Tour Packages
Ancient Capital Cities Tour
Duration : 3 Days
(Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya & Dambulla)
2 Travellers
$ 332.17
Highlights
- Visit the UNESCO sites of Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Sigiriya and Anuradhapura
- Experience Sri Lanka’s historical and cultural heritage with a private guide
The journey of your tour starts from your Hotel in Colombo or Bandaranayake International Airport & Short tour of 3 days is specially designed for a quick yet descriptive overlook of the great history of Sri Lanka. Explore the ruins and highlights of the glorious ancient capitals of Sri Lanka where you would see the pure reflections of the proud Sri Lankan history.
Itinerary
Day 1: COLOMBO – POLONNARUWA
Stop At: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB),
Meet and Greet your Chauffer guide from Bandaranayake Inertnational Airport or your Hotels in Colombo and Head to Polonnaruwa.
Polonnaruwa is one of the must most important archaeological sites in Sri Lanka and many tourists visit the city during their holidays. Most monuments in Polonnaruwa are closely related to two religions, Buddhism and Hinduism.
The Royal Palace, Lankatilaka Gedige , Gal Vihara (Temple), Demala Maha Seya (Temple) & Thuparama
Once you completed your 1st Day of your tour you will be Overnight stay in Polonnaruwa Hotel.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: POLONNARUWA – ANURADHAPURA -SIGIRIYA
Stop At: Anuradhapura Junction, A6, Trincomalee 31000, Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura the capital of Sri Lanka from the 05th Century.The city’s most renowned relic is the sacred Bo Tree, which is said to have grown from a branch of the tree under which the Buddha gained Enlightenment. It was planted 2250 years ago and is the oldest historically authenticated tree in the world. (Mihintale, Jaya sri maha Bodhi, Isurumuniya, Ruwanwelisaya)
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Ancient City of Sigiriya, Sigiriya Site, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Once you completed your tour in Anuradhapura after check in at your hotel In Sigiriya (2Hrs Drive) for Overnight stay.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
- Day 3: SIGIRIYA – PIDURANGALA – DAMBULLA – COLOMBO
Stop At: Sigiriya Rock Forigners Entrance, Thalkotta Rd, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Early morning your 1st destination will be the SIGIRIYA ROCK- The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters (660 ft) high. After that will be going on technical tours to see the crafts of some of the traditional artisans of Sigiriya such as the wood carvers and batik makers. You will get to see the process of how the they do their work, and will be able to purchase some great souvenirs (if you wish) too.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Pidurangala Rock, Pidurangala,Sigiriya, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Your 2nd destination will be a Pidurangala Rock a massive rock formation almost directly opposite Sigiriya. Pidurangala has an equally majestic view as the former of rolling lake-and-land vistas. Short of viewing it through drone footage, the summit of Pidurangala is also the best possible place to get an eyeful the rock fortress itself.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
After Lunch proceed to Sri Lanka’s Largest Rock Dambulla Cave Temple built on a 600 feet high Rock Located at an elevation of 1118 feet from the sea level rises a massive rock from the surrounding plains of Dambulla of 600 feet high and over 2000 feet in length. It is home to the Worlds most acclaimed Cave complex of magnificent Buddha Images and Rock Paintings of vivid colors and shapes constructed and painted from around 2nd Century BC (Anuradhapura era ) and continued up to the Kandyan era of the 18th Century.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Colombo Fort Police Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Once you completed your Ancient Capital 3 Days tour you will be safely return back to your Hotel in Colombo.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Driver meals and Accommodations
- Fuel and parking fees
- Tolls and Government taxes
- Pickup and drop off
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets for all the locations
- Safari jeep hire
- Accommodations and meals
- Entry/Admission – Bandaranaike International Airport
- Entry/Admission – Dambulla Cave Temple
- Entry/Admission – Thuparamaya Dagaba
- Entry/Admission – Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
- Entry/Admission – Polonnaruwa Gal viharaya
- Entry/Admission – Pidurangala Rock
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate