Sigiriya "Lion Rock" is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Sri Lanka, a 5th-century rock fortress and palace complex built by King Kasyapa. It features ruins of a royal palace on the summit, a mid-level terrace with frescoes and a "Mirror Wall" with ancient graffiti, and water gardens with sophisticated irrigation at its base. The site is famous for its dramatic location atop a 200-meter high rock column and its well-preserved ancient architecture and engineering.

After enjoying the panoramic views of Lions Rock, we will head North to Dambulla Caves – another World Heritage Site. This 2000-year-old operating temple has five separate caves that contain around 150 stunning Buddha statues and paintings. The Dambulla Cave Temple is a 2,000-year-old, best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, carved into a rock face. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring five caves filled with over 150 Buddha statues, vibrant murals depicting Buddhist history, and architectural marvels. Visitors climb nearly 1,000 stairs to access the site, which offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding plains.

We will stop at Matale to learn more about Sri Lankan spice plantations and herbal massages.

The Kandy Lake Club Cultural Dance Show in Sri Lanka is a one-hour performance featuring a variety of traditional Sri Lankan dances, live music, and fire dancing. The show highlights the island's diverse cultural heritage through energetic performances in colorful costumes, often concluding with a thrilling fire-walking demonstration. It is a popular tourist attraction known for its captivating rhythms, and a printed guide is provided to help explain the different dances.

You will wake up in the World Heritage City of Kandy that has many iconic sites and a rich cultural history. We will visit the Temple of the Scared Tooth that houses the most important Buddhist relic in the world – a tooth of Buddha. On entering the temple you will be awed by the elaborate carvings and intricate decorations, a complete contrast to the exterior. After leaving your lotus blossom as an offering we will move on.

AI Overview KANDY VIEW POINT (2025) All You Should Know BEFORE You Go (w ... Kandy View Point, also known as Arthur's Seat, is a popular scenic overlook in Kandy, Sri Lanka, offering panoramic views of the city, Kandy Lake, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Situated on Rajapihilla Mawatha, it is a tranquil spot popular for photography.

You will have some free time in Kandy to go shopping or enjoy your surroundings. As you walk around Kandy lake be sure to feed the thousands of fishes that follow you and to keep an eye out for the many bats sleeping in the trees!

The Royal Botanical Gardens in Kandy, Sri Lanka, are a historic and diverse botanical institution covering 147 acres with over 4,000 plant species, including orchids, spices, and palms. Founded in 1821, the gardens played a crucial role in the country's tea industry and are managed by the Department of National Botanic Gardens. Key features include impressive palm-lined avenues, the National Herbarium, and a wide variety of plants, some of which are extinct in the wild and can only be found in gardens like this.