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Sigiriya Lion Rock aerial view
Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa & Dambulla

Cultural Triangle tour.

A short, dense loop through Sri Lanka's ancient kingdoms — climb Sigiriya at dawn, cycle through Polonnaruwa's ruins, and visit the cave temples of Dambulla.

Duration

5 nights

From

$890 / person

Group size

Private · 2–6

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Highlights

What you'll remember

  • Sunrise climb of Sigiriya rock fortress
  • Cave temple complex at Dambulla
  • Bicycle ride through Polonnaruwa ruins
  • Optional sunset at Pidurangala Rock
  • Spice garden visit en route to Kandy
Sample itinerary

Day by day

Sample plan — every itinerary is tailored. Move days around, swap hotels, add a safari or beach extension.

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Negombo

    Pickup at airport, easy beach hotel by the lagoon to recover from the flight.

  2. Day 2

    Negombo → Sigiriya

    Drive inland (~3.5h) with a stop at the elephant orphanage. Sunset at Pidurangala.

  3. Day 3

    Sigiriya climb + Dambulla

    Early start for Lion Rock, late-morning cave temples, afternoon at the hotel pool.

  4. Day 4

    Polonnaruwa cycle tour

    Half-day bike ride through the 12th-century ruins with a guide.

  5. Day 5

    Onward to Kandy or Colombo

    Drive south, stopping at a working spice garden.

Make this your trip.

Tell us your dates and we'll tailor this Cultural Triangle route around them.

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