Which should we visit first?

Either! Caves morning + rock afternoon, or rock dawn + caves midday.

Can we see both in one day?

Yes! Allow 1-2 hours for caves, 2-3 hours for rock. Very doable.

Where should we stay?

Sigiriya has more rock-view hotels. Dambulla is budget-friendly.

Are both sites UNESCO?

Yes! Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Why is this so cheap?

Very short distance—17 km. Fair pricing for quick hop.

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Dambulla to Sigiriya Transfer

UNESCO quick-hop: from Dambulla's golden caves to Sigiriya's Lion Rock.

17 km

25-30 minutes

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Private Transfer from Dambulla to Sigiriya

The shortest and sweetest Cultural Triangle connection. This 17 km hop links two UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Dambulla's golden cave temples and Sigiriya's dramatic rock fortress. Perfect for morning caves, afternoon rock, or vice versa.

Distance

17 km

from Dambulla

Travel Time

25-30 minutes

approximate

Best Time to Travel

Any time; perfect short hop between UNESCO sites

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Meet & Greet Service

Driver waits with your name board at arrivals

Flight Tracking

We monitor your flight and adjust for delays

Free Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before for full refund

Child Seats Available

Free child seats on request

English-Speaking Drivers

All drivers speak fluent English

Fixed Prices

No hidden fees, no surge pricing

Route Information

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

Your Journey

Dambulla

Pick-up location

17 km25-30 minutes

Scenic drive with professional driver

Sigiriya

Drop-off at your hotel

Route Highlights

1
Cave temple departure
2
Quick connection
3
Cultural Triangle link
4
Rock fortress arrival

Travel Tip

Any time; perfect short hop between UNESCO sites

Fixed Price • No Hidden Fees

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All vehicles include meet & greet, flight tracking, and 60 minutes free waiting time.

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Transfer to Sigiriya

$25USD

LKR 8,000

One-way

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

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Child Seat Available

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Popular Attractions in Sigiriya

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

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

UNESCO ancient sky palace.

Dambulla Cave Temple

5 caves with 153 Buddha statues.

Golden Buddha

Massive Buddha at Dambulla entrance.

Pidurangala Rock

Sunset views of Sigiriya.

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Everything you need to know about traveling from Dambulla to Sigiriya

Just 25-30 minutes (17 km). Very quick connection.

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