Classical Sri Lanka

Trip Highlights

• Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress and view the UNESCO-listed frescoes and summit ruins.

• Explore the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa and Gal Vihara’s rock-carved Buddha statues.

• Visit the cave temples of Dambulla with centuries-old Buddhist murals.

• Participate in a tree-planting initiative in Dambulla.

• Witness evening puja ceremonies at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.

• Learn about Ceylon tea production at a working plantation and factory.

• Walk around Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya’s hill-country setting.

• Search for leopards and elephants on safari in Yala National Park.

• Discover Dutch colonial architecture inside Galle Fort.

• Explore Colombo’s markets, temples, and colonial-era landmarks.

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