Polonnaruwa Ruins: Ancient Sri Lanka's Grandeur

Explore Polonnaruwa’s ancient ruins and embark on a thrilling Minneriya safari to witness majestic elephants and rich wildlife.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Minneriya National Park - Embark on an evening safari to Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park, where the stunning landscapes of the Sri Lankan countryside await.
  • Polonnaruwa - Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Polonnaruwa, a city steeped in cultural and historical significance. Explore its archaeological and cultural treasures,…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • English speaking Driver
  • Free pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Minneriya park 45$ per person: for kids 25$
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Polonnaruwa Entrance Fee 35$
Additional Information

Polonnaruwa Cultural Site: Discover the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa, featuring temples, palaces, and statues that showcase the magnificence of Sri Lanka’s historical heritage. Learn about the history and importance of Polonnaruwa with the help of an expert guide, enriching your understanding of these cultural landmarks. **Minneriya or Kaudulla…

Location
Minneriya National Park
Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mark
Sep 26, 2025
Great mix of history and nature - an unforgettable experience - My partner and I did the full day tour of Polonnaruwa and Minneriya National Park and it was excellent! Great mix of activities and seeing so many elephants was truly magical! Highly recommend this tour, everything went off without a hitch and our driver was fantastic 😊
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Samhx1779de
Jul 31, 2025
Loved the elephants! - Our visit to Minneriya National Park was fantastic! We saw so many elephants and a few other animals and birds. Although there were far too many jeeps, it didn’t seem to disturb the animals and our guide was patient so we still got a good view of everything. Our guide was kind and polite to us and did a good job. He knew where to look for the wildlife and pointed everything out to us. Definitely worth doing!
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Luian9999
Jun 19, 2025
Impressive experiences - In the morning we were in Polonaruwa. Really worth seeing and interesting. At the entrance of the museum an official guide had introduced himself and we booked him on site. That was really helpful for us as he had a lot of facts about the sites. Then we went to the national park. The park itself is beautifully landscaped and there are many animals to see, of course many elephants. Our driver took us safely from A to B and was very friendly. The ride in general in the jeep was also very pleasant:)
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Andras
Dec 28, 2024
All day trip - We had a great time. All day trip, visiting temples, Sigiriya and lots of elephants. Very polite and safe driver! Thanks for the fresh juice! :)
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_yayoi_hy
Dec 27, 2024
The best solution for Polonnaruwa and Minnelia safaris! - It was a very enjoyable tour. We had a great safari with a good guide and a Jeep! I recommend it.
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Sonja
Dec 23, 2024
Good combination between historical place and Wildlife - Unfortunately we had a full day of rain. The driver was very friendly. Lunch location was very good. We saw lots of elephants. The Jeep was not in a good condition for the rain.
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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).