Ruwanwelisaya Tours

A large white dome with a golden spire, surrounded by a low wall with colorful stripes.
A large white stupa with a golden spire, surrounded by people and colorful flags.
A large white dome with a golden spire, surrounded by scaffolding and ropes.
A row of elephants with tusks, possibly in a zoo or sanctuary.
Two monkeys sitting on a green metal fence in a park with trees and a grassy area in the background.
Enjoy a slower pace of sightseeing — and perhaps even tap into your spiritual side — at Ruwanwelisaya. If you're able to venture inside, why not hang around for a moment or two of quiet reflection?

When you've spent some time at this Anuradhapura place of worship, why not make your way to Thuparamaya, Sri Maha Bodhi, and Abhayagiri Dagoba? They're not far from Ruwanwelisaya and also popular with tourists.

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Minneriya: Full-Day 4x4 Safari, Secret Trails & Jungle Lunch

Minneriya: Minneriya National Park Private Half Day Safari

$39
per adult
Minneriya: Minneriya National Park Private Half Day Safari
Minneriya National Park: Morning or Evening Safari

Minneriya National Park: Morning or Evening Safari

$33
per adult
Minneriya National Park: Morning or Evening Safari
Minneriya Safari: Morning Birds or Afternoon Herds

Minneriya Safari: Morning Birds or Afternoon Herds

$39
per adult
Minneriya Safari: Morning Birds or Afternoon Herds
From Sigiriya: Minneriya National Park Elephant Safari

From Sigiriya: Minneriya National Park Elephant Safari

$60
per adult
From Sigiriya: Minneriya National Park Elephant Safari
Anuradhapura ancient city

Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura

$30
per adult
Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour

Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour

$28
per adult
Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour
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Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

3 out of 5
Borella
Price was $754, price is now $462 per person
$462
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Nov 26 - Nov 30
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Bengaluru (BLR) to Colombo (CMB)
7.4/10 Good! (14 reviews)
Friendly staffs accommodated my requests

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2026

Trillium Boutique City Hotel

Trillium Boutique City Hotel

5 out of 5
Thimbirigasyaya
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Nov 26 - Nov 30
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Bengaluru (BLR) to Colombo (CMB)
6.2/10 (19 reviews)
Staff were friendly and we had shops and restaurants closer to the hotel

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Amaya Lake Dambulla

Amaya Lake Dambulla

4 out of 5
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8.6/10 Excellent! (147 reviews)
An amazing place with expansive gardens with many pathways to wander along. The lake surrounded by mountains is stunning. We saw two types of monkeys in the garden. There are two pools, one near the huge bar and restaurant and the other at the edge of the property looking over the shore of the lake. The rooms are huge and clean with comfortable beds. The staff are so friendly and helpful. They will pick you up on a small golf buggy from your room and drop you back when ever you need. The food is delicious and so much variety. It's a huge luxury complex work so much to offer! A thoroughly wonderful stay- we booked an extra night so that we could spend time in the hotel grounds to enjoy it as we spent so much time sightseeing outside.

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

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Ruwanwelisaya

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You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a trip to Ruwanwelisaya. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.
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