Top Sigiriya Attractions & Museums

Towering 600-odd feet (180 meters) above the plains, fifth-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Sri Lanka’s top attractions. This convenient service lets you book your ticket in advance and skip the purchasing lines: Just exchange your online voucher for your ticket on arrival. Upgrade for a guided tour to learn even more.

Book your required tour option and after early-morning pickup from your Colombo, Negombo, Mount Lavinia, Kandy, or Kalutara hotel, make the journey to Sigiriya by private air-conditioned vehicle. Marvel at Sigiriya Rock, a granite outcrop rising from scrubland areas that transform into water gardens during the rainy season. Then, climb the metal steps to the rocktop: home to a ruined fifth-century fortress. View the frescoes en route and explore the relics on the summit, the remnants of a royal citadel built by King Kasyapa. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the UNESCO-listed Rock Temple of Dambulla: five hill caves converted into a temple in the first century BC and filled with Buddha statues. Inspect the caves with their stunning wall and ceiling murals as your guide shares Dambulla's history. Your trip finishes at the original departure point.