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Anuradhapura

Cycle the trails of historic Anuradhapura

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What you'll do

Explore the less-trodden trails of Sri Lanka's first kingdom on a fun and informative cycling tour. Begin your excursion through the monastic city of Anuradapura exploring its lush paddy fields, local villages and ancient structures covered in creepers. Pass by some of the area's oldest shrines including Abhayagiri Dagoba, the largest Buddhist monument in the world. Stop for a picnic by the Elephant Pond before visiting the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree, one of the most sacred Buddhist relics in Sri Lanka.
Duration
3.5hrs

Notes
If preferred, this tour can be done in tuk tuks. Children need to be eight or over to cycle. You'll need to wear comfortable clothes for cycling. There is a shorter 8km route available.

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