Anuradhapura Day Tour from Colombo
Highlights
- Sri Maha Bodhi Tree.
- Ruwanwelisaya Stupa.
- Isurumuniya rock carvings.
- Thuparama Dagoba.
- Jaya Siri Maha Bodhi and Jethawanaramaya Stupa.
- Abhayagiri Dagoba.
- Moonstone or Sandakada Pahana.
- Twin Ponds.
- Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum.
Your day, at a glance
Tour detailsAnuradhapura Day Tour from Colombo
Duration: Full Day Tour
06:00 AM: Meet your knowledgeable guide at the designated meeting point.
Stop at: Anuradhapura World Heritage Site and Ruins, Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura World Heritage Site and Ruins: Upon reaching Anuradhapura, your first stop is this impressive World Heritage Site. Here, you'll discover an array of captivating locations:
Ruwanweliseya Stupa: Marvel at the majestic Ruwanweliseya Stupa, one of the most significant structures of the ancient world.
Brazen Palace: Explore the remnants of Brazen Palace, featuring 1,600 stone columns, once a multi-storied residence for monks.
Isurumuniya Rock Carvings: Admire 'The Two Lovers' rock carving at Isurumuniya, a site rich in historical significance.
Twin Ponds: Visit the twin ponds, once used by Buddhist monks as a bathing pool.
Thuparama Dagoba: Explore the Thuparama Dagoba, the country's oldest Dagoba believed to enshrine the collarbone of Buddha.
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi: Your next destination is the sacred Jaya Siri Maha Bodhi, the world's oldest surviving historical tree, brought to Sri Lanka in 249 BC.
Jethawanaramaya Stupa: Head to the Jethawanaramaya Stupa, an architectural marvel and the tallest brick structure globally, dating back to the 3rd century A.D.
Abhayagiri Dagoba: Continue your journey to the Abhayagiri Dagoba, the second-largest brick structure globally after the Jetavana Dagoba, built by King Gajabahu in the 2nd century AD.
Lunch: Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense).
Moonstone or Sandakada Pahana: After lunch, explore the Moonstone (Sandakada Pahana), a unique feature of Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture, showcasing intricate designs.
Mihintale: Conclude your tour with a visit to Mihintale, where King Devanampiya Tissa met Mahinda, a Buddhist monk and son of the Indian Emperor Ashoka. This significant encounter led to the conversion of the king to Buddhism. Explore the religious monuments and the ruins of a monastery and a hospital on the hill.
08.00 PM: The tour ends, and you will be dropped off at the designated location or your preferred drop-off point.
What’s included
Included in your experience
- Hotels pick up included.
- Hotels drop off included.
- English Speaking Guide included.
- Air Condition Vechnile included.
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Not included
- Lunch Excluded.
- Dinner Excluded.
- Breakfast Excluded.
- Entry Ticket Excluded.
- Other Languge Guide included.
- Visa.
- Airfair.
- Personal Expense
Activity Information
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How to Use
Yes, they need to exchange this ticket for a direct entry ticket at the starting point
Where your day begins
Hotel pick up - pick up from your hotel located in city center
Meeting time: 06:00
Open meeting point in Google Maps ↗Pickup arrangements depend on the option you book. Confirm the final instructions in your booking details.
Good to know before you go
Before your visit
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Cancellation policy
To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 72 hours before the experience start date in the local timezone. No refunds will be given after that time period.
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