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Day Excursion to Mineriya and Polonnaruwa Highlights

  • Witness some terrific ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa heritage site and gain knowledge about them from an English-speaking guide
  • See the stunning beauty of the King Parakramabahu's Royal Palace and explore its areas
  • Observe the charm of a solid stone statue of Buddha which is residing in a Buddhist Temple at Gal Vihara
  • Reach Thivanka image house where you will get to see murals, paintings, and carvings depicting religious tales

Day Excursion to Mineriya and Polonnaruwa Overview

Activity Duration: 12 hours (approx)

Activity Starting/Pick-up Time: 8:00 AM

Pick-up and drop-off location: Your hotel location centrally located in Anuradhapura

Note- Timing of pick-up & drop-off might be tentative, depending upon the weather conditions.

About Day Excursion to Mineriya and Polonnaruwa:

Experience a unique trip in Sri Lanka while exploring the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa. See a solid stone statue of Buddha residing inside a 12th century Buddhist Temple. Witness some beautiful murals, paintings, and carvings depicting religious tales which you will find at Thivanka Image House. Go to many places like this and see Sri Lanka from a different point of view with this trip to the ancient sites.

About the Activity:

  • Get picked up from your hotel in Anuradhapura in a comfortable ride and embark upon this knowledgeable tour.
  • At 10:15 AM, reach Gal Vihara which is basically a Buddhist Temple where a solid stone statue of Buddha is placed.
  • Visit Thivanka image house at 11:30 AM which was built by King Parakramabahu, and consists of murals, paintings, and carvings depicting religious tales.
  • At 12:30 PM, go for lunch at your own expense or simply take a relaxing time.
  • Visit another famous Buddhist temple of Sri Lanka- Lankathilaka Vihara temple and explore its ruins.
  • See the artificial structure of Vatadage at 2:30 PM and click some photos there.
  • Move toward the royal palace of King Parakramabahu at 3:15 PM and feel the regal ambiance there.
  • At 3:45 PM, get to see the astonishing statute of King Parakramabahu and get stunned by it.
  • Witness the glimmering beauty of a shallow reservoir at your visit to the Parakrama Samudraya.
  • At 5:00 PM, head back to Anuradhapura and end your journey by 7:00 PM


Note:

  • Children aged 0-3 can join this activity free of charge.
  • Children above the age of 3 years will be charged the same as adults.

Select Package Options

Have a fun time while gaining knowledge about the ancient temples of Sri Lanka with a hotel pick-up and drop-off facility.

Price Includes
  • Transfers
    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off facility from a car (only for pax 1-3)
  • Guide
    • A professional English-speaking guide

Have a fun time while gaining knowledge about the ancient temples of Sri Lanka with a hotel pick-up and drop-off facility.

Price Includes
  • Transfers
    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off facility from a Mini Van(only for pax 4-6)


  • Guide
    • A professional English-speaking guide


More Details about Day Excursion to Mineriya and Polonnaruwa

Know Before You Go for Day Excursion to Mineriya and Polonnaruwa

  • Guidelines issued by the respective State-Government is to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of masks recommended.
  • ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
  • Social distancing is enforced throughout experience.
  • Children aged 0-3 can join this activity free of charge.
  • Participants are advised dress appropriately for this activity (long pants, long-sleeved shirt or scarf to cover shoulders, and closed shoes).
  • This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible.
  • Shoes must be removed and left outside the temple.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance.
  • This is a shared transfer and early or late pick-up is possible.
  • Please be at the hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to the pick up time.
  • Children above the age of 3 years will be charged the same as adults.

Things To Carry for Day Excursion to Mineriya and Polonnaruwa

  • Walking shoes
  • Caps

Tour Difficulty for Day Excursion to Mineriya and Polonnaruwa

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Day Excursion to Mineriya and Polonnaruwa Map

Starting Point
Your hotel location in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka