Driving time approx. 3.5 minutes Upon arrival our representative will meet you and introduce you to your driver/ guide who will accompany you on your tour of Sri Lanka. Sit back, relax and enjoy the drive through woodlands, rice paddies and marshes into the rural heartland of tropical Sri Lanka. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at your selected hotel in Sigiriya / Habarana or Dambulla. Accommodation – 3 nights – Bed & Breakfast

Driving approx. 1.5 hours After breakfast leave on a sightseeing tour of the ancient ruins of the 4th century BC capital city of Anuradhapura, a tour of the ancient ruins include places of veneration such as gigantic Stupas’ second in size to the Pyramids of Egypt and the Sri Maha Bodhi; or the Sacred Bo tree as it is known to the Buddhists. It is said to be the oldest documented tree on earth. Continue to Mihintale, birthplace of Sri Lankan Buddhism. The best time to climb the mountain is early morning or late afternoon when it is not so hot. A climb of 1840 small steps will take you to the summit of the sacred mountain. Return to your hotel for overnight

Driving approx. 1.5 hours This morning you will head off early to climb the Rock fortress of Sigiriya. This really is a wonderful excursion and is well worth the climb when you see the magnificent 360 degree views across Sri Lanka. If you decide not to climb up it then you can enjoy a leisurely walk around the old water gardens, of which most have dried up now and see the ruins. Continue on a sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa, a city with ruins of Royal Palaces, king’s council chambers, Royal baths and ruins of Buddhist shrines such as the ‘Vatadage’, a circular relic house. The Gal Vihara (Stone Temple) has four Buddhist statues (standing 7 metres high and reclining 14 metres long). You will also visit Lankathilaka, Kiri Vihara, Thuparama image house. The Gal Vihara (Stone Temple) has four Buddhist statues (standing 7 metres high and reclining 14 metres long). You will also visit Lankathilaka, Kiri Vihara, Thuparama image

Today after a late breakfast, proceed to visit the famous 1st century BC rock cave temple of Dambulla the most impressive and largest rock cave temple complex in Sri Lanka with some of the most impressive statues of the Buddha in the world. Later proceed to the Airport or beach resort.