Ancient Cities

The Ancient Cities are a fascinating region, full of remnants of a civilisation over 2500 years old. During the golden age of the Sinhalese civilisation it was named 'Rajarata', the land of the kings. The first city to be built was Anuradhapura, followed by the rock fortress at Sigiriya and the medieval Polonnaruwa.

Ancient Cities

Lots of work has been done over the last 100 years to push back the jungle that’s held these sights secret for so long. Now, visitors can see the full extent of these ancient relics, including sacred temples, palaces, rock carvings, gardens and monasteries.

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Water Garden Sigiriya

Water Garden Sigiriya

Sigiriya, Ancient Cities, Sri Lanka

Water Garden Sigiriya is an oasis of natural beauty in the heart of The Cultural Triangle, inspired by the ancient water gardens of Sigiriya. Expect luxury in a very open and natural setting with the mountainous Sigiriya Rock Fortress as your backdrop.

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Aliya Resort & Spa

Aliya Resort & Spa

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Aliya Resort and Spa is a modern property with stunning views of the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of the most important landmarks in the Cultural Triangle. Aliya is surrounded by greenery and the design is inspired by the Asian elephant.

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Cinnamon Lodge

Cinnamon Lodge

Habarana, Ancient Cities, Sri Lanka

Cinnamon Lodge is a series of small chalet-style buildings dotted around a 27-acre wooded area and next to a lake. The two-storey chalets have recently been refurbished and the property is well-located for exploring the Cultural Triangle.

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Ulagalla

Ulagalla

Anuradhapura, Ancient Cities, Sri Lanka

Set in the north of the Cultural Triangle, Ulagalla lets you escape to another era, and immerse yourself in culture, history and nature at this enchanting sanctuary where new villas have been combined with a beautifully restored wallawwa.

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Vil Uyana

Vil Uyana

Sigiriya, Ancient Cities, Sri Lanka

Vil Uyana offers spacious luxury dwellings, built over a wetlands area just a few kilometres from Sigiriya. The perfect destination as part of a wider Sri Lankan itinerary, this is a place to relax, unwind, pamper yourself and get back to nature.

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Sri Lanka and the Maldives

Sri Lanka and the Maldives

Kotugoda, Cultural Triangle, Hill Country & Maldives

An exciting, varied and in-depth twin country adventure that will whisk you away to the best that Sri Lanka, a truly tropical paradise has to offer. This includes the Cultural Triangle which boasts an array of ancient Buddhist sites and exploring the beautifully scenic highlands where you can immerse yourself in the breath-taking tea plantations....

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GBP £6,000 pp

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Extraordinary Sri Lanka

Extraordinary Sri Lanka

Colombo, Wilpattu National Park, Ancient Cities & Trincomalee

This extraordinary adventure combines off the beaten track Sri Lanka with the island's main highlights which include wildlife, verdant rolling hills, tranquil beaches and important cultural sites. It is ideal for the adventurous traveller, who wants to spend their days searching for the illusive leopard, watching the sun rise on the top of Sigiriya...

Adventure Beach Couples Culture

GBP £5,400 pp

14 nights
Ultimate Sri Lanka

Ultimate Sri Lanka

Kotugoda, Ancient Cities, Kandy, Hatton, Yala & Tangalle

Throughout this bespoke itinerary, discover the best of what Sri Lanka has to offer, staying in the very finest hotels. Travel through the country taking in the rich culture and history in the fascinating Cultural Triangle and the verdant Hill Country. Coupled with the adventures in Yala National Park searching for the elusive and majestic animals...

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GBP £8,300 pp

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Sri Lanka Safari

Sri Lanka Safari

Kotuguda, Wilpattu, Sigiriya, Gal Oya National Park, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park & Galle

Experience wild Sri Lanka on this off-the-beaten track itinerary. This journey takes you through the length and breadth of this diverse teardrop isle. Through undulating hills, low grasslands and golden coast, enjoy incredible wildlife and culture throughout. With hundreds of species of endemic birds as well as a growing number of leopard sightings...

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GBP £4,800 pp

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