SL RIDE

Polonnaruwa to Galle

319 km ~7h 59m by car

Travel from Polonnaruwa to Galle with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. A well-preserved ancient royal capital with impressive ruins, sculpted rock faces, and sacred dagobas. A perfectly preserved Dutch colonial fort city and UNESCO site, packed with boutique galleries, cafés, and history. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive across Sri Lanka.

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Distance

319 km

Estimated Travel Time

~7h 59m

Vehicle Options

Car, Van, Bus

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.

Things to Do in Galle

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Galle Dutch Reformed Church
Cultural

Galle Dutch Reformed Church

Galle0.5h

One of the oldest Protestant churches in Asia (1755), with original Dutch gravestones set into its floor.

Galle Fort Walking Tour
Cultural

Galle Fort Walking Tour

Galle2h

Wander the UNESCO-listed Dutch colonial fort, its ramparts, lighthouse, boutiques, and centuries-old streets.

Galle Lighthouse & Ramparts Sunset
Leisure

Galle Lighthouse & Ramparts Sunset

Galle1h

Watch the sunset from the fort's outer walls with views over the Indian Ocean — one of Sri Lanka's iconic scenes.

Jungle Beach Snorkeling
Adventure

Jungle Beach Snorkeling

Galle2.5hTicket $15

A short hike through coastal jungle leads to a secluded beach with excellent snorkeling just offshore.

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