Ancient Kingdoms & Highland Escape
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Cultural Tours
Ancient Kingdoms & Highland Escape
8 nights & 9 days
Ayubowan — welcome to Sri Lanka. Chiford Travels shapes this route with private transport, licensed guiding, and stays chosen for comfort and location.
This 9-day cultural tours sample follows the Ancient Kingdoms & Highlands Route. Timings, hotels, and optional experiences are refined at enquiry stage to match your party and season.
Inquire nowSacred kingdoms and misty highlands
DAY 01 Arrival · Negombo & rest
- Meet-and-assist at Bandaranaike International Airport and private transfer to Negombo.
- Overnight near the coast to recover from travel before heading to the Cultural Triangle.
DAY 02 Dambulla >> Sigiriya >> Dambulla
- Base in Dambulla with a full-day excursion to Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
- Return to your Dambulla stay for the evening.
DAY 03 Dambulla >> Polonnaruwa >> Dambulla
- Day trip to the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa—ruins, stupas, and museum time.
- Return to Dambulla for the night.
DAY 04 Dambulla >> Anuradhapura >> Dambulla
- Explore sacred Anuradhapura—ancient stupas, monasteries, and the Sri Maha Bodhi precinct.
- Evening back at your Dambulla hotel.
DAY 05 Dambulla >> Kandy
- Scenic drive from the dry zone into the hill capital.
- Check in to Kandy with time for the lakeside or a calm evening.
DAY 06 Kandy
- Full day in Kandy—Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, botanical gardens, or city viewpoints.
- Optional cultural show or relaxed dining as you prefer.
DAY 07 Kandy >> Nuwara Eliya
- Ascend through tea country to Nuwara Eliya with photo stops and a plantation visit en route.
- Cool-climate overnight in the highlands.
DAY 08 Nuwara Eliya >> Colombo
- Descend from the hills to Colombo with breaks for views and lunch.
- Capital city overnight before departure.
DAY 09 Colombo >> BIA
- Transfer from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport for your outbound flight.
- Departure assistance coordinated with your flight time.
Tour Highlights
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Inclusions
- Accommodation in selected hotels as per itinerary
- Daily breakfast/dinner at all hotels
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour
- English-speaking chauffeur guide service
- Train tickets for the scenic hill country journey
- All sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees for included sites (as specified in the itinerary)
- 2 bottles of drinking water per person per day
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (BIA)
- Fuel, parking, highway tolls, and driver accommodation
- All government taxes and service charges
Exclusions
- International airfare (air tickets)
- Lunches and dinners (unless specified in the itinerary)
- Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, beverages, etc.)
- Optional activities and experiences not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for the driver/guide
- SIM cards, Wi-Fi devices, or personal communication costs
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Any expenses arising due to flight delays, weather, or unforeseen circumstances
Payment policies
- Fifty percent on confirmation; balance due two weeks before arrival unless full settlement on confirmation is preferred.
Payment methods
- Bank transfer
Here is your Ancient Kingdoms & Highlands Route
Negombo arrival, Cultural Triangle loops from Dambulla, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya highlands, then Colombo and airport departure—private transport throughout.
- BIA
- Negombo
- Dambulla
- Sigiriya
- Polonnaruwa
- Anuradhapura
- Kandy
- Nuwara Eliya
- Colombo
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