Sigiriya and Dambulla from Kandy with lunch
A private excursion of 6–9 hours, lunch included. Rated 4.7.
69 reviews · 2 bookings
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The Dambulla Cave Temple: opening hours and tours
A cave temple with Buddhist art in grottoes: opening hours, how to combine it with Sigiriya and which tour to choose.
prices checked 9 October 2026
Opening hours07:00–19:00 per Trip.com
AddressKandy – Jaffna Hwy, Dambulla
RankingNo. 8 among the "Must-visit" places in Sri Lanka per Trip.com
Guest rating4.7 out of 5 from 192 reviews
What to seeancient Buddhist art in grottoes
A tour together with Sigiriyafrom 6 to 14 hours
About the place
The Dambulla Cave Temple is a complex of grottoes with Buddhist art in the centre of Sri Lanka. Trip.com recommends it as a place where you can “admire ancient Buddhist art in the grottoes”. The temple is open from 07:00 to 19:00, so the visit fits well into the second half of the day after Sigiriya.
How to choose a tour
| Format | What you get |
|---|---|
| Sigiriya and Dambulla from Kandy | The most in-demand option: 10–12 hours, rated 4.9 |
| A private car from Kandy | A day tour of 9–12 hours, a transfer is available |
| With lunch | A private excursion of 6–9 hours, lunch included |
| From Colombo | A shared excursion of 11 hours, a one-day trip of 10 hours or with a driver for 9.5 hours |
| With a safari | Sigiriya, Dambulla and a safari in 12–14 hours from Colombo |
| From the south-west | From Bentota, Beruwala and Ahungalla in 10–12 hours |
Tickets and excursions: options
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Sigiriya and Dambulla from Kandy in a day
The destination's most popular tour: Lion Rock and the cave temple in 10–12 hours. Rated 4.9, 116 reviews.
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From Kandy: Sigiriya and Dambulla by private car
A day tour with private transport, 9–12 hours. Rated 4.9, 78 reviews.
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Sigiriya and Dambulla with a driver from Colombo
A private transfer with a driver for the day, the route can be customized, 9.5 hours.
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From Colombo: Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya
A shared excursion of 11 hours.
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From Colombo: Sigiriya Fortress and Dambulla
A one-day trip of 10 hours.
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From Colombo: Sigiriya, Dambulla and a safari
A one-day trip of 12–14 hours, transfer available. Rated 4.4.
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From Bentota: Sigiriya and Dambulla in a day
A trip from the southwest coast of 10–12 hours.
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Which tickets and tours are available
| Option | What you get | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Sigiriya and Dambulla from Kandy with lunch | A private excursion of 6–9 hours, lunch included | 4,701 ₽ |
| Sigiriya and Dambulla from Kandy in a day | The most popular tour in the area: Lion Rock and the cave temple in 10–12 hours | 2,390 ₽ |
| From Kandy: Sigiriya and Dambulla in a private car | A day tour with private transport, 9–12 hours | 7,569 ₽ |
| Sigiriya and Dambulla with a driver from Colombo | An individual transfer with a driver for the day, the route can be customised, 9.5 hours | 10,952 ₽ |
| From Colombo: the Dambulla cave temple and Sigiriya | A shared excursion of 11 hours | 5,973 ₽ |
| From Colombo: the Sigiriya fortress and Dambulla | A one-day trip of 10 hours | 18,072 ₽ |
| From Colombo: Sigiriya, Dambulla and a safari | A one-day trip of 12–14 hours, a transfer is available | 6,374 ₽ |
| From Bentota: Sigiriya and Dambulla in a day | A trip from the south-west coast of 10–12 hours | 12,476 ₽ |
Prices are shown per Trip.com data as of 29 October 2026. Check the contents, language and conditions on the page of the offer you choose.
Tips
- Plan the day like this: Lion Rock in the morning, Dambulla in the second half of the day.
- Before the trip, check the dress rules for visiting the temple with the seller.
- Get an eSIM for Sri Lanka in advance.
What else
All offers: excursions in Sigiriya and Dambulla.
Where to stay
A hotel near Dambulla is described in the article Heritance Kandalama. A selection: hotels in Dambulla. The general catalogue: hotels in Sri Lanka.
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