Ancient Polonnaruwa Stories & Minneriya Safari from Sigiriya

Explore the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa and enjoy an ethical Minneriya National Park safari with wild elephants, led by a professional driver-guide, on a full-day tour from Sigiriya.
Discover Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage and incredible wildlife on this full-day guided experience from Sigiriya.

Your day begins with a comfortable hotel pickup from Sigiriya or nearby areas, followed by a scenic drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Polonnaruwa Ancient City. Accompanied by a professional driver-guide, explore the well-preserved ruins of Sri Lanka’s medieval capital, including royal palaces, ancient temples, impressive stupas, and beautifully carved stone statues. Learn about the history, culture, and engineering of this ancient kingdom as you walk through one of the country’s most important archaeological sites.

After the cultural exploration, continue to Minneriya National Park for an ethical jeep safari. The safari is conducted by licensed safari drivers and follows Sri Lanka Wildlife Department regulations. Observe wild elephants and other native wildlife in their natural habitat, without feeding, touching, or disturbing the animals. Minneriya is especially famous for its elephant gatherings, making it one of the best places in Sri Lanka for responsible wildlife viewing.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.