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Cultural Triangle

Sigiriya

A 5th-century palace built on top of a sheer granite rock, guarded by giant lion paws and painted with frescoes. Climb it at sunrise, or watch it glow at sunset from neighbouring Pidurangala.

Best Feb–Sep150 km · 3 hrs 30 min6 tours

Highlights

Why visit Sigiriya

  • Sunrise climb past the Mirror Wall
  • Pidurangala Rock at sunset
  • Village walks & lake canoe rides

When to visit

Best timeGoodWetter

Tours

Tours that visit Sigiriya

Sigiriya rock fortress rising above the jungleAll-round16days

All-Round Sri Lanka

The whole island in one unforgettable loop

Negombo · Colombo · Galle · Yala · Ella · Nuwara Eliya · Kandy · Sigiriya · Trincomalee · Anuradhapura · Wilpattu

FromUS$1,020 pp
Sigiriya Lion Rock seen across green forestClassic route12days

The Ceylon Classic

The island's greatest hits, at an unhurried pace

Negombo · Dambulla · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Yala · Mirissa · Galle

FromUS$770 pp
A Sri Lankan leopard watching from the undergrowthWildlife8days

Wild Lanka Safari

Leopards, elephants and sloth bears, up close

Wilpattu · Sigiriya · Udawalawe · Yala

FromUS$580 pp
The white Ruwanwelisaya stupa in AnuradhapuraCulture5days

Ancient Kingdoms

Five UNESCO wonders in five days

Anuradhapura · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Dambulla · Kandy

FromUS$360 pp
Coconut Tree Hill overlooking the sea at MirissaHoneymoon10days

Island Honeymoon

Jungle lodges, misty hills and a beach to yourselves

Sigiriya · Kandy · Ella · Tangalle · Galle

FromUS$650 pp
Sri Lankan elephants bathing in a waterholeFamily11days

Family Island Adventure

Safaris, rafting, trains & beaches, all kid-approved

Negombo · Sigiriya · Kandy · Kitulgala · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Udawalawe · Mirissa

FromUS$710 pp

Day trips

Day trips to Sigiriya

Airport transfers

Colombo Airport to Sigiriya / Dambulla

150 km · 3 hrs 30 min

Car, up to 3US$115
Van, up to 9US$150
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