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Excursion d’une journee en petit groupe au rocher de Sigiriya et aux grottes de Dambulla à Bentota

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Seize heures en petit groupe depuis la cote de Kalutara et Colombo jusqu’a la forteresse rocheuse de Sigiriya et aux temples troglodytes de Dambulla, avec un arret artisanal en chemin.

Excursion d’une journee en petit groupe au rocher de Sigiriya et aux grottes de Dambulla: En bref

PriceFrom $234 per person
Duration16 hours
Group sizeUp to 10 people
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Private Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Colombo

Departures: 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM
14 hours
English
$234
Annulation gratuite

Description complète

C’est une longue journee et il est inutile de pretendre le contraire : seize heures de porte a porte, dont huit ou neuf passees sur la route. Le triangle culturel se trouve bien au nord de la cote, et une excursion d’une journee depuis Kalutara signifie partir dans le noir et revenir dans le noir. Les gens le font quand meme, car l’alternative est de passer deux ou trois nuits a l’interieur, et si vos vacances sont centrees sur la plage, ce compromis peut avoir du sens.

Sigiriya est la piece maitresse. Un piton de granit qui s’eleve de deux cents metres au-dessus d’une foret plate, transforme au cinquieme siecle par le roi Kassapa en un complexe royal fortifie avec des jardins d’eau a sa base et un palais au sommet. Les fresques de la galerie abritee a mi-hauteur sont le fragment survivant d’un ensemble autrefois bien plus vaste, et le mur des miroirs en dessous porte des vers graffites laisses par des visiteurs il y a plus de mille ans. La montee compte environ 1 200 marches.

Dambulla arrive comme un soulagement apres cela : cinq grottes sous un seul surplomb, abritant plus de 150 images de Bouddha, un Bouddha couche de quarante metres taille dans la roche elle-meme, et des plafonds peints qui suivent les contours naturels de la pierre. Le site est en usage continu depuis le premier siecle avant notre ere.

L’itineraire comprend aussi des arrets dans des ateliers d’artisanat traditionnel, generalement sculpture sur bois, batik ou travail du laiton, ou des demonstrations sont donnees et des pieces sont en vente. Ces achats sont facultatifs.

Le transport se fait dans un vehicule climatise confortable avec un chauffeur-guide, et le groupe reste petit. Emportez de quoi rendre le trajet supportable et prevoyez une journee calme le lendemain.

Programme

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

3:30 AM

Departure

Very early pickup from your coastal hotel.

8:30 AM

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Gardens, frescoes and the climb to the summit.

12:00 PM

Lunch stop

Break at a local restaurant at your own cost.

1:30 PM

Dambulla Cave Temple

The five painted caves and their Buddha images.

3:30 PM

Craft workshop

Wood carving, batik or brassware demonstration.

7:30 PM

Return

Arrive back at your hotel in the evening.

Programme détaillé

03:30

Hotel pickup

A pre-dawn start is what makes the day work. Sleep on the drive north if you can.

08:30

Sigiriya base

Enter through the water gardens and boulder gardens laid out at the foot of the rock.

09:15

Frescoes and mirror wall

A spiral staircase reaches the fresco gallery, then the path runs along the polished mirror wall with its ancient visitor verses.

10:00

Lion terrace and summit

Carved paws mark the old gateway; open staircases climb from there to the palace foundations and the plain-wide view.

11:30

Descent

Back down at your own pace, with shade and drinks at the base.

12:00

Lunch

An hour at a local restaurant, paid separately.

13:30

Dambulla Cave Temple

A short climb to the terrace, then the caves: the reclining Buddha cut from living rock, painted ceilings and rows of seated figures.

15:30

Craft workshop

A demonstration stop, typically wood carving, batik or brass. Buying is entirely optional.

16:15

Long drive south

Five hours or more back to the coast with a tea stop, arriving in the evening.

Inclus

  • Vehicule climatise avec chauffeur-guide anglophone
  • prise en charge et depose a l’hotel
  • eau en bouteille
  • carburant, peages et parking inclus

Non inclus

  • Billets d’entree de Sigiriya et Dambulla
  • repas et boissons
  • frais de guide sur site
  • achats de souvenirs
  • pourboires

Informations importantes

Point de rendez-vous

Hotel pickup in Kalutara, Colombo or nearby coastal hotels, confirmed after booking.

À savoir avant de partir

  • Annulation gratuite jusqu'à 24 heures avant le début de l'activité

À propos de cette activité

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Duration 16 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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January 5, 2026

まず何よりもガイドのRanga さんが素晴らしかった。予約時間の10分前にはホテルに到着して、連絡をくれました。時間厳守で信頼出来ます。言語の不安もありましたが、翻訳機能を使って会話も楽しめました。途中、朝食に誘ってくれたり、休憩したり、いつも困りごとがないかを気にかけてくれました。素晴らしいガイドさんでした。車を運転しながら、景色の説明もとても丁寧でした。コロンボ早朝5時出発のハードな日帰り旅でしたが、素敵な思い出になりました。タンブッラの石窟からのシーギリヤロックへ。１日で行けるなんて思ってもいませんでした。素晴らしい１日でした。

Questions fréquentes

Hotel pickup in Kalutara, Colombo or nearby coastal hotels, confirmed after booking.
The price does not cover sigiriya and dambulla entrance tickets; meals and drinks; site guide fees; souvenir purchases; gratuities.. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
Apple Vacations Sri Lanka and Maldives. We book with them directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can confirm your place with the operator before taking it as final.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice outside India. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Vehicule climatise avec chauffeur-guide anglophone, prise en charge et depose a l’hotel, eau en bouteille, carburant, peages et parking inclus
The duration of the Excursion d’une journee en petit groupe au rocher de Sigiriya et aux grottes de Dambulla is typically 16 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
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No. It is harmless to you and unpleasant for the fish, kept at high density in a hot open tank. The same goes for jetties with a caged monkey or python for photographs — declining is completely normal and a good operator does not stop there at all.
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