Day 1 Explore the important historical monuments in Sri Lanka on this 3 days tour while visiting ancient Buddhist temples, museums, palaces, gardens, Buddha statues, and many more. Embark on an exciting and very rare 3-day cultural tour of Sri Lanka's holiest, the Cultural Triangle. Explore 5 UNESCO-listed sites where important historical monuments are to be found. Visit cultural triangle cities including Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Kandy. Stay overnight at a hotel in Sigiriya between private-guided sightseeing ventures. Get picked up in Colombo and head to your hotel in Sigiriya via Anuradhapura, the oldest city in Sri Lanka. The first activity of the 3 days tour is the hop-on hop-off city tour of the historical city of Anuradhapura. The tour covers a large number of historical places such as Buddhist temples, dagobas, palaces, gardens, and other remarkable structures in the city testify to the grandeur of ancient civilization. The city tour also includes the most sacred 8 Buddhist sites in the city, better known as "Atamasthana", Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Jetavanarama, Mirisaveti Stupa, and Lankarama. Later in the day settle in for a good night's sleep at your hotel in Sigiriya. Day 2 After breakfast leave for the Sigiriya rock fortress, home to one of the oldest landscaped gardens in the world. Your Sigiriya tour starts early morning, allowing you to escape the mid-day heat. Climb the rock and reach the summit to see the site of the King's palace, swimming pool, and king's throne. Soak up in the breathtaking scenery from the top of the pinnacle. Later drive to Polonnaruwa and see the dozens of ancient temples, Buddha statues, and many ancient structures built by ancient Kings. Witness massive stone-cut Buddha statues, dagobas, an audience hall, and much more at the cultural museum of Polonnaruwa. Later in the day Minneriya safari on an open jeep. Enhance your experience with a wildlife safari at Minneriya National Park. Spot wild elephants, bears, wild boar, deer, buffalo, monkeys, and maybe even a leopard. Stay overnight in Sigiriya. Day 3 Depart early for Colombo via Kandy, visiting a spice/herbal garden en route. In Matale, spices and herbs are used for Sri Lankan cuisine and medicine. Hear about this history as you explore the site with your guide. Later visit Dambulla Golden Temple and Tooth Relic Temple are sure to add another level of sacrosanctity to your experience. Dambulla hosts more than 150 Buddha statues and a large number of ancient murals. The next stop will be Kandy city. Today Kandy is one of Sri Lanka's most important cities because of the presence of the temple of the sacred tooth of the Buddha. This is the most visited Buddhist temple on the island, frequented by thousands of devotees every day. Return to your hotel in Colombo.

Unparalleled flexibility allows you to customize this tour to your interests. Immerse yourself in the tuk tuk ride and stay informed with our informative Audio Guide tour app, which provides details about over 14 sites, such as historical facts, cultural insights, and interesting anecdotes. It's like having a local guide accompanying you. Experience the highlights of Anuradhapura in a fun and unique way, in your own private tuk tuk. Explore renowned sites such as the World's oldest tree, the Kuttam Pokuna bathing pools, and the Isurumuniya Temple, along with other World Heritage sites. Get picked up and dropped off at your hotel or any other location of your choice for added convenience. Our tuk tuk drivers have over ten years of expertise with tuk tuks and the highways they travel on. We have a 24-hour ambulance service to put you in safe hands in an emergency. Furthermore, it is how we keep the industry's highest client retention rate, as well as government-friendly tourism service. Don't miss out on this opportunity to book your tuk tuk tour today and embark on a stylish journey through the ancient city of Anuradhapura!

