3 Days Ancient Capital Cities
Why we love it?
The 3 Days Ancient Capital Cities tour offers an immersive exploration of Sri Lanka's historical treasures, including Anuradhapura, Colombo, and Habarana. Ideal for history enthusiasts and cultural travelers, this journey allows participants to delve into the rich heritage of ancient cities, showcasing impressive ruins, sacred sites, and colonial architecture. With the convenience of air-conditioned transport and an English-speaking chauffeur, travelers can enjoy a comfortable and informative experience while visiting significant landmarks and learning about the country's vibrant past. The tour's structured itinerary ensures that participants make the most of their time, balancing exploration with relaxation.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned (Van/ Car)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English Speaking Chauffeur
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Day 1 Day 1
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COLOMBO - POLONNARUWA
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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 Day 2
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POLONNARUWA - ANURADHAPURA -SIGIRIYA
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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)
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Once you completed your tour in Anuradhapura after check in at your hotel In Sigiriya (2Hrs Drive) for Overnight stay.
Day 3 Day 3
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SIGIRIYA – PIDURANGALA - DAMBULLA – COLOMBO
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Once you completed your Ancient Capital 3 Days tour you will be safely return back to your Hotel in Colombo or dropped at Airport
Please Note
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- All Hotels in Colombo
- Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB)
- All Hotels in Negombo
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
