5-Day Sri Lanka Cultural Discovery Tour
Step back in time and explore Sri Lanka’s cultural soul on this 5-day heritage-packed journey.
5 Days / 4 Nights
Tour Highlights
- Explore Dambulla Golden Cave Temple (UNESCO)
- Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Visit the sacred city of Anuradhapura & Mihintale
- Discover the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa
- Wildlife Safari at Minneriya National Park
- Matale Spice Garden & Aluvihara Temple
- Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
- Visit Gadaladeniya, Lankatilaka & Embekka Temples
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Group Size
2-15 people
Difficulty
Easy - Moderate
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Daily Itinerary
1
Arrival in Sri Lanka – Transfer to Sigiriya via Dambulla
Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport by TRAVEL BY LANKA representative. On the way to Sigiriya, visit the famous Dambulla Golden Cave Temple (UNESCO). Evening check-in at Sigiriya hotel.Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Bentota. Relax and enjoy leisure time at the hotel.
Airport pickup & welcome
Drive to Sigiriya
Visit Dambulla Golden Temple
Hotel check-in & overnight stay in Sigiriya
Airport pickup & welcome
Drive to Sigiriya
Visit Dambulla Golden Temple
Hotel check-in & overnight stay in Sigiriya
2
Sigiriya → Anuradhapura & Mihintale → Return to Sigiriya
Explore the ancient city of Anuradhapura, home to sacred stupas and monasteries. Visit Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Return to Sigiriya for overnight stay.
Visit Mihintale
Tour Anuradhapura sacred city & Atamasthana
Explore Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Ruwanwelisaya
Visit Mihintale
Tour Anuradhapura sacred city & Atamasthana
Explore Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Ruwanwelisaya
Thuparamaya
Return to Sigiriya & overnight stay
3
Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa & Minneriya Safari → Sigiriya
Discover the ruins of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s second ancient capital. Later, enjoy a thrilling safari at Minneriya National Park, famous for wild elephants.
Visit Polonnaruwa archaeological city
Explore Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu
Shiva Devale & Brahmanic monuments
Minneriya National Park
Visit Polonnaruwa archaeological city
Explore Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu
Shiva Devale & Brahmanic monuments
Minneriya National Park
4
Sigiriya Rock Fortress → Matale → Transfer to Kandy
Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, then proceed to Kandy via Matale. En route, visit the Spice Garden, Nalanda Gedige Temple, and Muthumariamman Temple.
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Visit Matale Spice Garden
Visit Matale Muthumariamman Temple
Visit Aluviharaya Temple
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Visit Matale Spice Garden
Visit Matale Muthumariamman Temple
Visit Aluviharaya Temple
5
Kandy City Tour & Departure
On your final day, explore the highlights of Kandy including the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Embekka Devalaya, Lankatilaka Viharaya, and Gadaladeniya Vihara before transfer to the airport.
Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic
Explore Embekka Devalaya
Visit Lankatilaka Viharaya
Explore Gadaladeniya Vihara Temple
Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic
Explore Embekka Devalaya
Visit Lankatilaka Viharaya
Explore Gadaladeniya Vihara Temple
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport
Tour Inclusions
2 nights hotel accommodation
.
Daily breakfast and 1 dinner
.
Transportation with driver
.
English-speaking guide
.
All entrance fees
.