From Anuradhapura: Heritage City & Wilpattu Safari

From Anuradhapura: Heritage City & Wilpattu Safari – Private Tour

By Haven Lanka Tours

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10h
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Step into a journey where Sri Lanka’s ancient heritage meets its wild beauty. Begin in Anuradhapura, exploring sacred sites like Thuparamaya—the island’s first stupa—and the majestic Ruwanwelisaya, glowing white under the sun. Stand before the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, the world’s oldest documented tree, and feel its spiritual energy. Wander through Abhayagiriya’s vast monastic ruins, admire the famed Lovers’ carving at Isurumuniya, and pause at the Twin Ponds and the iconic Moonstone—masterpieces of ancient craftsmanship. After lunch, switch from culture to wilderness with a private 4×4 safari in Wilpattu National Park. Explore lush forests, lakes, and grasslands while searching for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, deer, buffalo, and vibrant birdlife. Guided by your naturalist driver, every sight becomes a story.
Choose between two private options: Half-day tuk-tuk tour only ancient city of Anuradhapura, or a full-day experience Anuradhapura city tour with a Wilpattu National Park safari.

Activity location

Thuparamaya Bodhigara | ථූපාරාම බෝධිඝරය
- Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

Thuparamaya Bodhigara | ථූපාරාම බෝධිඝරය
- Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

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Only Anuradhpura City by Tuk

10h
English

Only Anuradhpura City by Tuk: who Looking Only Anuradhpura City option by Tuk Tuk
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

RM 118.45 x 1 AdultRM 118.45

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Wild Safari with Anuradhapura

10h
English

Wild Safari with Anuradhapura: who looking Combing Full Day Tour Safari with Anuradhapura City
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

RM 611.99 x 1 AdultRM 611.99

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What's included, what's not

Complimentary Water Bottles (Stay refreshed!)
Private tour
Expert Driver (Knows all the best photo spots & shortcuts!)
Hotel pick-up & drop-off (Pickup from Anuradhpura)
Safari Jeep with Driver (We offer this Anuradhpura and wild Safari Package Only)
Admission Fee & tax in National Park USD40 per person
Lunch
Admission Fee & tax in Anuradhapura ancient City USD30 per person
Anuradhapura Site Guide

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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Near public transportation
recommended all

Activity itinerary

Thuparamaya Bodhigara | ථූපාරාම බෝධිඝරය

30m
Admission ticket not included

Thuparamaya is the first Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. Located in the sacred area of Mahamewna park, the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed in the island, dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa (247-207 BC).[1] The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.[2]

Ruwanwelisaya

30m
Admission ticket not included

The Ruwanwelisaya is a stupa and a hemispherical structure containing relics, in Sri Lanka, considered sacred to many Buddhists all over the world.[1] It was built by King Dutugemunu[2] c. 140 B.C., who became King of all Sri Lanka after a war in which the Chola King Elāra (Ellalan) was defeated. It is also known as "Mahathupa", "Swarnamali Chaitya", "Suvarnamali Mahaceti" (in Pali) and "Rathnamali Dagaba". Two quarts or one Drona of the Gothama Buddha's relics are enshrined in the stupa, which is the largest collection of his relics anywhere.

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

30m
Admission ticket not included

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi (Sinhala: ජය ශ්‍රී මහා බොධිය) is a sacred fig tree in the Mahamewna Gardens, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the southern branch from the historical Sri Maha Bodhi at Buddha Gaya in India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment. It was planted in 288 BC,[1][2][3] and is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date.[4] Today it is one of the most sacred relics of the Buddhists in Sri Lanka and respected by Buddhists all over the world.

Jethawanaramaya Stupa

30m
Admission ticket not included

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 (400 ft) it was the world's tallest stupa[1] and the third tallest structure in the world[2] when it was built by King Mahasena of Anuradhapura (273–301). He initiated the construction of the stupa following the destruction of the Mahavihara. His son Maghavanna I completed the construction of the stupa.[3] A part of a sash or belt tied by the Buddha is believed to be the relic that is enshrined here. The structure is significant in the island's history as it represents the tensions within the Theravada and Mahayana sects of Buddhism; it is also significant in recorded history as one of the tallest structures in the ancient world;[4] and the second tallest non-pyramidal buildings after Pharos (lighthouse) of Alexandria; the height of the stupa was 400 feet (122 m),

Isurumuniya Temple

30m
Admission ticket not included

This is the place where Pulasthi Rishi was live and the place of which King Ravana was born. This place has written history of about 5000 years. Further this place is one of 3 star gates in the world. The temple was built by King Devanampiya Tissa (307 BC to 267 BC) who ruled in the ancient Sri Lankan capital of Anuradhapura. After 500 children of high-caste were ordained, Isurumuniya was built for them to reside. King Kasyapa I (473-491 AD) again renovated this viharaya[citation needed] and named it as "Boupulvan, Kasubgiri Radmaha Vehera".[citation needed] This name is derived from names of his 2 daughters and his name. There is a viharaya connected to a cave and above is a cliff. A small stupa is built on it. It can be seen that the constructional work of this stupa belong to the present period. Lower down on both sides of a cleft, in a rock that appears to rise out of a pool, have been carved the figures of elephants. On the rock is carved the figure of a horse.

Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)

30m
Admission ticket not included

One of the best specimen of bathing tanks or pools in ancient Sri Lanka is the pair of pools known as Kuttam Pokuna (Twin Ponds/Pools). The said pair of pools were built by the Sinhalese in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura. These are considered one of the significant achievements in the field of hydrological engineering and outstanding architectural and artistic creations of the ancient Sinhalese.

Wilpattu National Park

As the day draws to a close, continue your exploration of Wilpattu, catching sight of more wildlife in their natural habitat. After the safari, you'll be dropped back at your hotel, filled with memories of an extraordinary journey through Sri Lanka's largest national park.

Location

Activity location

Thuparamaya Bodhigara | ථූපාරාම බෝධිඝරය
- Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

Thuparamaya Bodhigara | ථූපාරාම බෝධිඝරය
- Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

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