Sri Lanka: cultural triangle full circle on beaten path
ID: GYG761229-1226245
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
3 days
Description
In this private tour, see the iconic historical, cultural and natural tourist attractions in the cultural triangle, starting from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Minneriya National Park...
Day 1: Colombo-Anuradhapura
Welcome by our English-speaking driver from hotels or airports in Colombo and drive to hotel in Anuradhapura for check-in and leisure. Afternoon: Anuradhapura city tour.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Anuradhapura
Day 2: Anuradhapura-Polonnaruwa-Habarana
After breakfast, drive to Polonnaruwa to explore the ancient monuments and visit the museum; afterwards, go on a Minneriya safari. In the afternoon, climb the Sigiriya rock fortress.
Minneriya National Park
Evening Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Hurulu Eco National Park 4x4 safari according to elephant’s availability.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya-Kandy-Colombo
After breakfast, leave for Colombo. En route, stop at the spice/herbal garden, Muttumari Amman Temple, Matale, temple of the tooth relic, royal botanical garden and tea garden.
Highlights
- Explore ancient temples, palaces, forts, gardens in Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa
- See the fascinating wildlife on a Minneriya safari
- Climb iconic Sigiriya rock fortress and enjoy the breathtaking scencery
- See the giant ancient Buddha statues in Dambulla golden temple
- Visit tooth relic temple kandy and Royal botanical garden
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.