7 nights · Sri Lanka's ancient heart

Cultural Triangle.Cultural Triangle, your way

Seven days through Sri Lanka's ancient capitals

4.9· 142 reviews· Kandy · Sigiriya

Duration: 7 nights · 7 days
Group size: 2 - 12 travellers
From: $1,990 pp

24 photos · View gallerySigiriya · Central Province

Kandy

Dambulla

Duration7 nights

Hotels4-star stays

Group size2 - 12 travellers

Tour typeModerate

GuideEnglish-speaking

From (pp twin share)$1,990NZD

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Overview

Sri Lanka's living history.

At the heart of Sri Lanka lies a triangle of ancient capitals, each one older than the last. From the rock fortress of Sigiriya carved a thousand years before its time, to the gilded cave temples of Dambulla, to the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, this seven-day tour walks you through fifteen centuries of history with private guides, comfortable hotels, and just enough room for the unexpected.

Every day is hand-crafted by our Colombo team, every transfer is private, and every hotel is one we've stayed in ourselves.

Day · by · dayDay by day

Seven days, seven worlds.7 nights, seven worlds

Private vehicle · English-speaking

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Day 1

Day 01

Arrive Colombo · Drive to HabaranaNegombo — Coastal Welcome

Welcome at Bandaranaike airport, then travel through palm-fringed countryside to your Cultural Triangle base.Catamarans drift home as the Indian Ocean turns molten gold.

Cinnamon Lodge Habarana

Day 2

Day 02

Sigiriya at sunrise · PidurangalaSigiriya — Lion Rock at Dawn

Climb Sigiriya at first light, then take in the classic Pidurangala view back across the plains.Climb 1,200 stone steps before the heat finds the jungle below.

Cinnamon Lodge Habarana

Day 3Featured

Day 03

Polonnaruwa & Dambulla cavesDambulla — The Painted Caves

Explore the medieval capital before entering Dambulla's cave temples of frescoes and gilded Buddhas.153 Buddhas watch silently beneath 2,000-year-old ceiling murals.

Heritance Kandalama

Day 4

Day 04

Anuradhapura · Sacred bodhiPolonnaruwa — Stone Kingdom

Visit Sri Lanka's first capital and the sacred bodhi tree at the centre of the island's Buddhist story.Cycle through a thousand-year capital reclaimed by silent jungle.

Heritance Kandalama

Day 5

Day 05

Drive to Kandy · Spice gardensMinneriya — The Gathering

Cross into hill country with a stop at Matale spice gardens and an Ayurvedic herbal demonstration.Three hundred elephants converge at the reservoir as light fades.

Earl's Regency Kandy

Day 6

Day 06

Temple of the Tooth · Dance showKandy — Temple of the Tooth

Visit Kandy's most sacred temple, then close the day with cultural dance and a fire-walking finale.Drums echo across the lake at the evening puja ceremony.

Earl's Regency Kandy

Day 7

Day 07

Return to Colombo · DepartColombo — Coastal Farewell

Take a scenic return toward Colombo with time for a final lunch before the airport transfer.One last sea breeze along Galle Face before the airport transfer.

Tour ends · Bandaranaike CMB

Day 8

Day 08

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What's included

7 nights at hand-picked 4-star hotels
Daily breakfast plus selected dinners
Private A/C vehicle with guide-driver
Major site entry fees
Government taxes and service charges

What's not included

International flights to and from Colombo
Travel insurance
Sri Lanka tourist visa
Lunches and drinks
Tips and personal expenses

Pricing

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All prices in NZD, twin share

Tue, 14 Jul 2026Mid-seasonTue, 21 Jul 20266 spots left$1,990Select

Tue, 15 Sept 2026EarlybirdBest weatherTue, 22 Sept 2026Available$2,090$2,130Best deal

Tue, 03 Nov 2026ShoulderTue, 10 Nov 20263 spots left$2,290Select

Tue, 01 Dec 2026Peak seasonTue, 02 Feb 2027Available$2,490Select

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4.9 · 142 reviews for this tour

What our travellers say.4.9 from 142 travellers

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Sigiriya at sunrise was magic

"The team picked the perfect time to climb. We had the rock almost to ourselves at sunrise. Our guide knew every legend."

Hotels were beyond expectations

"Heritance Kandalama is built into the rock — like staying in a hotel that's also a sculpture. We didn't want to leave."

Felt totally looked after

"The Auckland team booked everything, the Colombo team picked us up. From flight to flight, never a wrong moment."

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FAQ

Common questions, straight answers.

Can't find your answer? Our Auckland team picks up the phone seven days a week.

0800 574 584

Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?

New Zealand passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorisation before arrival. The Fly Lanka team can point you to the official online process.

Are flights from Auckland included?

Flights are quoted separately so the team can match the best fare, route, and airline for your travel dates.

Can I customise the itinerary?

Yes. The Colombo team can extend the beach, hill country, wildlife, or family pace around this core route.

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