Should we see Temple before leaving?

Yes! Morning puja at 5:30 AM, then depart for Dambulla.

UNESCO Cave Temple—5 caves with 153 Buddha statues, 2,000+ years old.

Is spice garden worth stopping?

Yes! Free 30-min tour, Ayurvedic massage option, aromatic refreshments.

Can we continue to Sigiriya?

Yes! Dambulla to Sigiriya is just 17 km (25 min). Perfect combination.

Less than Sigiriya. Visit early morning for best experience.

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Kandy to Dambulla Transfer

Temple to caves: from Kandy's Sacred Tooth to Dambulla's golden Buddha.

72 km

1.5-2 hours

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Private Transfer from Kandy to Dambulla

Gateway to the Cultural Triangle. This 72 km journey connects Kandy's living Buddhist tradition with Dambulla's ancient cave temples—five caves with 153 Buddha statues carved into rock. Stop at Matale spice gardens for aromatic refreshments.

Distance

72 km

from Kandy

Travel Time

1.5-2 hours

approximate

Best Time to Travel

Morning for cave temple visit before afternoon heat

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Route Information

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

Your Journey

Kandy

Pick-up location

72 km1.5-2 hours

Scenic drive with professional driver

Dambulla

Drop-off at your hotel

Route Highlights

1
Temple city departure
2
Spice country transit
3
Cave temple arrival
4
Cultural Triangle entry

Travel Tip

Morning for cave temple visit before afternoon heat

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Transfer to Dambulla

$45USD

LKR 14,500

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

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Popular Attractions in Dambulla

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

Dambulla Cave Temple

UNESCO site with 153 Buddha statues.

Temple of Sacred Tooth

Kandy's sacred Buddhist shrine.

Matale Spice Garden

Aromatic spice tours.

Golden Buddha

Massive Buddha at cave entrance.

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Just 1.5-2 hours (72 km). Quick Cultural Triangle connection.

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