Discover the best of Sri Lanka on an 8-day private trip to the Cultural Triangle. Experience game drives in Wilpattu and Minneriya National Park, visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura, and experience the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple complex. Day 1:Get picked up from Colombo, Negombo, or Bandaranaike International Airport and admire the beautiful scenery of Sri Lanka's North Western Province as you drive to Chilaw. Arrive in the coastal town of Chilaw, known for its stretching beaches and tall coconut trees, and spend the night in a 4-star hotel. Day 2:Wake up early in the morning with the sunrise and drive to Wilpattu National park. Spend a full day exploring one of the largest and oldest parks in Sri Lanka, world-renowned for its leopard population. Benefit from the expertise of the safari team as you go on a game drive through the park, observing rare animals in their natural habitat. Keep an eye out for leopards, mongooses, and water buffalo. Leave the national park and set off for Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. Check into your 4-star hotel when you arrive in the city. Day 3:Take a little more time to relax in bed this morning, before getting up for a delicious breakfast, traditionally made up of kiribath, hoppers, and pani pol. Depart from the hotel and set off into the ancient city of Anuradhapura, making a visit to the well-preserved ruins of a Sinhala civilization. In the afternoon, climb up to Mihintale, once a dense jungle that was reserved by the royals as a hunting ground. Learn why the mountain peak is now referred to as the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, as you enter a Buddhist monastery. Return to your hotel in Anuradhapura and settle down for the evening. Day 4: Tuck into another Sri Lankan breakfast in the morning and get ready for an adventure to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Polonnaruwa Ancient City. Arrive at the archaeological site and discover the monumental ruins of the stunning garden city, created in the 12th century. Drive on from Polonnaruwa, making a stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress of great historical significance. Rest for the night at a 4-star hotel in Sigiriya. Day 5: Enjoy a late breakfast, then be driven to a rural village for an authentic experience of traditional Sri Lankan life. Take in scenic views on a short walk, before getting into a bullock cart for a ride across the countryside. Arrive at a picturesque lake and trade off the wheels for a sail as you cruise across the waters on a catamaran tour. Disembark from the boat in the afternoon and get driven to Minneriya National Park. See Sri Lankan wildlife in a different light on an evening game drive, with "oohs" and "ahhs" as Asian elephants stomp by the 4x4 in the sunset. Return to your 4-star hotel in Sigiriya. Day 6: Finish off your breakfast and make your way to Dambulla. Be absolutely blown away as you delve into the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple complex. Explore this cave temple complex, the largest and best-preserved in Sri Lanka, containing five caves with 157 statues and over 2000 meters of intricately painted walls and ceilings. Make a visit to Pidurangala, the tallest mountain in the country, and view the Buddhist monastery settled upon the slopes. Learn about the history of the monastery and how monks have made use of the sacred site. Return to your 4-star hotel in Sigiriya. Day 7: Try something new this morning at breakfast and fuel up for your day. Leave Sigiriya and drive to Matale to observe a wood carving demonstration at a local factory. Discover more local traditions as you make a visit to the spice garden. Watch a live cooking demonstration with fresh spices and learn about how they are grown. Join a guided tour of Kandy in the afternoon, home to many tea plantations, sacred Buddhist sites, and biodiverse rainforest land. Finish your tour and check into a 4-star hotel in Kandy for the night. Day 8:Think back on your memories of the trip over a final Sri Lankan breakfast. Say goodbye to your new friends and helpful guides, before being transferred back to your accommodations.

08.00 am: Embark on a Tuk-Tuk adventure as you are picked up from your Anuradhapura hotel. 08.30 am: Begin your city tour of the ancient city of Anuradhapura, a Unesco World Heritage Site and one of the world's oldest inhabited towns. Immerse yourself in the rich history and significance of Anuradhapura, which was once the center of Theravada Buddhism. Explore the well-preserved historical ruins dating from the centuries between the 4th century BC and the 11th century AD. During this comprehensive city tour, visit prominent relic chambers such as Ruwanveliseya, Abhayagiriya, and Jetavanaramaya, known for being the world's largest man-made brick buildings. Admire the Moonstone and Guard Stones, and explore the iconic landmarks of Thuparama and Lankaramaya Dagobas, the Brazen Palace, Twin Ponds, Samadhi Buddha Statue, and the remarkable rock carvings at Isurumuniya Temple. Find solace and tranquility under the shade of the sacred 'Sri Maha Bodhi' tree, believed to have grown from a branch of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment 2500 years ago. The 'Sri Maha Bodhi' is revered as the world's oldest human-planted tree. 11.30 am: At the completion of your city tour, return to your hotel in Anuradhapura, reflecting on the fascinating history and cultural heritage you have experienced.

08.00 am: Embark on a bike adventure as you are picked up from your Anuradhapura hotel. 08.30 am: Begin your city tour of the ancient city of Anuradhapura, a Unesco World Heritage Site and one of the world's oldest inhabited towns. Immerse yourself in the rich history and significance of Anuradhapura, which was once the center of Theravada Buddhism. Explore the well-preserved historical ruins dating from the centuries between the 4th century BC and the 11th century AD. During this comprehensive city tour, visit prominent relic chambers such as Ruwanveliseya, Abhayagiriya, and Jetavanaramaya, known for being the world's largest man-made brick buildings. Admire the Moonstone and Guard Stones, and explore the iconic landmarks of Thuparama and Lankaramaya Dagobas, the Brazen Palace, Twin Ponds, Samadhi Buddha Statue, and the remarkable rock carvings at Isurumuniya Temple. Find solace and tranquility under the shade of the sacred 'Sri Maha Bodhi' tree, believed to have grown from a branch of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment 2500 years ago. The 'Sri Maha Bodhi' is revered as the world's oldest human-planted tree. 11.30 am: At the completion of your city tour, return to your hotel in Anuradhapura, reflecting on the fascinating history and cultural heritage you have experienced.

