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Un trajet en petit groupe vers le nord depuis Colombo jusqu’aux temples troglodytes de Dambulla et la citadelle rocheuse de Sigiriya, avec un safari en jeep l’apres-midi dans le parc national voisin.
Excursion d’une journee depuis Colombo au rocher de Sigiriya et aux temples de Dambulla avec safari: En bref
| Price | From $100 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | Full day |
| Group size | Up to 12 people |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Choose from 4 available options
Group Tour from Colombo or Negombo
Group Tour from Kalutara / Galle / Bentota / Hikkaduwa
All-Inclusive Group Tour
Private Tour by Luxury Toyota Alphard from Negombo or Colombo
Description complète
Sigiriya est un piton de granit qui s’eleve de deux cents metres au-dessus d’un plat de broussailles, et au cinquieme siecle le roi Kasyapa y a construit sa capitale. Ce qui subsiste est remarquable : jardins d’eau et jardins de rochers a la base, un mur des miroirs le long de la face ouest, les fresques de femmes de cour peintes dans une poche abritee a mi-hauteur, et les deux enormes pattes de lion qui encadraient jadis une porte que l’on traversait pour atteindre le sommet. La montee compte environ 1 200 marches sur des escaliers metalliques fixes a la roche.
La journee commence par le trajet vers le nord depuis Colombo, environ quatre heures sur l’autoroute puis la route de Dambulla. Les prises en charge se font depuis Colombo et depuis la cote a Negombo, Mount Lavinia, Kalutara, Bentota, Hikkaduwa et Galle, l’heure de depart depend donc d’ou vous etes.
Dambulla vient en premier. Cinq grottes sous un surplomb rocheux abritent plus de 150 statues de Bouddha et des plafonds peints qui suivent les contours de la pierre, dont certaines parties datent de deux mille ans et ont ete repeintes au fil des regnes successifs. La montee vers les grottes se fait par une serie de marches ouvertes sur la paroi rocheuse, environ quinze minutes, et la vue sur la plaine depuis la terrasse vaut l’effort a elle seule.
Apres Sigiriya, l’apres-midi se tourne vers la faune, avec un safari en jeep dans les terres du parc national voisin. C’est le pays des elephants : les reservoirs en attirent un grand nombre durant les mois secs, et le Rassemblement de Minneriya, quand les troupeaux convergent sur le lit asseche du reservoir, atteint son pic environ entre juillet et septembre. Hors de cette periode, les elephants sont toujours regulierement observes mais en groupes plus petits.
C’est une longue journee dans un vehicule partage, avec environ huit heures de conduite encadrant le tourisme. Cela convient a ceux qui veulent les deux sites phares du triangle culturel et un safari en un seul voyage depuis la cote plutot que de changer d’hotel.
Programme
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Hotel pickup
Collection from your hotel in Colombo or on the coast; earlier pickups apply for the more distant beach towns.
Drive north
Around two and a quarter hours by expressway and main road up to Dambulla.
Dambulla cave temples
Climb to the terrace and walk the five caves, with their Buddha statues and painted ceilings.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Guided climb through the water gardens, past the frescoes and mirror wall, up the lion's paw staircase to the palace ruins on the summit.
Lunch
Break at a local restaurant near Sigiriya, at your own expense.
Jeep safari
Open jeep game drive in the national park land near Sigiriya, looking for elephants around the reservoirs.
Return
The drive back to Colombo or your coastal hotel, arriving in the evening.
Programme détaillé
Hotel pickup
Collection from your hotel in Colombo or on the coast; earlier pickups apply for the more distant beach towns.
Drive north
Around two and a quarter hours by expressway and main road up to Dambulla.
Dambulla cave temples
Climb to the terrace and walk the five caves, with their Buddha statues and painted ceilings.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Guided climb through the water gardens, past the frescoes and mirror wall, up the lion's paw staircase to the palace ruins on the summit.
Lunch
Break at a local restaurant near Sigiriya, at your own expense.
Jeep safari
Open jeep game drive in the national park land near Sigiriya, looking for elephants around the reservoirs.
Return
The drive back to Colombo or your coastal hotel, arriving in the evening.
