9-Day Ancient Kingdoms Journey

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Overview

  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Private tour
  • Language:English
Walk through 2,500 years of history. This trail connects the "Cultural Triangle" of ancient kings with the colonial history of Galle Fort. It is an in-depth exploration of architecture, Buddhism, and royal legacy.

Focus: History, Archaeology, Culture.
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Highlights

  • Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock, the 5th-century palace in the sky.
  • Cycle through Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital of ruins.
  • Walk beneath the sacred Bodhi Tree in Anuradhapura (oldest planted tree in the world).
  • Explore the colonial ramparts of the UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort.

Includes/Excludes

  • Luxury Private Vehicle
  • Government Licensed Cultural Guide
  • All Entry Tickets (Cultural Triangle, Temples)
  • Heritage Hotel Stays
  • Bicycle Rental in Polonnaruwa
  • Flights & Visas
  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Tips
  • Camera permits (where applicable)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 336 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

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Starting location: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Anuradhapura (The First Capital) (Days 1 - 2) Stupas • Buddhism

  • Day 1: Transfer to Anuradhapura.

  • Day 2: Visit the massive Ruwanwelisaya Stupa and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree.

Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa (Days 3 - 5) Fortress • Ruins

  • Day 3: Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the late afternoon.

  • Day 4: Explore the Polonnaruwa ruins by bicycle.

  • Day 5: Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple).

Kandy (The Last Kingdom) (Days 6 - 7) Temple • Tradition

  • Day 6: Drive to Kandy. Evening cultural dance performance.

  • Day 7: Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and explore the British Garrison Cemetery.

Galle Fort (Colonial History) (Days 8 - 9) Dutch Architecture • Coast

  • Day 8: Take the scenic train or drive to Galle. Walking tour of the 17th-century Dutch Fort ramparts at sunset.

  • Day 9: Morning visit to the Maritime Museum. Transfer to Airport.

Finish at: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Transfer via Southern Expressway.

from$2,060.00 /person

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