Sri Lanka · POLONNARUWA TOURS

4 Polonnaruwa Tours to Get Up Early For

4 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $35

Roads here move at about twenty-five miles an hour, so anything that costs a day has to be worth a day. These 4 polonnaruwa tours are, and below is what each charges and how long it really takes.

Polonnaruwa Day Tour With Minneriya NP Elephant Safari - Starting with Polonnaruwa’s royal remains
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Polonnaruwa Day Tour With Minneriya NP Elephant Safari

1.Polonnaruwa Day Tour With Minneriya NP Elephant Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 8 hours · from $65Our pick

Explore Polonnaruwa’s ancient ruins and Minneriya’s wild elephants on an 8-hour Sri Lankan day tour with hotel pickup.

“Polonnaruwa was amazing to see, would recommend getting a guide so you can actually learn the history. The afternoon elephant safari was just incredible and we had the best driver who was just as excited to see the elephants as we were 😊”

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Polonnaruwa: Private Guided Cycling Tour with Hotel Pickup - Hotel pickup and the tuk-tuk ride into the ancient city
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Polonnaruwa: Private Guided Cycling Tour with Hotel Pickup

2.Private Guided Cycling Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Cycle through Polonnaruwa’s ancient ruins with a private English-speaking guide, tuk-tuk pickup, and four hours of history for $55.

“We had a fantastic experience with our guide in Polonnaruwa. The cycling tour was excellent and a great way to explore the archaeological sites and the museum. He was extremely knowledgeable, knew exactly where to take us, and explained everything clearly and engagingly. After the bike tour, he kindly took us by tuk-tuk to our lunch destination, which was very much appreciated. We really enjoyed the experience and highly recommend him as a guide.”

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Polonnaruwa Ancient City Private Day Tour (Hidden Gems) - Start at the Archaeological Museum
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Polonnaruwa Ancient City Private Day Tour (Hidden Gems)

3.Polonnaruwa Ancient City Private Day Tour (Hidden Gems)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $35Best value

Review of Polonnaruwa’s private day tour, with Royal Palace, Vatadage, Gal Vihara, guide advice, costs, transport, and practical tips.

“I enjoyed this visit very much accompanied by a very professional and instructed guide, who took me through the centuries of history in an interesting way. Strongly recommended if you want a complete experience of Polonnaruwa”

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From Dambulla/ Sigiriya: Ancient City of Polonnaruwa by Bike - The 8:00 a.m. pickup from Dambulla, Sigiriya, Habarana, or Kandalama
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From Dambulla/ Sigiriya: Ancient City of Polonnaruwa by Bike

4.From Dambulla/ Sigiriya: Ancient City of Polonnaruwa by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $95

Cycle Polonnaruwa’s 12th-century ruins with a guide, visiting palaces, temples, stupas, and Gal Viharaya from Dambulla or Sigiriya.

“Lovely guide and driver who looked after us very well. We really enjoyed seeing the temples by bike. It’s not a difficult or long route and it was a lovely way to get around the site. The complex is definitely worth a trip to see”

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