Private Sri Lanka day tour
Anuradhapura City Tour
Explore Anuradhapura ancient ruins and sacred sites, with an optional Mihintale sunset.
1 DayApproximately 5,6 hoursPrivate chauffeur-driven vehicle
Tour overview
About this day tour
A private heritage day through Sri Lanka’s first ancient capital, paced around the places that matter most to you.
- Duration
- Approximately 5,6 hours
- Destinations covered
- Anuradhapura Ancient secret City · Sri Maha Bodhi Tree · Ruwanwelisaya · Moon stone · Twins pond · Guard stone · Samadhi stupa · Abayagiriya viharaya · Jetavanarama viharaya · Mihintale (optional)
Pickup locations
- ✓Anuradhapura hotels
- ✓Mihintale area hotels
Drop-off locations
- ✓Your Anuradhapura hotel
- ✓ Air port road hotels anuradhapura
Experiences
What you can expect
- ✓Walk through the ancient capital
- ✓Visit sacred Buddhist monuments
- ✓See the Sri Maha Bodhi
- ✓Add Mihintale for a hilltop view
Reasons to book
Why choose this tour?
- ✓See Anuradhapura with a flexible private pace
- ✓Combine major monuments without navigating between sites yourself
- ✓Add Mihintale when time and weather allow
Simple plan
Tour itinerary
- 1
Morning
Hotel pickup and sacred city
Begin with Sri Maha Bodhi and the principal stupas.
- 2
Midday
Ancient monuments
Continue through the archaeological city with time for photographs and breaks.
- 3
Afternoon
Mihintale or hotel drop-off
Visit Mihintale if selected, then return to your hotel.
Tour service
Included / Excluded
Included
- ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle and chauffeur
- ✓Fuel, parking and route planning
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off in the stated area
Excluded
- ×Site admission tickets
- ×Meals and refreshments
- ×Personal expenses and guide services unless requested
Important information
Know before you go
- •Dress modestly for temples; shoulders and knees must be covered.
- •Shoes must be removed at religious sites.
- •Start early to avoid the midday heat.
- •Ticket rules and prices can change; Emil confirms current official rates before travel.
Entry tickets
Ticket information by location
Prices are planning guidance only. They are not included in the tour price and may change without notice.
| Location | Ticket | Price / notes |
|---|---|---|
| Anuradhapura Ancient City archaeological sites | Ticket required | Approx. US$25 for foreign visitors; official rates may change. Payable at the official ticket counter. |
| Sri Maha Bodhi and public areas | No ticket required | No entry ticket required. Temple donations are optional. |
| Mihintale | Ticket required | Approx. US$30 for foreign visitors; official rates may change. |
Ready to plan this day?
Emil can tailor the timing, pickup point and experiences around your Sri Lanka journey.