A must-see for anyone interested in the prehistoric period together with exploring the natural beauty of Sri Lanka. In this all-inclusive tour package, we provide a reliable experienced driver and a good-quality luxury car or van.
First you will visit the Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. Then you will visit the Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs which is an ancient burial site belong to the megalithic prehistoric and protohistoric periods of Sri Lanka.
Your final destination of this day tour will be the Pidurangala Rock, a geological feature offering extensive views of the verdant hilly landscape and an atmosphere of seclusion and contemplation. Standing opposite a larger, more frequented hill, the rock possesses a different charm to its touristy brother, with a quiet and peaceful Buddhist temple at its foot, and a giant reclining Buddha statue in a secluded cave part way up.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entrance Ticket to Dambulla Museum
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ Bottled water
✔ Entrance Ticket to Pidurangala Rock
✔ King Coconut Juice - Complementary
✔ Entrance Ticket to Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Driver meals
✔ Entrance Ticket to Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
Pickup Locations
1. Chandrani HomeStay
2. Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11
3. Surf Deck Restaurant & Resort
4. Hotel Sea and Me
5. Seilka Ayurveda Bungalow
6. Asiri Hotel
7. The Blue inn
8. OYO 274 Shan Hotel
9. Grandeeza
10. Aayu Lagoon
11. Yoho Carlwil Place
12. Fairview Hotel
13. Hector & Manel's Home
14. Transit Studio Katunayake
15. Good Wood Airport Hotel
16. Hotel Crown Plaza Katunayake
17. The Domain
18. Ayurveda Spring Of Life
19. Colombo Village
20. Airport A4 Transit Hub - Eco Chalets
Additional Info: We Pick up Travelers from all hotels around Colombo and Negombo.
Please write your Hotel name if it is not given in the list.
Itinerary
1
Golden Temple of Dambulla
Very spiritual place. You can worship peacefully here. Environment is pretty pleasing.The Museum of wall Painting of the Central Cultural Fund is located in the Rangiri Dambulla Raja Maha Vihara premises and tour also includes tickets to the musium.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
A must-see for anyone interested in the prehistoric period. One of the very few pre-Buddhism sights in Sri Lanka. The remains give you a glimpse into the past many thousands of years ago. When walking towards the tombs the corridor is lined with photos of some of the discoveries - clay pots and beads - don't ignore those, not every day you get a chance to see something made hundreds of generations before.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Pidurangala Rock
Amazing experience guaranteed. Nice and calm place with a great scenery. Hike up Pidurangala Rock, a geological feature offering extensive views of the verdant hilly landscape and an atmosphere of seclusion and contemplation. Standing opposite a larger, more frequented hill, the rock possesses a different charm to its touristy brother, with a quiet and peaceful Buddhist temple at its foot, and a giant reclining Buddha statue in a secluded cave part way up.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
