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Grand Magellan Ceylon Tours
Ten days through the greatest concentration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Asia
Journey through five UNESCO-listed wonders — Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, and Kandy — with expert local guides who bring 2,500 years of history to life at every step.
Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle holds one of the richest concentrations of ancient wonders in Asia. In ten days you'll scale a 5th-century sky palace, walk through the world's oldest irrigation systems, meditate in cave temples gilded with 2,000-year-old murals, and attend a royal ceremony at the most sacred Buddhist shrine in the world.
Every site is brought to life by our expert local historians — men and women who have studied these kingdoms their entire lives and know the hidden stories, forgotten stairways, and the best light for photographs at each hour of the day.
Meet your driver at Bandaranaike International Airport. Transfer to the Cultural Triangle (approximately 3.5 hours). Check in to your hotel near Sigiriya. Evening welcome briefing over drinks.
Early morning ascent of Sigiriya — a 5th-century sky palace atop a 200-metre granite monolith built by King Kassapa. Your guide brings the extraordinary story to life. Afternoon at Pidurangala Rock for panoramic views back across Sigiriya.
Morning at Dambulla — five cave temples with 2,000-year-old murals and 157 statues carved from the living rock. Transfer to Anuradhapura, the world's longest continuously inhabited city. Evening walk through the ancient stupas.
3-star heritage guesthouses and boutique inns at each destination
4-star hotels with heritage character — colonial-era properties and city boutique stays
5-star properties including Heritance Kandalama and Amangalla Kandy
From the vibrant heartbeat of Colombo to the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, from the emerald tea plantations of the hill country to thrilling wildlife safaris and the timeless charm of Galle Fort, discover the very best of Sri Lanka on one extraordinary journey.
A transformative 10-day student volunteer program. Blend village school teaching, beach cleanups, tree planting, leadership workshops, and wildlife safaris.
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Travel gently, leave only footprints, and take home unforgettable memories.
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Every itinerary is a starting point. Our local experts will tailor every detail — hotels, pace, activities — to fit you perfectly.
Start Planning My Trip →Full day in the ancient capital. Visit the Sri Maha Bodhi — grown from a cutting of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment 2,300 years ago. Explore the great dagobas, royal palace ruins, and moonstone entry steps at a considered pace.
Transfer to Polonnaruwa — Sri Lanka's second great ancient capital, at its peak under King Parakramabahu I in the 12th century. Your guide walks you through the royal palace, the Gal Vihara rock sculptures, and the great quadrangle of shrines.
Drive south through the hill country to Kandy, Sri Lanka's last royal capital. Stop at a traditional spice garden for a demonstration of Ayurvedic medicinal plants. Check in and evening lakeside walk.
Morning at the Temple of the Tooth Relic — the holiest Buddhist shrine in Sri Lanka. Attend the morning puja ceremony. Afternoon at Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Evening: Kandyan Cultural Dance Show with traditional fire-walking finale.
Morning at leisure. Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (approximately 3.5 hours) for your onward flight.