4 Sri Lanka Castle Tours Worth the Journey

1.Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave All Inclusive Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $55Our pick

Review of a private Sigiriya and Dambulla day trip from Colombo, with lunch, entry fees, private transport, guide service, and practical tips.

“Our driver was very friendly and accommodating there is no tour guide on this trip. Bring something to cover your knees, if you're a guy, or bring a pair of pants for the cave temples. The buffet meal was okay we suggested to our driver that a different restaurant be considered in the future. Definitely recommend this tour, the sites were great, but be prepared to spend a lot of time on the road.”

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2.Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Cave Temples Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $55

Review of a private Colombo, Kandy, or Negombo day trip to Sigiriya, Dambulla, Pidurangala, a spice garden, and a village.

“Our Guide Abdul was very helpful and accommodating. Private transfer and the day trip was tailored to our requests, got to see the places we wanted and skipped ones we didn't.”

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3.Sigiriya: Rock Fortress Private Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $29Best value

Review of Sigiriya’s private guided walk: ancient gardens, frescoes, Lion’s Paw, 1,200 steps, guide quality, costs, and practical tips.

“It was a fantastic tour, and my guide Kumara shared and showed me many things I would have missed otherwise. He ensured the entire experience ran smoothly and looked after me. Sigiriya Rock is a must-visit place! Thank you!”

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4.Kandy: Sigiriya Fortress & Cave Temple Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 29 reviews · 12 hours · from $75

Review of a private Kandy day trip to Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Matale, with practical advice on costs, guides, lunch, and temple visits.

“Local driver would have been cheaper and more helpful. Our driver was not able to speak English nor give us any insights along the trip (we on purpose got this more expensive tour for the “local tour guide” part). Lunch was in an overly touristic place and drinks you had to buy yourself. Regrettably the description of the tour and reality was so far apart that I do not recommend this tour.”

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