Day Trips from Kandy to Polonnaruwa
Overview of the tour in Kandy
Journey begins around 6.00 a.m. from the residence in Kandy and drive to Polonnaruwa, which was the capital of Sri Lanka for about 200 years. After 3 & half hours driving we can reach Polonnaruwa. You can visit archeological museum, royal palace, audience hall, swimming pool, sacred quadrangle, shiva devale, pabalu vehera, rankot vihara, kiri vihara, buddha statue at lankatilaka, buddha figures at gal vihara etc. It takes normally 05 to 06 hours to visit entire kingdom in Polonnaruwa. Polonnaruwa from Kandy day tour is a must-do for history buffs and those interested in ancient civilizations. It offers a fascinating glimpse into Sri Lanka's cultural heritage and the impressive achievements of its ancient rulers. After visiting Polonnaruwa you are dropped back to Kandy.
This activity includes:
- Polonnaruwa Ancient City
- Thivanka Image House
- Polonnaruwa Siva Devale No.1
- Pabalu Vehera (Temple of Marbles) - 52
- Rankoth Vehera
- Royal Palace of King Maha Parakramabahu
- Parakrama Samudraya
- Alahana Pirivena
- Lankatilaka Temple
- Western Entrance of the Sacred Quadrangle
- Statue of King Parakramabahu
- Palace of King Nishshanka Malla
- English speaking driver
- Pick up & drop off hotels in and around Kandy
- Transportation in an Air-conditioned Car
- All parking, Fuel, taxes and all other expenses related to transfer / vehicle / driver
Our Guides
On arrival
Pick up & drop off hotels in and around Kandy
Things to note
Please I didn't include Entrance ticket price & Lunch
Please wear clothes to cover up to your knees and shoulders when visiting temples
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.