The Cultural Triangle is named after three important historic sites that form a triangle. Anuradhapura is located to the north, Polonnaruwa is located to the east, and Kandy is located to the south-west.
itinerary
WELCOME TO SRI LANKA
AIRPORT >>> NEGOMBO
Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to the charming coastal town of Negombo, where you will spend the night. Enjoy the serene atmosphere of Negombo Beach as you unwind from your journey
over night stay @ negombo
negombo >> pinnawala
DAMBULLA CAVE TEMPLE >>> SIGIRIYA
on the second day embark journey to pinnawala elephant orphanage (80 km /2h) -visit well known / transfer to dambulla (85 km / 2h) visit unique complex of cave temple /visit lion rock of sigiriya / transfer to hotel in sigiriya
over night stay @ sigiriya
sigiriya >>>
MIHINTALE >> ANURADHAPURA >>SIGIRIYA
On the THIRD day, embark on a journey to the ancient city of Anuradhapura. / Mihintale (est 60km/2h) – visit Rock Temple where Buddhism were born /.transfer to Anuradhapura (est 20km/40min) – visit large area with ruins of Ancient 1st Royal Kingdom of Sri Lanka / transfer back to hotel in Sigiriya (est 65km/2h) / Dinner & overnight @ sigiriya
over night stay@ sigiriya
sigiriya >
polonnaruwa >> SIGIRIYA
on the fourth day to Polonnaruwa (est 50km/1,5h) – visit area with ruins of Ancient 2nd Royal Kingdom of Sri Lanka / transfer to Minneriya National Park (est 35km/1h) – afternoon Jeep Safari for largest herds of wild elephants / back to hotel in Sigiriya (est 15km/30min) /relaxing with ayurvedic body massage (optional) / Dinner & overnight @ sigiriya
over night stay @ sigiriya
sigiriya >
MATALE >> KANDY
Journey from Sigiriya to the cultural capital of Kandy, /Matale (est 55km/1,5h) – visit Spice Garden with interesting interpretation about local herbs & spices / transfer to Kandy (est 40km/1,5h) – Citytour including Temple of The Sacret Tooth Relic, Gem Museum & Gallery, Handycraft & Silk Gallery / In the evening, be captivated by a Cultural Dance Show – accommodation / Dinner & overnight @ kandy
over night stay @ kandy
kandy >>>
peradeniya >>> nuwara eliya
on sixth day Peradeniya (est 10km/20min) – visit Royal Botanic Garden / transfer to Ramboda Falls (est 55km/2h) – photostop by wonderful waterfall, optionaly lunch in local restaurant view waterfall view / transfer throught an amazing landscape of tea plantations to Nuwara Eliya (est 20km/1h), on the way visit Tea Factory / in Nuwara Eliya Citytour and accommodation / Dinner & Overnight @ nuwara eliya
over night stay @ nuwara eliya
nuwara eliya >
ella >> galle
on seventh day transfer to Galle (est 260km/5,5h) – visit Colonial Dutch Fortress, eventualy short free time there / transfer to Ambalangoda (est 35km/1h) – visit Famous Mask Museum / transfer to hotel / accommodation, relax on the beach / Dinner & overnight @
over night stay @ galle
galle >>>
airport
on eight th day individual program on the beach, till transfer to airport / check out from rooms as per hotel rules / transfer to Airport (est 115km/2h) as per flight schedule Departure with cherished memories of your Sri Lankan adventure