Attraction in Dambulla
Dambulla Cave Temple
A UNESCO-listed complex of painted cave shrines and Buddha statues overlooking the Cultural Triangle.
Cultural Triangle
Dambulla
A heritage town best known for its extraordinary cave temples, painted shrines and convenient central location.
Dambulla is an easy and rewarding Cultural Triangle stop. Its UNESCO-listed cave temple rises above the town, while Sigiriya, Ritigala and ancient cities are all within comfortable reach by private vehicle.
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
14 Days 13 Nights14-Day Sri Lanka Grand Island Adventure
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
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