Is this a private trip or a group tour?

Every Kingdoms & Temples Grand Tour departure is fully private: just your party, your own chauffeur-guide and a vehicle to yourselves.

Can we customise the Kingdoms & Temples Grand Tour itinerary?

Yes. Kingdoms & Temples Grand Tour is a starting point. A designer will adjust the route, pace, stops and hotels around the way you like to travel.

When is the best time to travel?

We plan heritage & culture trips around the right season for each coast and region, and will advise the best window for your dates.

What do the listed prices assume?

Prices are a from-rate per person on twin-share in the package's standard accommodation tier. Your final price depends on dates, chosen hotels and group size.

HERITAGE & CULTURE · PACKAGE

Kingdoms & Temples Grand Tour

This 12-day luxury journey runs from Anuradhapura to Jaffna, threading 7 of the island's finest heritage & culture moments into one seamless, privately guided route.

12d / 11n
Luxury
from $2,900 pp
7 stops

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How the journey unfolds.

This 12-day luxury journey runs from Anuradhapura to Jaffna, threading 7 of the island's finest heritage & culture moments into one seamless, privately guided route.

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Why we stop herethe first great kingdom, its stupas and sacred bo-tree.
Days 1-22 nights
Anuradhapura
- Cycle the sacred city
- Ruwanwelisaya and the bo-tree
- Ancient stupas and tanks
Why we stop herethe medieval capital's palaces and rock-cut Buddhas.
Days 3-42 nights
Polonnaruwa
- Cycle the royal ruins
- Gal Vihara rock Buddhas
- Quadrangle and palace
Why we stop herethe frescoed lion rock rising from the plain.
Days 5-62 nights
Sigiriya
- Climb the Lion Rock fortress
- Frescoes and mirror wall
- Pidurangala for the view
Why we stop heregolden cave temples painted across the centuries.
Days 7-82 nights
Dambulla
- Golden cave-temple murals
- Reclining and seated Buddhas
- Hilltop sunset
Why we stop herethe hill capital and the Temple of the Tooth.
Day 91 night
Kandy
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth
- Lakeside walk and market
- Kandyan dance and gardens
Why we stop herethe Dutch-walled fort, ramparts and boutique lanes.
Day 101 night
Galle
- Walk the Dutch fort ramparts
- Lighthouse and boutique lanes
- Sunset on the walls
Why we stop herethe northern peninsula, Tamil kitchens and island temples.
Day 111 night
Jaffna
- Nallur Kandaswamy temple
- Jaffna fort and library
- Island-hop to the causeways

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the first great kingdom, its stupas and sacred bo-tree.
- Cycle the sacred city
- Ruwanwelisaya and the bo-tree
- Ancient stupas and tanks
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Your route across the island.

Cultural Triangle

1Anuradhapura
the first great kingdom, its stupas and sacred bo-tree.
2Polonnaruwa
the medieval capital's palaces and rock-cut Buddhas.
3Sigiriya
the frescoed lion rock rising from the plain.
4Dambulla
golden cave temples painted across the centuries.

Hill Country

5Kandy
the hill capital and the Temple of the Tooth.

South Coast

6Galle
the Dutch-walled fort, ramparts and boutique lanes.

Northern Province

7Jaffna
the northern peninsula, Tamil kitchens and island temples.

Route map for Kingdoms & Temples Grand Tour

Your route across the island.

Stop 1 · Cultural Triangle

Anuradhapura

the first great kingdom, its stupas and sacred bo-tree.

Cultural Triangle Hill Country South Coast Northern Province

Before you book

Included, excluded & the good-to-knows.

What’s included

Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide
Accommodation throughout, twin-share, on the stated basis
Daily breakfast
All entrance fees listed on the itinerary
Airport pickup and drop-off
Bottled water on travel days
A private guide at the major sites
Cave-temple and ancient-city entries
Characterful heritage stays

Not included

International flights
Sri Lanka visa (ETA)
Lunches and dinners unless stated
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Anything not listed under inclusions

Good to know

The fine print, in plain English.

Your deposit, date changes and cancellation cover are all set out in our booking terms — no surprises, and your travel designer will walk you through them before you pay.

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Payment

Priced in USD, per person on twin-share
Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted
Bank transfer in USD available for the balance
Secure payment links sent by your travel designer

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