Top Kandy Historical Tours

Travel to Sigiriya and Dambulla with ease on this day tour from Kandy with a round-trip transfer. Depart from your Kandy hotel in a private vehicle with a driver-guide. Explore the temples and statues at Sigiriya. Next, continue to Dambulla, where you can admire the large ancient cave temple complex.

Without driving yourself—something not recommended to visitors to Sri Lanka—visiting Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Minneriya National Park in a day from Kandy is impossible. This private tour makes it easy: with a personal driver-guide to explain the sights and scenery, and comfortable private minivan transport. Explore Dambulla’s icon-filled caves, view Sigiriya rocktop ruins, and enjoy a 4x4 safari to see Minneriya’s elephants or a local village tour.

The Golden Temple of Dambulla and the Ancient City of Sigiriya are two of Sri Lanka’s most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites and this private tour from Kandy visits both in one day. Climb the dramatic rock fortress of Sigiriya, tuck into a delicious curry lunch (own expense), then explore the Buddhist cave complex of Dambulla with its gigantic rock-carved Buddha.

We can prepare your day tour unique and specialized - and safeguard from hidden dangers. in this case. We will send a experience and expert driver with good quality of conditioned car or van, who drive carefully in Sri Lankan Roads, well expert in activities, trustworthy of your day tour. The tour begin as much as early convenience for you, first visit to Matale hindu temple, One of the most visually dominant features of this temple is it's 55m high Gopuram (Raja Koburum), a large décor Next we visit the Spice Garden, where you will be introduced to different spices and shown how some these spices are grown and processes. Next we visit the Dambulla Cave Temple. This is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. After lunch you will be visit at the Sigiriya Lion Rock which you will climb to reach the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. And the last visit to Polonnaruwe, Polonnaruwa,is a UNESCO world heritage site.

Discover Amazing Sri Lanka 9 Days Tour is designed for those travelers who have limited time period and want to visit Sri Lanka's culture, world Heritage, nature and sandy beach. Tour begins from Colombo international airport. Although we can pick you any part of Sri Lanka if you are choosing in you part of vacation The tour designed to discover   main Major tourist must visit cities of Sri Lanka you’ll enjoy a balance of nature and culture with a customization itinerary, sightseeing and transportation on a private basis.  

A day tour of Sigiriya and Dambulla will suffice for you to explore Sri Lanka’s Majestic past. Leave about 6.00 a.m., enjoy the scenic four hour drive to your destination, explore the two cities. See the Golden Rock, a cave temple which dates back to the 1st Century B.C. Sigiriya – visit the renowned Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, which tells a tale of power, intrigue and tragedy.

Get under the skin of Kandy’s history and culture on a full-day private tour. Explore the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, visit the lakeside Temple of the Tooth, admire aerial views of Kandy from the Sri Mahabodhi Vihara Buddha statue, and more. Plus, break for lunch (own expense) and experience a Kandy Cultural Show: a celebration of traditional Kandyan song, music, fire acts, and masked dance. Private guide, private air-conditioned transport, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka and lies in the midst of hills. It is the capital of the Central Province. It is both an administrative ad religious city. Kandy is the second-largest city in the country and is frequently visited by Buddhists especially of the Theravada School. Kandy is very famous among tourist for three main reasons: It is home to the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic; Dalada Maligawa ), The Botanical Gardens ( Located in Peradeniya) and it always has a special place when it comes to festivities such as the Esala Perahara.

Sigiriya also known as Lion Rock, the archeological rock fortress or lion -mountain and palace of the Sigiriya situated in the central province in Matale District of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya was designated a World Heritage site in 1988. Sigiriya presents a unique concentration of fifth century urban planning, surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, arts and architecture, engineering and hydraulic technology. The Sigiriya rock is a hardened magma plug from an extinct and long-eroded volcano. The Complex consists of the central rock, rising 200 meters above the surrounding plain, and the two rectangular precincts on the east (90 hectares) and the west (40 hectares), surrounded by two moats and three ramparts. Popular tourist destination, Sigiriya is also renowned for its ancient paintings. The Sigiriya was built during the reign of King Kasyapa (AD 477 – 495) in Anuradhapura period.

Enjoy personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace on this private tour of Polonnaruwa and Minneriya from Kandy. With a private guide dedicated to you and your party, you'll get the most out of commentary tailored to your interests. Visit the many architectural and archaeological sites, including Gal Vihara, the Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Sathmahal Prasada, Medirigiriya Vatadage, and theLankathilaka Image House, among others.

Dive deeper into Kandy than you could alone in a day with a private tour that covers all the sights in and around the city. Avoid having to plan cabs and guess where and what to see; and learn background to each sight from your guide. Visit the Temple of the Tooth, markets, a tea factory, and more; uncover Kandy’s culture; enjoy refreshments, and relax with door-to-door air-conditioned transport.

