This 8-day tour takes you deep into the heart of Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-listed Cultural Triangle. Stand atop the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress at sunrise, explore the medieval city of Polonnaruwa by bicycle, and marvel at the golden Buddhas of Dambulla’s cave temples.
Your expert local guide will bring each ancient site to life with stories of kings, battles and the island’s 2,500-year civilisation.
Accommodation is in carefully selected boutique hotels and eco lodges within or near each site, giving you more time to explore and less time in transit.
Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel. Evening welcome briefing with your guide.
Drive north to Dambulla. Explore the ancient rock cave temple complex with 150 Buddha statues.
Sunrise climb up Sigiriya u2014 Sri Lanka's most iconic UNESCO site. Afternoon at leisure.
Cycle through the medieval capital's ancient ruins, Royal Palace and lotus pond.
Explore the world's oldest living Buddhist shrine u2014 the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree.
Visit the holiest Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. Evening Kandyan cultural dance show.
Morning in the magnificent Royal Botanical Gardens. Afternoon free to explore Kandy town.
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.