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Sri Lanka · Archaeology
The journey
Travel through Sri Lanka and discover the country's history and culture by visiting ancient temples, sacred sites, and fortresses. Explore the ancient city of Anuradhapura and its highlights, including Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwansali Seya Stupa, Isurumuniya Temple, Jethawana Arama, Kuttam Pokuna, Samadi Buddha Statue, Abayagiriya, and Thuparamaya. Continue to Sigiriya, or Sinhagiri, the ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near Dambulla in Sri Lanka's Central Province, and visit Polonnaruwa and Kandy along the way.
Travel through Sri Lanka and discover the country's history and culture by visiting ancient temples, sacred sites, and fortresses.
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At a glance
Day by day
Pick up from your accommodation.
Drive to Anuradhapura (approx. 4 1/2 hours).
Visit Yapahuwa Kingdom en route (approx. 1 1/2-hour visit).
In the afternoon, visit Mihintale Temple (approx. 1-hour visit).
Visit Kaludiya Pokuna (30-minute visit).
Overnight stay at Anuradhapura.
In the morning, visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura (approx. 4-hour visit), where you will see Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwansali Seya Stupa, Isurumuniya Temple, Jethawana Arama, Kuttam Poluna, Samadi Buddha Statue, Abayagiriya, Thuparamaya, and other ruins.
Admire the Avukana Buddha Statue (30-minute visit).
Overnight stay at Sigiriya (approx. 4-hour drive).
In the morning, visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress (approx. 2-hour visit).
Explore Pidurangala Rock (1-hour visit).
In the afternoon, reach the ancient city of Polonnaruwa (approx. 3-hour visit), where you will see Parakra Samudra, Pothgul Vehera, Parakarama Palace, Royal Chamber, Kumara Pokuna, Dalada Maluwa, Rankoth Vehera, Kiri Vehera, Lankathilaka Pilimage, Gal Vihara, Thiwanka Pilimageya, Demala Maha Seya, and Nelum Pokuna.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
In the morning, visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
Drive to Kandy (approx. 4 hours).
On the way, visit Matale Alu Vihara Temple (30-minute visit).
Explore the Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic (1-hour visit).
Drive back to Colombo or any other location (approx. 5 hours).
Where this trip takes you
Anuradhapura, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple
The route
The fine print
Transport and tourist guide: A/C car with an English-speaking, experienced driver-guide. All expenses related to the driver-guide are included.
Entrance: All Cultural Triangle official entry tickets.
Accommodation: 3-4 star accommodation on a double-sharing bed-and-breakfast basis for one night in Anuradhapura and two nights in Sigiriya (total 3 nights only).
Mineral water: 2 L water bottle per day.
Free offer: Ayurveda herbal spa body treatment on a free evening (1 hour).
Lunch and dinner: The driver will recommend a suitable restaurant where you can order.
Extra food and beverage costs (except hotel breakfast).
Extra hotel services, e.g. laundry, hotel spa, minibar, etc.
Tips, donations, shopping, and other personal expenses.
Approximate driving times will depend on local road and traffic conditions.
Please make sure you do not book a departure flight before midnight on the day the tour ends, and inform us if you have any other evening arrangements. Also, please let us know if any traveler has car sickness or any other illness.
Logistics
Your 4 days finish where they began, in Anuradhapura.
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