The Cultural Triangle in Depth
Duration8 days
From$1,650
StylePrivate, tailor-made
Regions2 regions
Eight days among Sri Lanka’s ancient kingdoms, with time to see them early, before the crowds.
Highlights
Moments to look forward to
- Anuradhapura’s great dagobas
- Sunrise on Pidurangala rock
- Cycling through Polonnaruwa
- The cave temples of Dambulla
Your route
Where you’ll stay, and when to go
- 01Cultural Triangle5 nights
Best time: January to September
- 02Kandy1 night
Best time: All year
Itinerary
Day by day
Download itinerary (PDF)Day 01Arrival
Welcome and drive inland.
Day 02Anuradhapura
The first royal capital and its sacred Bodhi tree.
Day 03Mihintale
Climb the stone stairs where Buddhism came to the island.
Day 04Sigiriya
The Lion Rock, then sunset from Pidurangala.
Day 05Polonnaruwa
Cycle the medieval city.
Day 06Dambulla
Cave temples and a village walk.
Day 07Kandy
Evening at the Temple of the Tooth.
Day 08Departure
Transfer to the airport.
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