Anuradhapura & Polonnaruwa Heritage Tour – 1 Day Ancient Kingdoms Experience

4.8
(389 reviews)
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1 days
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Private
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Easy
Anuradhapura Polonnaruwa
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Tour Highlights

Explore two UNESCO World Heritage Cities in one day

Visit sacred Buddhist temples and ancient royal ruins

Learn about Sri Lanka’s ancient irrigation systems & architecture

Capture stunning photos of stupas and stone carvings 📸

Ideal for history lovers & cultural explorers

Description

Travel back in time to explore the ancient kingdoms of Sri Lanka with Fabloos Lanka’s Anuradhapura & Polonnaruwa Heritage Tour.Walk through sacred ruins, royal palaces, and centuries-old stupas that tell the story of Sri Lanka’s proud civilization Perfect for travelers who love history, architecture, and cultural discovery — all in one unforgettable day!

Quick Information

Duration

12 hours

Group Size

Private

Difficulty Level

Easy - Suitable for all fitness levels

Meeting Point

Pick up from hotel Dambulla / Habarana / Sigiriya area

Languages Available

English

Tour Schedule

Detailed timeline of your day tour

6:00 AMPick up from hotel Dambulla / Habarana / Sigiriya area

8:00 AM – 10:30 AMExplore the first kingdom Anuradhapura Ancient City (UNESCO Site) – Sri Maha Bodhi Tree 🌳, Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya, Isurumuniya Temple

Duration: 2.5 hours

10:45 AM – 11:15 AMRefreshment break Local snack & king coconut stop 🥥

Duration: 30 minutes

11:30 AM – 1:30 PMDiscover the second capital Drive to Polonnaruwa (1.5 hrs approx.) and visit Gal Viharaya, Royal Palace ruins, Parakrama Samudraya

Duration: 2 hours

1:45 PM – 2:30 PMLunch break Traditional rice & curry buffet at a local restaurant 🍛

Duration: 45 minutes

2:45 PM – 4:30 PMHeritage walk Continue Polonnaruwa exploration – Rankoth Vehera, Shiva Temple, Lotus Pond

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

4:30 PM – 5:30 PMReturn Scenic drive back to hotel through countryside views 🌾

Duration: 1 hour

Note: The schedule may change due to weather or local conditions.

What's Included & Excluded

Know exactly what to expect on your tour

What's Included

  • Private A/C vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide
  • Entrance tickets (optional)
  • Bottled water & refreshments
  • Lunch (optional)
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items not specified

Booking Details

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Adults

Age 18+

2

Children

Age 0-17

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Guest Reviews

What our travelers say about this tour

4.8

Overall Rating

Based on 389 reviews

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Guillaume Redfield

September 15, 2024

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An exceptional guide beyond expectations ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From the very beginning to the end of the trip, our experience with Isuru was absolutely outstanding.Warm welcome and great availability, extremely responsive, kind, and attentive. He took the time to truly understand our wishes and constraints, and to create a tailor-made itinerary. They were always reachable, even at the last minute.Professionalism & reliability: Everything that was promised was delivered, transfers, visits, guides, accommodations.Local knowledge & personalized advice: This made the trip so much more authentic. They recommended lesser-known sites, local restaurants, and special experiences only locals could know about.We truly felt we got great value for our money, and even more.Thank you so much 🇫🇷

ROYCE JEEVACHANDRAN

September 10, 2024

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We spent a week traveling around Sri Lanka with Isuru as our driver, and he was absolutely outstanding.He went above and beyond to make our trip unforgettable — always cheerful, considerate, and attentive to every detail to ensure our whole family felt comfortable and happy throughout.Isuru was consistently punctual, incredibly patient, and full of excellent recommendations for food, attractions, and hidden gems we’d never have discovered ourselves.Isuru’s safe driving made every journey stress-free. We felt completely cared for from start to finish.We couldn’t recommend Isuru more highly — he made our week in Sri Lanka effortless, enjoyable, and truly memorable.

Lucas Meijs

August 28, 2024

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A wonderful and friendly person who helped us throughout the entire trip by finding the best locations and arrangingsuitable transportation at a fair price. Definitely worth getting in touch with!

Thasli SAK

August 20, 2024

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Good and best traveler ever meet if u want go beat trip contact Ishru

Ahmed Elkhateib

August 12, 2024

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Very good trips and good service and the guy there is so polite

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