- Polonnaruwa - Another UNESCO world heritage site, according to the chronicles, during the 12th century a prince of great metal and physical vigour hailing from the Rohana (Southern part of Sri Lanka) forced his way to the throne of Sri Lanka as King Prakrama Bahu the great. Establishing himself in Polonnaruwa, a capital worthy of authority and ambition of the ruler, he proceeded to show himself as a successful warrior and a great administrator, during which time he, through a medium of a dam nine miles long created the Sea of Parakrama” harvesting rain water to be used in the dry period of the year for cultivation purposes, carving the irrigation brilliance of Sri Lankan’s in stone, when most of Europe where still in darkness. In a period of prosperity with the objective of storing food many such projects were undertaken some of which function even today. Today vast ruins stand sentinel bearing witness in Polonnaruwa to his power and glory.
- Government taxes and surcharges included
- Air-conditioned vehicle transportation
- Lunch provided
- English-speaking tour guide throughout
- Mineral water bottle
- Usage of guide beyond mentioned timings or anything beyond the itinerary
- Any tours to cities not mentioned above
- Any other services not mentioned above
•After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in the morning
•Your driver/guide is scheduled to pick you up at 7:00 am
•We’ll depart Sigiriya for the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
•Enjoy a stroll around the city of Polonnaruwa
•Lunch will be at the Kamatha Eco Lodge
•We’ll head to Habarana for an authentic Sri Lankan experience in the jungles and enjoy the eco-friendly safari at various locations such as Minneriya
•In the afternoon, we’ll embark on a safari at Minneriya National Park
•Minneriya National Park, situated 182 kms from Colombo, in the North Central Plains of Sri Lanka, is near to Polonnaruwa. The recently renovated Minneriya Rainwater Reservoir provides irrigation for a large area of the Polonnaruwa district and serves as the center of the Minneriya National Park. The park boasts of 24 mammal species and over 170 bird species. Out of the 25 species of reptiles found in the park, 8 are endemic
•We’ll wrap up the day with a transfer back to a Sigiriya hotel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
