About this experience
Your private driver-guide collects you from your Kalpitiya hotel and heads inland to Anuradhapura, one of Sri Lanka's oldest and most revered ancient cities. Over nine hours you explore two landmark sacred sites: Sri Maha Bodhi, the sacred fig tree grown from a cutting of the very tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, and Thuparamaya, a stupa dating back to the 3rd century BC. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide provides context at every stop, and two chilled water bottles per person keep you refreshed throughout the day.
The tour continues to the Aukana Buddha Statue, a 5th-century granite carving standing over 12 metres tall, regarded as one of the finest examples of ancient Sri Lankan craftsmanship. Transport is in an air-conditioned vehicle throughout. Entrance tickets, meals, and gratuities are not included. Lakpura organises this as a fully private excursion, so the pace and attention are entirely yours.
