SL RIDE

Anuradhapura to Arugam Bay

318 km ~7h 57m by car

Travel from Anuradhapura to Arugam Bay with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. Sri Lanka's first ancient capital, home to the sacred Bodhi Tree, colossal stupas, and millennia of history. A world-famous surf point on the east coast, surrounded by lagoons, wildlife, and an easy-going surfer culture. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive across Sri Lanka.

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Distance

318 km

Estimated Travel Time

~7h 57m

Vehicle Options

Car, Van, Bus

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.

Things to Do in Arugam Bay

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Arugam Bay Sunset Surf Watch
Leisure

Arugam Bay Sunset Surf Watch

Arugam Bay1.5h

Watch professional surfers ride the famous point break as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.

Crocodile Rock Viewpoint
Leisure

Crocodile Rock Viewpoint

Arugam Bay1h

Walk to a scenic ocean headland where surfers ride the waves below and sea eagles circle overhead.

Kumana National Park Safari
Nature

Kumana National Park Safari

Arugam Bay5hTicket $45

A remote wilderness safari through the park adjacent to Yala, famous for its vast bird colonies and wildlife.

Pottuvil Lagoon Safari
Nature

Pottuvil Lagoon Safari

Arugam Bay2hTicket $20

Explore the mangrove-lined lagoon by boat and spot crocodiles, water buffalo, and rare birdlife.

Surf Lesson at Main Point
Adventure

Surf Lesson at Main Point

Arugam Bay2hTicket $25

Learn to surf at Arugam Bay's famous point break — one of the top ten surf spots in the world.

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