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Ein privater gefuehrter Tagesausflug nach Anuradhapura, ueber tausend Jahre die Hauptstadt der Insel, mit dem heiligen Bodhi-Baum, den grossen Stupas und den Klosterruinen.

Anuradhapura ab Colombo: Privater Tagesausflug zur antiken Hauptstadt: Auf einen Blick

PriceFrom $338 per person
DurationFull day
Group sizeUp to 6 people
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Choose from 2 available options

Anuradhapura Guided Day Tour Only Transportation

Departures: 5:00 AM
1 hour
English
$338
Kostenlose Stornierung

Anuradhapura Guided Day Tour with All Entrance Fees & Lunch

Departures: 5:00 AM
1 hour
English
$455
Kostenlose Stornierung

Vollständige Beschreibung

Anuradhapura war ueber tausend Jahre die Hauptstadt Sri Lankas, etwa ab dem vierten Jahrhundert vor unserer Zeitrechnung, und ist die groesste und aelteste der antiken Staedte der Insel. Die Ruinen erstrecken sich ueber eine weite Ebene aus Reservoiren und Wald, deshalb zaehlen hier ein Guide und ein Auto: ohne sie sehen Sie drei Monumente und verpassen die Form des Ortes.

Ihr Zentrum, fuer Sri-Lanker, ist der Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi. Der Baum wuchs aus einem Steckling des Bodhi-Baums in Bodh Gaya, im dritten Jahrhundert vor unserer Zeitrechnung auf die Insel gebracht, und ist als der aelteste von Menschen gepflanzte Baum der Welt mit durchgehender Dokumentation belegt. Pilger kommen in Weiss, tragen Lotusblueten und bieten sie auf den Terrassen an. Ihr Guide gibt dem eine volle Stunde, und das ist die richtige Zeit.

Die Stupas sind der andere Grund zu kommen. Ruwanweli Maha Seya, restauriert und strahlend weiss, wurde von Koenig Dutugemunu im zweiten Jahrhundert vor unserer Zeitrechnung errichtet. Jetavanaramaya, aus rohem Ziegel, war fuer eine Zeit die drittgroesste Struktur der Erde. Abhayagiri verankerte ein Kloster mit Tausenden von Moenchen, das Mahayana-Lehre neben Theravada willkommen hiess. Isurumuniya, die Mondstein-Schnitzereien und der Samadhi-Buddha fuellen den Tag aus.

Die Fahrt ist der Preis, dies an einem Tag zu tun. Es sind etwa vier Stunden in jede Richtung, mit einem Fruehstuecksstopp in Kurunegala auf dem Hinweg und Mittagessen in Anuradhapura, Sie rechnen also mit einem etwa vierzehnstuendigen Tag von Tuer zu Tuer. Es ist viel, aber die Staetten selbst sind weit verteilt und meist flach, und Sie bewegen sich zwischen ihnen mit dem Auto statt zu Fuss.

Da privat, kann der Tag nach Ihren Interessen gewichtet werden: der Bodhi-Baum und die lebenden religioesen Staetten, oder die Archaeologie und die Klosterruinen. Die Abholung deckt Colombo, Negombo und Katunayake ab.

Ablauf

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Early

Pickup

Collected from your hotel in Colombo, Negombo or Katunayake.

Morning

Breakfast at Kurunegala

A break on the drive north through the coconut country.

Morning

Isurumuniya and Ruwanweli Maha Seya

The rock temple with its carved reliefs, then the great white stupa.

Midday

Mirisawetiya and Abhayagiri

Two more stupas and the ruins of a vast monastery complex.

Afternoon

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

An hour at the sacred Bo tree among pilgrims in white.

Afternoon

Moonstone, Jetavanaramaya and Samadhi Buddha

Carved guardstones, the brick colossus and the seated meditation figure.

Late afternoon

Lunch and return

A meal in Anuradhapura, then around four hours back.

Detaillierter Ablauf

05:00

Pickup

Meet your driver and guide and head north.

07:00

Kurunegala

A 30-minute breakfast stop.

08:30

Isurumuniya Rajamaha Viharaya

Forty minutes at the rock temple, including the lovers relief.

09:15

Ruwanweli Maha Seya

An hour at the second-century BC stupa of King Dutugemunu.

10:20

Mirisawetiya

Thirty minutes at the stupa and its restored terraces.

11:00

Abhayagiri Vihara

Thirty minutes in the monastery ruins that once housed thousands of monks.

11:40

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

An hour at the sacred Bo tree, among pilgrims and offerings.

12:45

Moonstone, Jetavanaramaya and Samadhi Buddha

The carved moonstone, the brick stupa and the seated meditation image.

14:30

Lunch

An hour for a meal in Anuradhapura.

15:30

Return drive

Around four hours back to Colombo, Negombo or Katunayake.

Inklusive

  • Privates klimatisiertes Auto mit Fahrer und Kraftstoff
  • englischsprachiger Guide
  • Abholung und Absetzen am Hotel in Colombo, Negombo oder Katunayake
  • Flaschenwasser

Nicht inklusive

  • Eintrittskarte fuer die heilige Stadt Anuradhapura
  • Fruehstueck und Mittagessen
  • Getraenke
  • Trinkgelder
  • persoenliche Ausgaben

Wichtige Informationen

Treffpunkt

Hotel pickup in Colombo, Negombo or Katunayake, early morning.

Gut zu wissen

  • Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn der Aktivität

Über diese Aktivität

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Duration Full day
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Errol
November 19, 2025

The tour to Anuradhapura was fantastic and Chatu, the tour guide we had, was fantastic. He made it really interesting with all the information he shared and all the places we went to. We appreciated his friendly and warm personality and we enjoyed the stories he told which made the history come alive. His knowledge and his experience made the tour a very memorable experience. Thank you very much, Chatu!

Häufige Fragen

Hotel pickup in Colombo, Negombo or Katunayake, early morning.
The price does not cover anuradhapura sacred city entrance ticket; breakfast and lunch; drinks; gratuities; personal expenses.. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
Nelum Holidays and Tours (Pvt) Ltd. We book with them directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can confirm your place with the operator before taking it as final.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice outside India. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Privates klimatisiertes Auto mit Fahrer und Kraftstoff, englischsprachiger Guide, Abholung und Absetzen am Hotel in Colombo, Negombo oder Katunayake, Flaschenwasser
The duration of the Anuradhapura ab Colombo: Privater Tagesausflug zur antiken Hauptstadt is typically Full day. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
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We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
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December to March is the driest stretch. Colombo sits on the west coast, so it gets the southwest monsoon roughly May to September — the northeast monsoon (October to January) hits the *other* side of the island instead. Any guide describing one national "rainy season" is only describing half the country. Full breakdown in our best time to visit Colombo guide.
Tuk-tuks are everywhere — insist on the meter or agree the fare first. PickMe is the local ride-hailing app and usually cheaper than flagging one down, with no fare argument. The coastal railway south toward Galle runs along the sea and costs very little. See getting around Colombo.
Rice and curry is the everyday meal, not a dish — rice with several curries and sambols. Kottu roti is chopped roti cooked with a distinctive clanging rhythm on the griddle, hoppers are bowl-shaped fermented rice-flour pancakes, and lamprais is the Dutch Burgher dish baked in a banana leaf. See the Colombo food guide.
Pettah is the market district east of Fort, and its streets are organised by trade — one for electronics, one for textiles, one for hardware, one for spices. The candy-striped Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar, 1908) is the landmark. Street-by-street in our Pettah market guide.
Galle is the easiest — about 2 hours on the southern expressway. Kandy is only 115 km but 3-4 hours each way on a mountain road. Sigiriya is realistically a 12-14 hour day and is better as an overnight. Honest distances in our day trips from Colombo guide.
Two days covers it comfortably. Colombo is not a museum city and most travellers pass through on the way somewhere else — our Colombo 2-day itinerary sets out a realistic pair of days.
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