SL RIDE

Unawatuna to Polonnaruwa

322 km ~8h 3m by car

Travel from Unawatuna to Polonnaruwa with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. A sheltered bay with calm turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs, and a relaxed beach-village atmosphere. A well-preserved ancient royal capital with impressive ruins, sculpted rock faces, and sacred dagobas. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive across Sri Lanka.

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Distance

322 km

Estimated Travel Time

~8h 3m

Vehicle Options

Car, Van, Bus

Things to Do in Unawatuna

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Japanese Peace Pagoda Hike
Cultural

Japanese Peace Pagoda Hike

Unawatuna1h

A short jungle trail leads to a serene white Buddhist stupa on a hilltop with sweeping views of the coastline.

Rumassala Jungle Walk
Nature

Rumassala Jungle Walk

Unawatuna1.5h

Trek through the Rumassala nature reserve — said to be the spot where Hanuman dropped a piece of the Himalayan mountain range.

Unawatuna Beach & Snorkeling
Adventure

Unawatuna Beach & Snorkeling

Unawatuna3hTicket $15

Swim in the sheltered turquoise bay and snorkel over vibrant coral gardens just metres from shore.

Things to Do in Polonnaruwa

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Cycling Tour of Polonnaruwa Ruins
Adventure

Cycling Tour of Polonnaruwa Ruins

Polonnaruwa3hTicket $8

Explore the sprawling ancient ruins at your own pace by bicycle — the best way to cover the site.

Gal Vihara Rock Sculptures
Cultural

Gal Vihara Rock Sculptures

Polonnaruwa1h

Marvel at four magnificent Buddha figures carved directly into a single granite face — a masterpiece of ancient art.

Minneriya National Park Safari
Nature

Minneriya National Park Safari

Polonnaruwa3hTicket $40

Witness the famous "Gathering" — hundreds of wild Asian elephants congregating around Minneriya Tank.

Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour
Cultural

Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour

Polonnaruwa4hTicket $25

A guided tour of the UNESCO-listed medieval capital — palaces, stupas, and sacred ponds spanning 1,000 years of history.

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