CULTURAL TRIANGLE & BEACH ESCAPE

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Tour Overview

This week-long tour combines Sri Lanka’s ancient heritage with coastal relaxation. Start in the Cultural Triangle, exploring UNESCO-listed temples and the iconic Sigiriya Rock. Travel through the hill country to Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, where you’ll visit the Temple of the Tooth and tour working tea plantations.

Catch the scenic train to Ella, one of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world, before finishing at Bentota’s palm-fringed beaches. Perfect for travelers who want both cultural immersion and beach time without rushing through destinations.

Highlights

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Day 01 – Arrival at Bandaranaike Airport → Dambulla

Arrival at Katunayake Airport.
Drive directly to Dambulla (~4–5 hours).
Check-in at hotel.
Evening at leisure, relax at the hotel.
Overnight: Dambulla

Day 02 – Dambulla / Sigiriya

Breakfast at hotel.
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the afternoon.
Optional visit to a nearby village for a cultural / safari experience.
Dinner at hotel.
Overnight: Dambulla

Day 03 – Dambulla → Polonnaruwa → Kandy

Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Polonnaruwa (~1.5 hours) and explore ancient city ruins.
Continue to Kandy (~3 hours).
Evening visit to Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Optional: Kandyan cultural dance show.
Overnight: Kandy

Day 04 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Nuwara Eliya (~2.5–3 hours) via scenic tea plantations.
Visit:
- Seetha Amman Kovil
- Gregory Lake (optional boat ride)
- Tea factory for a short tour
- Lovers’ Leap Waterfall (short hike / view point)
Check-in at hotel.
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

Day 05 – Nuwara Eliya → Ella (Train or Drive)

Breakfast at hotel.
Option 1: Scenic train ride Nanu Oya → Ella (2–3 hours)
Option 2: Drive to Ella (~2–3 hours).
Visit:
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Little Adam’s Peak
Check-in at hotel.
Overnight: Ella

Day 06 – Ella → Bentota (South Coast Beach)

Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Bentota (~5–6 hours).
Check-in at beachfront hotel.
Afternoon leisure on Bentota Beach, optional water sports.
Dinner at hotel.
Overnight: Bentota

Day 07 – Bentota → Colombo → Bandaranaike Airport

Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Colombo (~1.5–2 hours).
Optional short Colombo city tour (depending on flight schedule): Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah Market, Galle Face Green
Transfer to Katunayake Airport for departure.