# Sigiriya Lion Rock Tours - Ticket prices, opening hours, climbing rules and history for Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa and Minneriya in Sri Lanka.

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Language: en. Currency: USD. Country: Sri Lanka, North Central Province and Central Province..
Facts checked: 2027.

## Verified facts
- Foreign adult full ticket for Sigiriya is $35. Source: https://ccf.gov.lk/is/index.php
- The half ticket for Sigiriya is $20. Source: https://ccf.gov.lk/is/index.php
- The CCF eTicket terms say the foreign tourist half ticket is for children aged 6 to 12. Source: https://eservices.ccf.gov.lk/
- The Sigiriya Museum has its own line on the CCF price list at $6. Source: https://ccf.gov.lk/is/index.php
- Heritage site ticket counters are open from 7.00 am to 5.00 pm. Source: https://eservices.ccf.gov.lk/
- The CCF Visit Sri Lanka page lists Sigiriya Rock Fortress as open 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Source: https://ccf.gov.lk/vsl/tickets
- The Sigiriya Museum is listed as open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Source: https://ccf.gov.lk/vsl/tickets
- The ticket is valid for a single entry during the relevant day, and payments for ordered tickets are not refunded. Source: https://eservices.ccf.gov.lk/
- Tickets can be ordered online on the CCF eTicket service and the order is valid for 90 days, then collected as a physical ticket at the site counter by showing the order receipt number. Source: https://eservices.ccf.gov.lk/
- The CCF says the ascent takes 1.5 to 2 hours and involves approximately 1,200 steps. Source: https://ccf.gov.lk/heritage-sites/sigiriya-rock-fortress/
- SAARC citizens get a 50% discount on CCF heritage site tickets, and prices are quoted in USD but payable in LKR. Source: https://ccf.gov.lk/vsl/tickets
- UNESCO describes the Lion's Rock as a granite peak standing some 180 m high above the jungle. Source: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/202

## Tours listed on this site
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- Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip from Colombo with Safari (Hotel pickup or one of 7 pickup locations, operated by Apple Vacations Sri Lanka and Maldives) - from $36 per person, 14-16 hours, rated 4.7 from 1,080 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/colombo-to-sigiriya/#tour-1 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/colombo-l112/from-colombo-sigiriya-and-dambulla-day-excursion-t176097/
- Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Kandy (Your Kandy hotel, operated by Travel Sri Lanka) - from $30 per person, 10-12 hours, rated 4.9 from 274 reviews on Viator. Page: https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/kandy-to-sigiriya/#tour-2 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Kandy/Day-tour-to-Sigiriya-and-Dambulla-from-Kandy/d22283-85402P64?medium=link
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress Private Guided Walking Tour (Sigiriya Rock Foreigner's Entrance, Thalkotta Rd, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, operated by Serendipity tours (private) Limited) - from $29 per person, 3 hours, rated 4.9 from 47 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/sigiriya-guided-tour/#tour-3 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/sigiriya-l193352/sigiriya-rock-fortress-private-guided-walking-tour-t348136/
- Sigiriya Lion Rock Hike and Minneriya Safari (Hotel pickup from Sigiriya, Dambulla, Habarana or Kandalama (4 pickup location options), operated by Sri Lanka Jeep Safari) - from $36 per person, 5-10 hours, rated 4.7 from 108 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/sigiriya-hike-and-minneriya-safari/#tour-4 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/sigiriya-l193352/sigiriya-lion-rock-hike-minneriya-national-park-safari-t515886/
- Pidurangala Rock Sunrise or Sunset Hike (Hotel pickup in the Sigiriya area, operated by Shan Jeep Safari & Tour) - from $19 per person, 3 hours, rated 4.7 from 237 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/pidurangala-sunrise-hike/#tour-5 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/sigiriya-l193352/sunrise-or-sunset-tour-to-pidurangala-rock-with-scenic-views-t565121/
- Sigiriya Tuk-Tuk Tour from Kandy (Dinesh Perera) - from $25 per person, 10 hours, rated 4.9 from 186 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/kandy-to-sigiriya/#tour-6 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/kandy-l2093/from-kandy-sigiriya-guided-tuk-tuk-tour-t878804/
- Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Colombo or Negombo (Hotel pickup and drop-off, operated by Mahaweli Tours and Holidays) - from $69.90 per person, 6-9 hours, rated 4.7 from 66 reviews on Viator. Page: https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/colombo-to-sigiriya/#tour-7 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Colombo/Dambulla-and-Sigiriya-Day-Tour-from-Colombo-Negombo/d4619-51560P52?medium=link
- All-Inclusive Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Colombo (Hotel pickup and drop-off in Colombo, operated by Ceylon Empire Travels) - from $180 per person, 10-12 hours, rated 4.9 from 41 reviews on Viator. Page: https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/colombo-to-sigiriya/#tour-8 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Colombo/Top-Rated-All-Inclusive-Sigiriya-and-Dambulla-Day-Tour-from-Colombo/d4619-421639P1?medium=link
- Sigiriya, Dambulla and Safari Small-Group Trip from Colombo (Pickup from your hotel in Colombo, operated by Epic Ceylon Travels & Tours) - from $40 per person, 15 hours, rated 4.9 from 16 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/colombo-to-sigiriya/#tour-9 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/dambulla-l104454/from-colombo-ibbankatuwa-tombs-sigiriya-rock-cave-temple-t1287029/
- Private Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Kandy (Hotel pickup and drop-off, operated by Lanka Safe Tours) - from $42.86 per person, 9-12 hours, rated 4.8 from 250 reviews on Viator. Page: https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/kandy-to-sigiriya/#tour-10 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Kandy/Kandy-to-Sigiriya-Day-Tour/d22283-91905P3?medium=link
- Sigiriya, Dambulla and Safari Group Tour from Kandy (Choice of pickup points in Kandy: Katugasthota first bus halt towards Dambulla, Katugasthota Road Pizza Hut Building, the beginning of the Kandy Lake round at the Joy Boat, or near Kandy clock tower between the Clock Tower and the Kandy Police Station, operated by Mahaweli Tours and Holidays) - from $24.95 per person, 6-11 hours, rated 4.8 from 117 reviews on Viator. Page: https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/kandy-to-sigiriya/#tour-11 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Kandy/Day-Tour-to-Dambulla-Sigiriya-and-Safari-from-Kandy-Group-Tour/d22283-51560P65?medium=link
- Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress Entry eTicket with Guide (Sigiriya Lion Rock, XQ46+R46, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, operated by Ceylon Pass) - from $75 per person, 3 hours, rated 4.6 from 8 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/sigiriya-guided-tour/#tour-12 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/sigiriya-l193352/sigiriya-lion-rock-fortress-entry-eticket-t1104111/
- Sigiriya Entrance Ticket with Guided Tour (Sigiriya Lion Rock | Sigiriya, 21120, operated by Lakpura LLC) - from $80 per person, 2 hours, rated 4.7 from 52 reviews on Viator. Page: https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/sigiriya-guided-tour/#tour-13 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Sigiriya/Sigiriya-Rock-Fortress-Entracne-Ticket/d25903-16052P1035?medium=link
- Sigiriya Hike and Minneriya Safari Private Day Tour (Minneriya Wild Tours) - from $24 per person, 10 hours, rated 4.9 from 86 reviews on Viator. Page: https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/sigiriya-hike-and-minneriya-safari/#tour-14 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Anuradhapura/Minneriya-and-Kaudulla-National-Park-Safari-Sri-Lanka/d27018-201011P6?medium=link
- Sunrise Pidurangala and Sigiriya Rock Tour (3 pickup location options: Habarana, Dambulla, Sigiriya, operated by Minneriya Wild Tours) - from $22 per person, 3 hours, rated 4.6 from 18 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/pidurangala-sunrise-hike/#tour-15 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/sigiriya-l193352/sigiriya-rock-fortress-hike-ritigala-ancient-ruins-visit-t1262773/

