Should we explore Polonnaruwa first?

Yes! Allow 3-4 hours for ruins. Cycle or hire a tuk-tuk guide.

Is spice garden worth stopping?

Yes! Free 30-min tour with refreshments. Quality spices for purchase.

Will we arrive for Temple puja?

Yes! Depart by 10-11 AM for comfortable 2-3 PM arrival.

What's at Polonnaruwa?

Medieval capital with Gal Vihara Buddha statues, palace ruins, and ancient tanks.

Is this route scenic?

Moderately—dry zone plains, then ascending hills near Kandy.

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Polonnaruwa to Kandy Transfer

Heritage journey: from Polonnaruwa's ancient ruins to Kandy's sacred temples.

145 km

3.5-4 hours

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Private Transfer from Polonnaruwa to Kandy

Connect two UNESCO treasures across Sri Lanka's heartland. This 145 km journey takes you from Polonnaruwa's medieval stone carvings to Kandy's living Buddhist tradition. Stop at Matale spice gardens for aromatic refreshments en route to the sacred Temple of the Tooth.

Distance

145 km

from Polonnaruwa

Travel Time

3.5-4 hours

approximate

Best Time to Travel

Morning for comfortable arrival; time for Temple puja

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Meet & Greet Service

Driver waits with your name board at arrivals

Flight Tracking

We monitor your flight and adjust for delays

Free Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before for full refund

Child Seats Available

Free child seats on request

English-Speaking Drivers

All drivers speak fluent English

Fixed Prices

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Route Information

Everything you need to know about your journey from Polonnaruwa to Kandy

Your Journey

Polonnaruwa

Pick-up location

145 km3.5-4 hours

Scenic drive with professional driver

Kandy

Drop-off at your hotel

Route Highlights

1
Ancient ruins departure
2
Matale spice valley
3
Hill country approach
4
Sacred city arrival

Travel Tip

Morning for comfortable arrival; time for Temple puja

Fixed Price • No Hidden Fees

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All vehicles include meet & greet, flight tracking, and 60 minutes free waiting time.

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Transfer to Kandy

$90USD

LKR 28,500

One-way

Includes: Meet & greet • Flight tracking • 60 min free waiting • All tolls & taxes

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Bottled Water

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Child Seat Available

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Popular Attractions in Kandy

Discover these amazing places during your visit. We can take you there!

Temple of the Sacred Tooth

Buddha's tooth relic. Evening puja.

Gal Vihara

Polonnaruwa's famous rock-carved Buddhas.

Matale Spice Gardens

Cinnamon, pepper, vanilla—free tours.

Kandy Lake

Scenic lake at city center.

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Everything you need to know about traveling from Polonnaruwa to Kandy

About 3.5-4 hours (145 km) crossing from dry zone to hills.

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