Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Full-Day Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa Tour with Ancient Ruins

1 Day Round trip from Dambulla Easy pace

See the ruins of the ancient Polonnaruwa

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the one-of-a-kind architecture of Sigiriya Fortress
02 Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
03 Hike to the top of an ancient rock fortress with views over jungles, lakes, and villages
04 Discover the ruins of temples, palaces, and religious buildings in Sri Lanka's former capital

Hike to the top of the ancient Sigiriya Fortress and admire vistas of lush jungles, lakes, and villages below. Continue to Polonnaruwa, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will explore the ruins of temples, palaces, and religious buildings. This full-day tour combines striking archaeology, historic architecture, and some of the island's most remarkable cultural landmarks.

First, visit Sigiriya Fortress, a site of historical and archaeological significance dominated by a massive column of rock around 180 metres high.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa

Languages English, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sigiriya Fortress and Ancient Polonnaruwa

Meet your tour guide at an agreed-upon location in Dambulla and begin the trip.
First, visit Sigiriya Fortress, a site of historical and archaeological significance dominated by a massive column of rock around 180 metres high.
Have breakfast at a local restaurant.
Next, leave for Polonnaruwa, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka.
Upon arrival, explore the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa with your Sri Lankan tour guide.
Return to Dambulla at the end of the tour.