Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 48 hours. As calling cards go, few can beat this history-drenched two-day tour of Kandy, Sigiriya and Dambulla in central Sri Lanka. It all kicks off with visits to a spice garden and tea factory en route to Kandy. This lakeside city of tree-lined streets crammed with hawkers, tuk-tuks and vintage buses will enthral you.

Visit the botanical gardens before heading to the Temple of the Tooth Relic – the first of the three UNESCO sites – where one of Buddha's teeth is kept. In the evening, after a tour of Kandy, you'll attend a folk dance show. Overnight in Kandy or Matale, and depart in the morning for the second heritage site – Dambulla Rock Temple.

This sacred Buddhist cave was carved deep into a mountain and it is decorated with 150-plus frescoes and statues. Then it's on to the final heritage site – the ‘Lion Rock' of Sigiriya. It juts out into the sky and, adorned with frescoes and landscaped gardens, makes for an awe-inspiring sight.

Loved Sigiriya and climbing the rock. Also enjoyed Kandy and Dambulla. Would have liked more time in Kandy to explore the other sights on offer, instead of the Gem and Wood factory tours. The Botanical Gardens were also lovely. Overnight hotel was average, but served a purpose. Guide was very informative and diverted us to a couple of other attractions to make the overall adventure even better. Would recommend, but avoid the hard-selling factory shops and squeeze in more sight-seeing.

Why you’ll love this…

Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Tour botanical gardens, a tea plantation and a spice garden
Discover the Temple of the Tooth Relic
Guided tour of the historic city of Kandy
Delve deep into Dambulla Rock Temple
Climb up to the ‘Lion Rock' of Sirigirya

Important to know

Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting temples
Not suitable for guests with poor health
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Not suitable for families with small children

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 5 days before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Guide
Entrance fees
Lunch both days
Half-board overnight accommodation

Booking fee

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Pickup points

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Provider

MUSEMENT SPA

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Steve
Traveled as a couple
February 10, 2024
4.2
United States of America
Loved Sigiriya and climbing the rock. Also enjoyed Kandy and Dambulla. Would have liked more time in Kandy to explore the other sights on offer, instead of the Gem and Wood factory tours. The Botanical Gardens were also lovely. Overnight hotel was average, but served a purpose. Guide was very informative and diverted us to a couple of other attractions to make the overall adventure even better. Would recommend, but avoid the hard-selling factory shops and squeeze in more sight-seeing.