Lakpura
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3 Ancient Kingdoms from Negombo

Explore the ancient royal sites of Dambadeniya, Yapahuwa, and Panduwasnuwara on a private 12-hour guided day trip from Negombo.

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About this experience

Board your air-conditioned car at your Negombo hotel and spend 12 hours tracing three of Sri Lanka's ancient capitals across the Northwestern Province. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide drives you first to Dambadeniya, where you walk the royal palace complex that once served as the island's seat of power. Next, climb to the dramatic rock fortress of Yapahuwa — its ornate stairway and commanding hilltop views reward the short ascent. The day ends at Panduwasnuwara, an old city whose ruins span more than two thousand years of continuous history.

This is a private tour, so the pace is yours. Entrance tickets for all three sites are paid separately on the day, and your bottle of mineral water is included to keep you going between stops. Food, drinks beyond the provided water, and gratuities are at your own expense. Lakpura handles pick-up and drop-off directly from your hotel, making this a straightforward full-day excursion for travellers aged five and above.

Duration12 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years
ReferenceLK7BQWPXXZ

What’s included

Included

  • Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned car
  • Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide
  • 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person
  • Hotel Pick & Drop

Not included

  • Expenses of Personal Nature.
  • Entrance Tickets for Dambadeniya, Yapahuwa, panduwasnuwara
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities (optional).

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Hats and comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • Your Hotel in Negombo

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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