Follow 2,300 years of Buddhist history in Sri Lanka: the sacred Bodhi tree in Anuradhapura, Mihintale where Buddhism arrived, the great statues of Polonnaruwa, the Dambulla caves and the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
This is our suggested plan. Times and order can change with the weather, park conditions and your wishes.
Airport pick-up and drive north. Evening visit to Ruwanwelisaya stupa, lit up at night.
🛏️ Overnight: AnuradhapuraSri Maha Bodhi, Jetavanaramaya, Abhayagiri and the Samadhi Buddha statue.
🛏️ Overnight: AnuradhapuraClimb Mihintale, then visit the peaceful ruins of Ritigala forest monastery.
🛏️ Overnight: Habarana / SigiriyaThe medieval capital: Gal Vihara, the Vatadage and the royal palace.
🛏️ Overnight: Habarana / SigiriyaDambulla cave temple, then drive to Kandy. Evening puja at the Temple of the Tooth.
🛏️ Overnight: KandyMorning puja at the Temple of the Tooth, then Gadaladeniya, Lankatilaka and Embekke temples.
🛏️ Overnight: KandyMeditation session at a monastery near Kandy, then drive to Colombo and visit Kelaniya Temple.
🛏️ Overnight: Colombo / NegomboGangaramaya Temple in Colombo, then transfer to the airport.
Every tour is private. Choose a full package, only a vehicle with a guide, or let us build something just for you.
We take care of everything, from airport to airport.
You book your own hotels and tickets. We drive and guide.
Talk to us and create anything you want.
With the all-inclusive package we book your hotels for every night of the tour. Tell us your style and budget; we will send hotel suggestions with your quote.
White or light clothes that cover shoulders and knees. Shoes and hats come off at the entrance, so socks help on hot stone.
Yes. Poya days are beautiful for pilgrims. Tell us your dates and we will plan the temples to match.
The price depends on the number of travellers, travel dates, hotel level and the package you choose (all-inclusive or transport & guide only). Send us your details and we will reply with a clear, free quote, usually within 24 hours.
Private air-conditioned vehicle, licensed tour guide, accommodation at your chosen level, entrance tickets, safari jeeps and the activities in this itinerary, airport transfers and water in the vehicle. See the full list in the 'What's included' section.
Yes. Choose 'Transport & tour guide only'. We provide the vehicle, driver and licensed guide, and you book your own hotels and tickets. We are happy to recommend hotels.
Yes. Every tour is private, so you can add or remove days, change places, choose different hotels or join two tours together.
Yes. The vehicle and guide are only for your group. There are no strangers on your tour.
Yes. We meet you at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), day or night, and drop you back at the end. We can also start from any hotel in Sri Lanka.
English as standard. Ask us about other languages for your dates.
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