Private Tour

Anuradhapura Heritage Guided Cycling Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Hello!

I’m Saranga, an English-speaking guide from the Anuradhapura area. Join me on a cycling adventure through the ancient UNESCO World Heritage City of Anuradhapura, where history, culture, local food and nature come together beautifully.

Our hidden-route cycling tours take you beyond the usual paths, letting you discover secret temples, serene lakes, and local life at your own pace. We provide a professional mountain biking experience with top-quality bikes from trusted brands such as Giant, Trek, and Louis Garneau.

We believe cycling is one of the best ways to experience the natural beauty and rich heritage of Sri Lanka.

Our 10 km loop tour lasts about 4½ hours, covering all the must-see attractions within the heritage site — the perfect balance of exploration, exercise, and enjoyment.

Come ride with us and experience Anuradhapura like never before! ‍♂️

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

At 122 metres (400 ft), it was the world's tallest stupa, and the third tallest structure in the world when it was built by King Mahasena of Anuradhapura (273–301).

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Samadhi Statue

The Samadhi Buddha is a famous statue situated at Mahamevnāwa Park in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The Buddha is depicted in the position of the Dhyana Mudra, the posture of meditation associated with his first Enlightenment. This statue is 7 feet 3 inches in height and carved from dolomite marble.

20 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Local people cook vegetarian food place call hela bojun

Bottled water

Guide tour

Mountain cycle

Parking Fees

Unesco ticket 30 USD for person. Under age of 13 year ticket 15USD

Options

Anuradhapura Heritage Guided Cycling Tour

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Don't hesitate just come and book a bike tour
marj0leenp,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great experience to go on the road with Saranga. Super sweet man and really has a lot to tell about the ruins and Buddhism. Bikes were very good, the location was a bit harder to find. But one phone call and it was settled. We had a great time!
Great cycling tour
mariekes569,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
He was an amazing guide! Showed us very nice and non touristic places and gave us a nice tour through the rice fields. We ended with a lunch with local food, so nice! Would definitely recommend it.
Best biking in Sri Lanka
stephanieverstraelen,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had the best time biking around ancient Anarudpura. It's a fun and easy way to cover a lot of distance. The bike was very comfy to do the tour. The guide was the best, he has a lot of knowledge and was happy to talk me trough the aspects of budism. I can highly recommend this bike tour!
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simonekT7600KZ,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I took a bicycle tour with famous guide Saranga in Anuradhnapura. I tell you it was incredible. The about 10km long tour takes about 4 hours and starts from Mr. Sarangas rental place, where I got equipped with a super comfortable modern Mountain bike. On the way to the ancient City, we stopped to have some yummy fresh coconuts – a fantastic experience… Saranga took me to all the most famous places in the ancient city of Anuradhapura , like the holy Bodhi tree, Ruwanweli Maha Seya Stupa, Thuparamaya Temple and many other wonderful places. Saranga has not only an extremely broad expertise about the historic places in Anuradhapura, he´s also deeply rooted in the culture of Buddhism and if you are lucky, he will tell you some heart touching stories about Buddha, and Buddhistic live. This tour was absolutely fantastic, is highly recommendable and easy to do for everyone. Next day Saranga even offered me to take me to the beautiful Tempel of nearby Mihintale. Also a wonderful, religious place with a great view of the area. Highly recommendable! THANK YOU SARANGA for the wonderful, unforgettable time and impressions
Our best tour in Sri Lanka
Elisa11019,,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We can not recommend Saranga and its towers enough. Without him, our visit to Anuradhapura would have been much less valuable. He is competent, attentive, accommodating, and it is very nice to spend time with him. The whole family has a great memory. I recommend with my eyes closed.