Established in 1984, Lanka Vacations acts in the capacity of a Destination Management company to meet its clients’ every need. We offer day excursions, cultural, nature & wildlife tours as well as special interest packages – including tailor made itineraries and “Go as you please tours” which gives their guests complete flexibility. We have access to a fleet of fully insured luxury air-conditioned vehicles with experienced drivers/ Tourist Board licensed English and multilingual speaking chauffeurs & national guides. Since inception, Lanka Vacations has had the opportunity to work with many world-renowned Tour operators.

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Aukana

You are rest assured of an experience tailormade to your detailed requests with the best that Sri Lanka has to offer. We take personalized service to heart by placing a great deal of emphasis on what we offer

Explore Aukana

The village of Aukana is located in the ‘Cultural Triangle, off Kekirawa on the route between Dambulla and Anuradhapura and is home to one of the the most perfectly preserved ancient statues in Sri Lanka. Nearby Aukana is the ancient man-made tank (or wewa), the Kala Wewa, which was built during the rule of King Dhatusena in the 5th century. The Buddha itself is probably dating from three or four centuries later.

 

What to do/see around Aukana:

  • See the Aukana Buddha, believed to have been built in the 5th Century and one of the best examples of a standing statue of the Buddha from ancient Sri Lanka.
  • Visit the Yapahuwa Citadel, believed to have been built in the 5th Century. It sits upon a massive granite rock rising 100m above the surrounding plains, located 60km south of Anuradhapura.

Other Destinations

Aukana

Minneriya & Kaudulla

Nuwara Eliya

Yala Wildlife

 

 

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