7 Private Temple Tours in Sri Lanka to Book

1.Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · from $30Our pick

Explore Anuradhapura’s major Buddhist monuments with Navin Lanka Tours on a private 4 to 5 hour trip. Hotel pickup, transport, bottled water, and a licensed guide are included. Expect a flexible route through stupas, temples, ancient pools, sacred trees, and carved stone details.

“We had an amazing tour of the Ancient City of Anuradhapura with Navin. He is incredibly attentive, friendly, and truly professional. His knowledge of the site is exceptional — he explained everything with clarity and passion, making the expRead more”

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2.Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $42

Travel from Kandy in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Matale’s Hindu temple, a spice garden, Sigiriya Rock, and Dambulla Cave Temple. Expect a long but flexible day, entrance fees extra, and confirm whether a site guide is included.

“Really good tour to see Sigiriya and Dambulla Cave.. Our guide was very nice and friendly. Would recommend!”

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3.Private Day Trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy – Aaliya Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews

Travel from Kandy in a private vehicle with a driver-guide, visiting Sigiriya, Dambulla, and possibly Pidurangala or Minneriya National Park. Guides such as Irfan, Shamin, Fazeel, and Silmy are praised for safe driving, local insight, photos, and flexible stops. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“We had a great day with our driver Shamin, who made sure we got an authentic experience and that we spent our time how we wanted to. Plenty of photos and facts about the local flora and fauna. He was attentive to when we needed watRead more”

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4.Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $59

Travel by private air-conditioned minivan from Kandy to Dambulla’s cave temple, Sigiriya Rock, and Minneriya National Park. Your driver-guide may be Janaka, Nilanka, Gajaba, or another local guide. Lunch is included, while entrance fees and the safari Jeep cost extra.

“Madhusanka mahaweli tours contacted us after booking and the day before the tour. So I wasn't worried at all. Also, due to a private tour he was able to make some requests and be flexible. The driver was very cute and had no problems with English, and the lunch was authentic and wonderful.”

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5.Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 120 reviews · 1 day · from $66

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Colombo, Kandy, Negombo, Bentota, or Kalutara to Dambulla, Sigiriya, a rural village, and Minneriya National Park. Your driver helps shape the day, while optional site guides add context at the cave temple and Lion Rock.

“Kanishka organized our trip pretty well. Even though, it was difficult one due to distance from our place, we managed to visit recommended places that are memorizable. Travel overall was safe and comfortable. I would recommend all of the people who are curious how taste Sri Lanka in that region. Many thanks!”

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6.Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave All Inclusive Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $55

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple. You get hotel pickup, lunch, water, site guides, and an English-speaking chauffeur guide. Expect an early start, two steep climbs, about eight hours on the road, and a full 14-hour day.

“lovely tour.. long way from colombo to sigiriya.... but once you get there you realise it is worth the long way.....”

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7.Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 5 hours · from $30

Spend five hours exploring Anuradhapura by private tuk-tuk with guide Navin Lanka Tours. Visit Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Abhayagiri, Jethawanaramaya, ancient pools, guard stones, and more while learning about Buddhism, Sri Lankan culture, and the city’s past.

“It was a fantastic experience exploring Anuradhapura with Navin! The pick-up was on time and on site he gave lots of interesting details about the historical sites and many great tips about Sri Lanka. We can highly recommend Navin as a guide.”

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