Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in North Central Province February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in North Central Province ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit North Central Province Types of activities Where to stay [North Central Province travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Central-Province.dx553248635975177551) ![Unesco site in Polonnaruwa, ancient city ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034975/5a5c910a-d09c-42cf-9c2f-c4b0352a0be9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Unesco site in Polonnaruwa, ancient city ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034975/5a5c910a-d09c-42cf-9c2f-c4b0352a0be9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the stupas in Anuradhapura ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/8e3a62ee-d2c3-4bd9-8613-fbe6185b315e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ancient king bildup ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/3660bc97-63ed-42d3-afba-b22211b31e06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Un des plus beaux pays que nous avons visité :) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055035/dd8f5b00-b33a-4357-8794-894bec641dae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. 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cancellation available £115 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-ancient-city-of-anuradhapura-cycling-tour.a45942334.activity-details?&rid=553248635975177551&location=North+Central+Province&swp=off) ![From Anuradhapura: All-inclusive Full Day Safari at Wilpattu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48239326/f021f2f5-c309-46be-8a07-8fbf37ad2819.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Anuradhapura: All-inclusive Full Day Safari at Wilpattu 12h 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £203 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-anuradhapura-full-day-wilpattus-wild-wonders-private.a48239326.activity-details?&rid=553248635975177551&location=North+Central+Province&swp=off) ![Negombo: Sigiriya Rock and Minneriya National Park Day 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[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sri-lanka-hot-air-balloon-ride.a46740809.activity-details?&rid=553248635975177551&location=North+Central+Province&swp=off) ![Hot Air Balloon ride in Dambulla](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48328568/6fafe65d-bbfc-40e3-8df7-f512924b5937.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hot Air Balloon ride in Dambulla 1h Free cancellation available £295 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hot-air-balloon-ride-in-dambulla.a48328568.activity-details?&rid=553248635975177551&location=North+Central+Province&swp=off) ![Hot Air Ballooning from Dambulla](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3508710/029bf899-2cb8-47e8-aa3b-37b04b48b0ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hot Air Ballooning from Dambulla 1h 30m Free cancellation available £300 includes taxes & fees per adult 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Sigiriya Kayaking with Sunrise and Sunset Experience 1h Free cancellation available £9 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sigiriya-kayaking-with-sunrise-and-sunset-experience.a50799387.activity-details?&rid=553248635975177551&location=North+Central+Province&swp=off) ![Trincomalee to Sigiriya : Rural Village Tour & Elephant Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46243226/939e2fdf-a46d-4383-93aa-552b9561b847.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Trincomalee to Sigiriya : Rural Village Tour & Elephant Safari 5h Free cancellation available £139 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4-hours-private-snorkelling-tour-at-pigeon-island-in-trincomalee.a46243226.activity-details?&rid=553248635975177551&location=North+Central+Province&swp=off) ## What to do in North Central Province --- ### Popular places to visit ![Jaw dropping ... how they built this almost perfect half sphere one brick at a time? #stupa #Ruwanwelisaya #Anuradhapura #SriLanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/fe59b2f4-22da-4fde-9793-7c303dcda0f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ruwanwelisaya 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruwanwelisaya-Anuradhapura.d6121066.Attraction) ![Unesco site in Polonnaruwa, ancient city ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034975/5a5c910a-d09c-42cf-9c2f-c4b0352a0be9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Polonnaruwa-Vatadage-Polonnaruwa.d553248621526914689.Attraction) #### Sri Maha Bodhi Sri Maha Bodhi is just one of the places to see in Anuradhapura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sri-Maha-Bodhi-Anuradhapura.d6121070.Attraction) #### Nuwara Wewa Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you take a trip to Nuwara Wewa. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nuwara-Wewa-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914649.Attraction) #### Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum during your trip to Polonnaruwa. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Polonnaruwa-Archaeological-Museum-Polonnaruwa.d553248621526914690.Attraction) #### Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum You can study the exhibits at Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Anuradhapura. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Anuradhapura-Archaeological-Museum-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914739.Attraction) #### Thuparamaya You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Thuparamaya. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thuparamaya-Anuradhapura.d6121072.Attraction) #### Mirisawetiya Stupa Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you take a trip to Mirisawetiya Stupa. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mirisawetiya-Stupa-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914738.Attraction) #### Thambuttegama Hospital If Thambuttegama Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Thambuttegama. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thambuttegama-Hospital-Thambuttegama.d553248621568464519.Attraction) ### Explore areas of North Central Province ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Pota. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Polonnaruwa-Kaduruwela.dx691013993263546368) ![As we walked 12km along the roads of Anuradhapura, we felt too tired. Fortunately, this poor looking shop was there. Though the appearance is so, Orange juice made by this lady is delicious. It completely reduced our thirst and tiresome nature. People in these poor villages prefer to do these kind of shops in order to earn something more. Their principal way of earning is agriculture. But it's really difficult to overcome the battle of living as they don't have enough money even to buy primary necessities. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/e9d41922-2d63-42f5-8abe-73d96b2c0326.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Anuradhapura-Wijayapura.dx553248635976398683) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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