Step into the heart of Sri Lanka’s ancient kingdom at Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that once thrived as the island’s first royal capital. This timeless city is home to awe-inspiring stupas, ancient monasteries, grand reservoirs, and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree—believed to be the oldest historically documented tree in the world.
Wander through its sprawling ruins and feel the whispers of history, spirituality, and culture that shaped a civilization more than 2,000 years ago. Anuradhapura is not just a place—it’s a journey back in time, where legends live and faith endures.
The passage is attributed to an unknown typesetter in the 15th century who is thought to have scrambled parts of Cicero’s De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum for use in a type specimen book.
Meet & greet at your hotel or Colombo airport.
Travel to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first royal capital.
Visit Sri Maha Bodhi Tree – the sacred fig tree over 2,000 years old.
Explore Ruwanwelisaya Stupa and Jetavanaramaya, two of the world’s largest ancient stupas.
Evening at leisure and overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
Morning visit to Thuparamaya, the first Buddhist temple built in Sri Lanka.
Explore Isurumuniya Temple, famous for its “Lovers’ Rock” carvings.
Discover Abhayagiri Monastery, once home to 5,000 monks.
Evening cultural walk through the ancient city ruins.
Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
Day trip to Mihintale, the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
Climb the sacred rock and visit the shrine rooms and dagobas.
Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan village lunch.
Return to Anuradhapura for leisure time and overnight stay.
Breakfast at hotel.
Optional sunrise visit to a stupa for blessings.
Departure transfer to Colombo / next destination.
