Attraction in Anuradhapura
Sri Maha Bodhi
Sri Maha Bodhi is a worthwhile stop while exploring Anuradhapura, easily added to a private route at a pace that suits your day.
North Central Province
Anuradhapura
Explore Anuradhapura’s sacred stupas, ancient monasteries and living Buddhist heritage on a private Sri Lanka journey.
Anuradhapura, in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province, is a UNESCO World Heritage sacred city where ancient monasteries and Buddhist pilgrimage sites remain part of daily life. Discover Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, the white dome of Ruwanwelisaya, the monumental brick stupas of Abhayagiri and Jetavanaramaya, and the stone bathing pools of Kuttam Pokuna. Isurumuniya’s rock temple and carvings and the pillared courtyard of Thuparamaya reveal more of the city’s heritage. A private Anuradhapura tour with Chauffeur Emil connects these spacious archaeological sites at your pace, with nearby Mihintale as an optional extension.
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A glimpse of Anuradhapura
Attractions
Attractions in Anuradhapura
Attraction in Anuradhapura
Ruwanwelisaya
Ruwanwelisaya is a worthwhile stop while exploring Anuradhapura, easily added to a private route at a pace that suits your day.
Attraction in Anuradhapura
Abhayagiriya Viharaya
Abhayagiriya Viharaya is a worthwhile stop while exploring Anuradhapura, easily added to a private route at a pace that suits your day.
Attraction in Anuradhapura
Jetavanarama Viharaya
Jetavanarama Viharaya is a worthwhile stop while exploring Anuradhapura, easily added to a private route at a pace that suits your day.
Attraction in Anuradhapura
Twin Ponds
Twin Ponds is a worthwhile stop while exploring Anuradhapura, easily added to a private route at a pace that suits your day.
Attraction in Anuradhapura
Ancient city ruins
Ancient city ruins is a worthwhile stop while exploring Anuradhapura, easily added to a private route at a pace that suits your day.
Attraction in Anuradhapura
Isurumuniya
Isurumuniya is a worthwhile stop while exploring Anuradhapura, easily added to a private route at a pace that suits your day.
Attraction in Anuradhapura
Thuparamaya
Thuparamaya is a worthwhile stop while exploring Anuradhapura, easily added to a private route at a pace that suits your day.
Experiences
Experiences in Anuradhapura
Related day tours
Day tours that include Anuradhapura
HeritageAnuradhapura City Tour
Explore Anuradhapura ancient ruins and sacred sites, with an optional Mihintale sunset.
Duration 1 Day
- •Ancient city
- •Sri Maha Bodhi
- •Mihintale
WildlifeWilpattu Half-Day Safari
A private transfer and safari experience in Wilpattu National Park from Anuradhapura.
Duration Half Day
- •4x4 comfortable safari jeep
- •Wildlife viewing
- •Forest lakes
CultureSigiriya, Anuradhapura and Wilpattu Safari
Connect ancient history and a wildlife safari on a full private day from Sigiriya.
Duration 1 Day
- •Ancient sites
- •Wilpattu safari
- •Private route
HeritageAnuradhapura, Ritigala & Dambulla Day Tour
Travel from Anuradhapura through Ritigala’s forest monastery to the Dambulla Cave Temple.
Duration 1 Day
- •Ritigala forest monastery
- •Dambulla Cave Temple
- •Private transfer
HeritageAnuradhapura, Mihintale & Trincomalee or dambulla Drop
Visit sacred Mihintale from Anuradhapura before a comfortable private transfer to Trincomalee.
Duration 1 Day
- •Mihintale sacred site
- •Private Trincomalee drop-off
- •Flexible departure time
WildlifeWilpattu Full-Day Safari
Spend a full day in Wilpattu National Park with a private transfer and safari jeep.
Duration 1 Day
- •Full-day safari
- •Forest lakes
- •Birdlife
Related round tours
Round tours that cover Anuradhapura
14 Days 13 Nights14-Day Sri Lanka Wildlife, Culture & Coast Tour
Route
Arrival at Colombo Airport → Mirissa → Udawalawe → Ella → Nuwara Eliya → Kandy → Mahiyanganaya → Sigiriya → Anuradhapura → Negombo → Airport drop
Highlights
- Mirissa whale watching
- Bundala national park( bird watching )
- Udawalawe national park safari (more then elephint & crocodiles)
- Ella to Demodara train journey
14 Days 13 Nights14-Day Sri Lanka East Coast & Hill Country Tour
Route
Arrival at Colombo Airport → Anuradhapura → Trincomalee → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Mirissa → Colombo air port
Highlights
- Wilpattu leopard safari
- Trincomalee & Nilaveli
- Sigiriya & Kandy
- Ella to train journey ,ella rock traking
21 Days 20 Nights21-Day Sri Lanka Heritage, Wildlife & Beach Tour
Route
Arrival at Colombo Airport → Anuradhapura → Trincomalee → Sigiriya → Mahiyanganaya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → South Coast → Negombo → Colombo air port
Highlights
- Trincomalee nelavilli beach
- Trincomalee beaches
- Sigiriya & elephant safari
- Tangalla beach
14 Days 13 Nights14-Day Sri Lanka Kalpitiya, Wildlife & Hill Country Tour
Route
Arrival at Colombo Airport → Kalpitiya → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → South Coast → Airport drop
Highlights
- Kalpitiya dolphin watching
- Kite surfing
- Kandy tooth temple
- Tea country train to journey
21 Days 20 Nights21-Day Sri Lanka Ancient Cities, Safari & Beach Tour
Route
Colombo Airport → Yapahuwa → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara-Eliya → Ella → South Coast → Air port drop
Highlights
- Yapahuwa & Anuradhapura
- Wilpattu National Park safari
- Sigiriya elephant safari
- Tea garden & tea factory
14 Days 13 Nights14-Day Sri Lanka Ancient Cities & Hill Country Tour
Route
Colombo Airport → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → South Coast → Airport drop
Highlights
- Anuradhapura & Mihintale
- Safari & village experience
- Sigiriya & Dambulla
- Tea country train to Ella
7 Days 6 Nights7-Day Sri Lanka Adventure: Rafting & Safari
Route
Colombo Airport → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya → Kandy → Kitulgala → Ella → udawalawe → Mirissa → Colombo Airport
Highlights
- Ancient cities & Sigiriya
- Kitulgala white-water rafting
- Ella scenic train
- Udawalawe safari & Mirissa
Want this destination in your private route?
Emil can combine this destination with the right number of nights, travel pacing and nearby experiences.