Dambulla Cave Temple Tour

Dambulla Cave Temple Tour

Granted World Heritage status in 1991, taking a Dambulla cave temple tour is a highlight of any Sri Lanka trip with it being the largest and best conserved cave temple in Sri Lanka and renowned worldwide.
Soaring over 500 feet above the neighbouring lands, the main complex is comprised of five separate caves containing magnificent and vividly coloured statues and paintings of Buddha and past kings.
Sightseeing in Anuradhapura City

Sightseeing in Anuradhapura City

Sri Lanka is renowned for her ancient ruins and point of culture, and a day spent sightseeing in Anuradhapura city is a great way to immerse yourself in Sri Lanka’s history.
First established in the fourth century BC, the city of Anuradhapura is one the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, is among one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world and today is famous for its historic ruins, archaeological wonders and other points of interest.
Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, Anuradhapura contains a rich collection of ancient ruins and the remains of many monastic buildings – including the Brazen Palace which dates back to the second century BC.
Tour of Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Tour of Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Being the most popular historic site in Sri Lanka, a tour of Sigiriya Rock Fortress is highly recommended. The ancient rock fortress is an imposing column of 650 feet tall rock which dominates the surrounding landscape.
Given its unique characteristics it is little wonder King Kasyapa selected the rock in the fifth century BC for the location of his new capital. The king built a palace on top of the rock and had the rock face ornamented with vivid frescoes which remain to this day.
Roughly half way up on your Sigiriya rock tour is the famous Lion Rock, a gateway fashioned in the form of a giant lion. Only the lion’s enormous paws remain intact to this day but their scale given some sense to the intimidating stature of the original gate which greeted visitors in centuries past!
Surrounding the rock fortress are the famous water and boulder gardens – believed to be among the most ancient landscaped gardens in the world and a magnet for visitors given their beauty and historic significance. Here is a great place to stop and relax before and after your tour up the rock fortress, taking in the beautiful kept garden flora and wildlife.