Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-listed ancient cities and heritage sites are among the most impressive concentrations of civilisational achievement in Asia – spanning over two thousand years of continuous cultural evolution, from the earliest Anuradhapura kingdoms to the medieval splendour of Polonnaruwa and the cliff-top ingenuity of Sigiriya. Our cultural heritage experiences go far beyond guided walks through ruins. We pair visits to these extraordinary sites with contextual storytelling, carefully chosen timing to avoid the midday crowds and heat, bicycle explorations of the ancient city precincts and encounters with the living Buddhist and Hindu traditions that continue to animate these ancient places today.