Culture & Coast
Duration12 days
From$2,390
StylePrivate, tailor-made
Regions3 regions
The temples and rock fortresses of the north, followed by easy days on the south coast. Ideal for a first visit.
Highlights
Moments to look forward to
- Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa
- A cooking class with a Kandyan family
- Whale watching from Mirissa (Nov–Apr)
- Five nights by the sea
Your route
Where you’ll stay, and when to go
- 01Cultural Triangle3 nights
Best time: January to September
- 02Kandy2 nights
Best time: All year
- 03South Coast2 nights
Best time: November to April
Itinerary
Day by day
Download itinerary (PDF)Day 01Arrival
Welcome to Sri Lanka and a short drive to your hotel.
Day 02Cultural Triangle
Settle into a lodge among the rice fields.
Day 03Sigiriya
The Lion Rock and its frescoes.
Day 04Polonnaruwa
Ruined palaces and the great Buddha statues of Gal Vihara.
Day 05Kandy
Via the Dambulla cave temples to the hill capital.
Day 06Kandy
A morning cooking class, the temple in the evening.
Day 07To the coast
A scenic drive down to the south coast.
Day 08South coast
Free days for the beach, Galle Fort and an optional whale-watching trip.
Day 09Departure
Transfer to the airport.
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