Sri Lanka Private 3-Day Cultural Tour, 5 UNESCO Sites

Step into a world of ancient wonders and spiritual serenity. Join our exclusive 3-day cultural tour through Sri Lanka's sacred Cultural Triangle. Explore 4 UNESCO-listed sites, including the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla's Golden Temple. Delve into the rich tapestry of history with private guided tours of Polonnaruwa and Kandy. Overnight stay in Sigiriya ensures a restful pause amidst your adventure. A journey to inspire and educate awaits!

Day 1: Colombo-Anuradhapura-Sigiriya
Embark on an exciting and very rare 3-day cultural tour of Sri Lanka's holiest, the Cultural Triangle.

Get picked up in Colombo and head to your hotel in Sigiriya, Mihintale, Aukana Temple, and Anuradhapura, the oldest city in Sri Lanka. The first activity of the 3-day tour is the city tour of the historical city of Anuradhapura. The tour covers a large number of historical places, such as Buddhist temples, dagobas, palaces, gardens, and other remarkable structures in the city that testify to the grandeur of ancient civilisation. The city tour also includes the 8 most sacred Buddhist sites in the city, better known as "Atamasthana": Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Jetavanarama, Mirisaveti Stupa, and Lankarama.
Later in the day, settle in for a good night's sleep at your hotel in Sigiriya.

Day 2: Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa-Sigiriya
After breakfast, leave for the Sigiriya rock fortress, home to one of the oldest landscaped gardens in the world. Later visit Pidurangala temple.

Later, drive to Polonnaruwa and see the dozens of ancient temples, Buddha statues, and many other ancient structures built by ancient kings. Witness massive stone-cut Buddha statues, dagobas, an audience hall, and much more at the cultural museum of Polonnaruwa.

Later in the day, go on an off-road jeep safari to see the great gathering around Minneriya Lake. Enhance your experience with a wildlife safari at Minneriya National Park. Spot wild elephants, bears, wild boars, deer, buffalo, monkeys, and maybe even a leopard.
Stay overnight in Sigiriya.

Day 3: Sigiriya-Kandy-Colombo
Depart early for Colombo via Kandy, visiting a spice/herbal garden en route. In Matale, spices and herbs are used for Sri Lankan cuisine and medicine. Hear about this history as you explore the site with your guide.

Later, visit Dambulla Golden Temple and Tooth Relic Temple, which are sure to add another level of sacrosanctity to your experience. Dambulla hosts more than 150 Buddha statues and a large number of ancient murals. The next stop will be Kandy City.

Today, Kandy is one of Sri Lanka's most important cities because of the presence of the temple of the sacred tooth of the Buddha. Thousands of devotees visit this temple every day, making it the most popular Buddhist shrine on the island. Return to your hotel in Colombo.