Activity · Sri Lanka
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Climb a 5th-century 'sky fortress' carved into a 200m monolith.
About this activity
An expert-led visit to Sri Lanka's UNESCO-listed Lion Rock. Includes the climb past mirror-wall frescoes, the lion's paws and the summit palace ruins, with a traditional rice-and-curry lunch in a village home.
Traveller information
ETA/e-visa is commonly required before travel.
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). Keep cash for smaller towns.
Sinhala, Tamil and English in tourist areas.
Halal dining is good in Colombo, Kandy, Galle and Muslim communities.
Wildlife and hill-country travel are safe with licensed guides.
Private driver is best; train works beautifully for Kandy to Ella.
What's included in the day
- 1
Pickup
Early pickup from your Dambulla / Habarana hotel.
- 2
Sigiriya climb
Guided 90-minute climb with frescoes and lion's paw stops.
- 3
Village lunch
Traditional Sri Lankan curry lunch in a local home.
- 4
Dambulla caves
Visit the 5 cave temples with 153 Buddha statues.
- 5
Drop-off
Return transfer.
What's included
- AC private vehicle
- Licensed Chief Tourist Guide
- Sigiriya + Dambulla entry tickets
- Village rice-and-curry lunch
Not included
- Drinks
- Personal expenses