Anuradhapura Ancient City Heritage Day Tour
Tour Overview
Anuradhapura was Sri Lanka's capital for over a thousand years and remains one of the island's most important sacred cities. This private day tour from Colombo, roughly four hours each way, takes you through the ancient city's monastic ruins and towering brick stupas, including a stop at the Sri Maha Bodhi — said to be grown from a cutting of the original Bodhi tree in India. Given the distance, this is a long but rewarding day for travelers with a genuine interest in Sri Lanka's early Buddhist history.
Tour Highlights
- Ruwanwelisaya, one of Sri Lanka's most sacred stupas
- Jetavanaramaya ancient brick stupa
- Sri Maha Bodhi sacred tree
- Isurumuniya rock temple
- Ancient monastic ruins and reservoirs
- Guided history of Sri Lanka's first kingdom
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✓ Private vehicle throughout
Availability
Available daily with advance booking, subject to driver-guide availability for this long-distance route.
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