Private Tour to Dambulla and Sigiriya from Kandy in a A/C Car
Overview
Discover the traditional marvels at World Heritage Sites Sigiriya and Dambulla Cave temple. And experience the diverse cultures in Kovils and Hybrid temples like Sri Muthumariamman Temple and Nalanda Gedige, where the former has beautiful Architecture and the latter is believed to be the center of Sri Lanka. And you can’t skip over the element Sri Lanka is most famous for; its spices. Wander the Ranweli Spice Garden for its various spices frequently used in Sri Lankan Cuisine and vital herbs used in Ayurveda.
This package covers all the above destinations in a private guided tour. Tour in an air-conditioned vehicle with a certified chauffeur-cum-tour guide. The Tour guide is fluent in English and has prior experience tending to tourists.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast - I will be providing a breakfast packet for you to enjoy during the ride.
- Bottled water
- Fuel surcharge
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sri Muthumariamman Temple, 680 17 Kandy-Jaffna Highway, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka
Sri Muthumariamman Temple is a Kovil at Matale, Sri Lanka, built in late 1800s, and dedicated to Goddess Mariamman (goddess of rain and Fertility), a deity worshipped by Hindus. It has adapted the common Dravidian Architecture usually seen in major Kovils. However, one of the unique features in this kovil, is its high Gopuram (an enticingly decorated large tower) named 'Raja Koburum'. It is one of the largest Gopurams in Srilanka. Make sure to notice the Architectural features of this sacred cultural heritage.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nalanda Gedige, Matale 21152 Sri Lanka
Nalanda Gedige is believed to be the center of Sri Lanka. The structure, which is about 1000 years old is made of rock and lime, where its architecture demonstrates a combination of both Buddhist and Hindu art. You can come across Buddhist and Hindu sculptures and art placed in the Dravidian Style structure if you get the chance for a visit.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
The Dambulla cave temple is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. The temple consists of five caves with the surfaces of rock inside the caves washed in deliberate designs and art inspired by the Life of Gautama Buddha and Buddhism. With an ancient history, this place adorns many elements representing its history. Though there are minor renovations made, the history of this sacred place is protected and the premises are open for visitors to experience its beauty.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ranweli Spice Garden, No. 99 Kaudupellella, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka
The Ranweli Spice Garden located about an hour’s drive from Kandy grows the spices essential in Sri Lankan Cuisine and has the herbs required by traditional Ayurveda Medicine. This place is sure to be an inspiration to all botanical admirers. Moreover, they offer Beverages inspired by the spices they grow. They also have their own store at the grounds where the visitors have the remarkable chance to purchase 100% organic and pure products.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Sigiriya Rock Fortress is a World heritage site as announced by UNESCO in 1982. The creation of this rock has an appealing backstory. There are main elements of this fortress worth noticing. For example, the Fresco paintings of female figures which have no exact theory of what it represents up-to-date but the theories made so far are exciting. Another feature would be the Lion’s Paw entrance you will encounter at the start of the climb. The other elements such as the mirror wall and the boulders garden are some interesting sights as well. Visiting the Rock fortress will give you a worthy experience for your visit and add more joyful memories.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Lasantha was an amazing driver and guide, making out 5 day trip comfortable and relaxed. We would definitely recommend his trips & service, and will definitely be using him again when we return to Sri Lanka some day!
Lasantha was an amazing driver and guide, making out 5 day trip comfortable and relaxed. We would definitely recommend his trips & service, and will definitely be using him again when we return to Sri Lanka some day!Perfect trip, perfect guide, safe driver. We like our trip with Lasantha very much. Lasantha has good experience and perfect skills in his tour. Service was perfect, Sri Lanka is the country where we definitely come back again soon. Perfect nature, wild animals, nice mountains, beautiful temples...
Perfect trip, perfect guide, safe driver. We like our trip with Lasantha very much. Lasantha has good experience and perfect skills in his tour. Service was perfect, Sri Lanka is the country where we definitely come back again soon. Perfect nature, wild animals, nice mountains, beautiful temples, friendly people.... Sigirya and Dambula are the places everybody must see. In Sigirya, try also to climb cliff just in front of main cliff with the castle. It is not very hard and it is beautiful view to the main cliff. Ask Lasantha to drive you to this place ;) So definitely recommend this tour, also other tours with Lasatha.We did a fantastic day trip with Lasantha to Dambulla Caves and Sigirya, with a couple of extra stops along the way at a great spice garden, a Hindu temple and the central point of Sri Lanka. Firstly we were greeted so warmly by Lasantha in the morning and with a delicious breakfast pack - so app...
We did a fantastic day trip with Lasantha to Dambulla Caves and Sigirya, with a couple of extra stops along the way at a great spice garden, a Hindu temple and the central point of Sri Lanka. Firstly we were greeted so warmly by Lasantha in the morning and with a delicious breakfast pack - so appreciated. Our tour was wonderful - Lasantha was so helpful and kind, always making sure we were ok. An all round lovely man and great tour guideWe booked this tour one day in advance and had a very good experience. The tour guide (Lasanthe) could tell us helpful information and speak very good English. He dropped us off next to the entrance and we had an amazing day seeing the temples and the Sigiriya rock. This tour was something I did ...
We booked this tour one day in advance and had a very good experience. The tour guide (Lasanthe) could tell us helpful information and speak very good English. He dropped us off next to the entrance and we had an amazing day seeing the temples and the Sigiriya rock. This tour was something I did not want to miss!Wir haben eine 4- tägige Tour mit Lasantha gemacht. Dabei haben wir Sigiriya, Habanara, Ritigala, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla und Pidurangala besucht. Lasantha hat uns auch auf dem Weg viele coole kleine Orte und Sehenswürdigkeiten gezeigt und kannte viele coole Spots. Er hatte uns auch eine super Elef...
Wir haben eine 4- tägige Tour mit Lasantha gemacht. Dabei haben wir Sigiriya, Habanara, Ritigala, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla und Pidurangala besucht. Lasantha hat uns auch auf dem Weg viele coole kleine Orte und Sehenswürdigkeiten gezeigt und kannte viele coole Spots. Er hatte uns auch eine super Elefanten Safari vermittelt! Er ist super freundlich, immer pünktlich, hat ein komfortables Auto und erklärt viel (gutes Englisch). Er gibt auch Tipps, an welchen Sehenswürdigkeiten es sich lohnt, einen Guide zu haben. Er ging auf alle unsere Fragen und Wünsche ein. Wir würden die Tour gerne wieder machen und können Lasantha bestens empfehlen! Er ist ein sehr lieber Kerl und hat immer ein wunderbares Grinsen im Gesicht :)Lasantha was an excellent driver, he was so kind, patient and knowledgeable answering all the questions we had. His English is very very good. On a couple of excursions we took longer than expected and he made us feel like it was no problem at all. He would be waiting for us with water and wipes ...
Lasantha was an excellent driver, he was so kind, patient and knowledgeable answering all the questions we had. His English is very very good. On a couple of excursions we took longer than expected and he made us feel like it was no problem at all. He would be waiting for us with water and wipes to cool us down 💙 We highly recommend Lasantha as your driver!