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Polonnaruwa Ancient City and Wildlife Safari from Colombo
Polonnaruwa
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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In this all-inclusive tour package, we provide a reliable experienced driver and a good-quality luxury car or van. You can explore the amazing city in which Kings ruled the central plains of Sri Lanka from Polonnaruwa 800 years ago, when it was a thriving commercial and religious center. The glories of that age can be found in the archaeological treasures that still give a pretty good idea of how the city looked in its heyday. After lunch, enjoy an Incredible Jeep Safari at the Minneriya National Park. It is home to the most exotic range of flora and fauna, birds and animals amongst the wildlife parks in Sri Lanka.
Highlights
From 10 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Driver Meals
WiFi on board
Bottled water
King Coconut Juice - Complementary
4x4 Jeep Charges
Entry tickets to all attractions in Polonnaruwa
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry Ticket to Minneriya National Park
Polonnaruwa Ancient City and Wildlife Safari from Colombo
Polonnaruwa
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In this all-inclusive tour package, we provide a reliable experienced driver and a good-quality luxury car or van. You can explore the amazing city in which Kings ruled the central plains of Sri Lanka from Polonnaruwa 800 years ago, when it was a thriving commercial and religious center. The glories of that age can be found in the archaeological treasures that still give a pretty good idea of how the city looked in its heyday. After lunch, enjoy an Incredible Jeep Safari at the Minneriya National Park. It is home to the most exotic range of flora and fauna, birds and animals amongst the wildlife parks in Sri Lanka.
Highlights
From 10 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Driver Meals
WiFi on board
Bottled water
King Coconut Juice - Complementary
4x4 Jeep Charges
Entry tickets to all attractions in Polonnaruwa
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry Ticket to Minneriya National Park
Itinerary
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Polonnaruwa Vatadage
The Polonnaruwa Vatadage is an ancient structure dating back to the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa of Sri Lanka. This is an architectural structure, dating back to the era of king Parakaramabahu I. The watadage was built with interacts details to carvings. Each of the pillars of the have intricate carvings that are specific to the era of the kingdom.
1 hour
2
Gal Vihara
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. Gal Vihara, which is a collection of world-renowned statues. There are four figures of the Buddha carved out of a cliff of granite, which are considered to be the best rock sculptures in the island.
1 hour
3
Nissanka Latha Mandapaya
It is a complex comprising all ruins of ancient building, starting from the Shiva Devale, and then on to the Thuparamaya a well preserved image house, the Nissanka Latha Mandapaya (Floral Altar), the Hatadage (House of seven relics), and the famous Polonnaruwa Vatadage which is a creation of that has been revered with prominence in Sri Lankan history.
30 minutes
4
Samudra Parakrama
The Parakrama Samudraya, also known as the Parakrama Sea, is considered one of the most valued creations in Sri Lankan history which was built by the great King Parakramabahu. It is a massive tank that once encompassed 5 large reservoirs. Engineers today say that this ingenious design feature was used to relieve the pressure on the main dam and many are baffled by the sheer volume of this feat.
Including the remains of sluice gates on the dam, there are plenty of other mysterious design elements and ruins found across the banks; their purposes have still not been speculated. Apart from its engineering brilliance, the reservoir today has become a quintessential part of the region’s ecosystem and thus it supports a wider variety of birds and animals.
30 minutes
5
Minneriya National Park
Enjoy a thrilling experience looking at the world's largest wild elephant gatherings at the Minneriya National Park. Travel to a wilderness refuge known for hosting one of the largest gatherings of Asian elephants on earth, observing these giant creatures as they drink, feed, and congregate. You will also encounter any of the park’s diverse wildlife, including deer, wild buffalo, wild pigs, grey langers, purple-faced leaf monkeys, porcupines, leopards, sloth bears and assorted birds. and many more species.
