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Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour Sri Lanka

From $70.00 per person

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  • 9 hours
  • Private group
  • Pickup offered
  • Free cancellation
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore one of Sri Lanka's greatest ancient kingdoms with our Polonnaruwa Ancient City Day Tour from Sigiriya - a private cultural day trip for travelers who want to discover royal history, UNESCO heritage, and local traditions in one comfortable journey. Polonnaruwa served as Sri Lanka's royal capital from the 11th to 13th centuries, and its ruins are among the most impressive in all of Asia - royal palaces, colossal dagobas, perfectly preserved statues, and the famous Gal Vihara rock temple. Combined with a traditional local lunch at the beloved Priyamali Gedara restaurant, this is one of the most rewarding cultural day trips from Sigiriya.

  • Explore the Polonnaruwa Ancient City ruins - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit royal palace remains, ancient Buddhist temples, stupas, and stone carvings
  • See the Gal Vihara - four magnificent rock-cut Buddha statues carved from solid granite
  • Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan village-style lunch at Priyamali Gedara