Legends of the Ancient Kingdom
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Cultural Tours
Legends of the Ancient Kingdom
5 nights & 6 days
Ayubowan — welcome to Sri Lanka. Chiford Travels shapes this route with private transport, licensed guiding, and stays chosen for comfort and location.
This 6-day cultural tours sample follows the Ancient Kingdom Legends Route. Timings, hotels, and optional experiences are refined at enquiry stage to match your party and season.
Inquire nowCultural triangle to the capital
DAY 01 Arrival Negombo & rest
- Meet-and-assist at Bandaranaike International Airport and private transfer to Negombo.
- Overnight near the lagoon to rest before heading inland.
DAY 02 Negombo >> Kandy
- Scenic drive from the coast to the hill capital of Kandy.
- Check in with time for the lakeside or a relaxed evening.
DAY 03 Kandy >> Dambulla >> Sigiriya >> Dambulla
- Descend to the Cultural Triangle—Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
- Return to your Dambulla base for the night.
DAY 04 Dambulla >> Polonnaruwa >> Dambulla
- Full-day exploration of medieval Polonnaruwa—ruins, stupas, and museum time.
- Evening back at your Dambulla hotel.
DAY 05 Dambulla >> Colombo
- Transfer from the dry zone to Colombo with comfort stops en route.
- Capital city overnight before your departure flight.
DAY 06 Colombo >> BIA
- Private 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 Kingdom Legends Route
Negombo arrival, Kandy and the Cultural Triangle from Dambulla—Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, and Dambulla Cave Temple—then Colombo and airport departure with private transport throughout.
- BIA
- Negombo
- Kandy
- Dambulla
- Sigiriya
- Polonnaruwa
- Colombo
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