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All-inclusive Day Tour to Anuradhapura from Kandy
Anuradhapura
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This all-inclusive archeological tour takes you to the sacred city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka, one of the most beautiful destinations you can explore if you are a person with religious interests. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka and is famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilization. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city was the center of Theravada Buddhism for centuries. In this tour you will visit the main places of Anuradhapura such as Ruwanweli Saya, Thuparamaya, Isurumuniya Temple and you will be able to discover Sri Lankan history and Buddhist religious views and after this tour you will have the opportunity to learn a lot about ...
Highlights
From 11 hours to 15 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 11 hours to 15 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Driver Meals
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Lunch
Entrance Tickets to all attractions listed in the itinerary
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Tickets to Isurumuniya Temple
King Coconut Water - Complementary
Itinerary
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Isurumuniya Temple
As you step into the Isurumuniya Archaeological Museum, you are entering a space where stone speaks of love, sacrifice, and royal defiance — a story carved nearly 1,500 years ago.As you exit the museum and look back toward the rock temple and lotus pond, the story of Isurumuniya lingers — not as a legend of kings and wars, but as a reminder that love has always shaped history, even when written in stone.
2 hours
2
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree in the Mahamewna Gardens, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the southern branch from the historical Sri Maha Bodhi at Buddha Gaya in India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment.
45 minutes
3
Ruwanwelisaya
The Ruwanwelisaya is a stupa and a hemispherical structure containing relics, in Sri Lanka, considered sacred to many Buddhists all over the world.
45 minutes
4
Lovamahapaya
The Brazen Palace or Lovamahapaya is a 2000-year-old palace constructed by King Dutugemunu in 2nd century B.C and had 1600 stone columns that supported nine stories reaching 150 feet and sides of 400 feet length with 1000 rooms. It is also known as the Brazen Place because of the bronze tiles that were used on its roof.
40 minutes
5
Kala Wewa
This reservoir was built by the King Dhathusena who ruled the country during 454 – 473 CE in the 5th century.
Tamil invaders who arrived from South India ruled the north part of the country during the period from 429 to 455 AD. King Dhathusena defeated the invaders and united the country and then he wanted to rebuild the irrigation system by constructing several tanks, canals, etc., in and round the kingdom of Anuradhapura. After the completion of construction of Kala Wewa, the king built another tank called Balalu Wewa nearby and connected the two tanks together making the biggest tank in Sri Lanka.
20 minutes
6
Abhayagiri Museum
The museum contains a collection of amazing artifacts from the Anuradhapura era including Buddha statues from Mahavihara, ancient coins, ancient jewellery, porcelain objects. The artifacts of the museum depict ancient architecture, arts, hygiene, hydrological technology and monastic administration systems from the 1st-century BC to 11th-century AD. The museum provides valuable information about the sites of Anuradhapura as well.
1 hour
7
Anuradhapura Stupas Scenic Point
is a scenic point to see the ancient stupas of Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura is a UNESCO world heritage site as has so many Buddhist stupas and monasteries.
20 minutes
All-inclusive Day Tour to Anuradhapura from Kandy
Anuradhapura
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This all-inclusive archeological tour takes you to the sacred city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka, one of the most beautiful destinations you can explore if you are a person with religious interests. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka and is famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilization. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city was the center of Theravada Buddhism for centuries. In this tour you will visit the main places of Anuradhapura such as Ruwanweli Saya, Thuparamaya, Isurumuniya Temple and you will be able to discover Sri Lankan history and Buddhist religious views and after this tour you will have the opportunity to learn a lot about ...
Highlights
From 11 hours to 15 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 11 hours to 15 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Driver Meals
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Lunch
Entrance Tickets to all attractions listed in the itinerary