What to do in North Central Province

Activities, attractions and tours

Ancient ruins with tall stone columns and a central structure.
Ancient stone steps with intricate carvings and a seated Buddha statue at the top.
A large, domed structure with a conical roof, surrounded by a fence and a small pond reflecting the building.
A large, dome-shaped building with a red roof, flanked by white structures with domes, in a sandy area with trees.
A large stone Buddha statue with a serene expression, surrounded by lush greenery and a body of water.

Activities

Sigiriya

Experience the Beauty and History of Sri Lanka

NZ$130
per adult
Experience the Beauty and History of Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour

Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour

NZ$48
per adult
Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour
It's possible to rent cycles at the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Will be a nice experience if you are somebody who love cycling.

Polonnaruwa Day Tour with Lunch by Mahaweli

NZ$80
per adult
Polonnaruwa Day Tour with Lunch by Mahaweli
Day Trips from Kandy to Sigiriya with Village Experiences

Day Trips from Kandy to Sigiriya with Village Experiences

NZ$138
per adult
Day Trips from Kandy to Sigiriya with Village Experiences
Walking path to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Dambulla & Sigiriya Day Tour from Colombo / Negombo with Lunch

NZ$121
per adult
Dambulla & Sigiriya Day Tour from Colombo / Negombo with Lunch
Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Guided Tour

Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Guided Tour

NZ$176
per adult
Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Guided Tour
A Full Day Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Tour

A Full Day Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Tour

NZ$152
per traveller
A Full Day Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Tour
From Sigiriya: Minneriya National Park Elephant Safari

From Sigiriya: Minneriya National Park Elephant Safari

NZ$103
per adult
From Sigiriya: Minneriya National Park Elephant Safari
Polonnaruwa Ancient City Private Day Tour

Polonnaruwa Ancient City Private Day Tour (Hidden Gems)

NZ$42
per adult
Polonnaruwa Ancient City Private Day Tour (Hidden Gems)
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Private Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park to Visit Elephants

Private Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park to Visit Elephants

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 35 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$118 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Sigiriya: Cooking Class and Catamaran Dinner Cruise

Sigiriya: Cooking Class and Catamaran Dinner Cruise

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$38 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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Dambulla: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, and Cave Temple Day Trip

Dambulla: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, and Cave Temple Day Trip

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$178 per adult*
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Cruises & boat tours

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Sigiriya & Dambulla: Tuk Tuk Day Tour

Sigiriya & Dambulla: Tuk Tuk Day Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$37 per adult*
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Water activities

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Anuradhapura Ancient City Small Group Tour

Anuradhapura Ancient City Small Group Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$34 per adult
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What to do in North Central Province

Stay near popular North Central Province attractions

Ruwanwelisaya

9.4/10 (25 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura when you stop by Ruwanwelisaya. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area.
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Kaduruwela

Though Kaduruwela may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum and Gal Viharaya.

A rustic outdoor market stall with a corrugated metal roof, a wooden bench, and a woman standing behind a counter.
Photo by Minul Tennakoon
Open Photo by Minul Tennakoon

Wijayapura

While there might not be top attractions in Wijayapura, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nuwara Wewa and Ruwanwelisaya.

 

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Day trip destinations from North Central Province

Ancient stone columns and intricate carvings in a historical site.

Polonnaruwa