Private Day Tour to Anuradhapura: Explore Ancient UNESCO Heritage Sites from 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: 24 hours
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.
  • 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…
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…

Location
Kandy
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nov 29, 2024
Mirisawetiya Dagaba, built by the legendary King Dutugamunu - Mirisawetiya Dagaba, a magnificent structure built by the legendary King Dutugamunu in the 1st century BCE, is a part of the Mahavihara Complex. This incredible king, known for his bravery and leadership, defeated the Tamil invaders who had ruled the country for three decades, uniting the land under one ruler. Imagine this: on the seventh day of Anuradhapura being reinstated as the capital of Lanka after the defeat of Elara, the Indian invader who had held power for 55 years, King Dutugamunu led a grand procession to Tissa Wewa for an aquatic festival. Dressed in his royal attire and carrying his imperial sceptre containing a sacred relic of Buddha, the king placed his belongings near the water. To everyone's amazement, the sceptre became stuck in the ground and could not be moved. Taking this as a divine sign, the king decided to build a stupa on that very spot to house the sceptre. In just three years, the stupa and its surrounding structures were completed. The king then hosted a grand inauguration ceremony, attended by thousands of monks from Sri Lanka and India, lasting seven days. Mirisawetiya Dagaba stands as a testament to King Dutugamunu's devotion and the miraculous events that led to its creation. It is truly a marvel to behold, the first of many great stupas to grace the land.
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From $75
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).