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Colombo’s best days out.
The 15 most popular sigiriya & dambulla day trips in and around Colombo. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book with.
One day from Colombo: Dambulla cave murals, Sigiriya Lion Rock climb, and optional village lunch plus a 2.5-hour jeep safari for elephants.
Most Popular“Great trip with culture, history,animals and so much fun 😊”
Private day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla, plus Minneriya safari for wild elephants, with hotel pickup and private car.
“It was well worth the long day! So many beautiful sights and experiences. Wasa was also very accommodating and thoughtful as our driver. Even though there was a payment issue he helped to correct it to ensure we didn’t overpay and that our tour went as smoothly as possible.”
Colombo day trip to UNESCO Dambulla caves and Sigiriya Rock. Small group pickup, guide, optional safari, and steep steps.
“Everything was great Very organised n perfect We had a nice experience We enjoyed a lot Would recommend to our friends too”
Full-day private trip from Dambulla caves to Sigiriya Lion Rock and Minneryia elephants, with village stops and easy hotel pickup.
“Tharaka was such an excellent guide, we really had an excellent experience. The tour was customized to our liking and loved every bit of the experience. Would highly recommend this for anyone looking to explore Sirgriya and Dambulla.”
Private day trip to UNESCO Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple from Colombo, with guide, lunch, and air-conditioned pickup.
“This tour started off great. The driver pulled over for us to buy some fresh fruit and we thought this was going to be great. But then another stop and another stop. Pretty much the driver was stopping to visit friends, shop and get us to buy things from them. Anyways, Read more”
Private day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temples with lunch, spice garden, Pidurangala views, and WiFi.
“Our Guide Abdul was very helpful and accommodating. Private transfer and the day trip was tailored to our requests, got to see the places we wanted and skipped ones we didn't.”
3 days from Colombo to Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and Udawalawe with guided transport, two hotels, and most meals included.
“C J was a great guide. The 3 day tour was awesome. Highlights for me was the train ride and the safari”
Private Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Minneriya day trip from Colombo or Negombo with hotel pickup, guide, and optional 4WD elephant safari.
“Despite the long journey from Colombo, this was a very memorable day! Beware of the heat at Sigiriya and bring water. The food at the lunch location, Pradeep restaurant, was the best food I had in Sri Lanka. Our guide was patient and knowledgeable.”
5 days in Sri Lanka with Sigiriya Lion Rock, Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy sights, tea country, Bentota safari, and Colombo highlights.
“I visited Srilanka via Travco Adventures and it was amazing experience. Everything was well planned and managed. They take care of special requests as well if any. I celebrated my birthday and it was luxurious experience at hotel The palm at Bentota....Prizes are reasonable and worth to money....overall must book trip with Travco Adventures”
Private day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya with hotel pickup, AC transport, and a 4WD elephant safari.
“The driver was very punctual and reliable. Although it was a long day (due to traffic 14 hours), he drove us well and safely back to the hotel. Finally, he even had a very personal surprise for us! Thank you, Asange, it was a perfect day with many elephant mothers and their childrenAuto-translated”
Colombo or Negombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla with jeep safari and a village lunch. One long day, two UNESCO sights, and animals.
“We booked the standard tour and decided in Sri Lanka to book the options. The schedule change was no problem, and extended the tour to 17 hours. But not the whole tour itself was great, our driver Malintha created this tour into a wonderful day !! Malintha is incredibly warm, polite and courteous. With his…”
Private all-inclusive day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple, with tickets, guide, and lunch.
“The “knowledgeable English speaking guide” picked us up and did not speak a word to us for 3 hour journey from Colombo to Sigiriya. He then told us to pay a guide for the trip round Sigiriya, which we refused as it was an all inclusive tRead more”
A private full-day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla, with pickup, an air-conditioned car, water, and guided stops plus free time.
“This is a "must do" tour! Our tour guide Tharaka was amazing and very knowledgeable. He was very accommodating and didn't complain about the very long day we had. I recommend this tour.”
Private 3-day Colombo tour covering Kandy, tea country Nuwara Eliya, and Sigiriya with 3-star hotel, meals, and a chauffeured car.
“Great value for money and the tour guide/driver was an excellent individual . Great food served however next Rome I would pay extra for better lodging.”
4 days from Colombo to Kandy, Sigiriya & Nuwara Eliya with an English-speaking chauffeur, cave temples, rock fortress, Minneriya safari, tea stops.
“Sri Lanka arrived today 15 April 2022”
The city, the day trips and the long way round the island.
