Embark on a day tour from Kandy to Polonnaruwa with Aaliya Tours. Explore the ancient city and discover the archaeological treasures that showcase its former glory.
We can make your day tour unique and specialized while ensuring your safety from any hidden dangers. We will provide an experienced and expert driver with a high-quality, air-conditioned car or van, who will navigate Sri Lankan roads carefully and is well-versed in activities, ensuring a trustworthy day tour.
The tour will start at your earliest convenience, driving to Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Polonnaruwa is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms, now in ruins, featuring many palaces and temples such as Gala Vihara, Lankatilaka, Polonnaruwa Ruins, and the Archaeological Museum. After exploring these sites, you will have lunch at a recommended restaurant. Post-lunch, the tour continues with visits to the Archaeological Museum, Quadrangle, Rankot Vihara, Tivanka Image House, and Thuparama Gedige, completing the second part of the day tour.
Enjoy a wonderful experience on a small budget. Transfer back to Kandy Hotel - Approximately 3 1/2 Hours.
Total Tour Details
• Pick up from Kandy Hotel and transfer to Polonnaruwa - Approximately 3 1/2 Hours
• Visit Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms, now in ruins, featuring many palaces and temples such as Gala Vihara, Lankatilaka, Polonnaruwa Ruins, and the Archaeological Museum
• Lunch at a recommended restaurant
• Visit the Archaeological Museum, Quadrangle, Rankot Vihara, Tivanka Image House, and Thuparama Gedige
• Transfer back to Kandy Hotel - Approximately 3 1/2 Hours
Points of Interest
- Aaliya Tours
- Bottled water
- Hotel/port drop-off
- Round-trip private transfer
- Driver/guide
- Day tour as per itinerary
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Our chauffeur will pick you up from your hotel in Kandy at the earliest convenience, preferably around 8am or earlier, and transport you to Polonnaruwa. Estimating a 3 to 3.5 hour drive, you’ll reach the central plains of Sri Lanka where 800 years ago, kings once reigned. Polonnaruwa served as a bustling commercial and religious hub in its prime. To this day, it still houses archaeological wonders that offer a glimpse into the city’s illustrious past.
- Dress code when you entered to the all temple, the nee and shoulder should be covered
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
