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Polonnaruwa Ancient City Cycling Tour from Sigiriya or Dambulla
- Duration8 hours
- Max Travelers8 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAdditional fees, Agent Low Quality Product
Overview
Take an excited cycle safari to the second ancient capital of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwe by cycle from Dambulla or Sigiriya. Paddle your cycle across the ruins of ancient UNESCO heritage site and water reservoirs to countryside in Polonnaruwe. This tour belongs 10Km tour around the Polonnaruwe ancient city and see 12 century ruins and miraculous stone that you are bringing a pride of Sri Lanka.
You will be a chance to get a mouthwatering village lunch and taste a toddy. In the afternoon we will start to ride alongside paddy fields and Polonnaruwe lake with an amazing panoramic view. Later we will come back to Kandy and drop off your hotel in Sigiriya/Dambull
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What's included
Transportation in a Comfortable A/C Vehicle
English Speaking Cycle Safari Guide
Mineral Water Bottles
Cost of Cycle and equipment
All Government Tax & Charges
What's Not included
Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Any other tours & services not mentioned above
Itinerary
To the east of the Cultural Triangle, following the Anuradhapura era is the second ancient capital of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa. The Polonnaruwa legacy may have lasted for only two centuries however judging by the colossal monuments and monasteries it left behind it is clear that it was dynasty that cannot be easily forgotten. The archaeology remains at Polonnaruwa are exhibited at the Museum of the Central Cultural Fund and its visitor centre.nIt was King Vijayabahu I who defeated the Chola invaders and regained its land after 52 years. Since then Vijayabahu devoted his long reign to the restoration of the country. However Polonnaruwa is largely King Parakramabahuu2019s city. He built walls that would surround the city and further strengthened the fortifications of its inner city. The great Parakramabahu tank was built after he linked up and expanded three former tanks of Polonnaruwa.
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller Should spend about 02 hrs Transport time for Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa & Comeback to Sigiriya
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.