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Day Excursion To Ancient City Polonnaruwa

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Activity location

Gal Vihara
- 440/225 Palm Grove State, Minuwangoda road
- 51000, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

Gal Vihara
- 440/225 Palm Grove State, Minuwangoda road
- 51000, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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What's included, what's not

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Complimentary WiFi Excess During the Travel (Subjected To Availability)
Seasonal Fruits
Transport by private vehicle
Professional & Expert Driver ( ENGLISH )
Food and drinks, unless specified
Service charge
Local Srilankan Guide
Lunch

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour.
All visitors to Buddhist and Hindu temples are expected to remove footwear and hats. Also shoulders and knees should be covered
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
What to Bring - Caps or hats, camera, And Sun cream
Deposit trash in designated receptacles
Please respect and leave the plants and native wildlife untouched
Pickup will be commenced prior to start the tour time; you must contact us to verify your exact pickup time.
We request all customers carry the Vaccination card while travelling (Digitally or Physically)
This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility, certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.

What you can expect

By early morning, you will be driven by an air-conditioned vehicle, Historic city of Polonnaruwa, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will discover why Polonnaruwa is one of the most stunning old cities and why it has so much to offer archaeologists, history buffs, and people who just want to learn more about Sri Lanka. Discover more about Sri Lankan culture and local’s life style. While on tour, make sure to Taste some of the delicious Sri Lankan cuisine; As we have a unique Taste of plates. Take a break, enjoy some seasonal fruits, and revitalise yourself. Rest as much as you need to, and our experts will take you directly where you need to go. After a memorable day, you'll return to your lodging. After a memorable day, you'll return to your accommodation.

Activity itinerary

Gal Vihara

15m
Admission ticket not included

The Gal Vihara, also known as Gal Viharaya and originally as the Uttararama, is a rock temple of the Buddha situated in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. It was fashioned in the 12th century by Parakramabahu

Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre (Pass by)

Located in the Dambulla Secretariat Division of Matale District, in the centre of Dambulla town started in 1999 to establish a wholesale market for vegetables and fruits. One important feature of the DDEC is thus a more direct participation of the farmers is selling farm produce.

Dagoba of Thuparama

15m
Admission ticket not included

Thuparamaya is an ancient Buddhist temple in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Located in the sacred area of Mahamewna park, the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed in the island, dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa

Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs (Pass by)

Ibbankatuwa Ancient burial ground lies five kilometres before the Dambulla town on the Kurunegala-Dambulla Road. An archaeological Department board will indicate the turn off from the main road. The site is reached by travelling about 500m in to this road. The site was developed in to a tourist attraction in 2017 and was formally open to the public.

Golden Temple of Dambulla (Pass by)

The Rock Temple of Dambulla, called Jumbukola Vihara (Dambulla Cave Temple) in the (Mahavamsa)-the principal Pali Chronicle of Sri Lanka, is situated about forty seven miles north west of Kandy, the last capital of the Sinhalese kings, on the main road to Anuradhapura. Dambulla is a scent of unique interest. Its rock temples are the most extensive in the Island, and one of the most ancient, and in the highest state of preservation and order.

Location

Activity location

Gal Vihara
- 440/225 Palm Grove State, Minuwangoda road
- 51000, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

Gal Vihara
- 440/225 Palm Grove State, Minuwangoda road
- 51000, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka