Built in the 5th century, Sigiriya is a stunning example of innovative architecture, gardening, urban planning, hydraulic engineering and art. Also a UNESCO-listed World Heritage site, the area was formerly the royal citadel of King Kasyapa and houses a fascinating museum of the it’s past. Also UNESCO-listed World Heritage site, Dambulla Cave Temple can see ancient Buddha statutes and elaborate frescoes in caves that date back to the 1st-century.
Explore two of Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-listed highlights on an 11 hours day trip to Dambulla and the Sigiriya Rock from Colombo. View Sri Lanka’s countryside and villages as you journey to the atmospheric Dambulla Cave Temple, a cliff side cave complex packed with Buddha images and frescoes. Explore the caverns and after lunch (own expense) continue to Sigiriya, a spectacular, ruined 5th-century royal fortress atop a gigantic rock outcrop. Climb the stairs up, passing the rock murals on the way, and marvel at the ruins and 360-degree views from the top.
