Anuradhapura Ancient City Exploration Tour

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of Sri Lanka’s first great kingdom on this full-day journey to the ancient sacred city of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of historical and spiritual significance. Departing early from Colombo or Negombo, you will be guided through the city’s most iconic monuments: the Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, one of the world’s oldest documented trees and the holiest site in Sri Lankan Buddhism – the Ruwanweliseya Stupa, the vast Jetavanaramaya and the ancient royal palace complex, all set within a landscape of atmosphere and scale.

DETAILS & NOTES

Highlights

  • Sri Maha Bodhi Tree – one of the oldest living trees
  • Ruwanweliseya Stupa – a magnificent white dome rising 103 metres
  • Jetavanaramaya – once one of the tallest structures in the ancient world
  • Thuparama Stupa – the oldest stupa in Sri Lanka
  • Abhayagiri Monastery complex and museum
  • Cycling through ancient sacred grounds with a storytelling guide

Inclusions

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
  • Bicycle hire for site exploration
  • Bottled water throughout the day
  • Lunch at a local restaurant

Inclusions

  • International or domestic flights
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Gratuities for guide and driver
  • Personal purchases and souvenirs
  • Any meals not mentioned