Travel from Anuradhapura to Galle 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 perfectly preserved Dutch colonial fort city and UNESCO site, packed with boutique galleries, cafés, and history. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive across Sri Lanka.
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Distance
353 km
Estimated Travel Time
~8h 50m
Vehicle Options
Car, Van, Bus

A comprehensive guided tour of the sacred city's UNESCO-listed stupas, palaces, and ancient water tanks.

One of the oldest Protestant churches in Asia (1755), with original Dutch gravestones set into its floor.

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.

Wander the UNESCO-listed Dutch colonial fort, its ramparts, lighthouse, boutiques, and centuries-old streets.

Watch the sunset from the fort's outer walls with views over the Indian Ocean — one of Sri Lanka's iconic scenes.

A short hike through coastal jungle leads to a secluded beach with excellent snorkeling just offshore.