Culture & Heritage 10 Days / 9 NightsClassic Sri Lanka
The complete island in one journey
Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Galle
Culture & Heritage
Ancient Wonders & Elephants — 6 Days
Rock fortresses, ruined cities and wild elephants
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Dambulla · Kandy
- Private vehicle & driver
Tour overview
Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle packs more than two thousand years of history into a small area. This six-day tour bases you around Sigiriya so you spend more time exploring and less time in the car, adds a wild elephant safari, and finishes with the sacred city of Kandy.
- Duration
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Best for
- History lovers, photographers and families with older children
- Best time
- February to October (Cultural Triangle); elephants gather July to October
- Price
- Free, personalised quote
Tour highlights
- Sunrise climb of Sigiriya Rock
- Wild elephant safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla
- Cycle among the ruins of Polonnaruwa
- Dambulla Cave Temple and a spice garden visit
- Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Airport to Sigiriya
Meet your driver at the airport and travel to the Sigiriya area (about 4–5 hours) with a comfort stop on the way. Check in and unwind.
Overnight: Sigiriya
- Day2
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Climb the “Lion Rock” early in the morning for the best light and the coolest temperatures. In the afternoon, visit a traditional village for a bullock-cart ride and a home-cooked Sri Lankan lunch.
Overnight: Sigiriya
- Day3
Polonnaruwa & elephant safari
Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa by bicycle or vehicle: the Gal Vihara Buddhas, Royal Palace and Quadrangle. Late afternoon, join a jeep safari where herds of wild elephants gather (July to October is the peak season).
Overnight: Sigiriya
- Day4
Dambulla & Matale to Kandy
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO site with over 150 statues of the Buddha, then a spice garden in Matale before continuing to Kandy.
Overnight: Kandy
- Day5
Kandy at leisure
See the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, stroll around Kandy Lake, browse the gem and craft shops and watch a Kandyan cultural show in the evening.
Overnight: Kandy
- Day6
Departure
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (about 3.5 hours). We will time your departure to suit your flight.
What’s included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Friendly English-speaking chauffeur throughout the tour
- All fuel, highway tolls, parking and driver’s meals & accommodation
- Hotel or guesthouse accommodation with daily breakfast (your choice of category)
- Complimentary bottled water in the vehicle
- 24/7 WhatsApp support from our team during your trip
Not included
- International flights and travel insurance
- Sri Lanka ETA / visa fee (we can guide you through the application)
- Entrance tickets, safari jeep fees and activity costs unless quoted
- Lunches, dinners and personal expenses
- Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff (optional)
Itineraries are a guide and can be reordered, shortened or extended. Driving times are approximate and depend on traffic and weather.
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