SL RIDE

Unawatuna to Anuradhapura

358 km ~8h 57m by car

Travel from Unawatuna to Anuradhapura with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. A sheltered bay with calm turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs, and a relaxed beach-village atmosphere. 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

358 km

Estimated Travel Time

~8h 57m

Vehicle Options

Car, Van, Bus

Things to Do in Unawatuna

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Japanese Peace Pagoda Hike
Cultural

Japanese Peace Pagoda Hike

Unawatuna1h

A short jungle trail leads to a serene white Buddhist stupa on a hilltop with sweeping views of the coastline.

Rumassala Jungle Walk
Nature

Rumassala Jungle Walk

Unawatuna1.5h

Trek through the Rumassala nature reserve — said to be the spot where Hanuman dropped a piece of the Himalayan mountain range.

Unawatuna Beach & Snorkeling
Adventure

Unawatuna Beach & Snorkeling

Unawatuna3hTicket $15

Swim in the sheltered turquoise bay and snorkel over vibrant coral gardens just metres from shore.

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

Anuradhapura1.5h

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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