Inclus
- Vehicule climatise avec chauffeur-guide anglophone
- prise en charge et depose a l’hotel a Colombo ou sur la cote sud-ouest
- visite guidee a Sigiriya
- jeep de safari pour le circuit de l’apres-midi
- eau en bouteille
- carburant, peages et parking
Non inclus
- Billets d’entree de Sigiriya et Dambulla
- frais d’entree au parc national
- repas et boissons
- pourboires
- frais de camera
- depenses personnelles
Informations importantes
Point de rendez-vous
Hotel pickup in Colombo, Negombo, Mount Lavinia, Kalutara, Bentota, Hikkaduwa or Galle.
Météo
This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.
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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Avis des voyageurs
Our trip was amazing we both had an awesome time.the guide was great giving us loads of time to look around and take photos he was very knowledgeable about the sight and told us plenty of history we both would highly recommend.
The Buddhist temple was a very nice place to visit. It is 400 steps up to the temple so in the heat this could be an issue for some. Next was Lions rock. It is a bit of a walk to the bottom of the rock itself then it is 1200+ steps to the top. This was a hike and when the wind dies off it is very very humid. The view and experience is worth the climb for sure and the guide we were allocated was brilliant and knowledgeable and even offered to carry one of my groups back packs. He was amazing and helped all the way through and explaining all the way. We didn’t opt for any of the optional extras as the hike up to lions rock was enough for one day.
A great day out, our driver/guide was good company and despite the torrential rain the two venues were very interesting (Danville caves) and spectacular (Sirigriya) and lunch were fantastic. Due to the rain we didn’t do the safari or village tour options although our party had not planned to do these in any case A long day - 06:00 to 19:00, but a really good day out
From start to finish I felt like I was in good hands! The breakfast spot was AMAZING the food was great! Each stop on our tour was well worth it! Our tour guide was friendly and truly took great care of us! I made life long friends on this tour!
great day all round, due to being only guests on the tour we were able to be flexible with our day. guide very accommodating and ensured we enjoyed our day. Guide at sigiriya rock was able to help us avoid some of the large queues. Would 100% recommend
The trip was excellent and well organised. It was a long day, but worth it. The view from the top of the lion rock is just amazing. We learned a lot about Sri Lanka on this trip. The village tour was short but relaxing. The local food was great. We really enjoyed the food, in the presence of the two lovely, very nice and welcoming ladies that prepared them. We had a great guide, very friendly and accommodative. We highly recommend this activity.
I had an excellent experience on our day tour to Dambulla, Sigiriya, and the local village. Our guide, Chatu, provided outstanding service, rich historical insights, and safe, comfortable transportation throughout the day. He truly went above and beyond, and we highly recommend booking with this company.
Had a fantastic trip exploring the cultural and spiritual wonders of Sri Lanka! The journey began with a fascinating experience at the Dambulla Cave Temple, where we immersed ourselves in the spirituality and rich Buddhist heritage of the caves. We were then amazed by the incredible engineering and architectural marvel of the ancient Sigiriya Palace City. The day ended on a high note with a wonderful village tour and an authentic taste of traditional Sri Lankan food, making the experience even more memorable. Our guide, Chattur, took excellent care of everything throughout the trip—from the arrangements and transportation to our safety and overall well-being. His professionalism, knowledge, and attentiveness made the entire journey smooth and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this experience and would happily give both the trip and our guide Chattur a 10/10. Truly an unforgettable Sri Lankan adventure!
I had a wonderful day tour. Our guide was very kind and gave useful information during the trip. He always cared for our safety and well-being.
It was an early morning excursion, but I'm really glad I went. Dambulla Temple and Sigiriya Rock were both wonderful, and I would definitely recommend climbing to the top of Sigiriya Rock in particular. Even though I'm not physically fit, I managed to climb to the top. After that, I took an optional safari excursion and got to see lots of elephants. The sight of the mother and baby elephants was heartwarming. However, please allow plenty of time when participating. The return time may be delayed due to traffic conditions on the day. Finally, this excursion gave me the best memories of my time in Sri Lanka.
It was so much fun! It was worth more than the price! Thank you for providing me with a wonderful experience. I am also grateful to Dhanesh, the guide.
A wonderful day. We woke up at dawn, and the hours on the road were quickly forgotten thanks to the magnificent landscapes we saw. The cave temple is very beautiful. The climb up the Lion Rock was impressive, dizzying, and athletic😅 The view from the top is splendid. We then chose the optional tour of the village. It was very good. We were welcomed and treated like royalty by everyone we met. We were amazed!
We had a great day We were well looked after Nothing was too much trouble So appreciated our guides and driver for the day