How many days do I really need for Anuradhapura + Polonnaruwa + Sigiriya?

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Fiona Patel55475 rep2
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We have 4 full days in the Cultural Triangle. Is that enough to see the main sites without rushing, or should we drop one place?

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4 days is perfect if you base yourself in Sigiriya or Habarana. Do Sigiriya + Pidurangala on day 1, Polonnaruwa on day 2, Anuradhapura on day 3, and have a relaxed day 4 for Mihintale or just resting by the pool. Rushing all three in 3 days is miserable in the heat.

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Dilki Gunaratne244600 rep1

Hire one driver for all three days. It saves so much hassle with tuk-tuks and you can ask him to adjust the pace based on how tired the family is.

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Sunil Jayawardena318410 rep1

We tried to do it in 3 days and regretted it. The heat at Anuradhapura is brutal after lunch. 4 days minimum.

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Marco Rossi65925 rep2

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