Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with friendly chauffeur

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Itinerary

1. Muthumariamman Temple or Arulmigu Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil is a Hindu temple in Matale, Sri Lanka. The prefix “Muthu”, literally means “pearl”. "Mari" means rain and "Amman" means mother in Tamil language. The temple is dedicated to Mariamman, the goddess of rain and fertility.

   15 min

2. Mathale is well known as the best place to grow Sri Lankan spices. This will be a guided tour to see all the spices / plants available here. They will explain about each species. Will be a good opportunity for you to get insight of this industry. This is an optional visit and you can avoid if you do not like to do.

   30 min

3. Dambulla Cave Temple is one of the most important ancient temple in the world. Temple built inside the cave is a unique history goes back to thousands of years

   40 min

4. Considered as the 8th wonder of the world. A kingdom built on the rock. A unesco world heritage site and a must visit site if you are holidaying in Sri Lanka

   3 h

5. One of the main national parks in Sri Lanka. Located close to the Sigiriya rock fortress. An ideal place to see hundreds of Elephants in their natural behavior.

   3 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 140 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Ideal balance of ancient heritage and nature

  This day tour captures everything that makes Sri Lanka unique—its deep Buddhist history, striking engineering feats, and pristine nature reserve. Climbing Sigiriya was energetic, Dambulla was quiet and sacred, and Minneriya was pure adventure. A long day, but worth every minute.

  P9988KOoliviakSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A thrilling mix of history, culture, and wildlife

  If you only have time for one major excursion out of Kandy, this is the one to pick. Covering Sigiriya, Dambulla, and a wildlife safari all in 10-12 hours sounds ambitious, but the itinerary is paced exceptionally well. Seeing hundreds of wild elephants gather at Minneriya in the afternoon was a once-in-a-lifetime sight. Essential trip for couples or small groups

  hazela455August 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Unbeatable value and seamless organization.

  We booked this full-day tour from Kandy and were amazed at how smoothly everything went. Starting early got us to Sigiriya before the heavy afternoon heat hit, making the climb much more comfortable. Dambulla Cave Temple was peaceful and deeply spiritual, and ending the afternoon with the Minneriya elephant safari was the absolute highlight of our trip to Sri Lanka. Our driver-guide kept us comfortable with cold bottled water and great local insights the entire day. Highly recommend.

  stellabG2187TGAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Exceptional care, local culture, and top-tier service!

  We had an amazing trip to Sri Lanka thanks to our caretaker who looked after us from the moment he welcomed us at the airport. He was by our side the entire time, telling us all about the local culture and helping us buy tickets everywhere we went. He wasn't just driving us around — he was a true local host who made our entire journey smooth and unforgettable He was extremely kind and attentive, always helping us pick great places to eat with delicious, non-spicy food. He even went out of his way to drive us to a pharmacy when my fiancée got a bad cut. Simply the best — we couldn't have asked for a better person to explore Sri Lanka with!

  X8410WQ_August 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great & very flexible Sigiriya day trip

  Great experience with Janika! He was very flexible on the tour and was happy to alter the destinations and timing for our needs. He picked us up at our hotel, helped us find breakfast, took us to Sigiriya, and then to Pidurangala Rock Hike (which was a lot of hiking in one day) and then was very accommodating when we decided to opt out of the temple. Thanks for answering all of our questions and a great day!

  340kristywMarch 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Wonderful historic day trip!

  The tour was excellent! We had a wonderful day exploring the Dambulla cave temple, Sigiriya, and doing an elephant safari! The guide was knowledgeable and shared so much about Sri Lanka’s history. Highly recommend

  meghas1313February 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Kandy

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 103 city tours we list in Kandy.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 103.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kandy

Kandy is the hill-country city of Sri Lanka, home to the Temple of the Tooth, a tree-fringed lake and a botanical garden among tea-covered hills.

Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhalese kings until the British took it in 1815. It stands around an artificial lake, about 500 metres above sea level, in the Central Highlands. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO site, holds a relic said to be a tooth of the Buddha, and pilgrims bring lotus flowers each day. Drummers and dancers perform at the shrine's rituals.

Top-ranked sights in Kandy: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Alagalla Mountain Range.

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