Immerse yourself in Sri Lanka's UNESCO World Heritage cities — the ancient capitals, rock fortresses and sacred Buddhist sites of the Cultural Triangle.
Anuradhapura is a sacred pilgrimage city — modest dress (shoulders and knees covered) is required at all temple sites. We can advise on appropriate clothing.
Colombo Airport → Anuradhapura
Your driver meets you at the airport and transfers you four hours north to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's first ancient capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check in and settle in for the evening.
Anuradhapura → Mihinthale
Spend a full day in the ancient sacred city — the Sri Maha Bodhi (the oldest documented tree on earth, planted 3rd century BC), the soaring Ruvanveli Dagoba, and the Jetavana — once the tallest brick structure in the world. In the late afternoon, climb Mihinthale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
Anuradhapura → Sigiriya
Transfer south to Sigiriya. On arrival, climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress — the 5th-century royal citadel rising from the jungle with ancient frescoes and sky-high water gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Dambulla
Explore Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka's medieval royal capital, home to the magnificent Gal Vihara rock-cut Buddha sculptures and the remarkably preserved Vatadage. Return via Dambulla's celebrated cave temples with their 153 golden Buddha statues.
Sigiriya → Matale → Kandy
Drive south to Kandy, stopping at a spice garden in Matale. In Kandy, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and stroll the beautiful lakeside promenade.
Kandy → Colombo
Morning visit to the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, home to over 4,000 species of tropical plants and magnificent avenues of royal palms. Transfer to Colombo for your international departure.
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