Travel from Anuradhapura to Arugam Bay with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. Sri Lanka's first ancient capital, home to the sacred Bodhi Tree, colossal stupas, and millennia of history. A world-famous surf point on the east coast, surrounded by lagoons, wildlife, and an easy-going surfer culture. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive across Sri Lanka.
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Distance
318 km
Estimated Travel Time
~7h 57m
Vehicle Options
Car, Van, Bus
A comprehensive guided tour of the sacred city's UNESCO-listed stupas, palaces, and ancient water tanks.
Watch professional surfers ride the famous point break as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.
Climb the ancient stone stairway to the mountaintop where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka in 247 BC.
Circumambulate the great white dagoba — a sacred monument standing 103 m tall and dating back to 140 BC.
Visit the world's oldest recorded tree — a cutting from the original Bodhi Tree under which the Buddha gained enlightenment.
Walk to a scenic ocean headland where surfers ride the waves below and sea eagles circle overhead.
A remote wilderness safari through the park adjacent to Yala, famous for its vast bird colonies and wildlife.
Explore the mangrove-lined lagoon by boat and spot crocodiles, water buffalo, and rare birdlife.
Learn to surf at Arugam Bay's famous point break — one of the top ten surf spots in the world.