Polonnaruwa Kingdom - Guided UNESCO Tour with Don Nuwan

5.0 (39 reviews) Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
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Duration5h - 7h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Step into the ancient Kingdom of Polonnaruwa with Don Nuwan, a professional all-island tourist guide lecturer (Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority -SLTDA)
and experience Sri Lanka's medieval capital in a meaningful and engaging way.

Polonnaruwa offers an immersive cultural experience in one of the best preserved ancient kingdoms of Sri Lanka.The City makes it easy to gain insight into royal history and ancient life.A unique highlight is the presence of Hindu monuments among the grand Buddhist structures, reflecting rich cultural harmony.Visitors also may see three species of monkeys living freely among the ruins ,creating a lively " Monkey Kingdom" atmosphere.

This tour is designed to be both educational and enjoyable, combining well-researched facts with storytelling that brings the past to life.

This family friendly tour is ideal for families, children, history lovers and anyone seeking a truly different and memorable experience........
" Cinematic Narration -Beyond Ordinary"

Options

Polonnaruwa:Guide+Entrance Fee

Families Welcome!: No Guide Fee For Children & Teens Under 18...This package includes entrance tickets & guide fee only..

Polonnaruwa: Guided Tour

Without the entrance fee: Families Welcome!
No Guide Fee For Children & Teens Under 18..This package includes professional guide fee only..

Polonnaruw:Guided Bicycle Tour

Families Welcome !: No Guide Fee For Children & Teens Under 18....This package includes professional guide fee & bicycles only...

Polonnaruwa:Guided TukTuk Tour

Families Welcome!: No Guide Fee For Children & Teens Under 18....This package includes Tuk-Tuk and professional guide fee only..

What's included

  • Included :Professional Guide Fee
  • ***Tickets/Entrance Fees are included only to the " Polonnaruwa :Guide +Entrance Fees"package only.
  • Food and drinks are not included
  • ***Tickets /Entrance Fees are not included to optional packages,1.Guided Bicycle Tour,2.Guided Tuk Tuk Tour,3.Guided Tour Only,(,Entrance Fee is 30 USD per person)

What to expect

  1. Ancient Technology Museum - Polonnaruwa
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Essential historical background
  2. Samudra Parakrama
    20m
    850 years old man made reservoir:An engineering marvel and scenic start
  3. Polonnaruwa Vatadage
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Sacred Quadrangle: compact area of sacred monuments belong to 11AD,12AD and 13 AD.
  4. Polonnaruwa
    30m
    Island Park of King Nissakamalla : tranquil royal garden remains , council chamber,police,ponds and summer palace
  5. Polonnaruwa
    30m
    Menik Vehera Monastery: peaceful Buddhist monastic complex
  6. Polonnaruwa
    20m
    Siva Temple No.2 : well preserved hindu shrine entirely made of stone
  7. Pothgul Viharaya
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Library Monastery: center of ancient learning and iconic royal monument
  8. Pabalu Vehera
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Graceful brick stupa
  9. Rankoth Vehera
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Tallest Buddhist monument in Polonnaruwa
  10. Gal Vihara
    35m · Admission ticket included
    Rock Temple: magnificent rock cut Buddha statues
  11. Alahana Pirivena
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Ancient monastic university
  12. Thivanka Image House
    35m · Admission ticket included
    Renowned for classical wall paintings
  13. Lotus Pond
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Unique architural pond

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This hotel is situated near the bridge of the first canal road.

End point

This hotel is situated near the bridge of the first canal road.

Pickup details

I will personally pick you up at the meeting point or at any convenient location.I will contact you by phone,call you by name,and I will be wearing spectacles.I will also carry a small name board with your name for easy identification.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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