Attraction in Dambulla
Dambulla Cave Temple
A UNESCO-listed complex of painted cave shrines and Buddha statues overlooking the Cultural Triangle.
Cultural Triangle
Dambulla
Explore Dambulla Cave Temple’s painted shrines, Buddha statues and dramatic rock setting in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.
Dambulla, Sri Lanka is home to the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple, a remarkable complex of five rock-cut sanctuaries filled with Buddhist murals, statues and centuries of living heritage. Set beneath a vast granite outcrop, the Golden Temple of Dambulla makes an easy cultural stop between Sigiriya, Kandy and the ancient cities. Travel with Chauffeur Emil for a private Dambulla Cave Temple visit at a comfortable pace, with time to explore the painted caves and continue through the Cultural Triangle.
Half day–1 night
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A glimpse of Dambulla
Attractions
Attractions in Dambulla
Attraction in Dambulla
Painted cave shrines
Painted cave shrines is a worthwhile stop while exploring Dambulla, easily added to a private route at a pace that suits your day.
Attraction in Dambulla
Cultural Triangle views
Cultural Triangle views is a worthwhile stop while exploring Dambulla, easily added to a private route at a pace that suits your day.
Related day tours
Day tours that include Dambulla
HeritageAnuradhapura, Ritigala & Dambulla Day Tour
Travel from Anuradhapura through Ritigala’s forest monastery to the Dambulla Cave Temple.
Duration 1 Day
- •Ritigala forest monastery
- •Dambulla Cave Temple
- •Private transfer
Related round tours
Round tours that cover Dambulla
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Route
Colombo Airport → Sigiriya → Pasikuda → Mahiyanganaya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Mirissa → Negombo → Airport drop
Highlights
- Sigiriya & Dambulla rock climbing
- Pasikuda Beach
- Nanu Oya to Demodara train journey
- Galle & south coast
14 Days 13 Nights14-Day Sri Lanka East Coast & Hill Country Tour
Route
Arrival at Colombo Airport → Anuradhapura → Trincomalee → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Mirissa → Colombo air port
Highlights
- Wilpattu leopard safari
- Trincomalee & Nilaveli
- Sigiriya & Kandy
- Ella to train journey ,ella rock traking
21 Days 20 Nights21-Day Sri Lanka Heritage, Wildlife & Beach Tour
Route
Arrival at Colombo Airport → Anuradhapura → Trincomalee → Sigiriya → Mahiyanganaya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → South Coast → Negombo → Colombo air port
Highlights
- Trincomalee nelavilli beach
- Trincomalee beaches
- Sigiriya & elephant safari
- Tangalla beach
14 Days 13 Nights14-Day Sri Lanka Culture, Tea Country & Safari Tour
Route
Colombo Airport → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Udawalawe → Mirissa → Colombo air port
Highlights
- Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa
- Vedda village experience
- Kandy & tea country
- Ella scenic train
14 Days 13 Nights14-Day Sri Lanka Kalpitiya, Wildlife & Hill Country Tour
Route
Arrival at Colombo Airport → Kalpitiya → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → South Coast → Airport drop
Highlights
- Kalpitiya dolphin watching
- Kite surfing
- Kandy tooth temple
- Tea country train to journey
21 Days 20 Nights21-Day Sri Lanka Ancient Cities, Safari & Beach Tour
Route
Colombo Airport → Yapahuwa → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara-Eliya → Ella → South Coast → Air port drop
Highlights
- Yapahuwa & Anuradhapura
- Wilpattu National Park safari
- Sigiriya elephant safari
- Tea garden & tea factory
14 Days 13 Nights14-Day Classic Sri Lanka: Sigiriya, Ella & South Coast
Route
Colombo Airport → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Mirissa → Negombo → Airport drop
Highlights
- Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa
- Kandy & tea country
- Ella scenic train
- Galle Fort & Madu River
14 Days 13 Nights14-Day Sri Lanka Ancient Cities & Hill Country Tour
Route
Colombo Airport → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → South Coast → Airport drop
Highlights
- Anuradhapura & Mihintale
- Safari & village experience
- Sigiriya & Dambulla
- Tea country train to Ella
7 Days 6 Nights7-Day Sri Lanka East Coast, Ella & South Coast Tour
Route
Colombo Airport → Sigiriya → Pasikudah → Kandy → Ella → Mirissa → Negombo drop.
Highlights
- Sigiriya & Dambulla
- Pasikudah Beach
- Kandy-to-Ella train
- Galle Fort & Madu River
7 Days 6 Nights7-Day Sri Lanka Adventure: Rafting & Safari
Route
Colombo Airport → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya → Kandy → Kitulgala → Ella → udawalawe → Mirissa → Colombo Airport
Highlights
- Ancient cities & Sigiriya
- Kitulgala white-water rafting
- Ella scenic train
- Udawalawe safari & Mirissa
14 Days 13 NightsSri Lanka Grand Cultural & Coastal Round Tour
Route
Colombo Airport → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Tissamaharama → Udawalawe → Sinharaja → Mirissa → Colombo Airport
Highlights
- Sigiriya Lion Rock & Pidurangala sun sat
- Kandy Esala Perahera (August month seasonal only )
- Nanu Oya to damodara train journey
- Yala or Minneriya park safari
Want this destination in your private route?
Emil can combine this destination with the right number of nights, travel pacing and nearby experiences.