Travel from Yala to Anuradhapura with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. Sri Lanka's premier wildlife reserve, renowned for the world's highest density of leopards and diverse ecosystems. 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
346 km
Estimated Travel Time
~8h 39m
Vehicle Options
Car, Van, Bus
An early-morning jeep safari when wildlife is most active — ideal for leopard and elephant sightings.
A comprehensive guided tour of the sacred city's UNESCO-listed stupas, palaces, and ancient water tanks.
Explore a 2,000-year-old rock monastery hidden within the national park, with cave shrines and hilltop views.
Spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and hundreds of bird species in Sri Lanka's most celebrated wildlife reserve.
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.