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Opérateur: Apple Vacations Sri Lanka and Maldives
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Une excursion d'une journee complete au depart de Galle passant par Kurunegala, Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple, Sigiriya Fortress et Local restaurant. Propose par Apple Vacations Sri Lanka and Maldives.
Sigiriya et Dambulla : excursion d'une journee depuis Galle/Bentota: En bref
| Price | From $372 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 18 hours |
| Group size | Up to 8 people |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Sigiriya et Dambulla : excursion d'une journee depuis Galle/Bentota
Une excursion d'une journee complete au depart de Galle passant par Kurunegala, Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Te...
18 hours
English
$372
Annulation gratuite
Description complète
Une excursion d'une journee complete au depart de Galle, passant par Kurunegala, Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple, Sigiriya Fortress et Local restaurant. Le plus long arret est Sigiriya Fortress, d'environ 2 heures. Il y a 4 arrets au total.
L'ordre de visite est Kurunegala (30 min), puis Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple (1h), puis Sigiriya Fortress (2h), puis Local restaurant (1h).
Le prix comprend prise en charge et depose a l'hotel, transport en vehicule climatise (voiture/van/bus), chauffeur anglophone et eau en bouteille. Il ne comprend pas nourriture et boissons, sauf indication contraire, pourboires optionnels et frais d'entree, prevoyez donc un budget separe. Deux voyageurs paient 372 $ ensemble plutot que 372 $ chacun, car le prix est fixe par groupe et non par personne.
Programme
Itineraries are customisable as per your request
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
4 pickup location options
Kalutara, Bentota, Galle, Hikkaduwa
Car
(3 hours)
Kurunegala
Break time, Breakfast (30 minutes)
Car
(45 minutes)
Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple
Visit, Self-guided tour (1 hour)
Car
(30 minutes)
Sigiriya Fortress
Visit, Guided tour (2 hours)
Local restaurant
Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Beer, Coffee, Tea, Lunch, Free time, Shopping, Walk, Local snacks, Sunset, Self-guided tour, Regional food (1 hour)
Car
(5 hours)
4 drop-off locations
Kalutara, Galle, Hikkaduwa, Bentota
Inclus
- Prise en charge et depose a l'hotel
- Transport en vehicule climatise (voiture/van/bus)
- Chauffeur anglophone
- Eau en bouteille
Non inclus
- Nourriture et boissons, sauf indication contraire
- Pourboires optionnels
- Frais d'entree.
Informations importantes
Point de rendez-vous
The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.
À savoir avant de partir
- Annulation gratuite jusqu'à 24 heures avant le début de l'activité
À propos de cette activité
Annulation gratuite
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 18 hours
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Wheelchair accessible
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Main Tour Price
À partir de $372
$372
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Annulation gratuite
Annulation gratuite
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Secure payment
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Questions fréquentes
Prise en charge et depose a l'hotel, Transport en vehicule climatise (voiture/van/bus), Chauffeur anglophone, Eau en bouteille
The duration of the Sigiriya et Dambulla : excursion d'une journee depuis Galle/Bentota is typically 18 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.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
No. It is a living town of about four hundred families, not a heritage site with a gate — you walk in. Go late afternoon: the ramparts face west, so that is both the light and the sea breeze, and the day-trippers leave around five. See our Galle Fort guide.
Roughly November to April. From May to September the southwest monsoon builds the sea and strengthens rip currents, and swimming becomes genuinely dangerous even on calm-looking days. The east coast is the reverse — dry and calm May to September. See our south coast beaches guide.
November to April, with January to March the reliable core. Boats leave Mirissa harbour at 6-6.30am and are back by eleven, so staying in Mirissa or Weligama the night before is effectively required. Outside the season, Trincomalee on the east coast takes over. See the Mirissa whale watching guide.
No — and an operator promising one is promising something they cannot control. Sighting rates in season are high; the honest operators offer a free repeat trip instead of a guarantee. Choose a smaller boat with a naturalist aboard that commits to the 100 m distance rule.
Rarely. The main resort stretches sometimes have them; most beaches do not. Red flags mean what they say, and an empty sea on a hot afternoon is information — locals know which days are dangerous. If caught in a rip, swim *parallel* to the beach, not against it.
Two nights. One full day for the countryside cycling and Galle Fort at sunset, and a second morning for the whale boat. Our Galle 2-day itinerary sets out the hours and why they matter.
They vary a great deal. The better ones release hatchlings the same night they emerge; the worse ones keep them in tanks for visitor photographs, which sharply reduces survival odds. Ask what happens to the hatchlings before you pay.
Roughly 1,200 steps, about 180 m above the plain, with handrails the whole way. Entry is around USD 30-35 for foreign adults — one of South Asia's priciest tickets — paid in cash. Climb at the 7am opening: there is no shade above the frescoes. Full detail in our Sigiriya rock guide.
It is cheaper and has the better view — of Sigiriya. What it does not have is the water gardens, frescoes, mirror wall, lion's paws or summit palace. For the photograph, take Pidurangala. For the site, take Sigiriya. Compared properly in our Sigiriya rock guide.
Roughly June to September, peaking in August, when the shrinking reservoir exposes fresh grass and several hundred elephants converge. Outside those months the herds disperse and you get a normal safari. Operators switch between Minneriya, Kaudulla and Hurulu depending on where the herds are — that is them doing their job. See our Minneriya gathering guide.
Five caves under one granite overhang, in continuous use since the 1st century BC, holding around 150 Buddha images and 2,100 m² of painting. The approach is a steep 15-minute climb; shoes come off at the top terrace, so bring socks. See the Dambulla cave temple guide.
Polonnaruwa if you have one morning — compact, cyclable in three hours, and the Gal Vihara is the finest sculpture in the country. Anuradhapura if you have a full day and an interest in living Buddhism; it is a thousand years older and still an active pilgrimage city. See Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura.
Sigiriya is in the dry zone and follows the *northeast* monsoon — its wet season is October to January, the opposite of Colombo. Best months are May to September, which is also the elephant Gathering. See best time to visit Sigiriya.
Two nights in Sigiriya, Dambulla or Habarana. Day 1: the rock at 7am, Dambulla late morning, a 3pm safari. Day 2: Polonnaruwa by bicycle or Pidurangala at sunrise. Our Sigiriya 2-day itinerary sets out the order and why it matters.