Dambadeniya, Yapahuwa and Panduwasnuwara Exploration
Meet your tour guide at your Colombo/Negombo hotel at 7 am and begin the tour.
Travel on the 2-hour journey to the first stop of the day, the Kingdom of Dambadeniya.
Step back in time as you wander around the ruins of Dambadeniya, once a bustling mid-13th century hub reigned over by King Parakramabahu II.
See the recently excavated remains of the Temple of the Tooth, as well as the fascinating royal palace complex with its gardens, walls, and moats.
Proceed to the next stop of the day, the former capital of Sri Lanka, Yapahuwa.
Marvel at the city's fortress, which was built on a giant rock and boasts wide staircases, beautiful stone sculptures, and highly detailed pillar carvings.
Climb to the top of the fortress to view the ruins of the stupa on the summit of the rock, which once would have been used as a center for meditation.
Spend a few hours exploring the ruins of Yapahuwa.
Head to a local restaurant for a traditional lunch.
Continue to the final stop of the day, the ancient city of Panduwasnuwara, one of the first kingdoms in Sri Lanka. Once the capital city of the country during the 5th century BC, the site was used up until the 12th century, resulting in a vast array of architectural influences and styles.
Visit the onsite museum, which houses fascinating archaeological finds from excavations in the area, once you've marvelled at the ruins.
Head back to your hotel.
