Anuradhapura Private Day Trip from Colombo, Negombo, or Katunayaka
Overview
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Enjoy this 15-hour private tour of sacred places in Anuradhapura with your driver/guide. Visit the Brazen Palace Monastery, Jethawanaramaya, Thuparamaya Pagoda, and more along the way. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Dress code: please ensure shoulders and knees are covered
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum age is 6 years
What To Expect
Dagoba of Thuparama
Thuparamaya is the first Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. Located in the sacred area of Mahamewna park, the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed in the island, dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa.
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.
Options
Anuradhapura Private Day Trip
01- 15: Visit Anuradapura Sacred places with transportation, lunch, and entrance fees. Book this option for 01 to 15 travelers. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Lunch
Driver/guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Drinks, unless specified
DVD (available to purchase)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Anuradhapura Full day tour with expert English guide
602aniaj,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Truly amazing experience :) Everything was so well organized with great customer service! The travel agency was super communicative and in touch with us to make sure everything was organized. We were picked up from Colombo, did not have to worry about any lines or entry tickets which was sooo helpful and easy. Lunch was amazing local food and we had a private driver and tour guide for the entire day. Also for a small additional cost we were able to request to be dropped off in Kandy instead of Colombo after the tour. Our guide spoke perfect English and was very very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour if you want to see Anuradhapura with a local perspective and be deeply immersed in the deep Buddhist history of Sri Lanka 😍🙏😍🪷 we cannot say more positive things about this experience- thank you!!!
Anuradhapura a must in Sri Lanka
Chander S,Mar 27, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It can take five hours to reach the old city from Colombo Katunayaka. It can be tiring. The old city tour costing US$ 25 per day per person, requires extensive walking, taking of shoes at Buddhist temples, and being in hot weather. You need at least 5/6 hours to get a feel of this ancient city of 2000 years BC onward. Moonstone, The tree under which Buddha received enlightenment, (branch brought from India), many Stupas made by successive kings, old dwellings, - all cast a magical spell on the traveler. You can find drinks, food in kiosks clusters, as also wash rooms. Stay a night there and relax ; do not rush back ; you'll break yr back!
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