©

Sigiriya trip planner

Create a fully customized
day by day itinerary for free

Itinerary planner
+ Add destination
2 adults
Adults
- +
Teens
- +
Kids
- +
Close
Trip Planner :  Asia  /  Sri Lanka  /  Central Province  /  Sigiriya

Sigiriya

3.8
Ruins · Landmarks · Specialty Museums
The historic rock of the same name dominates the landscape of World Heritage-listed Sigiriya, where the steep and striking lava plug contains the ruins of an ancient empire. Built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century CE, the citadel that surrounds the main rock and its palace contains all the attractions in Sigiriya, ranging from cave frescoes and royal gardens to the ruins themselves. With an informative onsite museum, Sigiriya introduces visitors to ancient Sri Lankan art, town planning, and history. Start your trip to Sri Lanka by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.
Create a full itinerary — for free!

Plan your trip to Sigiriya

  • Get a personalized plan

    A complete day by day itinerary
    based on your preferences

  • Customize it

    Refine your plan. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules

  • Book it

    Choose from the best hotels
    and activities. Up to 50% off

  • Manage it

    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Top Sigiriya tours

Full-Day Private Tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $39
4.7
Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Buy tours from $39
Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple all inclusive Private Day Trip BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $110
4.9
Duration: 12 to 15 hours
Buy tours from $110
8-Day Sri Lanka Classic Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $549
4.4
Duration: 8 days
Buy tours from $549
See more tours

Popular things to do in Sigiriya

See all ›
©
Pidurangala Rock
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
©
Sigiriya
4.5
Duration: 3h 30 min
©
Sigiriya Museum
3.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
©
Off-Road Tours
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Sigiriya

©
Minneriya National Park
North Central Province
4.2
Duration: 8 hours
©
Golden Temple of Dambulla
Dambulla
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
©
Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa
4.4
Duration: 3 hours
©
Mihintale
Anuradhapura
4.8
Duration: 3 hours

Hidden gems in Sigiriya

©
The Lion's Paws - Sigiriya
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
©
Safaris
4.2
Duration: 4h 30 min
©
kaludiya Pokuna
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
©
Sarath Safari Sigiriya
4.1
Duration: 4 hours

Shopping in Sigiriya

Vish Wood Carvings
3.6
Duration: 4 hours
©
sigiri art gallery
2.8
Duration: 30 minutes
©
Lanka Silks
2.4
Duration: 30 minutes
Sigiriya Craft Village
2.1
Duration: 1h 30 min

Museums in Sigiriya

©
Pethikada
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes

Spas in Sigiriya

©
Spas
1.7
Duration: 1h 30 min

Featured attractions

©
Sanjaya Tours Sri Lanka
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
©
Kaudulla National Park
Habarana
4.0
Duration: 8 hours
©
Elephant Freedom Project
Kegalle
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
©
Gal Vihara
Polonnaruwa
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Places to visit with Sigiriya

Kandy BEST FOR: World heritage site, Religious Site, Water Body Dambulla BEST FOR: Cave, Garden, Spa Nuwara Eliya BEST FOR: National Park, Water Body, Religious Site Matale BEST FOR: Garden, Religious Site, Cave Dalhousie BEST FOR: Shark Diving, Spa
Load more
Visit a single location or make it a multi-destination trip.

Recently planned trips to Sigiriya

21 days in Sri Lanka, India & Kathmandu BY A USER FROM BRAZIL October, culture, outdoors, historic sites, museums, wildlife, popular & hidden gems Preferences: October, culture, outdoors, historic sites, museums, wildlife Attraction style: Popular & hidden gems Pace: Medium 3 days in Sigiriya BY A USER FROM SRI LANKA September, popular sights Preferences: September Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 8 days in Sri Lanka & Maldives BY A USER FROM INDIA December, relaxing, romantic, beaches, popular sights Preferences: December, relaxing, romantic, beaches Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 9 days in Sri Lanka BY A USER FROM BANGLADESH June, popular sights Preferences: June Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 15 days in Sri Lanka BY A USER FROM MEXICO December, popular sights Preferences: December Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 11 days in Ho Chi Minh City & Sri Lanka BY A USER FROM VIETNAM February, popular sights Preferences: February Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium
See more plans
See also: