Private Day Tour to Anuradhapura: Explore Ancient UNESCO Heritage Sites from Kandy
Kandy
Embark on a private day tour from Kandy to Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover ancient ruins, including the Ruwanwelisaya Stupa and Sri Maha Bodhiya, and climb the scenic Mihintale mountain.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kandy - You will be picked up from your hotel in Kandy and commence the day tour to Anuradhapura ancient city a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Anuradhapura Stupas Scenic Point - Anuradhapura was a great kingdom in which history goes the 4th century B.C. It was a city with many buildings, roads, parks temples, etc. with a higher population for years in the past.
Currently, you will be able to see the archaeological and architectural wonders such as Stupa and ruins of ancient buildings, ponds, temples, etc.
First, you will be visiting the most sacred place of Buddhists Ruwanwelisaya Stupa and Sri Maha bodhiya. Then move to other important places such as Thuparamaya, Mirisawatiya, Abhayagiriya, Jethawanaramaya, Lovamahapaya, Lord Buddha’s Statue Samadhi, Kuuttam Pokuna, and Isurumuniya. -
Mihintale - Thereafter transfer to Mihintale. Mihintale is a mountain around 1000 feet high. There is a staircase made of rocks to reach the top. You will be able to see Kantaka Chetiya Wahalkada, Ambasthala Dagaba, Maha Studa, Aradhana Gala, and Kaludiya Pokuna during Mihintale visit.
End of the tour you will be transferred back to the hotel where you picked up.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees of any historical site, temple, national park or any other place
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The tour takes you from the historic city of Kandy to the ancient city of Anuradhapura, another historic unesco world heritage. There you will find the historically important places like Ruwanwelisaya Stupa,Sri Maha Bodhiya, Thuparamaya, Mirisawatiya, Abhayagiriya, Jethawanaramaya, Lovamahapaya, Lord Buddha’s Statue Samadhi, Kuuttam Pokuna, and Isurmuniya. Furthermore you can climb the beautiful Mihintale mountain and explore.
Location
Kandy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
