Day Excursions to UNESCO City ANURADHAPURA from Negombo
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Visit The ruins of Anuradhapura are one of South Asia’s most evocative sights. The sprawling complex contains a rich collection of archaeological and architectural wonders: enormous dagobas (brick stupas), ancient pools and crumbling temples, built during Anuradhapura’s thousand years of rule over Sri Lanka.
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour.
All visitors to Buddhist and Hindu temples are expected to remove footwear and hats. Also shoulders and knees should be covered
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
Mandatory to complete 14 days of quarantine for unvaccinated passengers before starting the tour.
Vaccinated passengers should stay in Level 1 hotel once arrived in Sri Lanka and obtain negative PCR report, in order to start the tour. (14 Days of quarantine is not required).
What To Expect
Mihintale
Mihintale Mountain, with the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, began to serve as a residential area for the venerable monks headed by Arahath Mahinda Mahathera. But soon, with the royal patronage, the sanctuary housed a multitude of with monastic buildings-stupas, uposathgharas, bodhigharas- to serve the monks. Sixty-eight cave dwellings provided the monks' shade and shelter. Mihintale, the sanctuary for many thousands of laymen as well as holy men, had all the facilities and amenities for basic living.
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka is the oldest living tree in documented history of the world. It is a sapling from the historical Bodhi tree under which Buddha enlightened. It was planted in 288 BCF and is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date. It was brought from Buddhagaya India by the Ven. Sanghamitta Therini, a sister of Arhant Mahinda – who introduced the Teachings of the Buddha to Sri Lanka.
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Day Excursions to UNESCO City ANURADHAPURA from Negombo
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What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
English Speaking Driver Cum Guide
Complimentary WiFi Excess During the Travel (Subjected To Availability)
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Local Srilankan Guide
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Great experience in Anuradhapura
Minamo M,Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anuradhapura is worth visiting!! It was a bit far away from the other sites so it was difficult to plan to go the by myself. However, Apple vacation helped for me to travel as I wanted. Thanks to them, I travelled safely and got a lot of knowledge. Thank you very much:)
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