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Polonnaruwe Ancient City Cycling Tour from Trincomalee/Nilaveli
Polonnaruwa
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the second ancient capital of Sri Lanka by cycle. Paddle your cycle across the ruins of ancient UNESCO heritage sites and water reservoirs to the countryside in Polonnaruwa. This tour contains 10 tours around the Polonnaruwa ancient city and sees 12-century ruins and miraculous stones that you are bringing pride to Sri Lanka.
You will have a chance to get a mouthwatering village lunch and taste a toddy. In the afternoon we will start to ride alongside paddy fields and Polonnaruwa lake with an amazing panoramic view. Later we will come back to Trincomalee, Nilaveli, and drop off your hotel in Trincomalee, Nilaveli.
Highlights
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Government tax & charges
Transportation in a Comfortable A/C Vehicle
English Speaking Cycle Safari Guide
Mineral Water Bottles
Cost of Cycle and equipment
Sigiriya Lion's Rock
Dambulla Rock Temple
Any other tours & services not mentioned above
Polonnaruwe Ancient City Cycling Tour from Trincomalee/Nilaveli
Polonnaruwa
About
Explore the second ancient capital of Sri Lanka by cycle. Paddle your cycle across the ruins of ancient UNESCO heritage sites and water reservoirs to the countryside in Polonnaruwa. This tour contains 10 tours around the Polonnaruwa ancient city and sees 12-century ruins and miraculous stones that you are bringing pride to Sri Lanka.
You will have a chance to get a mouthwatering village lunch and taste a toddy. In the afternoon we will start to ride alongside paddy fields and Polonnaruwa lake with an amazing panoramic view. Later we will come back to Trincomalee, Nilaveli, and drop off your hotel in Trincomalee, Nilaveli.
Highlights
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Government tax & charges
Transportation in a Comfortable A/C Vehicle
English Speaking Cycle Safari Guide
Mineral Water Bottles
Cost of Cycle and equipment
Sigiriya Lion's Rock
Dambulla Rock Temple
Any other tours & services not mentioned above
Itinerary
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Polonnaruwa Vatadage
To the east of the Cultural Triangle, following the Anuradhapura era is the second ancient capital of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa. The Polonnaruwa legacy may have lasted for only two centuries however judging by the colossal monuments and monasteries it left behind it is clear that it was dynasty that cannot be easily forgotten. The archaeology remains at Polonnaruwa are exhibited at the Museum of the Central Cultural Fund and its visitor centre.
It was King Vijayabahu I who defeated the Chola invaders and regained its land after 52 years. Since then Vijayabahu devoted his long reign to the restoration of the country. However Polonnaruwa is largely King Parakramabahu’s city. He built walls that would surround the city and further strengthened the fortifications of its inner city. The great Parakramabahu tank was built after he linked up and expanded three former tanks of Polonnaruwa,
6 hours
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Rajanganaya Reservoir Dam - රාජාංගනය ජලාශ වේල්ල
The Rajanganaya Dam (also sometimes called Rajangana) is an irrigation dam built across the Kala Oya river, at Rajanganaya, bordering the North Western and North Central provinces of Sri Lanka. The main concrete dam measures approximately 350 m (1,150 ft) and creates the Rajanganaya Reservoir, which has a catchment area of 76,863.60 hectares and a total storage capacity of 100.37 million cubic metres