Private Day Tour Of Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom and Avukana
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Overview
Discover the ancient wonders of Sri Lanka on a private guided day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Anuradhapura, the Avukana Buddha Statue, and Mihintale Temple — all with hotel pickup and a delicious lunch included.
Explore Anuradhapura Ancient City, Mihintale Temple, and the Avukana Buddha Statue on this private, fully guided day tour — ideal for travelers staying in Sigiriya, Dambulla, or Habarana who want to uncover the mesmerizing history of these sacred sites in depth.
Your friendly and professional driver will collect you punctually from your hotel and take you on a journey through some of Sri Lanka's most remarkable archaeological and spiritual landmarks. A dedicated licensed guide will accompany you throughout Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom, providing detailed explanations at every site.
A delicious lunch is included during the tour, and all entrance fees and taxes are covered. Enjoy the comfort of a private, air-conditioned vehicle equipped with on-board WiFi and bottled water throughout the journey. Bicycles are also available for exploring the ancient city at your own pace.
Highlights
- The Jetavanarama stupa is a stupa, or Buddhist reliquary monument, located in
- Isurumuniya is a Buddhist temple situated near the Tissa Lake in Anuradhapura
- Sandakada Pahana, known as Moonstone
- Vessagiriya, or Issarasamanarama, is an ancient Buddhist forest monastery that
- The Mirisaweti Stupa is a memorial building, a stupa, situated in the ancient
- Lankarama is a stupa built by King Valagamba, in an ancient place at
What's Included
Itinerary
Departure from Hotel
Your private driver picks you up from your hotel in the Sigiriya, Dambulla, or Habarana area and travels to Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom.
Anuradhapura Sacred City — Stupas and Temples
- Jetavanarama Stupa: Once the tallest stupa in the world at 122 metres, this UNESCO World Heritage monument is a breathtaking testament to ancient Buddhist engineering. (20 min)
- Ruwanweli Maha Seya (Mahathupa): One of the most revered stupas in Sri Lanka, built by King Dutugemunu and said to enshrine Buddhist relics. (30 min)
- Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi: A sacred bo tree grown from a cutting of the original Bodhi tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment — the oldest documented tree in the world. (30 min)
- Thuparamaya: The earliest documented Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka, said to enshrine the right collarbone of the Buddha. (20 min)
- Abhayagiri Vihara: A major monastery site of Mahayana, Theravada and Vajrayana traditions, with an enormous stupa. (10 min)
- Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace): Ancient multi-storied palace situated between Ruwanweliseya and Sri Mahabodiya, featuring rows of stone pillars. (20 min)
- Isurumuniya Rock Temple: A charming Buddhist cave temple near Tissa Lake, famous for its exquisite stone carvings including the Isurumuniya Lovers and the Elephant Pond. (30 min)
- Sandakada Pahana (Moonstone): A beautifully carved semi-circular stone slab at the base of staircases, unique to ancient Sri Lankan architecture. (20 min)
- Mirisaweti Stupa: An ancient stupa built by King Dutugemunu in the heart of Anuradhapura. (20 min)
- Samadhi Buddha Statue: One of the finest examples of ancient Sri Lankan sculpture, depicting the Buddha in meditation at Mahamevnawa Park. (20 min)
- Naka Vihara: A dagoba from the late Anuradhapura period (7th–10th century AD). (10 min)
- Ranmasu Uyana: Ancient royal pleasure gardens containing the enigmatic Sakwala Chakraya star map and beautiful ponds. (20 min)
- Lankarama Stupa: Built by King Valagamba, this ancient stupa stands surrounded by moonstones and guard stones in an atmospheric forest setting. (20 min)
- Vessagiriya Forest Monastery: Ancient Buddhist forest monastery among striking rock outcrops, known for its cave chambers where monks once meditated. (30 min)
Lunch Break
Enjoy a delicious included lunch at a local restaurant before continuing the tour.
Mihintale — The Cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
- Mihintale Mountain: Believed to be the site where Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC by Mahinda, son of Emperor Ashoka. Climb the ancient stone stairway to the summit for panoramic views and explore the sacred monasteries, stupas, and meditation caves. (60 min)
Avukana Buddha Statue
- Avukana Standing Buddha: A magnificent 12-metre standing statue of the Buddha near Kekirawa in North Central Province, carved from a single granite rock in the 5th century AD. One of the finest ancient sculptures in Asia. (30 min)
Return Transfer
Your private driver returns you to your hotel in the Sigiriya, Dambulla, or Habarana area.
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