Title: Things to Do in Polonnaruwa District in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Polonnaruwa District ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Polonnaruwa District Types of activities [Polonnaruwa District Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Polonnaruwa-District.dx6353284) ![Ancient faith](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034975/de873a71-8441-4ad9-8f05-f7d00d14e954.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ancient faith](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034975/de873a71-8441-4ad9-8f05-f7d00d14e954.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Unesco site in Polonnaruwa, ancient city ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034975/5a5c910a-d09c-42cf-9c2f-c4b0352a0be9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The old king City Polonnaruwa ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034975/7d98ed3d-329c-4b69-9632-2e418a9c54a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paraboloid architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034975/ac19aa69-f4ac-4011-8524-8a4a40a74a8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Polonnaruwa District Attractions They say that the best things come in small packages, and this alluring city is no exception. 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[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sigiriya-village-tour-and-lunch.a46774950.activity-details?&rid=6353284&location=Polonnaruwa+District&swp=off) ![Polonnaruwa Ancient City Private Day Tour (Hidden Gems)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49652120/c4baa840-132c-4be3-9538-6278b3cb7ab8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Polonnaruwa Ancient City Private Day Tour (Hidden Gems) 7h Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/polonnaruwa-ancient-city-private-day-tour.a49652120.activity-details?&rid=6353284&location=Polonnaruwa+District&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 107 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6353284&location=Polonnaruwa+District&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Dambulla Cave, Sigiriya,Pidurangala Tour from sigiriya/Habarana](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2805074/3d96494c-b620-4cee-8ff2-e6b22a9632a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dambulla Cave, 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Check out the following around Polonnaruwa: **Gal Pota** \- Educate yourself about some of the historical background of the area through this site. **Rankot Vihara** \- Gain a better understanding of local religious beliefs at this holy site. **Minneriya National Park** \- Grab your rug, throw together a quick snack and find a shady spot to be with nature. ### Things to Do in Polonnaruwa District with Kids There are lots of sensational experiences in Polonnaruwa District that the entire gang will love. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Polonnaruwa District ![Polonnaruwa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034975/40717fc9-7bde-4491-95d8-5060e69719c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Polonnaruwa ![Sigiriya](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053996/c3fa44a2-391d-4ac7-a389-015e73bc1be1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sigiriya ![Sunset over a lake in a tropical landscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055035/af963251-d03d-4d7a-83f3-1e7e08e8b4e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Giritale ![Train station at Habarana. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060324/7cdd082f-50f1-474e-8de4-ba30e5e25902.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Habarana ## Frequently asked questions ### What to do in Polonnaruwa District on a sunny day? > - [Private Day Trip Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Caves](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-day-trip-sigiriya-rock-dambulla-caves.a522696.activity-details) > - 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