Take an excited cycle safari to the second ancient capital of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwe by cycle from Dambulla or Sigiriya. Paddle your cycle across the ruins of ancient UNESCO heritage site and water reservoirs to countryside in Polonnaruwe. This tour belongs 10Km tour around the Polonnaruwe ancient city and see 12 century ruins and miraculous stone that you are bringing a pride of Sri Lanka.
You will be a chance to get a mouthwatering village lunch and taste a toddy. In the afternoon we will start to ride alongside paddy fields and Polonnaruwe lake with an amazing panoramic view. Later we will come back to Kandy and drop off your hotel in Sigiriya/Dambull
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional English Speaking Guide with Cycle Guide
✔ A Private air conditioned vehicle pick up and drop off
✔ Cost of cycles and equipment
✔ All Government taxes and service charges
✔ Provide a refreshment during the tour
✖ Entrance Fee (Polonnaruwe Ancient City -25$)
Pickup Locations
1. Maheshma Homestay
2. Sigiriya Village Hotel
3. Tepraas Sigiriya
4. Sigiriya Camellia Home Stay
5. The Jungle Path Lodge
6. Sigiri Holiday Inn
7. Sigiri Uyana
8. Eden Grand
9. Ancient Kingdom Lodge
10. Sigiri Liya Rest
11. Sigiriya Jungle Padmini Lodge
12. White Land City Hotel
13. The Green Heaven, Sigiriya
14. La Dolce Vita
15. Gimanhala Hotel
16. Savee Gammedda Resort
17. L' s Lanka
18. Rama Kele Guest
19. Oshani Homestay Sigiriya
20. Restwell Homestay
Additional Info: We pick up at your hotel in Sigiriya or Dambulla
Itinerary
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Polonnaruwa Vatadage
To the east of the Cultural Triangle, following the Anuradhapura era is the second ancient capital of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa. The Polonnaruwa legacy may have lasted for only two centuries however judging by the colossal monuments and monasteries it left behind it is clear that it was dynasty that cannot be easily forgotten. The archaeology remains at Polonnaruwa are exhibited at the Museum of the Central Cultural Fund and its visitor centre.
It was King Vijayabahu I who defeated the Chola invaders and regained its land after 52 years. Since then Vijayabahu devoted his long reign to the restoration of the country. However Polonnaruwa is largely King Parakramabahu’s city. He built walls that would surround the city and further strengthened the fortifications of its inner city. The great Parakramabahu tank was built after he linked up and expanded three former tanks of Polonnaruwa.
Duration: 6 hours
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Traveller Should spend about 02 hrs Transport time for Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa & Comeback to Sigiriya
