Travel from Colombo to Anuradhapura with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. Sri Lanka's bustling commercial capital, blending colonial architecture, vibrant markets, and world-class dining. Sri Lanka's first ancient capital, home to the sacred Bodhi Tree, colossal stupas, and millennia of history. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive across Sri Lanka.
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Distance
224 km
Estimated Travel Time
~5h 36m
Vehicle Options
Car, Van, Bus
A guided walking tour of Colombo's best street food, from hoppers to kottu roti.
A comprehensive guided tour of the sacred city's UNESCO-listed stupas, palaces, and ancient water tanks.
Enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise around Colombo harbour with views of the city skyline.
Stroll along this iconic oceanfront promenade, soak in the sunset, and try local street snacks.
One of Colombo's most revered temples — an eclectic mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture.
One of Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist temples, also revered in the Ramayana as the site where Vibhishana — Ravana's virtuous brother — was crowned King of Lanka by Rama.
Explore Sri Lanka's largest museum covering 2,500 years of history, royal regalia, and ancient artefacts.
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.