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Day Trips from Kandy to Polonnaruwa
Joined 2021
Polonnaruwa was concored by “Chola”Indians, was the first kingdom of cholas, after defeating Cholas around 1070 A.D. King Vijayabahu the 1st developed the Sinhalese governing kingdom in Polonnaruwa. and finally the kingdom was transferred to Dambadeniya and Polonnaruwa was concored by Indian king Kalinga Magha.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Pick up from hotels in and around Kandy (6:00)
Drive to Polonnaruwa
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.
Polonnaruwa Heritage Site
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.
Lunch
Drive to Kandy
End of the Tour
Ending Point
Drop off to hotels in and around Kandy (19:30)
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
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
Lunch
Entrance Ticket for Polonnaruwa archeological site
Tour Important Information
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not suitable for pets
• Please wear clothes to cover from your knees up to shoulders when visiting temples
• Tourists are able to include or exclude one or more options from the set tour according to their requirements.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Buddhika R.
Buddhika is a professional English tour guide and a safe driver, who plans day tours and multi day tours around Sri Lanka including ready made and tailor made holiday packages with comfortable transportation facilities in a fully air conditioned car available space for two persons with baggage.
I was offered Bachelor of Business Management degree in 2011 at the University of Uva Wellassa in Sri Lanka. I have obtained professional qualifications as a tour guide as well as a driver in the field since 2012.
Reviews
“Professional and friendly ”
We had a great day with Buddika. He was friendly and talkative. Took us to a company for the rafting and out for local lunch which was delicious! Thank you
Buddhika R.
(1 reviews)Dear Saffron, I would highly appreciate your handful cooperation during the tour, So that I was able to deliver a good service to our clients up to the highest satisfactory. Once more I thank you for your support and waiting happily to serve you again at your next arrival to Sri Lanka.
$115/ per group
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