Ancient Kingdoms Explorer
Walk through 2,500 years of Sri Lankan history
When to go. Runs year-round. The cultural triangle is at its hottest April to June, so on those departures we start before sunrise and rest through the afternoon.
- Day 1
Airport to Dambulla
Met at arrivals with your name on a sign, then north through coconut country. Evening free to shake off the flight. - Day 2
Sigiriya
Pre-dawn climb of Lion Rock, ahead of both the heat and the tour buses. Dambulla's cave temples in the afternoon. - Day 3
Polonnaruwa
The ruined medieval capital by bicycle or by vehicle — Gal Vihara, the Quadrangle and the royal palace. - Day 4
Anuradhapura
The island's oldest capital and the sacred Bo tree, grown from a cutting brought here in the third century BC. South to Matale in the evening. - Day 5
Matale and Kandy
A working spice garden, then into Kandy for evening puja at the Temple of the Tooth. - Day 6
Kandy
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, the lake, and a Kandyan dance performance after dark. - Day 7
Departure
An unhurried drive to the airport, with stops along the way as your flight time allows.
What's included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and fuel
- 6 nights accommodation, chosen to your budget
- Daily breakfast
- All entrance fees
- Mr. Harsha as your driver-guide throughout