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The journey
Travel through Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle, from the ancient Buddhist kingdoms of Polonnaruwa to the remarkable Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the impressive Dambulla Cave Temple. Pay your respects at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, explore spice and botanical gardens, and enjoy cultural events and authentic cuisine along the way. The journey also includes time in Kandy and a visit to the lovely elephants at the Pinnawala Orphanage.
Travel through Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle, from the ancient Buddhist kingdoms of Polonnaruwa to the remarkable Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the impressive Dambulla Cave Temple.
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At a glance
Day by day
Pick up from the airport, where your friendly Sri Lankan driver-guide will welcome you.
Transfer to the Cultural Triangle, located not far from the airport, so you can relax after a long journey.
Have breakfast at the hotel, then visit Polonnaruwa. This ancient city is rich in monasteries and Buddhist remains from old kingdoms. The most interesting of all is the Gal Vihara, meaning the Rock Temple.
In the afternoon, visit one of Asia's most spectacular cultural sites, the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Only the fit and adventurous will climb to the summit, but everyone can enjoy the ancient ruins and beautiful sights near the base and on a half hike. The site is home to water gardens, frescoes, and ancient graffiti.
Overnight stay in Dambulla / Habarana.
Have breakfast, then depart for the Cultural Triangle at the island's centre in the morning.
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most impressive cave temple in Sri Lanka.
Transfer to Kandy with your Sri Lankan tour guide.
On the way to Kandy, visit Matale Aluvihare Temple, where Buddhist doctrines were first documented on Ola leaves in the 1st century after being passed down orally from generation to generation. Also visit the Spice Garden in Matale.
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth. See how the famous Blue and Star sapphires are mined, cut, and polished using traditional methods.
End the day by enjoying a cultural show in Kandy.
Explore the city of Kandy and its beautiful lake, colourful streets, colonial architecture, museums, arts and crafts workshops, oriental marketplace, and bazaar.
Stay overnight in Kandy.
After a good breakfast at the hotel, visit the Peradeniya Botanical Garden in the morning, well known for its collection of over 4,000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees.
Head to the elephant orphanage in Pinnawala, established in 1975 and originally home to seven orphans. Today, some of these elephants enjoy the fortune of seeing their grandbaby elephants born in the exact same location.
Later, depart for Negombo.
Stay overnight in Negombo.
Transfer to Katunayake International Airport. You can relax at your hotel in the morning, refresh yourself, and prepare to leave Sri Lanka.
Where this trip takes you
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The route
The fine print
Both airport transfers and transportation in an air-conditioned car, van, or bus
English-speaking Sri Lankan driver from arrival to departure
Sri Lankan guide fees
Accommodation in economy, 2, 3, 4, and 5-star hotels in air-conditioned shared rooms
All breakfasts
Tickets for a train journey in the luxury compartment
All vehicle expenses
Flight tickets
Entrance fees
Logistics
Your 5 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.
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