## Guide pages
- https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/colombo-to-sigiriya/ - Colombo to Sigiriya in 2027: 169 km by road, the ways to travel and the guided day trips. See which include the rock ticket.
- https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/dambulla-cave-temple/ - Dambulla Cave Temple 2027: 24 km from Sigiriya, five caves, 153 Buddha statues. Plan the climb, ticket and temple rules for your day trip.
- https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/is-sigiriya-worth-it/ - A half-day climb, a UNESCO fortress and a cheaper rock next door. Get the honest 2027 verdict on Sigiriya and plan your visit.
- https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/kandy-to-sigiriya/ - Kandy to Sigiriya day tours in 2027: the road route, bus and train options and which tours add Dambulla or a safari. Check availability for your climb.
- https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/minneriya-national-park/ - Minneriya National Park is 30 minutes from Sigiriya. Compare safari tours, timings, seasons and animals, then plan your 2027 elephant day.
- https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/pidurangala-rock/ - Pidurangala Rock in 2027: the temple, the climb and the best view of Sigiriya, with the sunrise hikes that go up it. Plan both rocks.
- https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/pidurangala-sunrise-hike/ - Book a Pidurangala sunrise hike in 2027: compare guided tours, climb time, the entry fee and what to wear. Check availability here.
- https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/sigiriya-frescoes/ - See the 21 surviving Sigiriya Frescoes and the Mirror Wall on your 2027 climb. Tickets, timings and the story behind the painted maidens.
- https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/sigiriya-guided-tour/ - Sigiriya guided tour options for 2027: private guides and ticket bundles, the 1,200 step route and how tickets work. Check availability for your guide.
- https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/sigiriya-hike-and-minneriya-safari/ - Combine the Sigiriya rock climb with a Minneriya elephant safari in one day. See the tours, times, fees and tips for 2027.
- https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/sigiriya-lion-rock-cost/ - See what Sigiriya Lion Rock costs for adults, children and SAARC visitors, plus hours, extras and guided tours. Plan your 2027 climb.
- https://sigiriyalionrocktours.com/guides/sigiriya-water-gardens/ - Plan the water gardens before your 2027 Sigiriya climb: fountains, 1,200 steps, 7 am to 5 pm entry and what the pools actually cost. Start here.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere
- "Sigiriya rises 200 meters above the surrounding plains." → UNESCO describes the rock as some 180 m high, so the 200 m figure is not confirmed. Source: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/202
- "The Sigiriya Museum ticket is included with the Sigiriya ticket." → The CCF price list carries a separate museum line at $6, so the museum may charge on its own. Source: https://ccf.gov.lk/is/index.php

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