Explore Polonnaruwa: Private Day Trip from Sigiriya
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Highlights
- Polonnaruwa, one of Sri Lanka's ancient capitals and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a deep dive into history, culture, and architecture.
- Statue of King Parakramabahu -Often mistaken for a sage, this statue is carved into a rock face.
- Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu - Impressive ruins of a 12th-century palace complex.
- Vatadage (Relic House) - A circular shrine believed to have housed the Sacred Tooth Relic.
- Lankatilaka Image House - Features a massive standing Buddha (partly ruined).
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What to expect
Start your day with a comfortable hotel pickup from Sigiriya, Dambulla or Habarana and head toward Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s well-preserved ancient capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Your first stop will be the Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum, where you'll collect entrance tickets and get an informative overview of the historic city
Then visit the iconic 12-foot granite Statue of King Parakramabahu I, followed by the nearby Pothgul Viharaya, an ancient monastic library complex
Continue to the Royal Palace ruins, once a seven-story architectural marvel, and explore the beautifully preserved circular shrine at the Vatadage
Next, you'll visit the Siva Devalaya, one of the oldest Hindu temples in the city, and the towering Rankoth Vehera stupa
The tour also includes stops at the peaceful Manik Vehera and the radiant white Kiri Vehera, both rich in spiritual and historical significance
At Lankathilaka Image House, admire the massive standing Buddha within tall brick walls before ending the tour at Gal Vihara, where four magnificent Buddha statues are carved into a single granite rock face
After a full day of cultural discovery, you’ll be driven back to your hotel in Sigiriya, filled with the rich stories and stunning sights of Sri Lanka’s ancient heritage
Package details
Free cancellation (48 hours notice)
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- Private Vehicle
- Bottled water
- Hotel Pickup from Sigiriya, Dambulla or Habarana
- Pick up Time:
- 08.00 AM
- 09.00 AM
- 10.00 AM
- 11.00 AM
- * Archaeological Museum - Gain insights into the kingdom’s history and collect your entrance tickets.
- - 30 Minutes
- * Statue of Parakramabahu I - Admire a majestic 12-foot granite statue honoring the great king.
- - 15 Minutes
- * Pothgul Viharaya - Explore an ancient library complex once used to preserve sacred Buddhist texts.
- - 15 Minutes
- * Royal Palace - Walk through the ruins of a grand seven-story palace built by King Parakramabahu.
- - 30 Minutes
- * Polonnaruwa Vatadage - Visit a beautifully preserved circular shrine that once held a sacred relic.
- - 15 Minutes
- * Siva Devalaya (No 1) - Discover one of the oldest Hindu shrines in the city, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- - 15 Minutes
- * Rankoth Vehera - See a towering stupa built in the tradition of ancient Sri Lankan architecture.
- - 15 Minutes
- * Manik Vehera - A peaceful and lesser-known temple ruin reflecting deep spirituality.
- - 15 Minutes
- * Kiri Vehera - Marvel at this bright white stupa built by a queen, still well-preserved.
- - 15 Minutes
- * Lankathilaka Image House - Enter a grand brick shrine housing a colossal standing Buddha statue.
- - 15 Minutes
- * Gal Vihara - End with the site’s masterpiece: four massive Buddha statues carved into rock.
- - 30 Minutes
- Enjoy an optional local lunch
- Return to the hotel
- Free for children under 3 years
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Sun glasses
- Hat
- Instant Confirmation
- Expect confirmation within minutes. If you don't receive it, please contact our customer support for assistance.
- A complete refund is guaranteed if you cancel your reservation a minimum of 24 hours before the scheduled start of the activity.
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date and time if applicable
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- Hotel Pickup from Sigiriya, Dambulla or Habarana
- Pick up Time:
- 08.00 AM
- 09.00 AM
- 10.00 AM
- 11.00 AM