SL RIDE

Mirissa to Anuradhapura

368 km ~9h 12m by car

Travel from Mirissa to Anuradhapura with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. A crescent-shaped beach paradise famous for blue whale watching, coral reefs, and spectacular sunsets. 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

368 km

Estimated Travel Time

~9h 12m

Vehicle Options

Car, Van, Bus

Things to Do in Mirissa

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Blue Whale & Dolphin Watching
Nature

Blue Whale & Dolphin Watching

Mirissa4hTicket $40

Board a boat to witness blue whales — the largest animals on earth — in their natural ocean habitat off the southern coast.

Coconut Tree Hill Sunset
Leisure

Coconut Tree Hill Sunset

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Walk to this picture-perfect headland where leaning coconut palms frame a golden Indian Ocean sunset.

Mirissa Beach Snorkeling
Adventure

Mirissa Beach Snorkeling

Mirissa2hTicket $20

Explore the coral gardens and tropical fish of Mirissa's sheltered bay with a mask and fins.

Secret Beach Exploration
Leisure

Secret Beach Exploration

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Discover Mirissa's quieter, tucked-away beaches — perfect for swimming and total relaxation.

Ussangoda National Park
Cultural

Ussangoda National Park

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A mysterious red coastal plateau believed to be the site of Ravana's ancient airport — scorched by Hanuman's fire. A unique landscape of red earth, sea winds, and sweeping ocean views.

Things to Do in Anuradhapura

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Anuradhapura Archaeological Tour
Cultural

Anuradhapura Archaeological Tour

Anuradhapura4hTicket $20

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

Mihintale Rock Monastery
Religious

Mihintale Rock Monastery

Anuradhapura2hTicket $5

Climb the ancient stone stairway to the mountaintop where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka in 247 BC.

Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
Religious

Ruwanwelisaya Stupa

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Circumambulate the great white dagoba — a sacred monument standing 103 m tall and dating back to 140 BC.

Sri Maha Bodhi Sacred Tree
Religious

Sri Maha Bodhi Sacred Tree

Anuradhapura1hTicket $5

Visit the world's oldest recorded tree — a cutting from the original Bodhi Tree under which the Buddha gained enlightenment.

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