Polonnaruwa: private sightseeing tour
Departing from Sigiriya, 3–6 hours. Rated 4.6, 14 reviews.
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Polonnaruwa: tours from Sigiriya and Colombo
An ancient city near Sigiriya: which tours there are on Trip.com, how long a visit takes and how to combine it with other places.
prices checked 9 October 2026
Tours from Sigiriyaa private sightseeing excursion of 3–6 hours, rated 4.6
A full day8 hours with lunch and a hotel transfer
A combination from ColomboSigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Dambulla in 14–16 hours
The "Trilogy" tour's rating4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews
NearbySigiriya, Dambulla, Minneriya National Park
About the destination
Polonnaruwa is one of the cities of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, along with Sigiriya and Dambulla. The Trip.com selection has no separate card with opening hours for it, but it does have excursions: from a short private trip from Sigiriya to a long day from Colombo. Below we compare the formats using the cards’ data.
How to choose a tour
| Format | What you get |
|---|---|
| From Sigiriya | A private sightseeing excursion of 3–6 hours, rated 4.6 from 14 reviews |
| From a hotel for a day | An 8-hour day trip with lunch and a transfer |
| The “Trilogy” from Colombo | Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Dambulla, 14–16 hours |
| With nature trails | The Vedda trails in Dimbulagala with a traditional lunch, 3 hours |
| With a safari | Minneriya and Hiriwadunna village, 7 hours |
Tickets and excursions: options
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"Trilogy" from Colombo: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla
A long 14–16 hour day covering the three main sites of the Cultural Triangle. Rated 4.7.
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Polonnaruwa in a day with a hotel lunch
An 8-hour one-day trip, lunch and hotel transfer included.
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Vedda trails and lunch in Dimbulagala
Three hours of nature trails with a traditional lunch.
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Minneriya and Hiriwadunna village with lunch
A safari and a lunch of 14 kinds of curry in a village, 7 hours.
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Which tickets and tours are available
| Option | What you get | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Polonnaruwa: a private sightseeing excursion | Departing from Sigiriya, 3–6 hours | 6,295 ₽ |
| The “Trilogy” from Colombo: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla | A long day of 14–16 hours to the three main places of the Cultural Triangle | 14,342 ₽ |
| Polonnaruwa in a day with lunch from a hotel | An 8-hour day trip, lunch and a hotel transfer included | 13,610 ₽ |
| The Vedda trails and lunch in Dimbulagala | Three hours of nature trails with a traditional lunch | 5,293 ₽ |
| Minneriya and Hiriwadunna village with lunch | A safari and a lunch of 14 kinds of curry in the village, 7 hours | 8,242 ₽ |
Prices are shown per Trip.com data as of 29 October 2026. Check the contents, language and conditions on the page of the offer you choose.
Tips
- If you stay overnight in Sigiriya, take a private excursion of 3–6 hours: it is shorter and does not take the whole day.
- From Colombo it is better to see Polonnaruwa as part of the “Trilogy” or with an overnight stay nearby.
- Get an eSIM for Sri Lanka in advance.
What else
All offers: excursions in Sigiriya and Dambulla.
Where to stay
Selections: hotels in Sigiriya and Dambulla. The general catalogue: hotels in Sri Lanka.
The description is based on Trip.com cards as of the date of checking; opening hours and the contents of offers may change.
Hotels nearby: Polonnaruwa
Ближе всего к месту удобно выбирать жильё в подборке «Hotels in Sigiriya»: отсюда проще добираться до кассы и транспорта.