend this tour guide and tour company. Thanks again for this fabulous tour.”

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Day tour to Minneriya National Park,Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy

Day tour to Minneriya National Park,Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy - Matale Hindu Temple at 8:00 am, a short culture stop that sets the tone

12.Day tour to Minneriya National Park,Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $34

A private day trip from Kandy to Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Minneriya, with temple stops, elephant safari, and all the major sights in one busy day.

“This experience was amazing ! Irfan guided us and showed us all the places, picked up some fresh fruits and breakfast for us as well ! He managed to make this experience unique despite some heavy rain on the way. We learned a lot thankRead more”

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Day tour to Sigiriya,Dambulla & Polannaruwa (3 word heritage places) from Kandy

Day tour to Sigiriya,Dambulla & Polannaruwa (3 word heritage places) from Kandy - Sri Muthumariamman Kovil: 1008 statues and a quick culture reset

13.Day tour to Sigiriya,Dambulla & Polannaruwa (3 word heritage places) from Kandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $65

A long, high-value day trip from Kandy covering Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Polonnaruwa plus a stop at a 1008-statue temple.

“The driver sha was wonderful!!! It was like meeting family!!! I loved the drive and the sights were amazing!!! If you have limited time in Kandy, you can seek all the sights in one day!! Amazing place.”

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Day Tour to Dambulla, Sigiriya and Safari from Kandy (Group Tour)

Day Tour to Dambulla, Sigiriya and Safari from Kandy (Group Tour) - Ranweli Spice Garden: A Quick Matale Flavor Lesson

14.Day Tour to Dambulla, Sigiriya and Safari from Kandy (Group Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · from $24Best value

Kandy day trip to Dambulla cave temple and Sigiriya rock with Ranweli spice garden and Minneriya elephant safari. Guided group tour from $24.95.

“The day is obviously very long about 12h because there are three attractions plus the drive so be prepared with snacks and the right attitude. Pick up right at the center of Kandy was very convenient and drop off was directly to the hotel at the end of the trip. All in all I would recommend this tour and I'm glad I decided to go see these amazing attractions.”

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Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave All Inclusive Private Day Trip

Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave All Inclusive Private Day Trip - Morning pickup and the road to Sigiriya

15.Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave All Inclusive Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $55

Private day trip from Colombo to UNESCO Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple, with hotel pickup, guide time, and lunch.

“We booked a tour from Colombo to Sigiriya/Dambulla Cave Temples with you. We regret to inform you that we were disappointed in both our driver and the tour company. While they were flexible with our schedule, the driver was not a tour guide and simply took us froRead more”

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