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Sri Lanka

Ultimate Cultural Triangle Journey

Cultural & Heritage Tours • Heritage • Culture & Heritage • Cultural

Ultimate Cultural Triangle Journey

Best Time

November – April

From

On request

Duration

9D / 8N

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Handpicked Itineraries • Tailor Your Experience

Discover the Soul of Sri Lanka

A fully immersive cultural & heritage exploration covering ancient kingdoms, UNESCO heritage sites, temples, ruins, and village experiences in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle

Journey Route

Itinerary

Day-by-day journey

1

Day 1

Day 1 – Arrival & Transfer to Sigiriya

Sigiriya

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Arrive at Colombo Airport. Meet your chauffeur and proceed to Sigiriya. En route enjoy rural landscapes and small village stops. Evening at leisure or sunset walk near hotel surroundings.

Accommodation

Habarana Village by Cinnamon • Cinnamon Lodge • Jetwing Vil Uyana, A Luxury Reserve • Water Garden Sigiriya

Meals

Dinner

Distance

170.00 KM

2

Day 2

Day 2 – Sigiriya Exploration

Sigiriya

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Visit Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress, frescoes, mirror wall, and royal gardens. Optional village tour with bullock cart ride and lake canoe experience. Evening leisure.

Accommodation

Habarana Village by Cinnamon • Cinnamon Lodge • Jetwing Vil Uyana, A Luxury Reserve • Water Garden Sigiriya

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Travel Time

4.00 hours

3

Day 3

Day 3 – Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura

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Travel to Polonnaruwa Ancient City and explore Gal Vihara, Parakrama Samudraya. Continue to Anuradhapura for overnight stay.

Accommodation

Rajarata Hotel • Heritage Hotel • Hotel Alakamanda • Hotel Lakeside • Uga Ulagalla - Anuradhapura

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Travel Time

4.00 hours

Distance

175.00 KM

4

Day 4

Day 4 – Anuradhapura Heritage Tour

Anuradhapura

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Visit sacred city: Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Abhayagiri monastery, ancient reservoirs. Experience deep Buddhist cultural history.

Accommodation

Rajarata Hotel • Heritage Hotel • Hotel Alakamanda • Hotel Lakeside • Uga Ulagalla - Anuradhapura

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Distance

60.00 KM

5

Day 5

Day 5 – Anuradhapura → Kandy

Kandy

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Transfer to Kandy through scenic countryside. Stop at Matale spice gardens en route. Evening leisure near Kandy Lake.

Accommodation

Amaya Hills Kandy • Cinnamon Citadel Kandy • Clove Villa • Amaara Sky Hotel • Santani Wellness Kandy

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Distance

150.00 KM

6

Day 6

Day 6 – Kandy Cultural Experience

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Visit Temple of Tooth Relic, Kandy cultural dance show, Kandy Lake walk, and local market exploration.

Accommodation

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy • Amaya Hills Kandy • Amaara Sky Hotel • Clove Villa • Santani Wellness Kandy

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Distance

40.00 KM

7

Day 7

Day 7 – Kandy Excursions

Kandy

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Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Bahirawakanda Temple, optional handicraft centers and gem museum.

Accommodation

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy • Amaya Hills Kandy • Clove Villa • Santani Wellness Kandy • Amaara Sky Hotel

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

8

Day 8

Day 8 – Leisure in Kandy

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Free day for relaxation, shopping, spa, or optional village tour experience. Enjoy scenic hill country atmosphere.

Accommodation

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy • Amaya Hills Kandy • Amaara Sky Hotel • Clove Villa • Santani Wellness Kandy

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

9

Day 9

Day 9 – Departure to Airport

Colombo / Airport

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After breakfast proceed to Colombo Airport via expressway. Departure with unforgettable cultural memories.

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Travel Time

3.00 hours

Distance

115.00 KM

Route Summary

Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Anuradhapura → Kandy → Colombo Departure

Experience Details

How We
Plan Your Journey

Perfect for travelers seeking a curated luxury escape shaped around destinations, stays, attractions, activities and personal travel style.

Attractions
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Anuradhapura Sacred CityHanthana Mountain RangeIsurumuniya TempleJaya Sri Maha BodhiJetavanaramayaKandy View PointSigiriya MuseumSigiriya Lion RockSamadhi Buddha StatueRuwanwelisayaRoyal Palace of KandyPidurangala RockTemple of the Sacred Tooth RelicThuparamaya
Activities
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Anuradhapura Sacred CityGadaladeniya TempleGem museum / gem cuttingAyurveda spa treatmentCycling tourTemple of the ToothSri Lankan cooking classSigiriya Lion Rock climbVillage tour with bullock cart / catamaranKandy cultural dance show
Hotels
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Habarana Village by CinnamonCinnamon LodgeJetwing Vil Uyana, A Luxury ReserveWater Garden SigiriyaRajarata HotelHeritage HotelHotel AlakamandaHotel LakesideUga Ulagalla - AnuradhapuraAmaya Hills KandyCinnamon Citadel KandyClove VillaAmaara Sky HotelSantani Wellness Kandy
Highlights
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Cultural village experience & traditional Sri Lankan lifestyleCultural village experience & traditional Sri Lankan lifestyleSacred city of Anuradhapura (Buddhist heritage)Ancient Kingdom of Polonnaruwa ruins & statues
Inclusions
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Airport pickup and departure transfersAccommodation in hotels/resortsServices of a professional English-speaking chauffeur guideTrasnportAll government taxes and service chargesComplimentary bottled water during transfers and excursionsPrivate luxury air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tourMeet and greet assistance at the airport upon arrivalHotel pick-up and drop-off24/7 on-tour assistance and customer supportTransport by air conditioned Shared vehicleWater bottleGovernment taxes and service chargesKing coconutPick up and drop off from Colombo hotelSeasonal fruits (subject to availability)
Cancellation Policy
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Cancellations made within 30 days of arrival may incur cancellation charges.Free cancellation for hotel reservations up to 30 days prior to arrival, subject to hotel policies.50% advance payment is required at the time of booking confirmation for Sri Lanka arrangements.Day tours can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours prior to the tour starting time.No-show bookings and unused services are non-refundable.

Trip Blueprint

Duration9D / 8N
Travel StylePrivate Tailor-Made
Starts InColombo / Airport
Ends InColombo / Airport
Route Path

Sigiriya⟶Anuradhapura⟶Kandy⟶Colombo / Airport

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