Goldenes Dreieck - Sri Lanka



Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle brings together the historic cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandy with the remarkable sights of Sigiriya and Dambulla. Over six days, discover captivating landscapes, a rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality — an ideal addition before an Ayurvedic programme.
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Golden Triangle - 3 Stars
- Accommodation in 3-star hotels
- half board
- Travel in air-conditioned vehicles
- Admission fees as listed in the itinerary
- Transfers to and from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Itinerary subject to change and dependent on arrival and departure times in Colombo.
Day 1: Anuradhapura – Sigiriya:
Meet and greet at Colombo Airport. Visit to Anuradhapura: stupas, ruins, temples and monastic complexes. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa:
Sightseeing: Sigiriya fortress (for the more adventurous, Pidurangala Rock is a more challenging alternative to Sigiriya, with a £23 reduction (€26)), village visit including a visit to a local home, Polonnaruwa: Gal Vihara rock temple and Parakrama Samudra reservoir. (Optional: cycle tour through the ruins, supplement £6 (€7)). Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Dambulla – Kandy:
Sightseeing: Dambulla Cave Temple, city tour of Kandy, Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya:
Sightseeing: train journey through the hill country (please note: if seats are sold out for late bookings, this section will be travelled by car. Alternatively, you can travel part of the route without a seat reservation). Visit to a tea plantation and factory. Walk through Nuwara Eliya. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Nuwara Eliya – Yala:
Sightseeing: drive to Yala. Visit to Ella and Ravana Falls. Safari and jeep tour in Yala National Park. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Yala – Hambantota – Galle:
Sightseeing: coastal road to Galle, stilt fishermen, Galle Dutch Fort. Transfer to the airport (transfer to the hotel available at an additional charge).
Not included: lunch, tips, personal spending on drinks and souvenirs, photography and filming permits.
Booking information
Christmas and New Year supplements are already included in the displayed price.
For a booking for 2 or 3 people, first select 1 or 2 people in the booking form, then choose “from 2 people” or “from 3 people” under room type. You will then need to make multiple bookings. For 3 people, you can book 1 Double Room and 1 Single Room, or 3 Single Rooms. For 2 people, you can book 1 Double Room or 2 Single Rooms. Please contact us if you have any questions about booking.
Golden Triangle - 4 Stars
- Accommodation in 4-star hotels
- half board
- Travel in air-conditioned vehicles
- Admission fees as listed in the itinerary
- Transfers to and from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Itinerary subject to change and dependent on arrival and departure times in Colombo.
Day 1: Anuradhapura – Sigiriya:
Meet and greet at Colombo Airport. Visit to Anuradhapura: stupas, ruins, temples and monastic complexes. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa:
Sightseeing: Sigiriya fortress (for the more adventurous, Pidurangala Rock is a more challenging alternative to Sigiriya, with a £23 reduction (€26), village visit including a visit to a local home, Polonnaruwa: Gal Vihara rock temple and Parakrama Samudra reservoir. (Optional: cycle tour through the ruins, supplement £6 (€7)). Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Dambulla – Kandy:
Sightseeing: Dambulla Cave Temple, city tour of Kandy, Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya:
Sightseeing: train journey through the hill country (please note: if seats are sold out for late bookings, this section will be travelled by car. Alternatively, you can travel part of the route without a seat reservation). Visit to a tea plantation and factory. Walk through Nuwara Eliya. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Nuwara Eliya – Yala:
Sightseeing: drive to Yala. Visit to Ella and Ravana Falls. Safari and jeep tour in Yala National Park. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Yala – Hambantota – Galle:
Sightseeing: coastal road to Galle, stilt fishermen, Galle Dutch Fort. Transfer to the airport (transfer to the hotel available at an additional charge).
Not included: lunch, tips, personal spending on drinks and souvenirs, photography and filming permits.
Booking information
Christmas and New Year supplements are already included in the displayed price.
For a booking for 2 or 3 people, first select 1 or 2 people in the booking form, then choose “from 2 people” or “from 3 people” under room type. You will then need to make multiple bookings. For 3 people, you can book 1 Double Room and 1 Single Room, or 3 Single Rooms. For 2 people, you can book 1 Double Room or 2 Single Rooms. Please contact us if you have any questions about booking.
Goldenes Dreieck - Sri Lanka in detail
Hotel
Day 1: Anuradhapura – Sigiriya
Day 2: Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa
Day 3: Dambulla – Kandy
Day 4: Peradeniya – Pinnawela – Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, transfer to Peradeniya to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens. Then visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation in Randeniya. Enjoy a museum tour, an elephant walk, feeding and bathing (approx. 45 minutes), and a visit to the elephant-dung paper workshop. On the way to Nuwara Eliya, in the lush highlands, take in breathtaking views of tea plantations. Stop at the hotel, then explore the colonial town, also known as “Little England”. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Nuwara Eliya – Yala
Day 6: Yala – Hambantota – Galle
Getting there
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): approx. 128 km / 154 min
Good to know
On request, you can take a village tour in Galle, including a boat trip, cycle tour, cooking demonstration and lunch. Prices from €51 per person, payable locally.
Additional information
Dogs not permitted.
Travelling with children? We'll be happy to check availability and prices for you – just add their ages at the time of travel in the comments field when you book or enquire.
Hotel rooms at a glance
Depending on the booking, accommodation is in 3- or 4-star hotels.
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