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Spiritual Experience from Anuradhapura

Operated by Lakpura® 4.7 1,643 reviews Duration 9 hours

Walk the sacred ancient city of Anuradhapura on a private nine-hour guided tour of its temples, dagobas, and storied ruins with Lakpura.

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About this experience

Anuradhapura was the capital of Sri Lanka's first major kingdom, and its sacred ruins still carry the weight of centuries. On this private nine-hour walking tour, your English-speaking guide leads you through one of Asia's great ancient cities — past towering dagobas, crumbling temple walls, and sacred Bo trees that have stood for millennia. A one-litre water bottle is provided, and all taxes and service charges are included.

The tour is entirely private, so the pace and focus are yours. Entrance fees to the sites, meals, and personal expenses are not included, so carry local currency for admissions. Minimum age for participation is five years. Lakpura organises the guide and ground logistics; you bring the curiosity.

Duration9 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years
ReferenceLK3TA4G4ZK

What’s included

Included

  • Service of an English speaking local expert/guide.
  • All taxes & service charges.

Not included

  • Entrance fees to visiting sites.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Expenses of a personal nature.

Day-by-day itinerary

1 Anuradhapura
Your tour will start at 10:00 am from the entrance gate to the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree. This ancient Bo tree is an important cultural and religious symbol of the nation. It is believed to be the same tree that was brought by the monks who introduced Buddhism to Sri Lanka over 2000 years ago. Your guide will take you to see it and tell you its history. You will then be going to see many important ancient stupas, such as Ruwanweli Maha Seya. This giant stupa was built by King Dutugemunu in 140 BC. It later fell into ruin and was renovated by a monk in the 19th century. Dutugemunu was one of the earliest Sinhalese kings of Sri Lanka. You will learn more about his enthroning and his reign. Many other such ancient historical temples will be part of your tour. Around 1:00 pm you will be taking a break for lunch. After having a relaxed meal at an eatery of your choice at your own cost, you will restart your tour at 2:30 pm. Your tour guide will then take you to the outskirts of Anuradhapura city where many hidden caves and small ruins are located. Some of these caves were the meditation sanctuaries of monks centuries ago, and contain many artifacts. The stories behind some are known and they are highly frequented by visitors, while some remain secretive to this day. At approximately 6:00 pm, your tour will be completed, and your guide will drop you off at your starting point near the Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura.

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

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