Polonnaruwa & Pidurangala Day Trip

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Travel back in time on our Polonnaruwa & Pidurangala Day Trip from Dambulla. You'll cycle through the ruins of an ancient city, take a rowboat down Bendiweva Lake and visit a Buddhist complex.

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Travel back in time on our Polonnaruwa & Pidurangala Day Trip from Dambulla. You'll cycle through the ruins of an ancient city, take a rowboat down Bendiweva Lake and visit a Buddhist complex.

Polonnaruwa & Pidurangala Day Trip

At 8 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Dambulla. From there, we'll travel to the old city of Polonnaruwa by minibus, which should take around 1 hour 30 minutes.

When we arrive, we'll swap the minibus for bikes and start exploring the ruins, which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This place is one of the oldest kingdoms in Sri Lanka, as it was founded by King Vijayabahu almost a millennium ago in 1070.

After exploring the remains of this ancient city, we'll head to the outskirts where an ox-drawn cart will take us on a ride around the countryside. Following the cart ride, we'll take a short boat trip on Bendiweva Lake and then a tuk-tuk tour of the local area.

Our next stop will be Pidurangala. This beautiful spot is the ideal place for those who want to get away from the bustling crowds of the city and feel at one with nature.

During your visit to this Buddhist complex, you'll see the ruins of an ancient monastery. If you're feeling adventurous, you can climb to the top of Pidurangala Rock and see breathtaking views of Sigiriya.

We'll then take you back to your hotel in Dambulla, where we should arrive at 2 pm.

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Duration

6 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pick up and drop off

Minibus and tuk tuk transport

English speaking guide

Rowboat and ox drawn cart ride

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You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
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Bh Lanka Tours Show more

Bh Lanka Tours

Corporate name: B.H. Tours

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Pets

Not permitted.
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Cancellations

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Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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