Anyone interested in archeology will love this place. Dambulla, a tiny village in Sri Lanka’s North Central district, is home to the “8th Wonder of the World,” an ancient attraction. After killing his father to capture the kingdom, King Kashyapa is claimed to have erected the Sigiriya rock stronghold in the 5th century A.D. Any keen tourist will be enthralled by the trek to the summit of Sigiriya, which is rich in history and wonderful anecdotes.

Locations covered

• Sigiriya Rock Fortress – A massive rock fortress and King Kashyapa’s stronghold that demonstrates the extraordinary architecture and ingenuity of ancient Sri Lankans. The moat that surrounds the stronghold, as well as the walk to the top, will undoubtedly astound you.
• Dambulla Cave Temple – This UNESCO World Heritage site is Sri Lanka’s biggest and best-preserved ancient cave temple complex. There are around 80 known caverns in the vicinity, some of which include old statues and murals.
• Tour of Hiriwadunna Village – Unplug from electronics and take a stroll around this charming village. Immerse yourself in Sri Lanka’s countryside and travel back in time to experience the traditional village lifestyle.
• Garden of Spices – A chance to sample Sri Lanka’s world-famous spices, where smells of Cinnamon, Pepper, Cardamom and so much more, will fill your senses. Visitors are taken back in time to an age old industry of spice production, which attracted many foreign merchants to Sri Lanka.

Inclusions

• Transport to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Colombo / South Coast and back
• Lunch on tour
• Entrance Fees: Sigiriya / Dambulla
• 01 Authentic Hiriwaduna Village Experience

Exclusions

• Anything that is not mentioned above