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Cultural Triangle Explorer
Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa and Kandy — the four jewels of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle, with a resident historian-guide.
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Full Island Heritage Circuit
The definitive Ceylon: Cultural Triangle, hill country railway, the sacred peaks and the southern heritage coast — in one seamless arc.
The journey
Twelve days that trace the island's whole story. Ancient capitals and painted caves, the world's most beautiful train journey through tea country, sunrise on Adam's Peak, and the Dutch ramparts of Galle — ending with a day on the southern coast that is entirely your own. Our most complete journey, and the one first-timers should book.
Highlights
- The blue train from Kandy to Ella through tea country
- Sunrise climb of Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) above the clouds
- Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak in Ella
- Galle Fort's ramparts at golden hour
- Two relaxed nights on the southern coast at the end
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival
Airport meet-and-greet and a transfer to your Kandy hotel.
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Day 2
Kandy
Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake and the Peradeniya gardens.
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Day 3
Dambulla & Sigiriya
The painted caves by morning, the Lion Rock by late afternoon.
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Day 4
Polonnaruwa
Bicycle the ruined royal city and its rock-carved Buddhas.
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Day 5
Adam's Peak
Drive to the pilgrimage trailhead; night climb begins after midnight.
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Day 6
Sunrise on Sri Pada
Watch the sun rise above a sea of clouds, descend to a long lunch, then rest.
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Day 7
The Blue Train
The Kandy–Ella railway: tea estates, mist and the Nine Arch Bridge.
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Day 8
Ella
Little Adam's Peak at dawn, a tea-factory tour, and Ella Rock's ridge walk.
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Day 9
To the South
Scenic drive through the hills to the southern coast; evening on the beach.
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Day 10
Galle Fort
A full day inside the Dutch fort — ramparts, boutique lanes and the lighthouse.
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Day 11
Coast at Leisure
A free day: whale watching, stilt fishermen at dawn, or simply the sea.
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Day 12
Departure
Transfer to the airport with the whole island folded into twelve days.
What's included
- All accommodation (heritage hotels & boutique stays)
- Breakfast daily, 10 dinners & 7 lunches
- Private vehicle throughout + first-class train seats
- Historian-guide for the Cultural Triangle
- All monument & activity tickets
- 24/7 in-trip support
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance (we can arrange it)
- Optional whale watching & personal spending
Base region: Sigiriya Rock Fortress — Cultural Triangle. A UNESCO World Heritage site rising 200 metres from the jungle. Frescoes, mirror walls and the famous lion staircase lead to a citadel built by King Kassapa in 477 AD.
Keep exploring
More of ancient Ceylon.
From $790 per person
Sacred Kandy Retreat
A slow four days in Sri Lanka's sacred capital — the Temple of the Tooth, meditation at a mountain hermitage and the gardens of Peradeniya.
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