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HomeFull-Day Polonnaruwa Ancient Site And Monkey Tracking Bicycle Tour
Description
Choose a unique way of exploring Sri Lanka as you hop on a sturdy bicycle and go for a monkey tracking tour in Polonnaruwa, once a royal city and the second-largest kingdom in Sri Lanka. Come and discover the town, a UNESCO heritage site and one of the best planned archaeological relic sections across the country, standing as evidence of the greatness and discipline of the first rulers of Polonnaruwa, with a local expert.
Highlights
- Tour the Polonnaruwa ancient site by bicycle
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Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location in Polonnaruwa and start your visit to Polonnaruwa ancient city, after a brief introduction. Spot and interact with monkeys amidst the Sri Lankan forest.
- Understand the importance of the ruins, temples, stupas and Hindu Kovils with your local expert. Marvel at Rankot Vihara, the largest stupa in the city at 180 ft high.
- See Lankathilaka Gedige, built during Parakramabahu’s reign.
- Take a stroll in Kiri Vihara, surrounded by forests; rediscovered in the 19th century.
- Explore Shiva Devale, Hindu Temple built in the 13th century.
- Identify the strategic importance of Polonnaruwa and why it is known as a camp city. Look for the spots that were a safe hideout for armies, giving it the name ‘Kandavuru Nuvara’.
What's Included
Tickets for Archaeological site (25 USD)
English-speaking Sri Lankan Tour Guide
Bicycle
What's Excluded
- Tips
Meeting Point
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 60 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 30 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |