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Tagesausflug von Colombo nach Anuradhapura mit Mihintale und Stopps in der alten Stadt

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Tagesausflug von Colombo nach Anuradhapura mit Mihintale und Stopps in der alten Stadt
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Eine gefuehrte Fahrt nordlich von Colombo nach Anuradhapura, Sri Lankas erster Hauptstadt, mit Stopps am heiligen Huegel Mihintale und den Stupas und Klosterruinen der alten Stadt.

Tagesausflug von Colombo nach Anuradhapura mit Mihintale und Stopps in der alten Stadt: Auf einen Blick

PriceFrom $49 per person
DurationFull day
Group sizeUp to 6 people
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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From Colombo To Polonnaruwa Transfer with Sightseeing Stops

Departures: 4:00 AM, 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM
6 hours
English
$49
Kostenlose Stornierung

Vollständige Beschreibung

Anuradhapura war weit ueber tausend Jahre lang die Hauptstadt Sri Lankas, ab etwa dem vierten Jahrhundert vor unserer Zeitrechnung, und was erhalten ist, ist kein einzelnes Denkmal, sondern ein stadtgrosses Feld davon: Backstein-Stupas in der Groesse kleiner Huegel, Klostergrundmauern, Badebecken, Wachsteine und die Stauseen, die all das versorgten. Es liegt etwa 200 Kilometer nordlich von Colombo, weshalb die meisten Leute es entweder hastig durchlaufen oder ganz auslassen.

Diese Reise nimmt es direkt an. Sie verlassen Colombo frueh auf der Schnellstrasse und der nordlichen Autobahn, und Ihr Fahrer-Guide nutzt die Fahrt, um darzulegen, wer was und warum baute, der Uebergang vom feuchten Suedwesten zur Trockenzone ist durch das Fenster sichtbar, waehrend Reisfeld und Kokos Buschland, Stauseen und gelegentlichen Warnschildern fuer wilde Elefanten weichen.

Mihintale ist, wo die Geschichte beginnt. Auf diesem Huegel soll im dritten Jahrhundert vor unserer Zeitrechnung der Moench Mahinda Koenig Devanampiya Tissa getroffen und den Buddhismus auf der Insel eingefuehrt haben. Eine lange Granittreppe steigt an Klosterresten vorbei zu einer Gipfel-Dagoba mit der Ebene darunter. Der Aufstieg ist stetig statt steil, aber es gibt viele Stufen.

In Anuradhapura selbst sehen Sie die grossen Stupas, Ruwanwelisaya in seiner weiss verputzten Masse, die aeltere Backsteinmasse von Jetavanaramaya und Abhayagiri, zusammen mit den Mondsteinen und Wachsteinen der Klosterviertel. Der Sri Maha Bodhi, aus einem Ableger des Baums gewachsen, unter dem der Buddha die Erleuchtung erlangte, ist noch immer eine aktive Pilgerstaette und einer der aeltesten dokumentierten gepflanzten Baeume ueberhaupt.

Seien Sie realistisch ueber den Tag. Die Hin- und Rueckfahrt von Colombo ist lang, und Sie werden einen grossen Teil davon auf der Strasse sein. Kommen Sie mit einem fruehen Wecker, bequemen Schuhen und etwas, um Schultern und Knie zu bedecken, denn jede Staette hier ist eine aktive religioese Staette.

Ablauf

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

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

Early morning

Depart Colombo

Hotel pickup and the drive north out of the wet zone.

Late morning

Mihintale

Climb the granite stairway past the monastic ruins to the summit dagoba.

Midday

Lunch

Break at a local restaurant in or near Anuradhapura.

Afternoon

Anuradhapura ancient city

Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya, Abhayagiri, the Sri Maha Bodhi and the monastic quarters.

Evening

Return to Colombo

Long drive back south with a comfort stop en route.

Detaillierter Ablauf

05:30

Colombo pickup

Early start to make the most of the daylight at the sites.

09:30

Mihintale

Steps up to the summit, with the refectory, alms hall and rock-cut ponds along the way.

11:30

Ruwanwelisaya

The white dagoba built by King Dutugemunu, still circled by pilgrims in white.

12:30

Lunch break

Sri Lankan rice and curry or a menu of your choice.

13:30

Jetavanaramaya and Abhayagiri

Vast brick stupas and the monastery complexes around them.

15:00

Sri Maha Bodhi

The sacred fig at the centre of the ancient city, with its guarded terraces.

16:00

Drive south

Return to Colombo with a stop for tea on the way.

20:00

Hotel drop-off

Approximate arrival back, depending on traffic entering the city.

Inklusive

  • Privates klimatisiertes Fahrzeug mit englischsprachigem Fahrer-Guide
  • Hotelabholung und Rueckfahrt in Colombo
  • Kraftstoff, Gebuehren und Parken
  • Flaschenwasser

Nicht inklusive

  • Eintrittsticket fuer die Heilige Stadt Anuradhapura und alle Staettengebuehren
  • Mahlzeiten und Getraenke
  • Kamera- oder Videogenehmigungen, falls berechnet
  • Trinkgelder

Wichtige Informationen

Treffpunkt

Pickup from your hotel in Colombo; the driver-guide confirms the time the night before.

Gut zu wissen

  • Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn der Aktivität

Über diese Aktivität

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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Pickup from your hotel in Colombo; the driver-guide confirms the time the night before.
The price does not cover anuradhapura sacred city entrance ticket and any site fees; meals and drinks; camera or video permits where charged; gratuities.. 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.
Lanka Travel Hub. 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 Fahrzeug mit englischsprachigem Fahrer-Guide, Hotelabholung und Rueckfahrt in Colombo, Kraftstoff, Gebuehren und Parken, Flaschenwasser
The duration of the Tagesausflug von Colombo nach Anuradhapura mit Mihintale und Stopps in der alten Stadt 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.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
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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