Anuradhapura is the oldest of the ancient cities you can visit in the Cultural Triangle in Sri Lanka, dating from the 4th century BC. It was the centre of Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka, and was the capital until the 11th century, the seat of some 113 kings. It is noted for some of the tallest brick-built stupas in the world, known here as Dagobas, and unlike the other famous ancient city of Polonnaruwa, you can see interesting Buddhist ceremonies taking place making the city and living and breathing site, rather than just of interest in terms of archaeology. A visit to Anuradhapura is easily combined with Mihintale, the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
Most people think Sri Lanka is just a winter-sun destination, but much of the north and east of the county is perfect in the summer months.
Sri Lanka has it all; amazing luxury boutique hotels, fantastic experiences, breath-taking scenery, sumptuous cuisine and you can even hop around in a private helicopter.
For those wanting a quick introduction to Sri Lanka, then this suggested private tour might well be your answer. Explore the Ancient Cities, the Tea Country and end on the south coast beaches.
Sri Lanka and the Maldives is one of the best twin-centre holidays you can experience, a blend of culture, adventure and beach that makes for such a wonderful journey.
This classic private tour of Sri Lanka takes in all the major highlights from the stunning cultural heritage of the north, the tea country, wildlife and laid-back beaches in the south.
We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.