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Dambulla Cave Temple Tour Sri Lanka

From $82.00 per person

4.756 Reviews94% recommended
  • 6 hours
  • Private group
  • Pickup offered
  • Free cancellation
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Sri Lanka's ancient Buddhist heritage and authentic village life with our Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour from Kandy - a private cultural day trip for travelers who want to explore history, spirituality, nature, and local traditions in one meaningful journey. The Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is one of Sri Lanka's greatest treasures - five interconnected cave temples carved into a massive granite outcrop, filled with over 150 gilded Buddha statues and intricate murals dating back to the first century BC. Combined with a traditional Sigiriya Village Tour and an optional Sigiriya Rock Fortress hike, this is one of the most complete cultural day trips you can take from Kandy.

  • Explore 5 ancient cave temples with over 150 gilded Buddha statues and 2,100 sq metres of murals
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site - the largest and best-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka
  • Panoramic views over the Cultural Triangle from the Dambulla rock
  • Sigiriya Village Tour with a traditional Sri Lankan local lunch included
  • Optional Sigiriya Rock Fortress hike with ancient ruins, frescoes, and breathtaking views