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Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Where Anuradhapura sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 3
- Bookable experiences
- 349
- Time zone
- Asia/Colombo
Anuradhapura sits in Sri Lanka, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 349 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in Anuradhapura
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Anuradhapura
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Anuradhapura's most-visited sights
- MorningRuwanwelisaya110 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayMihintale80 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonRitigala Forest Monastery29 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadSigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-InclusiveTakes about 10.5 hours.
2 days in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura's most-visited sights · Day trip to Sigiriya
- 1
Day 1
Anuradhapura's most-visited sights
- MorningRuwanwelisaya110 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayMihintale80 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonRitigala Forest Monastery29 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadSigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-InclusiveTakes about 10.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Sigiriya
- Early startHead to SigiriyaAbout 59 km from Anuradhapura — its own guide has what to see there.
3 days in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura's most-visited sights · Day trip to Sigiriya · Day trip to Kalpitiya
- 1
Day 1
Anuradhapura's most-visited sights
- MorningRuwanwelisaya110 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayMihintale80 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonRitigala Forest Monastery29 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadSigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-InclusiveTakes about 10.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Sigiriya
- Early startHead to SigiriyaAbout 59 km from Anuradhapura — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Kalpitiya
- Early startHead to KalpitiyaAbout 70 km from Anuradhapura — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura's most-visited sights · Day trip to Sigiriya · Day trip to Kalpitiya · Day trip to Kandy · Day trip to Kadugannawa
- 1
Day 1
Anuradhapura's most-visited sights
- MorningRuwanwelisaya110 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayMihintale80 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonRitigala Forest Monastery29 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadSigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-InclusiveTakes about 10.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Sigiriya
- Early startHead to SigiriyaAbout 59 km from Anuradhapura — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Kalpitiya
- Early startHead to KalpitiyaAbout 70 km from Anuradhapura — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Kandy
- Early startHead to KandyAbout 120 km from Anuradhapura — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Kadugannawa
- Early startHead to KadugannawaAbout 122 km from Anuradhapura — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura's most-visited sights · Day trip to Sigiriya · Day trip to Kalpitiya · Day trip to Kandy · Day trip to Kadugannawa · Day trip to Mahiyangana · Day trip to Negombo
- 1
Day 1
Anuradhapura's most-visited sights
- MorningRuwanwelisaya110 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayMihintale80 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonRitigala Forest Monastery29 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadSigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-InclusiveTakes about 10.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Sigiriya
- Early startHead to SigiriyaAbout 59 km from Anuradhapura — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Kalpitiya
- Early startHead to KalpitiyaAbout 70 km from Anuradhapura — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Kandy
- Early startHead to KandyAbout 120 km from Anuradhapura — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Kadugannawa
- Early startHead to KadugannawaAbout 122 km from Anuradhapura — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Mahiyangana
- Early startHead to MahiyanganaAbout 132 km from Anuradhapura — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Negombo
- Early startHead to NegomboAbout 139 km from Anuradhapura — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Anuradhapura
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive
4.8 (30)10h 30m
Discover two of Sri Lanka’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day. Visit the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress, known as the "8th Wonder of the World," and explore the remarkable Dambulla Cave Temple,…
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Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura
5.0 (483)4h 30m
Navin Lanka Tours: Your Gateway to Unforgettable Sri Lankan Adventures! Embark on a modern and professional journey with our Anuradhapura day tour package, meticulously curated to include every tourist attraction in the…
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Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All Inclusive)
4.9 (120)13h
Today you will enjoy an adventurous full-day safari at Wilpattu National Park including breakfast and lunch at the Park. Wilpattu National Park is the largest national park in Sri Lanka. Wilpattu National Park is well…
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Minneriya National Park Private Jeep Safari with Expert Guide
4.9 (74)3h 30m
Experience an unforgettable elephant jeep safari in Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Hurulu Eco Park, home to Sri Lanka’s famous wild elephants. Depending on the season, we select the park with the best elephant sightings,…
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Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Cave Temple Private Guided Day Trip
4.5 (10)8h
Pre Book This Private Day tour to Avoid any Hidden Dangers That Can Happen Hiring Third Party Unknown Drivers Around. With this tour You are complete Safe With our Experienced and Trustworthy Drivers and Guides. Enjoy…
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Minneriya National Park Safari | Jeep with Tickets
5.0 (4)3h
Embark on a Minneriya National Park, Kaudulla National Park, Hurulu Eco Park safari to discover nature's wonders up close. Witness the awe-inspiring elephant gatherings and diverse wildlife in their natural habitat.…
from $79 / personView details
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