08.00 am: Embark on a bike adventure as you are picked up from your Anuradhapura hotel. 09.30 am: Begin your city tour of the ancient city of Anuradhapura, a Unesco World Heritage Site and one of the world's oldest inhabited towns. Immerse yourself in the rich history and significance of Anuradhapura, which was once the center of Theravada Buddhism. Explore the well-preserved historical ruins dating from the centuries between the 4th century BC and the 11th century AD. During this comprehensive city tour, visit prominent relic chambers such as Ruwanveliseya, Abhayagiriya, and Jetavanaramaya, known for being the world's largest man-made brick buildings. Admire the Moonstone and Guard Stones, and explore the iconic landmarks of Thuparama and Lankaramaya Dagobas, the Brazen Palace, Twin Ponds, Samadhi Buddha Statue, and the remarkable rock carvings at Isurumuniya Temple. Find solace and tranquility under the shade of the sacred 'Sri Maha Bodhi' tree, believed to have grown from a branch of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment 2500 years ago. The 'Sri Maha Bodhi' is revered as the world's oldest human-planted tree. 12.30 pm: At the completion of your city tour, return to your hotel in Anuradhapura, reflecting on the fascinating history and cultural heritage you have experienced.

Following hotel pick-up by your driver and guide at 06:00 from the Colombo City area, you'll start for Anuradhapura. On arrival at Anuradhapura, your first stop will be the Anuradhapura World Heritage Site and ruins. Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its well-preserved ruins depicting the illustrious ancient Lankan civilization. There are several exciting locations one can visit. Namely, the majestic Ruwanweliseya Stupa, one of the most significant structures of the ancient world, Brazen Palace with its 1,600 stone columns showing the remnants of a multi-storied residence for monks, Isurumuniya rock carving of 'The Two Lovers', the twin ponds used by Buddhist monks as a bathing pool and Thuparama Dagoba, the oldest Dagoba in the country believed to enshrine the collarbone of the Buddha himself and several other dagobas. Next, you'll head to explore Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi. The Sacred Jaya Siri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura is reckoned as the oldest surviving historical tree in the world. It was brought to Sri Lanka by Theri Sangamitta, daughter of Emperor Asoka and was planted in the Mahameghavana Park in Anuradhapura in 249 BC by King Devanampiyatissa. Then start for Jethawanaramaya Stupa. The Jethawana stupa, the central ritual monument of the Jethawana monastery, had a diameter of 370 feet. Established in the 3rd century A.D., the monastery was the residence of 3,000 monks. Recent excavations confirm that the foundation of the stupa was 28 feet deep and rested on bedrock. This stupa, the tallest brick structure in the world, was built in keeping with engineering principles which are fol­lowed even today.  You'll explore Abhayagiri Dagoba. The Abhayagiri Dagoba is the second giant brick structure in the world after the Jetavana Dagoba. It was built by King Gajabahu (114-136 AD) and reached a height of 370 feet (115m). After lunch at a local restaurant at your own cost, proceed to Moonstone or Sandakada Pahana. Sandakada Pahana, also known as Moon-stone, is a unique feature of the Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture of ancient Sri Lanka. First seen in the latter stage of the Anuradhapura period, the sandakada pahana evolved through the Polonnaruwa, Gampola and Kandy periods. Later visit Mihintale. Mihintale hill is where King Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura met Mahinda, a Buddhist monk and son of the Indian Buddhist Emperor, Ashoka. Mahinda asked the king a riddle, and when the king solved it, Mahinda deemed him a worthy disciple and converted him to Buddhism. There are religious monuments all over the hill and the ruins of a monastery and a hospital.  At approximately 20:00, you'll return to your hotel in Colombo, where the tour will end.

08.00: Embark on a fascinating journey with a pick-up from your hotel, as you head towards Anuradhapura. 09.30: Immerse yourself in the rich history of Anuradhapura, one of the world's oldest inhabited towns and a Unesco World Heritage Site. Explore the ancient city's well-preserved historical ruins dating back centuries (4th century BC – 11th century AD). During this city tour, visit remarkable relic chambers like Ruwanveliseya, Abhayagiriya, and Jetavanaramaya, known for being the world's largest man-made brick buildings. Discover other iconic landmarks such as The Moonstone, The Guard Stones, Thuparama and Lankaramaya Dagobas, The Brazen Palace, Twin Ponds, Samadhi Buddha Statue, and Isurumuniya Temple with its exquisite rock carvings. Allow the serene shade of the 'Sri Maha Bodhi,' grown from a branch of the very tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment 2500 years ago, to bring you comfort and tranquility. The 'Sri Maha Bodhi' is revered as the world's oldest human-planted tree. 13.00: As the city tour comes to an end, proceed back to your hotel, reflecting on the captivating history and cultural heritage experienced in Anuradhapura.