Can we stop at Aukana Buddha?

Yes! 20-minute detour to see the magnificent 13m standing Buddha.

When should we climb Sigiriya?

Dawn (6-7 AM) is best—cooler, less crowded, magical light.

Is there sunset at Sigiriya?

Yes! Pidurangala Rock (nearby) offers stunning sunset views of Sigiriya.

Are both sites UNESCO?

Yes! Both Anuradhapura and Sigiriya are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

What's the Cultural Triangle?

Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, and Polonnaruwa—Sri Lanka's ancient capitals and monuments.

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Anuradhapura to Sigiriya Transfer

Heritage link: from Anuradhapura's sacred city to Sigiriya's Lion Rock.

85 km

1.5-2 hours

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Private Transfer from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya

Connect two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle. This 85 km journey takes you from Anuradhapura's sacred Buddhist ruins to Sigiriya's dramatic Lion Rock fortress. Arrive in time for sunset views of the rock, then climb at dawn.

Distance

85 km

from Anuradhapura

Travel Time

1.5-2 hours

approximate

Best Time to Travel

Afternoon for next-morning Sigiriya climb

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Free child seats on request

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Route Information

Everything you need to know about your journey from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya

Your Journey

Anuradhapura

Pick-up location

85 km1.5-2 hours

Scenic drive with professional driver

Sigiriya

Drop-off at your hotel

Route Highlights

1
Ancient capital departure
2
Cultural Triangle link
3
Dry zone scenery
4
Rock fortress arrival

Travel Tip

Afternoon for next-morning Sigiriya climb

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Transfer to Sigiriya

$55USD

LKR 17,500

One-way

Includes: Meet & greet • Flight tracking • 60 min free waiting • All tolls & taxes

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Popular Attractions in Sigiriya

Discover these amazing places during your visit. We can take you there!

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

5th-century palace on 200m rock. UNESCO site.

Anuradhapura Sacred City

Ancient Buddhist capital with stupas.

Aukana Buddha

13m standing Buddha statue en route.

Pidurangala Rock

Sunset views of Sigiriya. Easier climb.

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Everything you need to know about traveling from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya

About 1.5-2 hours (85 km) on good roads.

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