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3-day Sigiriya experience. Climb Sigiriay rock fortress, visit tooth temple and dambulla golden temple Operated by Serendipity tours (private) Limited.
Highlights
- Climb Sigiriay rock fortress, visit tooth temple and dambulla golden temple
Sri Lanka 3-day Temple, wildlife, waterfalls, hill country: Key Facts
| Price | From $966 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 days |
| Group size | Up to 8 people |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Sri Lanka 3-day Temple, wildlife, waterfalls, hill country
3-day Sigiriya experience. Climb Sigiriay rock fortress, visit tooth temple and dambulla golden temple Operated by Seren...
3 days
English
$966
Free cancellation
Full description
A 3-day Sigiriya experience. Climb Sigiriay rock fortress, visit tooth temple and dambulla golden temple.
Serendipity tours (private) Limited runs it, and 12 things are covered by the price. It can be cancelled free of charge.
The price covers pick up and drop off from the hotel located in the west coast, 2 Nights accommodation in 3-4 star hotels, private AC rooms with attached bathroom, Entire ground transportation (sightseeing tours and transfers) in an AC private vehicle and 2 Breakfasts. It does not cover entrance fees to Sigiriya rock fortress, Entrance fees to Minneria national park and jeep hire and lunch, dinner and drinks, so budget for those separately. Two travellers pay $1593 together rather than $966 each, because this is priced per party and not per head.
Includes
- Pick up and drop off from the hotel located in the west coast
- 2 Nights accommodation in 3-4 star hotels, private AC rooms with attached bathroom
- Entire ground transportation (sightseeing tours and transfers) in an AC private vehicle
- 2 Breakfasts
- Arrival/departure transport
- All sightseeing tour with an AC vehicle
- Guided Sigiriay rock tour
- Guided Dambulla temple visit
- Guided Tooth temple visit
- Entrance fees to tooth temple
- Entrance fees to Dambuall temple
- Kandyn cultural show with Gem museum
Excludes
- Entrance fees to Sigiriya rock fortress
- Entrance fees to Minneria national park and jeep hire
- lunch, dinner and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
Important information
Meeting point
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.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
About this activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 3 days
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Wheelchair accessible
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Main Tour Price
Starting from $966
$966
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Frequently Asked Questions
Pick up and drop off from the hotel located in the west coast, 2 Nights accommodation in 3-4 star hotels, private AC rooms with attached bathroom, Entire ground transportation (sightseeing tours and transfers) in an AC private vehicle, 2 Breakfasts, Arrival/departure transport, All sightseeing tour with an AC vehicle, Guided Sigiriay rock tour, Guided Dambulla temple visit, Guided Tooth temple visit, Entrance fees to tooth temple, Entrance fees to Dambuall temple, Kandyn cultural show with Gem museum
The duration of the Sri Lanka 3-day Temple, wildlife, waterfalls, hill country is typically 3 days. 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.
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.