10 Archaeology Tours in Dambulla That You Shouldn't Miss

June 9, 2021 Kiesha Cripe

Dambulla (Sinhalese: දඹුල්ල Dam̆bulla, Tamil: தம்புள்ளை Tampuḷḷai) is a large town, situated in the Matale District, Central Province of Sri Lanka, situated 148 km (92 mi) north-east of Colombo and 72 km (45 mi) north of Kandy. Due to its location at a major junction, it is the centre of vegetable distribution in the country.
Restaurants in Dambulla

1. Sigiriya and Dambulla from Kandy

Lakpura LLC (Kandy)
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(SKU: LK60021100) This 10-hour private day trip takes you through the world of the ancient king Kasyapa, a world filled with advanced architecture in a rock palace and vivid paintings. It also takes you through the cave temple of Dambulla, with its awe-striking art and sculptures. Take this opportunity to see two of the most important places in Sri Lanka’s history.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kandy., Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle., Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide., Entrance tickets to Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple., Bottled water (per person).

Exclusions: Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional).

Reviewed By armyshanaka

#Leather craft Sri Lanka #Kadugannawa Sri Lanka. On your way to Colombo you can see this unique place on to your left hand side. Reasonable rates. #Souvenirs gifts

2. Day Trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla (All-Inclusive)

Indigo Tours
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The Ancient City of Sigiriya. (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple. (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Free Village Safari and Lunch in Hiriwadunna village.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance tickets to sites

Exclusions: Gratuities, Any expenses in personal nature

Reviewed By lorensramcy4

It was a great vacation in Sri Lanka. Mr. Sujee our guide was very good and he made our vacation memorable and fantastic. I like to thank Indigo Tours and the team for arranging everything on time. Thank You Sri Lanka.

3. Private Day Tour to Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Cave Temple From Kandy.

Sigiritrip Tours
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Our driver collect you from the hotel in Kandy as earlier as possible ( around 8 am or before) transfer to Sigiriya – Approximately 2-3 hours drive before go to the Sigiriya a short visit Matale Hindu temple, one hour drive to Dambulla for Visiting Dambulla cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site which Lord Buddha’s life is painted on the walls of the cave which is believed to be done during the 2nd century. After visiting cave temple, Lunch at a recommended restaurant after having lunch,Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress at evening

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Fuel Surcharges, All Parking fees.

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Reviewed By 406bernadettv

We are highly recommend their service, they are promt, flexibe and friendly. Our driver was Shehan.Keep up the good work. We used their service for safari, Lion Rock trip and airport drop off.

4. Day Tour from Dambulla to Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa

Dambulla, Sri Lanka Travel with krishan
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If you get this tour with us no need rent bicycle we have special licence for going to inside city with our personal vehicle. So do you get our best service we are ready to give you unforgettable tour for you. on the way from Sigiriya to polonnaruwa we can show you maybe wild elephant in jungle and some animals. We have very good knowledge about this area.

Inclusions: TUK TUK driving Lesson

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Reviewed By samihatraveling

On the recommendation of Krishan we spontaneously decided to go on a Tuk Tuk Safari and it was amazing! We saw many wild Elephants. Krishan was very patient and always kind. We stayed at Sandras Guesthouse and his family were always warm. Thank you and best regards from Germany

5. Beauty of Lion's Rock of Sigiriya and Golden Caves of Dambulla

Joy Boat Service, Sangaraja Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka Merit Lanka Tours
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This Experience offer you great chance to learn about hidden history of Lion's Rock of Sigiriya . You will gain cluster of knowledge from entrance to exit . You can explore Outer Rampart , Outer Moat , Inner Rampart , Inner Moat , Water Gardens , Boulder Gardens , Terraced Gardens , Frescoes , Mirror Wall Graffiti , Lion's Paw , King Kashyapa's Palace and more ... After Sigiriya you can have Lunch and relax your self . Then we can proceed to Dambulla Cave Temple which built in 1st Century BC .You can explore 5 caves with Accurate details of Buddha Statues , Buddhism , Buddhist Philosophy , Meditation and Paintings . I will offer you time to solve your questions related to Buddhism while this walk . Most of my guests appreciated my detailing inside of Dambulla . You can visit Hindu Temple when we are returning from Dambulla .

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Qualified Guide and Driver, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch, Breakfast

6. Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temples from Negombo (All inclusive day tour)

Island Pearl Tours Sri Lanka
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Sigiriya and Dambulla are among the most visited tourist attractions in the world. They have been nominated as UNESCO World Heritage and once Sigiriya was nominated as the 8th Wonder of the World. If you love to explore rich ancient culture and heritage, this tour is an ideal option for you. Architectural design, ancient paintings, water gardens and amazing views will give you a memorable experience with a great photographic opportunity.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch / Bottled Water, English Speaking Driver / Guide., Entry / Admission Tickets To Sigirya Rock Fortress, Entry / Admission Tickets To Dambulla Cave Temples

Exclusions: Breakfast, Gratuities, Any other expence that is not listed in "inclusions" section.

Reviewed By PawelD122

Our tour to Wilpattu National Park was well organised. Our driver and tour gide was very professional and friendly - it was a real plasure to meet him. We were lucky to see many wild animals including leopard. Highly recommend to anyone looking to book for a one day tour of Sri Lanka and very reasonably priced.

7. Sacred City of Anuradhapura from Dambulla

Dambulla, Sri Lanka Lakpura LLC (Dambulla)

(SKU: LK60060100)Explore cultural sites in Anuradhapura, including Sri Maha Bodhi and Thuparamaya. Visit Mihintale, a central mountain peak thought to be a symbol of Buddhism.

Inclusions: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle., Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide., Hotel pickup and drop-off., 2 x 500 ml water bottles per person.

Exclusions: Entrance tickets to the visiting sites., Food and beverages., Expenses of personal nature., Gratuties.

Reviewed By ThiliniPathirana

This was an absolutely exciting excursion we tried in Dambulla in 2017. We were safely taken care of until we landed and were treated with a lovely round of champagne. The ride was totally fun, you could get a really spectacular view of the area to a very large extent. It was really fun to move through the mist and wind. The safety measure were high and the team was well experienced. A team would follow the balloon throughout on a jeep and arrive at the destination to help with the landing.

8. 2 Days Trip to Kandy & Sigiriya from Galle

Summer Dew Tours

Kandy is a major city in Sri Lanka, located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. Sigiriya  is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters (660 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) 

Inclusions: Breakfast, Accommodation will be provided in bed and breakfast basis as standard air conditioned Double room for 2 people. if 3 people it will be a triple room. more than 3 people will be provided double and triple room according to the group size, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, it will be a Private tour for you or your group, Transport by air-conditioned car, minivan, and coach according to the group size.

Exclusions: Food and drinks or any meals other than Breakfast included in Accommodation package, entrance tickets for other interesting sights or events visit upon your interest.,

Reviewed By JKiraA

After reading a bunch of recent reviews, my friends and I were very enthusiastic about this trip. Whilst the transfer from our hotel was ok, we were disappointed with the jeep. It was pretty beat up compared to lots of others around. On top of that we weren’t offered a guide as mentioned in other reviews. Our driver wasn’t particularly chatty or informative. Throughout the trip we were reminded that we ‘were lucky’ to see elephants as it was dry season. Our driver did go deeper into the park than other companies though my friends and I are can’t agree whether this was to take up time or because he was genuinely trying to find us other animals. A nice little snack and tea were provided though and we DID end up seeing the elephants so 3 stars for that.

9. 4 Days Tour to Kandy, Sigiriya, Trincomalee & Anuradhapura from Negombo

Apple Vacations Srilanka

Explore amazing tourist spots in this tour where you can get experienced unforgettable memories Visit Kandy is a bustling city built around a lake in central Sri Lanka. Climbing a rock - if you’re in good shape and don’t stop to look at things, it’ll take you less than 30 minutes to climb all the way to the top of the rock. If you need a few breaks along the way or simply want to stop often to take photos and admire the view, it’ll take an hour and a half to two hours to climb up and go back down again. Trincomalee (Trinco) sits on one of the world’s finest natural harbors. This historic city is old almost beyond reckoning Most people just pass through the city on their way to the nearby beaches of Uppuveli and Nilaveli, but the town has some charm, plenty of history and an interesting melange of people. at last you will see the ruins of Anuradhapura are one of South Asia’s most evocative sights.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Transport by air-conditioned (Bus/ Van/ Car), Hotel pickup and drop-off, English Speaking Driver Cum Guide, Bottle Water, 3 Night Accommodation, Complimentary WiFi Excess During the Travel (Subjected To Availability)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Gratuities, All Entrance fees

Reviewed By 203senuria

It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing food and service. Staff are extremely polite and friendly and I just want to say that, in addition to awesome food, we had a delightful waiter, “Dhanushka”. He had just the right balance of friendliness and efficiency. He recognized that we wanted time to visit and made certain that we had everything we needed.

10. Private Day Trip to Sigiriya And Dambulla From Trincomalee.

Sigiritrip Tours

Trincomalee is a port city on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka. Set on a peninsula, Fort Frederick was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century. Within its grounds, the grand Koneswaram Temple stands on Swami Rock cliff, a popular vantage point for blue-whale watching. The holy complex contains ornate shrines and a massive statue of Shiva. Nearby Gokanna Temple has panoramic views over the city and the coastline

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Fuel Surcharges, All Parking Fees, Driver's Food, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Entrance Fees to Sigiriya - $30, Entrance Fees To Dambulla - $7

Reviewed By 406bernadettv

We are highly recommend their service, they are promt, flexibe and friendly. Our driver was Shehan.Keep up the good work. We used their service for safari, Lion Rock trip and airport drop off.

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