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Anuradhapura & Mihintale Sacred City Tour

Explore Sri Lanka's first capital and the birthplace of Buddhism on the island.

Full dayModerateMost ages
About

About This Activity

Tour the ancient monuments of Anuradhapura, including the Sacred Bo Tree, Ruwanweli Seya, Isurumuniya Rock Temple and the Samadhi Buddha statue, then climb the 1,840 steps of Mihintale, where Buddhism was introduced in 247 BC.

Experience

What to Expect

  • The Sacred Bo Tree and great dagobas
  • Isurumuniya rock carvings
  • Twin ponds and the royal pleasure garden
  • The Mihintale stairway and views
Good to Know

Tips

Dress modestly and remove shoes and hats
Start early, as it is hot and the sites are spread out
Location

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Tours

Packages That Include This

Package 01

11-Day Ancient Cities & Hill Country Tour

11 Days / 10 NightsCouples, Groups & Families
Highlights

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Yapahuwa, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Sinharaja / Udawalawe and a Bentara river cruise.

Includes

Standard BB accommodation (10 nights), air-conditioned vehicle transport, entrance fees.

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