Wilpattu and Anuradhapura from Colombo (2 Days)

Wilpattu and Anuradhapura from Colombo (2 Days)

(SKU: LK10010500) Wild Culture is a short, single night, 2-day tour of Sri Lanka that is a blend of culture and wildlife. Your journey will take you into the sacred city of Anuradhapura, which has a history dating back several centuries and is now considered a UNESCO World Heritage. Explore the untouched wilderness of Sri Lanka’s largest national park, Wilpattu, that houses the highest concentration of Leopards in the entire world.

Itinerary

Day 1: Colombo > Panduwasnuwara > Wilpattu > Anuradhapura

Stop At: Yapahuwa Rock Fortress, Yapahuwa Sri Lanka
Yapahuwa was the capital of Sri Lanka right after Dambadeniya, when the Dravidians invaded. The fortress was built on a giant rock in the style of the Sigiriya rock fortress. However, the architecture of this fortress is completely different from Sigiriya with wide staircases, beautiful stone sculptures and highly detailed carvings on pillars.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wilpattu National Park, Putlam - Anuradhapura Road, Anuradhapura 50000 Sri Lanka
Feel the call of the wild with the Wilpattu National Park Safari. Get a chance to catch sight of the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard and famous Sri Lankan Elephant. See hundreds of other wildlife such as deer, buffalo, monkeys, crocodiles, and rare birds. Get the photographs of a lifetime as you become one with nature.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Anuradhapura > Colombo

Stop At: Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
Walkthrough the ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura, which was the capital for over a millennium until the 10th century AD. View the pagodas, monastic buildings, and ponds that are scattered all over the vast area. Visit important landmarks such as Jetavanarama, which was one of the tallest buildings in the ancient world, the Sri Maha Bodhi and the ruins of the huge Abhayagiri Monastery. Gain more knowledge about Sri Lanka's history as you walk in the footsteps of Kings.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.