⭐ Tour Highlights Sri Maha Bodhi (world's oldest tree) · Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO) · Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO) · Gal Vihara Rock Buddhas (UNESCO) · Temple of Sacred Tooth (UNESCO)
Five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in five days — ancient kingdoms, painted caves, towering stupas and sacred temples.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
💡 All timings flexible — adjusted to your flight, pace and preferences. Routes planned for minimum backtracking.
Day 1 BIA to Anuradhapura
Drive to Anuradhapura (185 km)
Sri Maha Bodhi — the sacred Bo tree grown from the original tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment (288 BC)
Ruwanwelisaya Great Stupa · Abhayagiriya complex
Evening puja at Sri Maha Bodhi
Day 2 Sigiriya & Dambulla
Sigiriya Rock Fortress — 5th century citadel, frescoes & mirror wall (UNESCO)
Pidurangala Rock — stunning panoramic alternative view of Sigiriya
Dambulla Cave Temple — 5 caves, 2,000-year murals (UNESCO)
Day 3 Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa Ancient City — medieval royal capital
Gal Vihara — four magnificent rock-cut Buddha figures
Royal Palace ruins · Parakrama Samudra reservoir
Minneriya National Park optional afternoon safari (The Gathering, Aug–Oct)
Day 4 Kandy
Drive to Kandy via Matale (100 km)
Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple — ancient Pali canon monastery
Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic — puja ceremony
Kandyan cultural dance performance
Key Attractions Sri Maha Bodhi (world's oldest tree)
Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO)
Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO)
Gal Vihara Rock Buddhas (UNESCO)
Temple of Sacred Tooth (UNESCO)
✓ Includes Private driver · fuel · tolls · parking
✗ Excludes Hotels · meals · entrance fees · safari jeep
🏨 Suggested accommodation: Anuradhapura · Habarana/Sigiriya · Kandy
