Cultural Triangle Discovery
Kings, caves & ancient cities
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Approx. distance
~620 km
Destinations
7 stops
Trip highlights
- 3 UNESCO World Heritage cities
- Sigiriya & Pidurangala climbs
- Minneriya elephant gathering safari
- Kandyan cultural dance show
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1 – 2 days
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3 – 5 days
$50 / day
6+ days
$40 / day · best value
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Optional — day rate applies, distance is unlimitedAirport → Negombo → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya → Minneriya → Polonnaruwa → Dambulla → Kandy → back
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Day-by-day plan
- 1
Day 1Airport → Anuradhapura
Drive north, afternoon exploring sacred city by bicycle.
Anuradhapura Overnight: Anuradhapura - 2
Day 2Sigiriya
Lion Rock climb and afternoon Minneriya elephant safari.
Sigiriya Minneriya Overnight: Sigiriya - 3
Day 3Polonnaruwa
Medieval royal city, Gal Vihara carvings and lake sunset.
Polonnaruwa Overnight: Sigiriya - 4
Day 4Dambulla → Kandy
Cave temple, spice garden, and evening dance show.
Dambulla Kandy Overnight: Kandy - 5
Day 5Kandy → Airport / Colombo
Temple of the Tooth & Peradeniya gardens before drop-off.
Kandy
Included
- Private vehicle with English-speaking driver
- Fuel, highway tolls & parking tickets
- Driver's accommodation & meals
- Airport / hotel pickup & drop-off
Not included
- Hotels (we can book them for you)
- Entrance tickets & safari jeeps
- Your meals & personal expenses
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