Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum Tours

Ready to connect with your inner archaeologist? Explore unearthed artifacts and learn all about long-gone civilizations at Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when staying in Polonnaruwa. Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum is a great place to kick off here, but there are plenty of other worthy places to visit. Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Gal Pota, and Hatadage are near the exhibition of human history and and will cap off your day nicely.

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MaRadha Colombo

4 out of 5
Bambalapitiya
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Aug 28 - Sep 2
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Beirut (BEY) to Colombo (CMB)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
The staff was very helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

Ez Stay Guesthouse

Ez Stay Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Panchikawatte
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Aug 28 - Sep 2
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Beirut (BEY) to Colombo (CMB)
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Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort

Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort

5 out of 5
Fort Galle
per person
Aug 22 - Aug 25
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Beirut (BEY) to Colombo (CMB)
10/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
This hotel is truly a little gem! Staying here felt like having our own villa in Galle Fort. With only four rooms, we had the pleasure of occupying the spacious upstairs room, which was beautifully furnished in a charming colonial style. The bathroom was equally impressive—spacious and well-appointed, featuring both a luxurious shower and a lovely bathtub. Breakfast is served at a communal table in the stunning garden, which adds to the delightful experience. The staff were incredibly courteous and helpful; they even arranged for us to spend a beach day at another Taru Villa property, which we greatly appreciated. I highly recommend this hotel—we loved every moment of our stay!

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2025

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Some of the ancient ruins found at Polonwurra.

Gal Pota

Find out about the history of Polonnaruwa when you take a trip to Gal Pota. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the biking trails.

Gal Pota
You can hire a bike and spend a day exploring the ancient sites of Polonnaruwa. This was one of the most impressive temples for us. Visit in the afternoon for the best light. #ontheroad #temples #Sri Lanka #ruins #polonnaruwa

Lankatilaka Temple

You can find out about the history of Polonnaruwa with a stop at Lankatilaka Temple. Amble around the area's lakeside, or seek out its biking trails.

Lankatilaka Temple
Kiri Vihara Temple

Kiri Vihara Temple

You can find out about the history of Polonnaruwa with a trip to Kiri Vihara Temple. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the biking trails.

Kiri Vihara Temple
The giant didn't seemed to be too pleased by the noise of the few safari jeeps around him near the Minneriya lake. He fled into the dense forest nearby. It seems like the increasing number of the vehicles entering the national park disturbs their usual life.

Minneriya National Park

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Minneriya National Park, a lovely green space in Hingurakgoda. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Minneriya National Park
Entrance fee 500 rupees vs US$30

Pidurangala Rock

5/5(13 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Sigiriya with a stop at Pidurangala Rock. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Pidurangala Rock
Sigiriya

Ancient City of Sigiriya

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Find out about the history of Sigiriya with a stop at Ancient City of Sigiriya. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its campsites.

Ancient City of Sigiriya

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