? ITINERARY
07:30 AM — Hotel Pickup
Meet your experienced Lankan Adventure Hub chauffeur/guide at your hotel and begin the journey towards Medirigiriya.
Travel time: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
08:45 AM — Medirigiriya Vatadage
Explore this fascinating ancient Buddhist monument and learn about its history and architecture.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Entrance: Free
09:45 AM — Travel to Polonnaruwa
Continue towards the ancient capital.
Travel time: Approximately 1 hour.
10:45 AM — Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Enjoy a guided exploration of the ancient kingdom for approximately 2 hours.
Depending on your interests and available time, the visit may include:
• Royal Palace area
• Audience Hall
• Sacred Quadrangle
• Polonnaruwa Vatadage
• Nissankalata Mandapa
• Gal Potha
• Lankatilaka
• Gal Vihara
Your guide will adapt the route and walking pace according to the group's interests, age and mobility.
?️ Polonnaruwa Entrance Fee
Adults: USD 30 per person
Children: USD 20 per person
Entrance fees are not included in the excursion price and are payable separately at actual cost.
? 01:00 PM — LUNCH & VILLAGE EXPERIENCE
After Polonnaruwa, choose between two options:
OPTION A — AUTHENTIC VILLAGE EXPERIENCE
Experience a more personal side of Sri Lanka away from the main tourist attractions.
Includes:
• Authentic rural village setting
• Traditional Sri Lankan rice & curry lunch
• Simple hands-on cooking experience
• Opportunity to experience local village life
Optional: USD 20 per person
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
This experience is not included in the main excursion price.
OPTION B — RESTAURANT LUNCH
Prefer a conventional lunch?
We can take you to a suitable restaurant along the route.
Lunch: Not included
Payment: Directly by guests
Choosing this option saves approximately 1 hour and gives you additional flexibility for the evening.
? EVENING SUNSET EXPERIENCE
After lunch, continue towards the Sigiriya area and choose your preferred sunset experience.
OPTION 1 — PIDURANGALA ROCK SUNSET
For guests who enjoy hiking and panoramic views.
Approximate schedule:
• Around 04:45 PM — Begin hike
• Approximately 45 minutes — Climb
• Around 05:45 PM — Reach viewpoint
• Around 06:30 PM — Sunset
• Approximately 45 minutes — Descend
Entrance: LKR 1,500 per person
Not included.
Pidurangala involves uneven terrain and a moderate hike. The activity should be selected according to age, mobility, footwear, weather and individual comfort.
OPTION 2 — LAKE SUNSET BOAT RIDE
Enjoy a peaceful sunset from a Sri Lankan lake.
USD 25 per boat — maximum 6 persons
For 6–9 guests: 2 boats required
USD 50 total
The boat option saves approximately 1½ hours compared with the Pidurangala hiking option and is suitable for guests who prefer a more relaxed evening.
Different Choices Within One Group
The group does not necessarily need to choose the same activity.
For example, active travellers can hike Pidurangala while older guests or those preferring less walking can enjoy the lake boat ride.
Your Lankan Adventure Hub guide will coordinate the arrangements.
? PRIVATE TOUR PRICE
Vehicle + Experienced Guide
Guests
Recommended Vehicle
TourHQ Price
1–2
Mini Car
USD 114
3–4
Sedan Car
USD 132
5
Mini Van
USD 144
6
Van
USD 180
7–9
Mini Coach
USD 204
Vehicle Comfort
Vehicles can accommodate the stated maximum number of passengers, but we consider comfort as well as capacity, particularly for a full-day excursion.
• Sedan — most comfortable for 3, maximum 4
• Mini Van — most comfortable for 4, maximum 5
• Van — most comfortable for 5, maximum 6
• Mini Coach — suitable for larger groups up to 9
If guests prefer additional space, a larger vehicle can be arranged where available.
✅ INCLUDED IN THE TOURHQ PRICE
✓ Private air-conditioned vehicle
✓ Experienced English-speaking chauffeur/guide
✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✓ Guided Medirigiriya visit
✓ Guided Polonnaruwa visit
✓ Fuel and driver expenses
✓ Parking charges
✓ Road tolls where applicable
✓ Bottled drinking water
✓ Private service exclusively for your group
❌ NOT INCLUDED
• Polonnaruwa entrance fee
• Pidurangala entrance fee
• Village experience and lunch
• Restaurant lunch
• Sunset boat ride
• Personal expenses
? OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
Experience
Price
Authentic Village Experience + Rice & Curry + Cooking
USD 20/person
Pidurangala Entrance
LKR 1,500/person
Lake Sunset Boat — up to 6 persons
USD 25/boat
Lake Sunset Boat — 6–9 persons
USD 50 / 2 boats
Restaurant Lunch
Not included
? A JOURNEY BEYOND THE MAIN SIGHTS
This is more than a sightseeing transfer. Lankan Adventure Hub combines ancient history, local village life, Sri Lankan food, nature and sunset scenery into one flexible private experience.
The itinerary can be adjusted throughout the day according to the group's age, walking ability, interests, weather and energy, allowing each traveller to enjoy Sri Lanka at a comfortable pace.
Conducted by Lankan Adventure Hub
Private Experiences • Experienced Local Guidance • Excellence Beyond The Guide