Cultural Triangle Tour

Places of interest / activities: Ancient city of Anuradhapura (Second Session)

• Archaeological Sites - Visit Samadhi Buddha Statue, Thuparamaya Stupa (the first stupa built in SL), Isurumuniya Temple, Twin Ponds, Jethawanarama Stupa, Abhayagiri Stupa, and the Moon Stone. overnight stay at the hotel in Anuradhapura

Places of interest / activities: Mihintale Temple / Black Pool Royal Palace / Polonnaruwa Ancient City

• Mihintale - Visit the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
• Polonnaruwa - Explore the 2nd capital of Sri Lanka (11th-12th Century). Visit the Royal Palace, Gal Viharaya (rock-cut Buddha statues), Lotus Bath, and Parakrama Samudra. overnight stay at the hotel in Polonnaruwa

Places of interest / activities: Village Safari – traditional Lunch / Rock fortress of Sigiriya

• Village Safari - Experience local life with a Bullock Cart ride, Agricultural vehicle ride, and Catamaran Boat ride, followed by a traditional village lunch.
• Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Climb the 5th-century "Lion Rock," a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the Mirror Wall and world-renowned frescoes. overnight stay at the hotel in Sigiriya

Places of interest / activities: Dambulla Cave Temple / Wildlife Safari / Ayurvedic Massage

• Dambulla Cave Temple - Visit the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, containing over 150 statues and murals.
• Minneriya/Kaudulla Safari - Participate in a jeep safari to witness large herds of wild elephants.
• Ayurvedic Massage - Optional traditional relaxation massage. overnight stay at the hotel in Sigiriya

Places of interest / activities: Nelligala Temple / Shopping / Cultural Dance Show

• Nelligala Temple - A modern mountain-top temple offering breathtaking 360-degree views.
• Shopping - Visit Kandy’s famous silk, handicraft, and gem shops.
• Cultural Show - Witness a traditional dance performance showcasing Sri Lanka's heritage. overnight stay at the hotel in Kandy

Places of interest / activities: Sacred Tooth Relic Temple / Tea Factory / Elephant Orphanage

• Temple of the Tooth - Visit the sacred shrine housing the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.
• Tea Factory - See the processing of tea and pick tea leaves in a garden.
• Elephant Orphanage - Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage for lunch and to see the herd. After the tour, we depart for the airport (recommended to leave Pinnawala 7 hours before flight take-off). TOUR END