This Experience offer you great chance to learn about hidden history of Lion's Rock of Sigiriya . You will gain cluster of knowledge from entrance to exit . You can explore Outer Rampart , Outer Moat , Inner Rampart , Inner Moat , Water Gardens , Boulder Gardens , Terraced Gardens , Frescoes , Mirror Wall Graffiti , Lion's Paw , King Kashyapa's Palace and more ... After Sigiriya you can have Lunch and relax your self . Then we can proceed to Dambulla Cave Temple which built in 1st Century BC .You can explore 5 caves with Accurate details of Buddha Statues , Buddhism , Buddhist Philosophy , Meditation and Paintings . I will offer you time to solve your questions related to Buddhism while this walk . Most of my guests appreciated my detailing inside of Dambulla . You can visit Hindu Temple when we are returning from Dambulla .

Enjoy an in-depth exploration of Kandy on this private tour. Depart from your hotel in a private vehicle. In the company of your guide, visit the Kandy View Point and snap pictures of the city. Pay your respects at the Temple of Tooth Relic and take time to stop at the Gem Museum, the Commonwealth War Cemetery, a traditional batik factory, a woodcarving workshop, and more.

Cover all the must-see sightseeing destinations in a single day on this private tour of Sigiriya. Your party will be attended by a dedicated guide, who can customize the itinerary and provide commentary tailored to your interests. Stops include the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the Spice Garden, the Matale Hindu Temple, and others. Round-trip private transportation makes the tour comfortable and stress-free.

Discover two UNESCO-protected Sri Lanka wonders in a way difficult without a self-drive car on this private tour from Kandy. Avoid the stresses of car rental, cabs, or buses; and reach Sigiriya Rock and the Dambulla Cave Temples by private vehicle with a driver-guide who’ll share insight into both locations and Sri Lanka. Explore Dambulla’s caves, climb Sigiriya, and visit off-the-radar temples on route—gems you could easily miss alone.

Day tour to “sigiriya from Kandy” will be one the highlights of your Srilanka trip for sure! Breathtaking views and nature is waiting for you in Sigiriya ⛰ *we provide the car/van with driver & guide. ENTRANCE FEES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE PRICE!

On the way back from Ashoka Vatika to Kandy, we will have a break at Gregory Lake, which was created in the British colonial period and has recently earned a reputation for recreational activities. From here, you can spot Sri Lanka's highest peak, Mount Pidurutalagala, but only on sunny days. Our experienced drivers are known for careful driving. They have been doing these tours for 5 years. Their cultural & historical expertise well-founded.

Kings ruled the central plains of Sri Lanka from Polonnaruwa 800 years ago, when it was a thriving commercial and religious centre. The glories of that age can be found in the archaeological treasures that still give a pretty good idea of how the city looked in its heyday. You'll find the archaeological park a delight to explore, with hundreds of ancient structures – tombs and temples, statues and stupas – in a compact core. The Quadrangle alone is worth the trip.

Splendour of Kandy is not limited to its world heritage city area. Travellers can find number of attractive places all around the Kandy. Ever gorgeous Peradeniya royal botanical garden, one of the best well-maintained gardens in Sri Lanka. Famous mostly for its lovely collection of orchids, great lawn and double coconut palms. Gadaladeniya, Lankathilake and Embekke are three ancient Buddhist temples which history goes back beyond even the historical Kandy city. Travellers will witness the unique architectural designs of century-old buildings and finest wood carvings of island during these temple visits. Geragama is one of the premium and the oldest tea plantations in Sri Lanka, located close to Kandy. This “Flowers, Tea and Temples” tour will cover up all these places.

Covering Kandy’s must-sees in a day of sightseeing could be stressful by yourself, with cabs or tuk-tuks to hail, and negotiate with, at every stop. This private tour takes away the transport hassles, with private air-conditioned transport and a driver-guide to ferry you around. Explore the UNESCO-listed Temple of the Tooth, experience a cultural show, tea factory, and gem museum; and hear background on the sights along the way.

Cast your eyes over two of Sri Lanka’s greatest historical treasures on a Sigiriya and Dambulla Rock Caves day trip from Kandy. Marvel at the towering, UNESCO-listed Sirigiya rock and see its ruined fortress, landscaped gardens, and 1,500-year-old rock-face frescoes of maidens. After a lunch stop (own expense), visit UNESCO-protected Dambulla to see its temple-style caves of murals and Buddha images. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus private guide, and private air-conditioned transport included.

Summary of the 4 Day Tour to Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura from Negombo During this Round Tour we will be sight-seeing areas in the following destinations: Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura.  The guests will be provided with good quality, air conditioned, comfortable vehicles with a driver-guide to help with your tour and free wi-fi. All vehicles will have baby seats available if needed.  We provide hotel accommodations for 3 Nights in good quality hotels varying from Economy / Budget hotels to Standard Hotels to Luxury Hotels. The charges will change depending on your selection.

Polonnaruwa, or Pulasthi Nakaram as it was also called, was the second capital of the ancient Sri Lankan Kings; the first being Anuradhapura. It remained the most important city in the country for over two centuries; until the capital was moved to Dambadeniya in AD 1284. The many kings who ruled this old city contributed to its culture and religion with many constructions and temples; many of which remain today.

Your Friendly Driver will Pick you From Your Hotels in Kandy and Drive you to anuradhapura. After Visiting All the Attractions In Anuradhapura Kingdom. We Will Bring You to a nice Restaurant For Lunch. After the Lunch Drive To Aukana Rajamaha Viharaya And Drive Back to Your Hotel After Visiting The Temple.