Sri Lanka · Archaeology

3-Day History Tour of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Mihinthale

3 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the ancient city of Anuradhapura with its historical landmarks
  • 02 Visit the ruins of the Polonnaruwa Kingdom, Sri Lanka's second kingdom
  • 03 Admire Sigiriya's Lion Rock Fortress and its lion-shaped gateway
  • 04 Discover Mihinthale, considered the place where Theravada Buddhism came to Sri Lanka

Explore the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, and Mihinthale on this 3-day journey through Sri Lanka's historical heartland. Visit the ruins of the Polonnaruwa Kingdom, admire the splendid architecture of Sigiriya's Lion Rock Fortress, and discover the ancient city of Anuradhapura. Also, learn about the former kingdoms that shaped the country and visit Mihinthale, the place considered the birthplace of Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

Visit Sigiriya's Lion Rock Fortress, an ancient rock fortress of archaeological significance.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Anuradhapura, Matale, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Katunayake
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Anuradhapura Ancient City Tour

  • You will be picked up from Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka by your local tour guide.

  • Explore the historical places in the ancient city of Anuradhapura with your Sri Lankan tour guide.

2
Day 02

Polonnaruwa Kingdom and Sigiriya Lion Rock

  • Visit Polonnaruwa, the second kingdom of Sri Lanka, which holds great historical value like Anuradhapura and is known for its unique beauty. Begin by visiting the ruins of the Polonnaruwa Kingdom.

  • Visit Sigiriya's Lion Rock Fortress, an ancient rock fortress of archaeological significance. See the massive lion-shaped gateway and the beautiful frescoes inside the fortress. Here, guests can enjoy a different experience.

3
Day 03

Mihinthale Temple Visit and Airport Drop-off

  • Visit the historical Mihinthale Temple, its pagodas, and the ancient rock considered the place where Theravada Buddhism came to Sri Lanka.

  • At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at the airport for your onward flight.

Anuradhapura Ancient City, Polonnaruwa Kingdom ruins, Sigiriya's Lion Rock Fortress, Mihinthale Temple

Where this trip takes you

Anuradhapura Ancient City, Polonnaruwa Kingdom ruins, Sigiriya's Lion Rock Fortress, Mihinthale Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance tickets for all the above-mentioned historical places

  • Taxi charges

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation charges

  • Meals

Know before you go

  • The tour plan can be customized according to the guest's desires and priorities, such as changing the daily plan or extending the duration.

  • The Anuradhapura tour includes visiting the historical places in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, with the option to extend the tour to visit Mihinthale, the ruins in Polonnaruwa, and Lion Rock, Sigiriya.

  • Meals, accommodation, and other entertainment can be arranged at a reasonable price upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.

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