Travel from Hikkaduwa to Anuradhapura with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. Sri Lanka's surf capital, offering coral reefs, a laid-back vibe, and reliable waves for all skill levels. 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
341 km
Estimated Travel Time
~8h 32m
Vehicle Options
Car, Van, Bus

Snorkel over Hikkaduwa's famous living coral sanctuary — home to turtles, reef fish, and fan corals.

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

View the coral gardens and tropical fish without getting wet from a glass-bottom boat.

Learn about Sri Lanka's sea turtle conservation efforts and see hatchlings being released into the ocean.

Take a beginner or intermediate surf lesson on Hikkaduwa's consistent beach break — the top surf destination on the west coast.

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.