About this experience
Step into a private, air-conditioned vehicle in Kandy and head north with your English-speaking chauffeur guide for a 13.5-hour day that spans two of Sri Lanka's greatest destinations. At Polonnaruwa, walk among the stone Buddhas, royal palaces, and ancient dagobas of a civilisation that ruled the island over a thousand years ago. In the afternoon, switch to a safari jeep and enter Minneriya National Park, where large herds of wild elephants gather around the reservoir — one of the most striking wildlife spectacles in Asia. A one-litre water bottle is provided per person.\n\nThis is a private tour — no shared coaches, no strangers in your group. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kandy are included. Children aged five and above are welcome. Entrance tickets for Polonnaruwa and Minneriya National Park, meals, and gratuities are not included, so factor those into your budget. Book through Lakpura to secure your private vehicle and guide.
Duration13 hours and 30 minutes
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years
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Your tour planner
Rupuni Senior Executive
Have questions or want to customise this itinerary? Reach Rupuni directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.
What’s included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kandy.
- Transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
- Safari jeep for the safari in Minneriya National park.
Not included
- Entrance tickets to the visiting sites. (Polonnaruwa and Minneriya National Park)
- Food and beverages.
- Expenses of personal nature.
- Gratuities.
Route
The drive from Kandy to Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom and Wild Elephant.
Please note
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers
- Hats & comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Depending on the road traffic conditions allocated time will differ.
- Your Hotel in Kandy
Cancellation policy
- More than 24 hours notice: full refund
- Less than 24 hours notice: no refund
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