Minneriya National Park Tours and Activities

The giant didn't seemed to be too pleased by the noise of the few safari jeeps around him near the Minneriya lake. He fled into the dense forest nearby. It seems like the increasing number of the vehicles entering the national park disturbs their usual life.
The giant didn't seemed to be too pleased by the noise of the few safari jeeps around him near the Minneriya lake. He fled into the dense forest nearby. It seems like the increasing number of the vehicles entering the national park disturbs their usual life.
Minneriya National Park is located just few hours drive from Polonnaruwa. It is hard to see a variety of species in the park. Still, it is one of the promising parks for Elephant encounters. Best thing about Minneriya is the hundreds of elephants gather to the Minneriya Tank in every evening during the dry season. If you haven't got time to do Yala National Park or Wilpattu National Park, this is the best. It is just a 3-4h Safari.
A Tusker on the national park

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EKHO Sigiriya

EKHO Sigiriya

3.5 out of 5
Price was AU$2,457, price is now AU$1,792 per person
AU$1,792
per person
1 Apr - 6 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)
8.8/10 Excellent! (112 reviews)
Lovely rooms, very attentive staff and super location if you’re planning to climb lions rock.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Cocobay Unawatuna

Cocobay Unawatuna

4 out of 5
Price was AU$2,618, price is now AU$1,956 per person
AU$1,956
per person
1 Apr - 6 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (75 reviews)
The food at the restaurant was delicious and the staff were helpful and nice. The rooms were quite run down for the price. Our tv, kettle and multiple lights didn’t work and the bathroom was musty. Our laundry also came back with new stains on it. We stayed in a room with a plunge pool and it lacked privacy. There were no sheer curtains so we had to keep the curtains closed (which meant a dark room) for most of the stay because staff were always walking past our room or standing near it. I would recommend booking an upstairs room.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

The Golden Crown Hotel

The Golden Crown Hotel

5 out of 5
Price was AU$2,611, price is now AU$2,012 per person
AU$2,012
per person
1 Apr - 6 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)
8.8/10 Excellent! (129 reviews)
The older building has slight smell of damp. The new building is fresh and clean.

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Popular places to visit

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Ancient City of Sigiriya

Find out about the history of Sigiriya when you take a trip to Ancient City of Sigiriya. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its campsites.

Ancient City of Sigiriya
Kiri Vihara - ancient dagoba. Pollonaruwa, Sri Lanka

Kiri Vihara Temple

After visiting Kiri Vihara Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polonnaruwa. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out its cycling trails.

Kiri Vihara Temple
You can hire a bike and spend a day exploring the ancient sites of Polonnaruwa. This was one of the most impressive temples for us. Visit in the afternoon for the best light. #ontheroad #temples #Sri Lanka #ruins #polonnaruwa

Lankatilaka Temple

After visiting Lankatilaka Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polonnaruwa. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.

Lankatilaka Temple
Unesco site in Polonnaruwa, ancient city

Polonnaruwa Vatadage

After visiting Polonnaruwa Vatadage, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polonnaruwa. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.

Polonnaruwa Vatadage

Giritale Wewa

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Giritale Wewa during your travels in Giritale. Wander the forests and lakeside while you're in the area.

Giritale Wewa

Pidurangala Rock

Learn about the local history of Sigiriya when you spend time at Pidurangala Rock. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Pidurangala Rock

Top Minneriya National Park Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Sigiri Vananthara

Sigiri Vananthara

3 out of 5
Sigiriya Rd Habarana North Central Province
Sigiri Vananthara
Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant

3 out of 5
Polonnaruwa Road Minneriya NC
Haritha Holidays - Rooms & Restaurant
Cinnamon Lodge

Cinnamon Lodge

5 out of 5
Off Kandy Road Habarana North Central Province
Cinnamon Lodge
Deer Park Hotel

Deer Park Hotel

5 out of 5
B112 Giritale North Central Province
Deer Park Hotel
Gabaa Resort & Spa

Gabaa Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Kashyapagama Habarana Sri Lanka
Gabaa Resort & Spa
Hotel Sigiriya

Hotel Sigiriya

4 out of 5
Hotel Road Sigiriya
Hotel Sigiriya
Habarana Village by Cinnamon

Habarana Village by Cinnamon

4 out of 5
North Central Harbana Habarana
Habarana Village by Cinnamon
Amelia Resort

Amelia Resort

3.5 out of 5
Udawalayagama 77B Vidyala Road Avudangawa Central Province
Amelia Resort
Sigiriya Forest Edge By Marino Leisure

Sigiriya Forest Edge By Marino Leisure

3.5 out of 5
Idigaswewa Avudangawa Central Province
Sigiriya Forest Edge By Marino Leisure
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