Planning a day trip from Kandy? This guide shows how to cover Sigiriya and Dambulla efficiently. Leave Kandy by 6:00 AM, reach Sigiriya by 8:30 AM to beat the heat, allocate 2–3 hours, then continue to Dambulla for the caves. Expect ~230 km round trip.
Route & Timing
- Kandy → Sigiriya: 2.5 hrs
- Sigiriya → Dambulla: 30 mins
- Dambulla → Kandy: 2.5 hrs
Vehicle Tips
Sedan fits 2–3 pax; for 4+ pax take a van. We provide chilled water, child seats on request, and Wi-Fi in select vehicles.