Dambulla Cave Temple Tour – Golden Temple of Sri Lanka
From $22.00 per person
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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On average, this is booked 24 days in advance.
6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
The Dambulla Golden Cave Temple is one of Sri Lanka's greatest treasures — five interconnected cave temples carved into a massive granite outcrop, filled with more than 150 gilded Buddha statues and thousands of square metres of intricate murals. Dating back to the first century BC, this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a profound window into ancient Sri Lankan Buddhism and artistry.
- Explore 5 cave temples with over 150 gilded Buddha statues
- Marvel at 2,100-year-old Buddhist murals covering 2,100 sq metres of cave walls
- UNESCO World Heritage Site — the largest and best-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka
- Panoramic views over the Cultural Triangle from the temple rock
- Often combined with a half-day Sigiriya visit on the same day