3 Day Private Tour - Sacred City of Anuradhapura from Colombo
3 days
Private
About this activity
Day 01 - Colombo > Panduwasnuwara > Wilpattu > Anuradhapura
Start your journey at 0700 hrs from your hotel in Colombo. You will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura Travels. After the formalities at the hotel, you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and proceed and visit the Kingdom of Panduwasnuwara. (Travel Time – 2 ½ to 3 hrs)
Thereafter proceed to Wilpattu and go on a lovely evening safari at Wilpattu National Park. (Travel Time – 2 to 2 ½ hrs)
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.
On completion proceed to Anuradhapura, check in to the hotel and relax. (Travel Time – 50 to 60 mins)
Day 02 - Anuradhapura
On this day explore the Sacred City of Anuradhapura.
Walk/ Ride 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 scattered all over the vast area. Visit important landmarks such as Jetavanarama, which was one of the tallest buildings in 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.
On completion return back to the hotel and relax.
Day 03 - Anuradhapura > Ritigala > Colombo
After breakfast at the hotel check out and proceed to Ritigala and visit the ancient ruins is Ritigala Mountain. (Travel Time – 1 to 1 ½ hrs)
Ritigala Mountain at a height of 766 m above the sea-level is the highest mountain in the north-central dry plains of Sri Lanka. The mountain mass about three miles long and about two miles wide at its widest point is covered with dense jungle inhabited by wild elephants, leopards and bears. It is the watershed of the Malwatu Oya which feeds the Nachaduwa tank and Kalueba Ela which feeds Huruluwewa. The Ritigala Mountain has been declared a Strict Natural Reserve in order to maintain its pristine environment. Ritigala mountain’s cloud cover and mist that cloth it most of the year round has resulted in a flora much more commonly found at the central hills of wet zone than those in the dry plains: the upper part of the mountain is well known for its flora, some of which are rare; it has also a range of wild orchids.
On completion return back to your hotel in Colombo. (Travel Time – 4 to 4 ½ hrs)
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Start your journey at 0700 hrs from your hotel in Colombo. You will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura Travels. After the formalities at the hotel, you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and proceed and visit the Kingdom of Panduwasnuwara. (Travel Time – 2 ½ to 3 hrs)
Thereafter proceed to Wilpattu and go on a lovely evening safari at Wilpattu National Park. (Travel Time – 2 to 2 ½ hrs)
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.
On completion proceed to Anuradhapura, check in to the hotel and relax. (Travel Time – 50 to 60 mins)
Day 02 - Anuradhapura
On this day explore the Sacred City of Anuradhapura.
Walk/ Ride 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 scattered all over the vast area. Visit important landmarks such as Jetavanarama, which was one of the tallest buildings in 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.
On completion return back to the hotel and relax.
Day 03 - Anuradhapura > Ritigala > Colombo
After breakfast at the hotel check out and proceed to Ritigala and visit the ancient ruins is Ritigala Mountain. (Travel Time – 1 to 1 ½ hrs)
Ritigala Mountain at a height of 766 m above the sea-level is the highest mountain in the north-central dry plains of Sri Lanka. The mountain mass about three miles long and about two miles wide at its widest point is covered with dense jungle inhabited by wild elephants, leopards and bears. It is the watershed of the Malwatu Oya which feeds the Nachaduwa tank and Kalueba Ela which feeds Huruluwewa. The Ritigala Mountain has been declared a Strict Natural Reserve in order to maintain its pristine environment. Ritigala mountain’s cloud cover and mist that cloth it most of the year round has resulted in a flora much more commonly found at the central hills of wet zone than those in the dry plains: the upper part of the mountain is well known for its flora, some of which are rare; it has also a range of wild orchids.
On completion return back to your hotel in Colombo. (Travel Time – 4 to 4 ½ hrs)
Included
- Accommodation at a 3-star hotel.
- Meal plan on Bed and Breakfast basis.
- Transport in a Private Car, inclusive of all chauffer accommodation, cost of fuel, parking & highway tolls.
- Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour.
- 1- Half-day safari in Wilpattu National Park.
- All prevailing taxes and service charges
Not included
- Any expenses of personal nature.
- Tips & Portages.
- Cost of Beverages
- Meals where not specified.
- Entrance fees where not specified.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Comfortable clothes, shoes and hats recommended
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
75%
Aquatic
25%
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