Sigiriya rock fortress, Dambulla golden temple, Pidurangal cave temple
Explore the 3 most important cultural and historical monuments in Sri Lanka's cultural triangle. Dambulla golden temple and the Sigiriya rock fortress are UNESCO world heritage sites while Pidurangal temple is one of the oldest temples in Sri Lanka with its beginning going back to the 5th century AD.

The one-day tour starts from your resort in Colombo or the west coast. After about 4 hours journey on a private, modern, air-conditioned car, you will reach teh cultural triangle.

Sigiriya rock hike
The very first activity is to climb the iconic tourist attraction, Sigiriya rock fortress. It was the official residence of King Kashyala in the 5th century AD. On this guided walking tour, take a closer look at the remaining of kings' places, landscaped gardens, swimming pools, fountains, ancient paintings, and many other remaining parts of the fortified city. You will be guided on the Sigiriya rock fortress tour by our experienced guide and he explains to you all the bits and pieces about the king's life and his residence.

Visit the Pidurangala cave temple
After climbing the Sigiriya rock fortress and taken a good look at the beautiful scenery head to the Pidurangala cave temple. It was the official temple of the Sigiriya rock. According to teh ancient chronicle, the queen of King Kashayap ahead visited teh temple often. Travelers can witness ancient Buddha states and paint in the temple.

You will be stopping at Dambulla golden temple on your return journey from Sigiriya to Colombo. This is the third scheduled activity on this short trip. You will climb the Dambulla rock and visit 5 ancient caves with hundreds of Buddha statues and a large number of ancient paintings.