🏛️ Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour – Full Day Package | Ashi Travels

About this tour

🎯 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Ancient City Polonnaruwa — Sri Lanka's 12th-century royal capital, home to remarkably preserved ruins, giant Buddha statues, royal palaces, and ancient irrigation marvels, all spread across a compact, easy-to-explore site. 📍 Suggested Itinerary: ✅ Hotel pickup (early morning start recommended, 6:30–7:30 AM) ✅ Royal Palace Complex — King Parakramabahu's palace ruins & Audience Hall ✅ Gal Vihara — iconic rock-cut Buddha statues (reclining, standing, seated) ✅ Quadrangle (Dalada Maluwa) — Vatadage, Thuparama, Hatadage ✅ Rankoth Vehera — largest stupa in Polonnaruwa ✅ Royal Bath (Kumara Pokuna) ✅ [Optional] Cycling tour of the site — a popular, fun way to cover the ruins ✅ [Optional] Parakrama Samudra (ancient reservoir) — scenic stop/photo op ✅ Lunch stop at local restaurant (own cost or included — confirm) ✅ [Optional] Minneriya/Kaudulla/Hurulu Eco Park Safari add-on — elephant gathering season (Aug–Oct especially popular) ✅ [Optional] Combine with Dambulla Cave Temple or Sigiriya on route ✅ Drop-off back to hotel, evening 🚕 Included: ✅ AC vehicle, English-speaking driver/guide ✅ All transport & fuel ✅ Pickup & drop-off from your hotel (Kandy, Dambulla, Habarana, Sigiriya area or islandwide) ✅ Bottled water ❌ Not Included: Polonnaruwa entrance ticket (approx. USD 25–30 for foreigners) Bicycle rental (if opted, approx. LKR 3000) Safari jeep & park fees (if added) Meals (unless specified) Personal expenses/tips ⏱️ Duration: Full day (approx. 7–9 hours) 👥 Group Size: Private tour — [1– up to 32 pax 🗓️ Availability: Daily 🎒 What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water, camera (site involves considerable walking/cycling in open sun) 💡 Good to Know: Site is spread out — cycling is a popular way to explore comfortably and beat the heat Modest dress required at religious sites (shoulders & knees covered); shoes must be removed near Buddha statues Can be combined with Sigiriya as a "Cultural Triangle" 2-in-1 day, or paired with a safari for a nature + history day 📲 Book Now via Ashi Travels 🚕 Airport pickup available islandwide 🗣️ English-speaking drivers 💵 Fixed pricing, no surprises Contact us: 📞 +94 71 998 9119 💬 WhatsApp: +94 71 998 9119 📧 hello@ashitravels.lk 🌐 www.ashitravels.lk Ashi Travels – Your trusted island-wide taxi & tour partner in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