Private Day Tour Of Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom and Avukana
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Private Day Tour Of Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom and Avukana is a 6-hour experience in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, from $60 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $60 per person
Visit Anuradhapura Ancient City, Mihintale Temple, Aukana Buddha Statue while you stay In Sigiriya, Dambulla or Habarana and learn about its mesmerizing history in details. Pre book this Private All Inclusive Guided Day
What you get
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
About this experience
Visit Anuradhapura Ancient City, Mihintale Temple, Aukana Buddha Statue while you stay In Sigiriya, Dambulla or Habarana and learn about its mesmerizing history in details. Pre book this Private All Inclusive Guided Day Tour Offered by Sigiritrip Tours to avoid any dangers that can happen when hiring third party unknown drivers. Your Trustworthy and Friendly Driver will Pick you on time from Your Hotel and Start your Journey to all those Places mentioned above. you will enjoy an Included Delicious Lunch During the tour. Travelers will have a Special Licensed Guide to explain everything in Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bicycle use
- Separate Guide to Explain Everything onsite
What you'll see and do
Abayagiriya Stupa
The Jetavanarama stupa is a stupa, or Buddhist reliquary monument, located in the ruins of Jetavana monastery in the UNESCO world heritage city of Anuradhapura Sri Lanka. At 122 metres (400 ft), it was the world's tallest stupa. and the third tallest structure in the world
20 minutes here · Admission included
Isurumuniya Temple
Isurumuniya is a Buddhist temple situated near the Tissa Lake in Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom Sri Lanka. There are Special carvings inside this temple, They are the most Famous Isurumuniya Lovers and Elephant Pond and The Royal Family.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Moonstone or Sandakada pahana
Sandakada Pahana, known as Moonstone. is a unique feature of the architecture of ancient Sri Lanka, It is an elaborately carved semi-circular stone slab, usually placed at the bottom of staircases and entrances. First seen in the latter stage of the Anuradhapura Kingdom period.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Vessagiriya Ruins
Vessagiriya, or Issarasamanarama, is an ancient Buddhist forest monastery that is part of the ruins of Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. It is located about half a mile south of Isurumuniya, among boulders.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Mirisaveti Stupa
The Mirisaweti Stupa is a memorial building, a stupa, situated in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, King Dutugamunu built the Mirisaveti Stupa after defeating King Elara. After placing the Buddha's relics in the sceptre, he had gone to Tissa Wewa for a bath leaving the sceptre. After the bath he returned to the place where the sceptre was placed, and it is said that it could not be moved. The stupa was built in the place where the sceptre stood. It is also said that he remembered that he partook a chilly curry without offering it to the Sangha. In order to punish himself he built the Mirisavetiya Dagaba.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Lankarama Sthupa
Lankarama is a stupa built by King Valagamba, in an ancient place at Galhebakada in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Nothing is known about the ancient form of the stupa, and later this was renovated. The ruins show that there are rows of stone pillars and it is no doubt that there has been a house built encircling the stupa to cover it.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Lovamahapaya is a building situated between Ruwanweliseya and Sri Mahabodiya in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya because the roof was covered with bronze tiles.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Abayagiriya Stupa
Abhayagiri Vihāra was a major monastery site of Mahayana, Theravada and Vajrayana Buddhism that was situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Vessagiri
Vessagiriya, or Issarasamanarama, is an ancient Buddhist forest monastery that is part of the ruins of Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. It is located about half a mile south of Isurumuniya, among boulders.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Main Refectory Of Abayagiri Monastery
Abhayagiri Vihāra was a major monastery site of Mahayana, Theravada and Vajrayana Buddhism that was situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Nakha Vehera
Naka Vihara is a dagoba belonging to the late Anuradhapura period between 7-10 centuries and located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
10 minutes here · Admission included
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. This statue is 7 feet 3 inches in height and carved from dolomite marble.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Ruwanweli Maha Seya
The Ruwanweli Maha Seya, also known as the Mahathupa, is a stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Two quarts or one Dona of the Buddha's relics are enshrined in the stupa, making it the largest collection of his relics anywhere
30 minutes here · Admission included
Ranmasu Uyana
Ranmasu Uyana is a park in Sri Lanka containing the ancient Magul Uyana. It is situated close to Isurumuni Vihara and Tissa Wewa in the ancient sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It sits on approximately 40 acres, and is a noted example of Sri Lankan garden architecture of the pre-Christian era. According to an inscription found in Vessagiriya, the water to the park was supplied by Tessa Wewa and then released to rice fields around Isurumuni Vihara.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Avukana Buddha Statue
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 14 m, depicts the Buddha with a hand raised in reassurance, a variation of the Abhaya mudra.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Sri Maha Boodhi Temple
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a historical sacred bo tree (Ficus religiosa) in the Mahamewuna Garden in historical city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. This is believed to be a tree grown from a cutting of the southern branch from the historical sacred bo tree, Sri Maha Bodhi, which was destroyed during Emperor Ashoka the Great time, at Buddha Gaya in India, under which Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) attained Enlightenment.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Dagoba of Thuparama
Thuparamaya is the earliest documented Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. Its building dates to the arrival of Mahinda Thera (Mahindagamanaya) and the introduction of Buddhism to the island.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Mihintale
Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Anuradhapura
you will visit all the Ruins, Lakes, Stupas, Bodhi Trees and Old Temples with Monks that situated inside the ancient Kingdom of Anuradhapura and learn about its archeological value and history in detail with one of our professional Site Guide.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 40 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
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- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sigiritrip Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour duration includes travel time.
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Private Day Tour Of Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom and Avukana. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Perfect day out with a Fantastic Driver and Guide
Kushan gave us an amazing day tour of Anuradhapura and Aukana. From the outset, he was warm, punctual, and incredibly friendly. His kindness,calm nature and excellent driving immediately made us feel comfortable and well taken care of. Throughout the day, he shared interesting facts about local culture, food,history, and nature . He was patient with all our extra requests and flexible with timing. He arranged a local guide Kiltie to take us around the religious sites who was outstanding .
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Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $60 to $175
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Sigiritrip Tours, who run 49 experiences we rank across 9 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 51.5.
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Private Day Tour Of Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom and Avukana: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Anuradhapura.
How much does Private Day Tour Of Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom and Avukana cost?
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Prices start at $60 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Anuradhapura usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Day Tour Of Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom and Avukana take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Anuradhapura is not rushed.
Is Private Day Tour Of Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom and Avukana worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Anuradhapura, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Day Tour Of Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom and Avukana?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Day Tour Of Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom and Avukana suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Day Tour Of Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom and Avukana?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Anuradhapura can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Anuradhapura and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Day Tour Of Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom and Avukana start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Anuradhapura within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Anuradhapura?
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On Outty we rank every Anuradhapura experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura, Mountain Bicycle Group Tour Anuradhapura & History with Buddhism, Anuradhapura Heritage Mountain bike / bicycle Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Anuradhapura?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Anuradhapura?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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