Anuradhapura Day Tour

Where Time Stands Still

Step back over two thousand years on this unforgettable day tour through Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's first capital and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Begin at the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi, grown from a cutting of the very tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment, one of the most revered sites in the Buddhist world. Continue to the magnificent Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba, its gleaming white dome rising dramatically against the sky, before exploring the vast Abhayagiriya Monastery Complex, once home to thousands of monks and among the tallest structures of the ancient world.

Marvel at the remarkable engineering of Kuttam Pokuna, the beautifully preserved twin ponds once used by monks for ritual bathing, then stand before the towering Jetavanaramaya Stupa, one of the tallest brick structures ever built in the ancient world. In the afternoon, find a moment of stillness before the Samadhi Buddha Statue, a masterpiece of serenity carved from a single block of stone. End your journey at Isurumuniya Vihara, a beautiful rock temple renowned for its exquisite stone carvings, a fitting final glimpse into the artistry and devotion of Sri Lanka's ancient civilization.