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Wild Wonders and Sacred Spaces Tour from Hikkaduwa (2 Days)

A private 2-day tour from Hikkaduwa combining leopard spotting in Wilpattu National Park with the ancient Buddhist sites of Anuradhapura and Mihintale Rock.

"Thuparama Dagaba" Anuradhapura wilpattu Wild Wonders and Sacred Spaces Tour from Hikkaduwa (2 Days) Wild Wonders and Sacred Spaces Tour from Hikkaduwa (2 Days) Wild Wonders and Sacred Spaces Tour from Hikkaduwa (2 Days)

About this experience

Board your private car in Hikkaduwa and head north into Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka's largest forest reserve. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide navigates the park's dense scrub jungle as you scan for leopards — Wilpattu holds one of the highest leopard densities in the world — alongside sloth bears, elephants, and crocodiles resting beside natural lakes called villus. All transport, fuel, parking, and highway tolls are covered; entrance fees are paid separately on the day.

On day two, step into the ancient sacred city of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO-listed capital with roots stretching back to the 10th century. Walk among dagobas, moonstone carvings, and the revered Sri Maha Bodhi tree before climbing Mihintale Rock — the site where Buddhism first took root in Sri Lanka. The tour is fully private, runs over two days with one overnight stay, and welcomes guests aged five and above.

Duration2 days
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years
ReferenceLKAJNNNQBE
Chathum
Your tour planner

Chathum Executive

Have questions or want to customise this itinerary? Reach Chathum directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.

What’s included

Included

  • Transport in a Private Car, inclusive of all chauffer accommodation, cost of fuel, parking & highway tolls.
  • Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide throughout the tour.
  • All prevailing taxes and service charges

Not included

  • International / Domestic Airfare
  • Compulsory Supplements on 24th December and 31st December.
  • Entrance fees or any other service.

Tour route

Day-by-day waypoints across Sri Lanka. Each marker is where you spend the night; lines trace the daily drive.

Day-by-day itinerary

1

Day 1 — Hikkaduwa > Wilpattu > Anuradhapura

Feel the call of the wild with the Wilpattu National Park Safari. Get a chance to catch sight of the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard and famous Sri Lankan Elephant. See hundreds of other wildlife such as deer, buffalo, monkeys, crocodiles, and rare birds. Get the photographs of a lifetime as you become one with nature

2

Day 2 — Anuradhapura > Mihintale > Galle

Walk through the ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura, which was the capital for over a millennium until the 10th century AD. View the pagodas, monastic buildings and ponds that are scatter all over the vast area. Visit important landmarks such as Jetavanarama, which was one of the tallest buildings of the ancient world, the Sri Maha Bodhi and the ruins of the huge Abhayagiri Monastery. Gain more knowledge about Sri Lanka's history as you walk in the footsteps of Kings

Visit the place where Buddhism began in Sri Lanka. See the spot where the meeting of King Devanampiyatissa and Monk Mahinda took place. View the monastic ruins at the foot of the mountain. Walk in the footsteps of Mahinda as you visit the cave where he resided. View historic stupas, Ambasthala Dagoba and the Maha Stupa. Enter the ruins of an age long past to understand its impact on the history of Sri Lanka.

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Instant Confirmation (Subject to availability).
  • Comfortable clothes and hats recommended.
  • We pick up you from your Hotel in Hikkaduwa

Cancellation policy

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

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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