{"title":"Day Tours from Polonnaruwa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbark on enriching day tours from Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, exploring nearby attractions such as ancient ruins, sacred temples, and vibrant markets, immersing yourself in the history and culture of this fascinating city.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ancient-kingdom-and-wild-elephant-safari-from-polonnaruwa","title":"Ancient Kingdom and Wild Elephant Safari from Polonnaruwa","description":"\u003cp\u003e(SKU: LK60120200)  Enjoy personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace on this private tour of Polonnaruwa and Minneriya from Polonnaruwa. With a private guide dedicated to you and your party, you'll get the most out of commentary tailored to your interests. Visit the many architectural and archaeological sites, including Gal Vihara, the Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Sathmahal Prasada, Medirigiriya Vatadage, and the Lankathilaka Image House, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the UNESCO-listed ruins of Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate jeep safari at Minneriya NP \/ Kaudulla NP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafari Jeep for the safari at Minneriya NP \/ Kaudulla NP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Liter of bottled mineral water per person.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotel pick-up \u0026amp; drop-off from\/to Polonnaruwa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll taxes \u0026amp; service charges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntrance tickets. (Ancient Kingdom and Minneriya National Park)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood or drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGratuities (optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpenses of personal nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which was the second major capital of Sri Lanka. Walk-through the ruins of the city that flourished between the 10th to the 13th century AD. View important monuments such as Gal Vihara, Vatadage, the lotus bath, Lankathilaka Temple, and the statue of King Parakramabahu whose reign was considered the golden age of Polonnaruwa. Get to know more about Sri Lanka's ancient history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, enjoy a safari ride through the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place during the famous Great Elephant Gathering, which happens in the dry season between May to October. In addition to elephants, get a chance to also see many mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in the scrublands, forests, and other areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortable walking shoes and hats recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. 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Enter a kingdom hailed as one of the greatest in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sri-lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e's \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/history\"\u003ehistory\u003c\/a\u003e. Start your journey at the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sigiriya-rock-fortress\"\u003eSigiriya Rock Fortress\u003c\/a\u003e, also known as the world's 8th wonder, and spend time exploring its archaeological \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/history\"\u003ehistory\u003c\/a\u003e. Later, visit a local \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/village\"\u003evillage\u003c\/a\u003e and experience the traditional way of living in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sri-lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e. After enjoying the true essence of the country, go on a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safari\"\u003esafari\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/minneriya-national-park\"\u003eMinneriya National Park\u003c\/a\u003e or another suitable park based on animal \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/activity\"\u003eactivity\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the 8th wonder of the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/village-tour\"\u003evillage tour\u003c\/a\u003e and experience the traditional way of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/elephants\"\u003eelephant\u003c\/a\u003e herds in the wild at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/minneriya-national-park\"\u003eMinneriya National Park\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport throughout the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePark entrance tickets are included when \"Jeep With Tickets\" is selected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotel pickup and drop-off from \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/polonnaruwa-kingdom\"\u003ePolonnaruwa\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safari\"\u003eSafari\u003c\/a\u003e jeep for the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safari\"\u003esafari\u003c\/a\u003e at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/minneriya-national-park\"\u003eMinneriya National Park\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne liter of bottled mineral water per person.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll taxes and service charges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePark entrance tickets are excluded when \"Jeep Without Tickets\" is selected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/food\"\u003eFood\u003c\/a\u003e or drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGratuities (optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpenses of a personal nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRising from the central plains, the iconic rocky outcrop of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sigiriya\"\u003eSigiriya\u003c\/a\u003e is one of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sri-lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e's most dramatic sights. Near-vertical walls lead to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilization, believed to be the center of the kingdom of Kassapa. The site offers breathtaking views across mist-covered forests in the early morning. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sigiriya\"\u003eSigiriya\u003c\/a\u003e reveals its secrets gradually, and you will climb a series of staircases to reach the top. Along the way, you will see remarkable frescoes and pass a pair of colossal lion's paws carved into the bedrock. The surrounding landscape—moats, water gardens, and shrines—along with the excellent site museum, adds to \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sigiriya\"\u003eSigiriya\u003c\/a\u003e's legendary appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfterwards, proceed to a local \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/village\"\u003evillage\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sigiriya\"\u003eSigiriya\u003c\/a\u003e for a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/village-tour\"\u003evillage tour\u003c\/a\u003e. This includes a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bullock-cart-rides\"\u003ebullock cart ride\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/catamaran\"\u003ecatamaran\u003c\/a\u003e experience, and a visit to a Chena cultivation. You will enjoy a traditional \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/village\"\u003evillage\u003c\/a\u003e lunch in a local home. The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bullock-cart-rides\"\u003ebullock cart ride\u003c\/a\u003e takes you through paddy fields to the bund of a man-made reservoir. The area, with its \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/birds\"\u003ebirdlife\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/butterflies\"\u003ebutterflies\u003c\/a\u003e, and occasional crocodiles, is full of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/activity\"\u003eactivity\u003c\/a\u003e in the early morning or evening. Villagers can be seen fishing or washing clothes by the lake. Afterward, you will enjoy a peaceful \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/catamaran\"\u003ecatamaran\u003c\/a\u003e ride across the reservoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 1430 hrs, proceed to \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/minneriya-national-park\"\u003eMinneriya National Park\u003c\/a\u003e for a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safari\"\u003esafari\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/minneriya\"\u003eMinneriya\u003c\/a\u003e is famous for its seasonal \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/elephants\"\u003eelephant\u003c\/a\u003e gathering, where hundreds of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/elephants\"\u003eelephants\u003c\/a\u003e come together to feed, socialize, and play. This phenomenon occurs only here, and you may witness it during the right season. During other times, you can still expect sightings of several \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/elephants\"\u003eelephants\u003c\/a\u003e and various other \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wildlife\"\u003ewildlife\u003c\/a\u003e during your three-hour evening \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safari\"\u003esafari\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safari\"\u003esafari\u003c\/a\u003e will finish around 5:30 pm, after which you will begin the return journey. The tour will conclude when you arrive at your hotel in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/polonnaruwa-kingdom\"\u003ePolonnaruwa\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortable walking shoes and hats are recommended. Drive time may vary due to road conditions. 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