Anuradhapura - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Dambulla
- Peradeniya - Nuwara Eliya - Yala - Galle
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Experience the highlights of this exotic island in 6 days.

Framed by the historic cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Kandy, with Sigiriya and Dambulla at its heart, the Golden Triangle hosts the main highlights of the Ceylonese island. On this 6-day tour, experience a 'potpourri' of fascinating landscapes, impressive cultural heritage, and hospitality that enchants. Also ideal before your Ayurveda therapy.

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Golden Triangle - Sri Lanka in Detail

Private Tour 6 Days / 5 Nights

Day 1: Anuradhapura – Sigiriya

Welcome at Colombo Airport, transfer to Anuradhapura, the first royal city of Sri Lanka. Explore the massive stupas (Buddhist structures) and significant ruins of the ancient city with numerous temples and monastic complexes dating back to pre-Christian times. Anuradhapura was the centre of Sinhalese and Buddhist culture for over 14 centuries. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa

Explore the famous 5th-century fortress of Sigiriya. The geometrically designed water garden with its fountain is the oldest artificially created garden in Asia. Alternatively, for the adventurous: instead of Sigiriya, a challenging climb of Pidurangala Rock (surcharge €28 (approx. UK £24 / USD $30)). Afterwards, visit a village with a house tour, then transfer to Polonnaruwa. Explore the Gal Vihara rock temple from the 12th century and the impressive Parakrama Samudra reservoir. Optional: bike tour through the ruins, possibly greeting some of the local monkeys (surcharge €7 (approx. UK £6 / USD $8)). Dinner and overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 3: Dambulla – Kandy

Transfer to Dambulla, visit the magnificent cave temples from the 1st century BC with wall paintings and impressive Buddha statues (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Optional short stop at the spice garden, continue to Kandy. Afternoon city tour in Kandy with a visit to the Temple of the Tooth. Evening dance performance. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Peradeniya – Pinnawela – Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast, transfer to Peradeniya to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens. Then visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation in Randeniya. Museum tour, elephant walk, feeding, and bathing (approx. 45 minutes) and visit the elephant dung paper factory. On the way to Nuwara Eliya, in the green highlands, breathtaking views of tea plantations. Stop at the hotel, then explore the colonial city, also known as "Little England". Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya - Yala

Drive towards the southern dry zone to Yala via one of Asia's most beautiful routes with several viewpoints like Ella, Ravana Waterfall. Afternoon safari in Yala National Park, home to many rare mammals, reptiles, and birds over 1,200 sqm. With some luck, spot elephants, leopards, or sloth bears during a Jeep safari tour. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Yala - Hambantota - Galle

Continue along the coast via Hambantota to Galle. En route, visit the stilt fishermen of Weligama and the Galle Dutch Fort before heading back to the airport. (Transfer to the hotel at an additional cost).
Below you will find the illustrative itinerary as a PDF.

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Golden Triangle - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, West Coast Sri Lanka, Colombo
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
approx. 128 km / 154 min

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