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Sri Lanka

UNESCO Sacred City of Anuradhapura Day Tour From Colombo & Negombo

Day Tours & Excursions • History • Group Tours • Culture & Heritage

UNESCO Sacred City of Anuradhapura Day Tour From Colombo & Negombo

Best Time

November – April

From

USD 120

Duration

1D / 0N

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Discover the Soul of Sri Lanka

A full-day cultural and historical journey to Sri Lanka’s ancient capital, where you explore magnificent stupas, royal palace ruins, and vast ancient reservoirs that showcase over 2,000 years of civilization. Visit sacred Buddhist sites, admire impressive stone architecture, and walk through archaeological wonders that once formed a powerful kingdom, offering deep insight into Sri Lanka’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage.

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UNESCO Sacred City of Anuradhapura Day Tour

Anuradhapura

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Declared by UNESCO as a world heritage city, Anuradhapura is regarded as Sri Lanka’s first known kingdom and the capital of the island for many centuries. Being well known for cultural and religious value, the city attracts many local and foreign visitors who love to explore the ancient history of Sri Lanka. See the remains of the Brazen Palace, which was once 9 storeys high, and the Sri Maha Bodhi, a Bo Tree, which is over 2000 years old and grew from the branch of the very tree beneath which the Buddha attained enlightenment. Visit the ruins of the Ruwanweliseya Dagaba. See the 2nd-century shrine containing the Buddha’s collarbone relic, the Abhayagiriya temple, and the Jetawanaramaya dagobas.

Travel Time

1.00 days

Distance

420.00 KM

Route Summary

Colombo Hotel → Anuradhapura → Colombo Hotel

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Perfect for travelers seeking a curated luxury escape shaped around destinations, stays, attractions, activities and personal travel style.

Attractions
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Anuradhapura Sacred CityIsurumuniya Temple
Activities
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Anuradhapura Sacred City
Highlights
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Sri Maha Bodhi – Sacred Bo TreeRuwanwelisaya StupaJetavanaramaya DagobaAncient Royal Palace & Monasteries
Inclusions
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TrasnportServices of a professional English-speaking chauffeur guideHotel pick-up and drop-offBottled waterKing coconutPick up and drop off from Colombo hotel
Cancellation Policy
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Cancellations made within 30 days of arrival may incur cancellation charges.Day tours can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours prior to the tour starting time.Free cancellation for hotel reservations up to 30 days prior to arrival, subject to hotel policies.50% advance payment is required at the time of booking confirmation for Sri Lanka arrangements.No-show bookings and unused services are non-refundable.within 48 hoursPayments can be made via bank transfer, online transfer, or other approved payment methods.

Trip Blueprint

Duration1D / 0N
Travel StylePrivate Tailor-Made
Starts InColombo / Airport
Route Path

Anuradhapura

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