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3 Ancient Kingdoms from Colombo

Visit three ancient Sri Lankan royal capitals — Dambadeniya, Yapahuwa, and Panduwasnuwara — on a private 13-hour day tour from Colombo.

3 Ancient Kingdoms from Colombo 3 Ancient Kingdoms from Colombo 3 Ancient Kingdoms from Colombo 3 Ancient Kingdoms from Colombo 3 Ancient Kingdoms from Colombo 3 Ancient Kingdoms from Colombo

About this experience

Step into an air-conditioned vehicle at your Colombo hotel and travel north-west to explore three of Sri Lanka's ancient royal capitals in a single 13-hour private day tour. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide leads you through the royal palace complex of Dambadeniya, seat of a 13th-century kingdom, then up to the dramatic rock fortress of Yapahuwa — your entrance ticket included — where steep stone stairways and carved moonstone gates reward the climb. The tour closes at Panduwasnuwara, an old city whose ruins span more than two millennia of continuous habitation.

All transport, hotel pickup and drop-off from Colombo, and a water bottle per person are covered. Food, drinks, and personal expenses are your own to arrange. Minimum age for this tour is five years, making it a practical choice for families as well as solo travellers and couples with an interest in Sri Lanka's layered history.

Duration13 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years
ReferenceLKFNKHH4S7

What’s included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop off from Colombo.
  • Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
  • Entrance ticket to the Yapahuwa Rock Fortress.

Not included

  • Food and drinks.
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • Entre fee that not mention
  • Gratuities

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
  • Comfortable walking shoes and hats recommended
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Your Hotel in Colombo

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.

Traveller reviews

5.0 / 5

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