Wilpattu Jeep Safari and Anuradhapura Day Tour from Trincomalee

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Sri Maha Boodhi Temple

  Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a historical sacred bo tree in the Mahamewuna Garden in historical city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Ruwanwelisaya

  The Ruwanweli Maha Seya, also known as the swarnamali maha seya, is a stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Two quarts or one Dona of the Buddha's relics are enshrined in the stupa, making it the largest collection of his relics anywhere.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Abayagiriya Stupa

  The Jetavanarama stupa or Jetavanaramaya is a stupa, or Buddhist reliquary monument, located in the ruins of Jetavana monastery in the UNESCO world heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Wilpattu National Park

  Experience Sri Lanka’s most elusive wildlife in the vast seclusion of Wilpattu National Park. Occupying a vast swathe of land bordering the copper-sand beaches of the north west coast, the ancient ruins of the Cultural Triangle and the Northern Province, this is Sri Lanka’s largest and oldest game reserve. Home to myriad endemic species, the park fosters sensational bird life, Asian Elephants, Sri Lankan Leopards, Sri Lankan Sloth Bears.

  9 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 5

  Lovamahapaya, also known as the Brazen Palace, was a nine-story monastic complex built by King Dutugemunu. Once adorned with a bronze roof, it housed thousands of monks and remains a testament to the grandeur of ancient Buddhist architecture.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Mirisawetiya Stupa

  Mirisawetiya Stupa was built by King Dutugemunu to enshrine his battle spear containing Buddha’s relics. Legend says the king forgot to offer his meal to monks and built the stupa as penance. It’s one of Anuradhapura’s earliest and most revered stupas.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7

  Jethawanaramaya is one of the tallest brick structures in the ancient world, built by King Mahasena in the 3rd century AD. This massive stupa once stood over 120 meters high and was part of the Jetavana monastery, symbolizing the power of Theravāda Buddhism.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Thuparamaya

  Thuparamaya is the first stupa built in Sri Lanka after the introduction of Buddhism. Constructed by King Devanampiyatissa in the 3rd century BC, it enshrines the right collarbone relic of the Buddha and marks the beginning of Buddhist architecture on the island.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 9
  Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)

  Kuttam Pokuna, or the Twin Ponds, are ancient bathing tanks showcasing advanced hydraulic engineering. Built for Buddhist monks, these symmetrical stone pools reflect the sophistication of Anuradhapura’s water management systems.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 10
  Samadhi Statue

  The Samadhi Buddha Statue is a serene granite sculpture depicting the Buddha in deep meditation. Dating back to the 4th century AD, it exemplifies the spiritual tranquility and artistic excellence of Anuradhapura’s sculptural heritage.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 11
  Moonstone or Sandakada pahana

  The Anuradhapura Moonstone is a semi-circular stone slab found at the entrance of ancient temples. Intricately carved with symbolic motifs, it represents the cycle of life and is a hallmark of Sinhalese artistry and Buddhist symbolism.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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