Anuradhapura and Aukana Cultural Day Tour from Colombo

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Why we love it?

The Anuradhapura and Aukana All Inclusive Day Tour from Colombo offers a comprehensive exploration of two of Sri Lanka's most significant historical sites. Over the course of 11 hours, participants will visit the Aukana Rajamaha Viharaya, home to a striking ancient Buddha statue, as well as the Ruwanwelisaya stupa and the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers seeking an immersive experience in Sri Lanka's rich heritage. Distinctively, the tour provides private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring comfort and convenience, along with amenities such as bottled water and onboard WiFi.

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance Ticket - Aukana Rajamaha Viharaya,Samadhi Statue
  • Entrance Ticket -Ruwanwelisaya, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Jethawanaramaya Stupa, Sandakada pahana
  • Entrance Ticket -Isurumuniya Temple,Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)
  • Lunch
  • All Inclusive Tour

Itinerary

Aukana Rajamaha Viharaya

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 40 feet, was carved out of a large granite rock face during the 5th century. It depicts a variation of the Abhaya mudra, and the closely worn robe is elaborately carved.

Ruwanwelisaya

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

Abayagiriya Stupa

The Jetavanaramaya is a stupa, or Buddhist reliquary monument, located in the ruins of Jetavana monastery in the world heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. At 122 metres it was the world's tallest stupa and the third tallest structure in the world when it was built by King Mahasena of Anuradhapura.

Moonstone or Sandakada pahana

Sandakada pahana, also known as Moon-stone, is a unique feature of the Sinhalese architecture of ancient Sri Lanka. It is an elaborately carved semi-circular stone slab, usually placed at the bottom of staircases and entrances.

Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)

One of the best specimen of bathing tanks or pools in ancient Sri Lanka is the pair of pools known as Kuttam Pokuna. The said pair of pools were built by the Sinhalese in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura.

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.

Please Note

  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start