Polonnaruwa & Pidurangala Day Trip

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. We will travel to the old city of Polonnaruwa by minibus, which takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.

Upon arrival, we will swap the minibus for bikes and start exploring the ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known as one of the oldest kingdoms in Sri Lanka, founded by King Vijayabahu in 1070.

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

Our next stop will be Pidurangala. This area is suitable for those seeking tranquility in nature. During your visit to this Buddhist complex, you will see the ruins of an ancient monastery. For the adventurous, there is an option to climb to the top of Pidurangala Rock for views of Sigiriya.

We will then take you back to your hotel in Dambulla, expected to arrive at 2 pm.