Bandaranaike International Airport 3 hr 25
Spice Garden (8 min) Sigiriya Fortress (9 min)
The ruins of a 5th-century city, anchored by a towering rock fortress accessible by steep stairs. Hurulu Eco Park (23 min)
Park, safari, and elephant Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple (21 min)
Temples built into 5 caves under overhanging rock, containing paintings, statues & wall murals. Kala Wewa (52 min)
Upper part of a twin reservoir built by King Dhatusena in the 5th century, visited by elephants. Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple (16 min)
Ancient Buddhist temple built on a huge rock, a popular hike for history & panoramic views. Popham's Arboretum (22 min) Kandalama Reservoir (35 min)
Large reservoir lake with areas for swimming & a variety of hotels providing mountain views. Sarath Safari Sigiriya (7 min) Cobra Hood Cave (9 min) Minneriya National Park (30 min)
This sprawling preserve features a large 3rd-century reservoir, plus elephants & other wildlife. Pidurangala (16 min)
Destination for moderate hikes & climbs to the top of the rock, popular for panoramic views. Kaludiya Pokuna Acheological Site (28 min) Sigiri Art Gallery (9 min) Sigiriya - Archaeological Museum (8 min) | 
