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Ancient Wonders from Colombo (2 Days)

Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Polonnaruwa and the sacred ancient city of Anuradhapura on a private two-day tour from Colombo with a chauffeur guide.

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About this experience

Board a private vehicle in Colombo and head north into Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle on this two-day tour covering two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide leads you through Polonnaruwa, a ruined royal city with monuments and carved stonework dating back to the 10th century, before continuing to Anuradhapura — one of Buddhism's most sacred cities, shaped by centuries of ancient civilisation. Parking, highway tolls, fuel, and two 500 ml water bottles per person each day are all taken care of.

Hotel accommodation, meals, and site entrance fees are not included, so you have the freedom to choose where you stay and eat. The tour runs on a private basis, meaning the itinerary is yours alone — no shared coaches or unrelated groups. Lakpura arranges all ground transport and guide services, leaving you to focus on the ruins, reservoirs, and relics that make this corner of Sri Lanka unlike anywhere else.

Duration2 days
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
ReferenceLKMDD6WWJT
Malsiri
Your tour planner

Malsiri Consultant

Have questions or want to customise this itinerary? Reach Malsiri directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.

What’s included

Included

  • Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls.
  • Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
  • All prevailing taxes and service charges.

Not included

  • Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
  • Entrance fees to the respective sites.
  • Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation.
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • Visa and Related Expenses.
  • Tips & Portages.

Tour route

Day-by-day waypoints across Sri Lanka. Each marker is where you spend the night; lines trace the daily drive.

Day-by-day itinerary

1

Day 1 — Colombo > Anuradhapura > Sigiriya

Walkthrough the ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura, which was the capital for over a millennium until the 10th century AD. View the pagodas, monastic buildings, and ponds that are scattered all over the vast area. Visit important landmarks such as Jetavanarama, which was one of the tallest buildings of the ancient world, the Sri Maha Bodhi and the ruins of the huge Abhayagiri Monastery. Gain more knowledge about Sri Lanka's history as you walk in the footsteps of Kings.

2 Colombo

Day 2 — Sigiriya > Polonnaruwa > Minneriya > Colombo

Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which was the second major capital of Sri Lanka. Walkthrough the ruins of the city that flourished between the 10th to the 13th century AD. View important monuments such as Gal Vihara, Vatadage, the lotus bath, Lankathilaka Temple and the statue of King Parakramabahu whose reign was considered the golden age of Polonnaruwa. Get to know more about Sri Lanka's ancient history.

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 back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Comfortable clothes and hats recommended
  • Pick-up can be arranged in Colombo as well (From any hotel within 05 km from the Galleface Green)

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

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