Private Day Trip to Anuradhapura Kingdom and Avukana From Kandy
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About This Experience in Kandy
Why Visit Kandy?
Kandy, Sri Lanka offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Kandy provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Kandy
You can reach Kandy, Sri Lanka by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Entry Fees of Anuradhapura, Mihintale and Avukana
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour Duration Includes Travel Time
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
The Jetavanarama stupa is a stupa, or Buddhist... 20 minutes
The Jetavanarama stupa is a stupa, or Buddhist reliquary monument, located in the ruins of Jetavana monastery in the UNESCO world heritage city of Anuradhapura Sri Lanka. At 122 metres (400 ft), it was the world's tallest stupa. and the third tallest structure in the world
Isurumuniya is a Buddhist temple situated near the... 30 minutes
Isurumuniya is a Buddhist temple situated near the Tissa Lake in Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom Sri Lanka. There are four carvings of special interest in this Vihara. They are the Isurumuniya Lovers, Elephant Pond and The Royal Family.
Sandakada Pahana, known as Moonstone 20 minutes
Sandakada Pahana, known as Moonstone. is a unique feature of the architecture of ancient Sri Lanka, It is an elaborately carved semi-circular stone slab, usually placed at the bottom of staircases and entrances. First seen in the latter stage of the Anuradhapura Kingdom period.
Vessagiriya, or Issarasamanarama, is an ancient Buddhist forest... 30 minutes
Vessagiriya, or Issarasamanarama, is an ancient Buddhist forest monastery that is part of the ruins of Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. It is located about half a mile south of Isurumuniya, among boulders.
The Mirisaweti Stupa is a memorial building, a... 30 minutes
The Mirisaweti Stupa is a memorial building, a stupa, situated in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, King Dutugamunu built the Mirisaveti Stupa after defeating King Elara. After placing the Buddha's relics in the sceptre, he had gone to Tissa Wewa for a bath leaving the sceptre. After the bath he returned to the place where the sceptre was placed, and it is said that it could not be moved. The stupa was built in the place where the sceptre stood. It is also said that he remembered that he partook a chilly curry without offering it to the Sangha. In order to punish himself he built the Mirisavetiya Dagaba.
Lankarama is a stupa built by King Valagamba,... 20 minutes
Lankarama is a stupa built by King Valagamba, in an ancient place at Galhebakada in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Nothing is known about the ancient form of the stupa, and later this was renovated. The ruins show that there are rows of stone pillars and it is no doubt that there has been a house built encircling the stupa to cover it.
Lovamahapaya is a building situated between Ruwanweliseya and... 20 minutes
Lovamahapaya is a building situated between Ruwanweliseya and Sri Mahabodiya in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya because the roof was covered with bronze tiles.
Vessagiriya, or Issarasamanarama, is an ancient Buddhist forest... 30 minutes
Vessagiriya, or Issarasamanarama, is an ancient Buddhist forest monastery that is part of the ruins of Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. It is located about half a mile south of Isurumuniya, among boulders.
Abhayagiri Vihāra was a major monastery site of... 10 minutes
Abhayagiri Vihāra was a major monastery site of Mahayana, Theravada and Vajrayana Buddhism that was situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
Abhayagiri Vihāra was a major monastery site of... 20 minutes
Abhayagiri Vihāra was a major monastery site of Mahayana, Theravada and Vajrayana Buddhism that was situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
Naka Vihara is a dagoba belonging to the... 20 minutes
Naka Vihara is a dagoba belonging to the late Anuradhapura period between 7-10 centuries and located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
The Samadhi Buddha is a famous statue situated... 20 minutes
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. This statue is 7 feet 3 inches in height and carved from dolomite marble.
The Ruwanweli Maha Seya, also known as the... 20 minutes
The Ruwanweli Maha Seya, also known as the Mahathupa, is a stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Two quarts or one Dona of the Buddha's relics are enshrined in the stupa, making it the largest collection of his relics anywhere
Ranmasu Uyana is a park in Sri Lanka containing the ancient Magul Uyana 15 minutes
Ranmasu Uyana is a park in Sri Lanka containing the ancient Magul Uyana. It is situated close to Isurumuni Vihara and Tissa Wewa in the ancient sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It sits on approximately 40 acres, and is a noted example of Sri Lankan garden architecture of the pre-Christian era. According to an inscription found in Vessagiriya, the water to the park was supplied by Tessa Wewa and then released to rice fields around Isurumuni Vihara.
The Avukana statue is a standing statue of... 30 minutes
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 14 m, depicts the Buddha with a hand raised in reassurance, a variation of the Abhaya mudra.
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a historical sacred... 20 minutes
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a historical sacred bo tree (Ficus religiosa) in the Mahamewuna Garden in historical city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. This is believed to be a tree grown from a cutting of the southern branch from the historical sacred bo tree, Sri Maha Bodhi, which was destroyed during Emperor Ashoka the Great time, at Buddha Gaya in India, under which Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) attained Enlightenment.
Thuparamaya is the earliest documented Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka 15 minutes
Thuparamaya is the earliest documented Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. Its building dates to the arrival of Mahinda Thera (Mahindagamanaya) and the introduction of Buddhism to the island.
Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka 30 minutes
Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
Ancient Kingdom of Anuradhapura Sri Lanka 30 minutes
Ancient Kingdom of Anuradhapura Sri Lanka.
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