3 Days Ancient Capital Cities

4.8 (4 reviews) Colombo, Sri Lanka
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This 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.

Options

Car

Take your luxury and comfortable car to 1-4 passengers
Pickup included

Van

Make your trip easy and better with 1-15 passengers in dual luxury van
Pickup included

What's included

  • Transport by air-conditioned (Van/ Car)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Driver/guide
  • English Speaking Chauffeur
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

Day 1: COLOMBO - POLONNARUWA
  1. Polonnaruwa
    3h
    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 (Temple), 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.
Day 2: POLONNARUWA - ANURADHAPURA -SIGIRIYA
  1. Anuradhapura
    3h
    Anuradhapura the capital of Sri Lanka from the 05th Century B.C. to the end of the 10th Century A.D. was the most celebrated of Sri Lanka’s ancient ruined cities.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)
  2. Sigiriya
    Pass by
    Once you completed your tour in Anuradhapura after check in at your hotel In Sigiriya (2Hrs Drive) for Overnight stay.
Day 3: SIGIRIYA – PIDURANGALA - DAMBULLA – COLOMBO
  1. Sigiriya Lion Rock
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ' the Lion Rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.
  2. Pidurangala Rock
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  3. Dambulla Cave Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  4. Colombo
    Pass by
    Once you completed your Ancient Capital 3 Days tour you will be safely return back to your Hotel in Colombo or dropped at Airport

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

All Hotels in Colombo

Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB)

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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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