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Sigiriya and Dambulla from Panadura

Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple on a 12-hour private day tour from Panadura, with an air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking chauffeur guide.

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About this experience

Step into an air-conditioned vehicle at your Panadura hotel and head north on this 12-hour private day tour covering two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide drives you first to Dambulla, where five cave temples carved into a granite outcrop shelter over 150 Buddha statues and vivid ceiling murals spanning 2,000 years of Sri Lankan history. From there, the road leads to Sigiriya — an ancient rock fortress rising 200 metres from the jungle plains — where you climb past the famous frescoes and lion-paw gateway to panoramic views across the Cultural Triangle.

Entrance fees to both sites are paid separately on the day, and meals are at your own cost, giving you flexibility to eat at your own pace. A one-litre bottle of mineral water per person is included to keep you refreshed on the climb. The tour is private, so the pace is yours. Lakpura handles all transport and guiding; you simply arrive at Panadura ready for an early start.

Duration12 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age7 years

What’s included

Included

  • Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Service of an English-speaking chauffer guide.
  • 1-Liter of bottled mineral water per person.
  • Hotel Pick & Drop from/to Panadura.

Not included

  • Entrance Fees (Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Rock Cave Temple).
  • Food or Drinks
  • Gratuities (Optional).
  • Expenses of personal nature.

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • your Hotel in Panadura

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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