Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Anuradhapura and Aukana All Inclusive Day Tour From Colombo

11 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Wattala. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the monumental Avukana Buddha statue
  • 02 Explore the ancient UNESCO heritage city of Anuradhapura
  • 03 See sacred sites including Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Ruwanwelisaya
  • 04 Discover historic monuments such as Jetavanaramaya and Abhayagiri Vihāra
  • 05 Admire ancient architectural features like the Moonstone
  • 06 Enjoy a private all-inclusive day tour with lunch and entrance tickets included

Discover two of Sri Lanka’s most remarkable heritage destinations on this full-day journey from Colombo. Visit the towering Avukana Buddha statue, then continue to the ancient sacred city of Anuradhapura to explore revered stupas, monastic ruins, and important Buddhist landmarks.

This experience blends spirituality, archaeology, and architecture in one memorable day, with private transportation, entrance tickets, and lunch included. From the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi to the impressive Ruwanwelisaya and Samadhi Statue, it’s an enriching way to experience the grandeur of Sri Lanka’s ancient civilization.

From the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi to the impressive Ruwanwelisaya and Samadhi Statue, it’s an enriching way to experience the grandeur of Sri Lanka’s ancient civilization.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Anuradhapura
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Aukana Rajamaha Viharaya

The Avukana statue is a standing statue of the Buddha near Kekirawa in North Central Sri Lanka. The statue, which has a height of more than 40 feet, was carved out of a large granite rock face during the 5th century. It depicts a variation of the Abhaya mudra, and the closely worn robe is elaborately carved.

Ruwanwelisaya

The Ruwanwelisaya is a stupa and a hemispherical structure containing relics, in Sri Lanka, considered sacred to many Buddhists all over the world. It was built by King Dutugemunu c. 140 B.C., who became King of all Sri Lanka after a war in which the Chola King Elāra was defeated.

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree in the Mahamewna Gardens, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the southern branch from the historical Sri Maha Bodhi at Buddha Gaya in India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment.

Abayagiriya Stupa

The Jetavanaramaya is a stupa, or Buddhist reliquary monument, located in the ruins of Jetavana monastery in the world heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. At 122 metres it was the world's tallest stupa and the third tallest structure in the world when it was built by King Mahasena of Anuradhapura.

Moonstone or Sandakada pahana

Sandakada pahana, also known as Moon-stone, is a unique feature of the Sinhalese architecture of ancient Sri Lanka. It is an elaborately carved semi-circular stone slab, usually placed at the bottom of staircases and entrances.

Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)

One of the best specimen of bathing tanks or pools in ancient Sri Lanka is the pair of pools known as Kuttam Pokuna. The said pair of pools were built by the Sinhalese in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura.

Samadhi Statue

The Samadhi Buddha is a famous statue situated at Mahamevnāwa Park in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The Buddha is depicted in the position of the Dhyana Mudra, the posture of meditation associated with his first Enlightenment.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Wattala. 1 city · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Private transportation
Entrance Ticket - Aukana Rajamaha Viharaya,Samadhi Statue
Entrance Ticket -Ruwanwelisaya, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Jethawanaramaya Stupa, Sandakada pahana
Entrance Ticket -Isurumuniya Temple,Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)
Lunch
All Inclusive Tour

Know before you go

  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Wattala.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Wattala.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Wattala..

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