Sri Lanka: 3-Day Cultural Triangle, Hill Country, Train Tour
ID: GYG878297-1381757
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
3 days
Description
Walk around the ancient temple in the cultural triangle and enjoy the breathtaking view from Sigiriya Rock. Enjoy beautiful hill country scenery on a train trip and see the wild elephant on a safari.
Explore the important historical monuments in Sri Lanka on this 3-day 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 4 UNESCO-listed sites where important historical monuments are to be found. Visit cultural triangle cities including Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Kandy. Stay overnight at a hotel in Sigiriya and Kandy between private-guided sightseeing ventures.
Explore the scenic waterfalls and tea gardens in the hill country on a popular Sri Lanka train trip and see the wild elephants gathering in Minneriya on a safari.
Day 1: Colombo-Polonnaruwa-Sigiriya
Get picked up in Colombo and head to your hotel in Sigiriya via Polonnaruwa, one of the oldest cities in Sri Lanka. The first activity of the 2-day tour is visiting the world-famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Later in the day, explore the ancient monuments in Polonnaruwa on a hop-on, hop-off city tour. The tour covers a large number of historical places, such as Buddhist temples, dagobas, palaces, gardens, and other remarkable structures in the city that testify to the grandeur of ancient civilization. Later in the day, settle in for a good night's sleep at your hotel in Sigiriya.
Day 2: Sigiriya-Kandy
Early morning, go on a Minneriya National Park safari, then leave for a hotel in Kandy. On your way, you will be stopping at Dambulla Golden Temple, a Hindu temple, and a spice/herbal garden tour. Later in the day, Kandy sightseeing tour to visit Kandy lake, temple of the tooth relic, Upper lake and Kandyan cultural show. Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 3: Kandy-Nuwara Eliya-Colombo
Early morning, board the hill country bue train and experience one of the most scenic train trips in the world. Later, visit the tea garden and tea plantations, as well as waterfalls, as you drive downhill to reach Colombo.
Highlights
- Discover the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and its many historical sites
- Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
- Explore the Minneriya National Park on a safari and see the wildlife
- Visit the Dambulla Golden Temple, tooth relic temple, spice and herbal garden
- Experince Sri Lanka hill country train trip and visit waterfalls and tea gardens
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses for protection against the sun.
Carry a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Be prepared for varying weather conditions.
Respect local customs and traditions at religious sites.
Ensure you have a valid ID for hotel check-in.
Booking confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
Train seats cannot be guaranteed in the hill country train.
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.
