• Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife
  • Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife

Sri Lanka ancient temple, national park, waterfalls, village Sri Lanka cultural triangle with wildlife

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ID: GYG603191-1012852
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 3 days


Description

Visit five UNESCO World Heritage sites on a 3-day private guided tour from Colombo. See the best of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Kandy with wildlife tour of Minneriya.
Day 1
Explore the important historical monuments in Sri Lanka on this 3 days tour while visiting ancient Buddhist temples, museums, palaces, gardens, Buddha statues, and many more.

Embark on an exciting and very rare 3-day cultural tour of Sri Lanka's holiest, the Cultural Triangle. Explore 5 UNESCO-listed sites where important historical monuments are to be found. Visit cultural triangle cities including Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Kandy. Stay overnight at a hotel in Sigiriya between private-guided sightseeing ventures.

Get picked up in Colombo and head to your hotel in Sigiriya via Anuradhapura, the oldest city in Sri Lanka. The first activity of the 3 days tour is the hop-on hop-off city tour of the historical city of Anuradhapura. The tour covers a large number of historical places such as Buddhist temples, dagobas, palaces, gardens, and other remarkable structures in the city testify to the grandeur of ancient civilization. The city tour also includes the most sacred 8 Buddhist sites in the city, better known as "Atamasthana", Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Jetavanarama, Mirisaveti Stupa, and Lankarama.
Later in the day settle in for a good night's sleep at your hotel in Sigiriya.

Day 2
After breakfast leave for the Sigiriya rock fortress, home to one of the oldest landscaped gardens in the world. Your Sigiriya tour starts early morning, allowing you to escape the mid-day heat. Climb the rock and reach the summit to see the site of the King's palace, swimming pool, and king's throne. Soak up in the breathtaking scenery from the top of the pinnacle.

Later drive to Polonnaruwa and see the dozens of ancient temples, Buddha statues, and many ancient structures built by ancient Kings. Witness massive stone-cut Buddha statues, dagobas, an audience hall, and much more at the cultural museum of Polonnaruwa.

Later in the day Minneriya safari on an open jeep. Enhance your experience with a wildlife safari at Minneriya National Park. Spot wild elephants, bears, wild boar, deer, buffalo, monkeys, and maybe even a leopard.
Stay overnight in Sigiriya.

Day 3
Depart early for Colombo via Kandy, visiting a spice/herbal garden en route. In Matale, spices and herbs are used for Sri Lankan cuisine and medicine. Hear about this history as you explore the site with your guide.

Later visit Dambulla Golden Temple and Tooth Relic Temple are sure to add another level of sacrosanctity to your experience. Dambulla hosts more than 150 Buddha statues and a large number of ancient murals. The next stop will be Kandy city.

Today Kandy is one of Sri Lanka's most important cities because of the presence of the temple of the sacred tooth of the Buddha. This is the most visited Buddhist temple on the island, frequented by thousands of devotees every day. Return to your hotel in Colombo.

Highlights

  • Visit ancient temples, kings palace, stupas, Buddha staues and many more
  • Wildlife safari in a 4-wheel drive jeep to see wild elephnats, crocodiels, bear
  • Climb the sigiriya rock fortress and Dambulla golden cave temple
  • Visit Polonnaruwa ancient city, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa
  • Visit tea garden, tea factory and scenic country side with tea gardens

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This activity includes many temples where visitors will need to remove their shoes and hats before entering
Photography is not allowed at the Sigiriya frescoes
No photos of Buddha statues while someone standing next to them.
Silence should be maintained inside the temples
No smoking or alcohol consumption is allowed in the temples
Pickup is available from hotels and addresses in Colombo.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

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

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.