Along the way
- Airport transfer
- Welcome dinner
- City orientation walk
Overnight — Galle Face Hotel, Colombo
7-Day Signature Journey
The Ancient Kings Circuit
Seven days through Sri Lanka's sacred Cultural Triangle — fortresses, temples and the ghosts of dynasties.
From
$4,850/ person
Duration
7 Days
Group Size
Max 8 guests
The Journey
What to expect
Begin in Colombo before heading north into the Cultural Triangle — the heartland of Sri Lankan civilisation. This journey visits the five UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the island's ancient kingdoms: Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura and Kandy. Accommodation in carefully selected boutique properties means that each evening ends in comfort and authenticity. Private guides unlock narratives that guidebooks cannot carry.
Journey Highlights
- Sigiriya at dawn
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Gal Vihara carvings
- Temple of the Tooth
- Private archaeologist guide
Day by Day
Your 7-Day Itinerary
Every day is private and re-shapeable — this is the shape we recommend, not a fixed track.
7 Days
Along the way
- Dawn ascent of Sigiriya
- Water garden tour
- Cave temples at Dambulla
Overnight — Water Garden Sigiriya
Along the way
- Bicycle tour of ruins
- Gal Vihara meditation
- Minneriya elephant gathering
Overnight — Deer Park Hotel
Along the way
- Sacred Bodhi Tree
- Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
- Isurumuniya rock temple
Overnight — Ulagalla Resort
Along the way
- Spice garden visit
- Kandy Lake walk
- Evening puja at Temple of the Tooth
Overnight — Earls Regency, Kandy
Along the way
- Traditional dance performance
- Gem museum
- Batik workshop
- Royal Botanical Gardens
Overnight — Earls Regency, Kandy
Along the way
- Farewell breakfast
- Airport transfer
The Fine Print
What's included
Included
- All accommodation
- Private transfers
- Specialist guides
- Entrance fees
- Daily breakfast
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
In Pictures
Scenes from the journey
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Guest Voices
What travellers say.
“I've travelled extensively through Southeast Asia, but Sri Lanka surprised me at every turn. The Ancient Kings Circuit was meticulously planned — sunrise at Sigiriya with almost no other visitors, a private audience with a master mask-carver in Ambalangoda. Ayubowan Luxury understands that luxury is about access, not thread count.”
Michael Chen
Singapore · November 2025
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