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

AU$109
per adult
Experience the Beauty and History of Sri Lanka
Jeep Safari Wildlife Tour in Minneriya and Kaudulla

Jeep Safari Wildlife Tour in Minneriya and Kaudulla

AU$38
per adult
Jeep Safari Wildlife Tour in Minneriya and Kaudulla
Day tour to Sigiriya

Day tour to Sigiriya

AU$116
per traveller
Day tour to Sigiriya
Minneriya Safari: Morning Birds or Afternoon Herds

Minneriya Safari: Morning Birds or Afternoon Herds

AU$117
per adult
Minneriya Safari: Morning Birds or Afternoon Herds
Sigiriya & Dambulla: Tuk Tuk Day Tour

Sigiriya & Dambulla: Tuk Tuk Day Tour

AU$31
per adult
Sigiriya & Dambulla: Tuk Tuk Day Tour
Minneriya: Full-Day 4x4 Safari, Secret Trails & Jungle Lunch

Minneriya National Park: Full Day - Half Day Safari

AU$117
per adult
Minneriya National Park: Full Day - Half Day Safari
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

AU$67
per adult
Polonnaruwa Day Tour with Lunch by Mahaweli
Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour

Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour

AU$40
per adult
Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Polonnaruwa Sight Seeing Tour and Minneriya Elephant Safari

Polonnaruwa Sight Seeing Tour and Minneriya Elephant Safari

AU$172
per adult
Polonnaruwa Sight Seeing Tour and Minneriya Elephant Safari
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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 34 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$100 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 AU$32 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 AU$151 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 AU$31 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 AU$29 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 Nissanka Latha Mandapaya.

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 Mirisawetiya Stupa.

 

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Day trip destinations from North Central Province

A large brick dome structure with a smaller brick building on top, set against a partly cloudy sky.

Anuradhapura

Ancient ruins with a large water tank, terraced steps, and a view of distant mountains and forests.

Sigiriya