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Ancient Cities And Wild Encounters
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Ancient Cities And Wild Encounters

Rock fortresses, cave temples, and leopards on the prowl — Sri Lanka's cultural heartland and its wildest corner, back to back.

One driver-guide, start to finish
Fixed price, confirmed upfront
Fully custom pace and stops

Day By Day

Day 1

Colombo → Sigiriya

Climb the Rock Fortress and its ancient frescoes, then settle in nearby.

Day 2

Dambulla → Polonnaruwa

Cave temples in the morning, the ancient royal city in the afternoon.

Day 3

Polonnaruwa → Yala

Transfer south, arriving in time for a first afternoon safari.

Day 4

Yala

Sunrise safari tracking leopards, elephants, and sloth bears.

Day 5

Yala → Kandy

Head back north to the Temple of the Tooth and Kandy Lake.

Day 6

Kandy → Colombo

Relaxed final drive back, with time for a last stop en route.

Highlights

  • ✓Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • ✓Dambulla cave temples
  • ✓Leopard safari in Yala
  • ✓Temple of the Tooth, Kandy

Itinerary Snapshot

A starting point — every detail is yours to adjust.

Duration~7 days
Best forHeritage & safari
PaceRelaxed
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