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Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle & Beach

14 days from £8,130 for 2025 per person

This itinerary is one of Ampersand’s Top 10 Cultural Holidays.

This tour offers both an insightful view to Sri Lanka’s history taking in some of the finest historical, archaeological and natural treasures, as well as a relaxing a few days by the sea.

Starting in the cultural triangle visit the ancient city ruins  of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura, the beautiful Dambulla Cave Temples, which are adorned with Buddha statues and cave paintings and the inspiring sky citadel of Sigiriya where the old fort was built by King Kashyapa (477 - 495AD), and later used as a Buddhist monastery until 14th century.

Continue south into one of the old capitals of Sri LankaKandy. Here visit the beautiful Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and explore the Temple of the Tooth where you can gain an insight to Sri Lanka’s Buddhist history. For the final part of the tour, travel down to the south coast where you will have six wonderfully relaxing days at a charming boutique hotel with miles of beaches right on the doorstep.

This luxury holiday is purely a suggested itinerary; it can be booked as it is or used as a starting point for creating your very own tailor-made tour of Sri Lanka. If you are feeling inspired and would like to see similar trips, take a look at our collection of Epic JourneysHoneymoons and Family Holidays, as well as our favourite Surfing and Beach itineraries.


Itinerary details

14 days from £8,130 for 2025 per person

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Client Testimonials

I had a very lovely time and was looked after splendidly. My first visit to India could not have been better, save for being longer! But I shall return at some point and I shall look to you to make the arrangements.
- Matthew Nicklin, North India
So many highlights to choose from! The hotels were amazing but Maya Villa was a highlight… I loved just hanging out in the hammock reading my book and watching the peacocks chase the cows!
- Krista Weir, Sri Lanka
Ballyfin was great - we loved it! Best things were the amount of space, it felt like you had the whole place to yourself, the history of the house, and the staff. We'd definitely recommend it. Thanks very much for all the help getting it booked!
- Mr Wyburd, Ireland

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