Cultural Heritage

Anuradhapura Sacred City

Journey through 2,500 years of ancient wonders & spiritual heritage

Full Day

1-8 Guests

Sri Lanka

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About This Experience

Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the first capital of ancient Sri Lanka and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. For over 1,300 years, it served as the center of Theravada Buddhism and Sinhalese civilization.

Walk among massive stupas that have stood for over two millennia, visit the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi - the oldest historically documented tree in the world, and explore the ruins of magnificent palaces and monasteries that once housed thousands of monks.

UNESCO World Heritage

Sri Maha Bodhi Tree

Ancient Stupas

Royal Palace Ruins

Buddhist Shrines

Historical Museums

JOURNEY DETAILS

Your Itinerary

Morning Sacred City

Sacred Bodhi Tree & Ancient Monasteries

Begin at the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest historically authenticated tree in the world, grown from a sapling of the tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment. Visit the ancient monasteries and their ruins.

Sri Maha Bodhi Isurumuniya Temple Brazen Palace Ruins

Midday Stupa Complex

Magnificent Stupas

Explore the magnificent Ruwanwelisaya Stupa, one of the tallest ancient monuments in the world, and the massive Jetavanaramaya, once the third tallest structure in the ancient world.

Ruwanwelisaya Jetavanaramaya Abhayagiri Stupa

Afternoon Archaeological Zone

Twin Ponds & Museum

Visit the famous Kuttam Pokuna (Twin Ponds) - marvels of ancient engineering. End your tour at the Archaeological Museum to understand the full scope of this ancient civilization.

Twin Ponds Moonstone Carvings Archaeological Museum

PACKAGE DETAILS

What's Included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Professional licensed guide
All entrance fees
Traditional Sri Lankan lunch
Temple offerings
Bottled water

Not Included

Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Additional meals
Shoe covers at temples

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