My tour company is pushing a 3-night 'Cultural Triangle' package. Do I actually need 3 nights?
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You can absolutely do it in 2 nights. Their package pads with things you don't need. Realistic: arrive afternoon day 1, sunset Pidurangala (opposite Sigiriya, better view of the rock). Day 2 sunrise Sigiriya climb, afternoon Dambulla caves. Depart day 3. That's the highlights. Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa are separate additional days if you're a history person - if you're not, you won't miss them.
Cutting it to 2 nights and taking that extra night for Mirissa. Feel less scammed already.
Agent margin, that's why. 3 nights = more room rate for them. 2 nights is standard for the Sigiriya-Dambulla combo. If you're not a ruins/history nerd, don't add Polonnaruwa. Beach time > another ancient city.
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