From Colombo: 4-Day Cultural Triangle Temple Tour
ID: GYG864567-1363055
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Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
4 days
Description
Embark on a 4-day cultural triangle temple tour from Colombo. Visit Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Ritigala, Aukana Buddha Statue, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy and more.
Explore the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka on a 4-day tour from Colombo. Visit the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, the Sigiriya rock fortress, the Dambulla golden cave temple, and the Kandy temple of the tooth relic.
Day 1: Colombo - Anuradhapura - Mihintale - Aukana
Meet and greet by a representative and drive to Anuradhapura. En route, stop at the Aukana Buddha statue. After lunch, take a tour of the ancient city of Anuradhapura. Visit the sacred bo-tree, Ruwanweli stupa, Jetawanarama, Abhayagiri, Samadhi Buddha, the Kings palace, and many other ancient monuments. Later in the day, visit the Mihintale ancient temple. Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
Day 2: Anuradhapura - Ritigala - Polonnaruwa
After breakfast, visit one of the oldest temples in the world, known as the Ritigala monastery. Later, drive to Polonnaruea and visit the 2nd oldest city of Sri Lanka with temples, Buddha states, palaces, gardens, and many more. Overnight stay in Sigiriya.
Day 3: Sigiriya - Dambulla - Kandy
Early in the morning, make a sunrise hike at the Sigiriya rock fortress and explore the Sigiriya paintings, water garden, and boulder garden. Later, have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before heading to the Dambulla golden temple. In Dambulla, visit the Dambulla golden cave temple. Afterwards, drive to Kandy. En route, stop at a spice/herbal garden. Later in the afternoon, visit a Kandyan cultural show.
Day 4: Kandy - Colombo
After breakfast, visit the temple of the tooth relic, then the Royal Botanical Garden, followed by a Kandy sightseeing tour. Later, drive to Colombo. En route, stop at a tea factory and garden.
Highlights
- Discover the ancient city of Anuradhapura and the sacred Bo Tree
- Visit the Aukana Buddha Statue and the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
- Explore the Dambulla Golden Cave Temple and Ritigala forest monastery
- See the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
- Embark on a thrilling Minneriya safari from sigiriya
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.