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Ancient Kingdoms and the Cultural Triangle

7 days, 6 nightsDuration
Airport to Airport (Katunayaka)Route
★ 4.752 reviews
from $1,190per person
$1,190per person, twin share, comfort tier

Overview

Suitable for: Family, Couple & Friends

A focused journey for history lovers through the sacred cities of the Cultural Triangle. Walk among great stupas, cycle a medieval capital, climb the Lion Rock and end in royal Kandy, with expert guiding at every site.

Trip highlights

Sacred Bo tree and stupas of Anuradhapura
Dambulla cave temples
Sigiriya rock fortress at sunrise
Gal Vihara Buddhas at Polonnaruwa
The Temple of the Tooth in Kandy

Your route

Katunayaka Airport (CMB)→Negombo→Anuradhapura→Sigiriya→Dambulla→Polonnaruwa→Kandy→Colombo→Katunayaka Airport (CMB)

Day by day

Your private chauffeur guide meets you in the arrivals hall and drives you to Negombo, where you can unwind after your flight.

Activities
  • Airport meet & greet
  • Private transfer to Negombo
  • Settle in and relax
  • Evening at leisure
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeAirport To Negombo 25 Minuets
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

Step into the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Sri Lanka’s most treasured cultural destinations. Explore magnificent stupas, ancient monasteries, sacred Buddhist sites and remarkable engineering wonders while discovering the fascinating history and spiritual heritage of Sri Lanka

Activities
  • Sri Maha Bodhi
  • Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
  • Jetavanaramaya
  • Abhayagiri Monastery & Stupa
  • Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna)
  • Isurumuniya Temple
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeNegombo To Anuradhapura 3.30 Hours
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

Marvel at the magnificent Gal Vihara in Polonnaruwa, where four extraordinary Buddha images are carved directly into a single granite rock face. Created during the 12th-century reign of King Parakramabahu I, these masterpieces showcase the remarkable artistic and spiritual heritage of ancient Sri Lanka

Activities
  • Gal Vihara
  • Polonnaruwa Vatadage
  • Royal Palace Complex
  • Rankoth Vehera
  • Lankatilaka Temple
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeAnuradhapura To Habarana  1.30 Hours
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

Climb the rock fortress before the heat and crowds.

Activities
  • Sigiriya Rock climb
  • Water gardens & frescoes
  • Village experience
  • Leisure afternoon
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeSigiriya
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

Cycle the medieval royal city and its rock-carved Buddhas.

Activities
  • Polonnaruwa ancient city by bicycle
  • Gal Vihara rock Buddhas
  • Optional Minneriya safari
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeSigiriya To Polonnaruwa  1.30  Hours
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

The hill capital and its sacred temple.

Activities
  • Spice garden & short Ayurvedic massage
  • Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Drive to Kandy
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Kandyan dance show
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeSigiriya To Kandy 2.30 Hours
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

A final morning at leisure before your drive back to Katunayaka Airport, with an optional Colombo city and shopping stop if your flight timing allows.

Activities
  • Optional Colombo city & shopping tour
  • Transfer to Katunayaka Airport
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeKandy to Airport Via Colombo   4 Hours
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

What's included

Included

  • Assistance at the Airport
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport drop off
  • Private air-conditioned car
  • Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
  • Hand picked accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Private English Speaking Chauffeur for the entire journey
  • Spice Garden visit & 15 min Ayurvedic Massage
  • Kandy city tour
  • Colombo city & shopping tour
  • All government taxes related to the traveling destination are included
  • Note: All rooms and tickets are subject to availability

Not included

  • Air tickets NOT included
  • Sightseeing entrance charges (Unless Specified)
  • Camera & video permits
  • Travel Insurance
  • Guide/Driver tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Late check-outs & early check-in charges
  • Early check in or late check out at all hotels based on availability
  • Sri Lankan train rides are subject to availability and schedule changes; seats are not always guaranteed, and delays may occur due to local conditions

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What travelers say

The places we visited were wonderful, and the trip was very well organized. The driver was excellent. Highly recommended!

Valeria

Russia, Jan 2026

We spent two fantastic weeks with our Dee. Always available and available, he fulfilled our every wish.

Simonetta

UK, Jan 2026

Good to know

Yes. Every tour is fully private and tailor made, with your own vehicle and licensed chauffeur guide. Nothing is shared with other travellers.

December to March suits the south and west coast and the hill country. May to September is best for the east coast and the north. We route your trip to the season.

Add nights, upgrade hotels, swap in more beach time. Send us your ideas and we will tailor it around you.

A 25% deposit confirms your booking, and the balance is payable upon arrival. The balance can be paid in USD, Euro or LKR. Please note that USD and Euro rates change daily – if you pay in USD or Euro, the amount should align with the LKR total according to the exchange rate on the day of payment.

Yes, absolutely! If you prefer to arrange your own hotel bookings, you are welcome to do so. We can then adjust the total package cost accordingly, excluding the hotel accommodation charges. Simply share your hotel details with us, and we will tailor the package price to suitable your arrangements.

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