Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

14-Hour Polonnaruwa and Minneriya Safari with UNESCO Heritage

14 Hours Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

Elephants grazing in Minneriya National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the old part of Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO Heritage Site
02 Visit the archaeological museum and Polonnaruwa Vatadage
03 See the relic of the tooth of Buddha
04 Go on a game drive in Minneriya National Park
05 Spot Asiatic elephants, Sri Lankan leopard, and Sri Lankan sloth bear

Sign up for a history-infused adventure in Sri Lanka as you explore the old city of Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO Heritage Site known for its stupas, giant Buddha statues, and stone carvings at the relic house. Continue with a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park, where you may spot Asiatic elephants and endangered species such as the Sri Lankan leopard and Sri Lankan sloth bear. This full-day experience combines archaeology, wildlife, and scenic travel from Negombo or Colombo.

Known for its Asiatic elephant gatherings at the Minneriya Tank, the park also offers the opportunity to spot other elusive species such as the purple-faced langur, toque macaque, Sri Lankan sambar deer, Sri Lankan leopard, and Sri Lankan sloth bear, along with other animals and birds.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Negombo, Polonnaruwa, Minneriya National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Polonnaruwa Heritage Tour and Minneriya Safari

Get picked up from Negombo or Colombo and head to Polonnaruwa. Explore this UNESCO Site on foot, blessed with stupas, resting Buddha statues, irrigation canals, fantastically carved Hindu sculptures, and stone carvings in the relic house, Vatadage.
After lunch, drive to Minneriya National Park for an exciting evening safari. Known for its Asiatic elephant gatherings at the Minneriya Tank, the park also offers the opportunity to spot other elusive species such as the purple-faced langur, toque macaque, Sri Lankan sambar deer, Sri Lankan leopard, and Sri Lankan sloth bear, along with other animals and birds.
Depart for Negombo or Colombo.
End of the tour.