🚲 FULL DAY HISTORICAL ADVENTURE TOUR
Experience a perfect mix of cycling exploration and hidden historical wonders on this full-day group journey through Sri Lanka's medieval heritage.
🕒 TOUR TIMELINE
• 09:00 AM – Meet up and collect your foot bicycles at the Polonnaruwa ancient site.
• 09:00 AM - 13:00 PM – Guided cycling exploration across the extensive ruins of the Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
• 13:00 PM - 15:00 PM – Break for a delicious local lunch in the town.
• 15:00 PM – Depart in a private air-conditioned vehicle towards Medirigiriya.
• 15:45 PM - 17:15 PM – Exploration of the beautiful, secluded Medirigiriya Watadageya ancient site.
• 18:00 PM – Safe arrival back in Polonnaruwa City.
📍 KEY SITES COVERED
• Polonnaruwa Ancient Complex: The Royal Citadel, Palace of King Parakramabahu I, The Sacred Quadrangle (Vatadage, Hatadage), Rankoth Vehera, Lankatilaka Image House, Kiri Vihara, and the majestic rock-carved Buddha statues at Gal Vihara.
• Medirigiriya Complex: The breathtaking, flawlessly preserved circular stone pillar Vatadageya built on a natural rock hilltop, alongside its ancient hospital ruins.
💸 COST BREAKDOWN & ENTRY FEES
Group Fixed Costs:
• Morning Site Tour Guide: 30 USD (Total for the group)
• Afternoon Site Tour Guide: 25 USD (Total for the group)
• Private AC Vehicle with Driver: 25 USD (Total for the afternoon transit)
Per-Person Variable Costs:
• Foot Bicycle Rental: 2 USD per bicycle
Polonnaruwa Entrance Ticket Rates:
• Standard Foreign Guest: 30 USD per person
• SAARC Country Passport Holder: 15 USD per person
• Children (Ages 5 to 12 Years): 15 USD per child (Fixed rate for all nationalities)
• Kids (Under 5 Years): FREE of charge
Medirigiriya Entrance Fee:
• Absolutely FREE of charge for all guests.
👗 IMPORTANT DRESS CODE GUIDELINES
Both sites are sacred religious monuments. All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. White or light-colored attire is recommended. Hats and shoes must be removed when entering the stone platforms of the monuments.
