Cycling Tour
What better way to experience Sri Lanka pedaling to the open wind and road on two wheels.
For cycling enthusiasts or those who wish to view the beautiful island of Sri Lanka in a new light, this cycling tour offers a perfect opportunity!
Explore the coast of Negombo and witness colourful fishing boats, friendly people and beautiful landscapes. Leave to Dankotuwa, where you can embark on a morning cycle ride through small back roads and the stunning forest to the border of Kuliyapitiya. Ride alongside lakes and canals towards Sigiriya and enjoy a climb of the majestic rock fortress. Returning to the cycle ride, you can explore Polonnaruwa and follow through landscapes dotted with forests and villages, with around 30km on inner roads.
Tour includes the hire of your bike in the overall cost of the holiday. You don’t need to bring your own or pay extra to hire one locally. We also provide a support vehicle, spare parts and take care of day to day bike maintenance. All you need bring is your own helmet.
On Arrival at Colombo International airport you will be welcomed by our representative / chauffer guide / national guide. Upon completion of arrival formalities leave for your chosen hotel at Negombo.
The primary resort town on the western coast of Sri Lanka, Negombo is highly sought after for its long stretches of golden, palm fringed beaches and the buzzing, cosmopolitan lifestyle of the town and of course, its close proximity to the airport at Katunayake. The economy of the town and the region is mainly based on tourism and its centuries-old fishing industry which continues to thrive today – making it a paradise for seafood lovers.
Hotel Jetwing-Sea, Negombo
Morning, spend some time to relax and freshen up.
Hotel Jetwing-sea, Negombo
Activities Explore the coast of Negombo
Late afternoon we take our first ride exploring the coast of Negombo with its colorful fishing boats and friendly people. A gentle introduction to Sri Lanka’s beautiful landscapes, the ride covers some 10 kilometers before we head back to the hotel before dark.
Hotel Chaaya Village, Habarana
Meals Breakfast
Attractions Sigiriya, Dambulla Golden Cave Temple ($15pp)
Activities Morning cycle to Kuliyapitiya
After breakfast leave to Dankotuwa, where we begin our morning’s cycle ride through small back roads (15km) and lovely forest to the boarder of Kuliyapitiya. The Bus will pick you up from Kuliyapitiya and transfer you to Sigiriya which is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Upon arrival explore Dambulla Golden cave temple (AUS $ 15 per person) that has a great series of caves which hide an incredible collection of temples, Buddhist images and Hindu sculptures that date back to the 1st century BC.
Early morning cycle ride alongside lakes and canals to Sigiriya.
Hotel Girithale Hotel
Activities Early morning ride to Sigiriya, Sigiriya Climb ($43pp), Game drive to Minneriya National Park ($58pp), Ride to Polonnaruwa
Then time to climb Sigiriya (AUS $ 43 per person) – A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sigiriya is the ‘Sky Fortress’ of King Kassapa, whose 5th century ruins are one of the country’s major archaeological attractions.
Returning to the base of Lion Rock, we drive (45mins) to Minneriya where we commence our second ride of the day. Upon arrival proceed on a game drive to Minneriya National Park (AUS $ 58 per person)
Back on our bikes we ride to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Our route follows through a landscape dotted with forests and villages, with around 30km on inner roads.
Hotel Girithale Hotel
Meals Breakfast
Activities Transfer to Polonnaruwa ($36pp), Exploration cycle of archaeological sites, Cycle to Parakkrama Lake
After breakfast transfer to Polonnaruwa (AUS $ 36 per person) site which is the 12th Century Kingdom of Sri Lanka where the city is still blessed with a number of ancient monuments. We spend this morning cycling around some of the area’s major archaeological sites, before continuing on bike after lunch to explore the villages near Parakkrama Lake, one of the country’s most impressive ancient reservoirs.
After breakfast head towards Girithale by Bus and we begin our day’s ride by cycling south towards Pallegama. Our ride ends here and we get back in the vehicle and proceed to Kandy.
Hotel Earl’s Regent Hotel, Kandy
Activities Girithale by Bus, Cycle towards Pallegama
With no cycling planned for today, we have some free time to explore Kandy where is renowned as a centre of spiritual and cultural importance. The city is home to the famous ‘Temple of the Tooth’ (AUS $ 15 per person) whose jeweled shrine is believed to hold the left canine of the lord Buddha. It was also the last capital of the Sinhala Kings and still retains much of its old world charm; its wonderful mix of color and vibrancy making it an ideal spot to explore at our own pace.
Hotel Earl’s Regent Hote, Kandy
Activities Temple of the Tooth’ ($15pp)
After breakfast we drive for around two hours through a picturesque landscape of rolling, verdant hills into Sri Lanka’s central highlands. On our journey we will stop at a tea estate to learn about tea picking and processing and to see the impressive Ramboda Falls.
Hotel Jetwing St Andrews, Nuwara Eliya
Meals Breakfast
Attractions Ramboda Falls
Activities Tea Estate, Option for keen cyclists to ride on good tarmac for the final 18km section up to hotel in Nuwara Eliya
Thereafter we are back at the tea estate and there is the option for keen cyclists to ride on good tarmac for the final 18km section up to our hotel in Nuwara Eliya. Those not riding will make the journey by bus. Nestling amongst the lush, cool hills, nearly 1,900 meters above sea level, Nuwara Eliya was once a summer retreat for the British and still retains a distinctly colonial feel that harks back to its 19th century origins.
Hotel Jetwing Kaduruketha, Wellawaya
Meals Breakfast
Attractions Diyaluma Falls, Remains of a Biso Kotuwa, Buduruvagala temple
Activities Relax in Wellawaya
After breakfast check out the hotel and head towards Wellawaya which is a small crossroads town located in Monaragala District. Rest of the day is open for selected activities. you can opt from trekking to the top of Diyaluma Falls and having breakfast 628 ft above sea level; or taking a cycle tour through the scenic village to dive into a hidden waterfall with a natural pool; or descend to the remains of a Biso Kotuwa – a queen bath made during 12th century AD; or visit the statues embedded into stone at the Buduruvagala temple.
Hotel Jetwing Yala
Attractions Yala National Park
Activities Cycle to Tissamaharama, Game Drive through the park ($58pp)
Turning south-east this morning by Bus. After about two hours drive, we start our cycle route that leads us to the pleasant town of Tissamaharama, once the capital of the Sinhalese Kingdom of Ruhuna. Lying close to the beautiful and abundant landscapes of Yala National Park, our afternoon arrival provides us with a chance to enjoy an optional game drive through the park (AUS $ 58 per person). One of Sri Lanka’s more popular reserves, Yala is home to a rich diversity of ecosystems and is blessed with an abundance of wildlife, including sloth bears, one of the world’s highest concentrations of leopards and over 215 species of birds.
Hotel Mandara Resort, Mirissa
Meals Breakfast
Activities Cycle to Matara
After breakfast proceed towards Mirissa. Today we drive for around two hours to a point beyond Tangalle and from here, we cycle following back roads heading to the west. Our cycle ride ends in Matara where we get back on the bus again and drive to the hotel in Mirissa.
Hotel Mandara Resort, Mirissa
Meals Lunch
Attractions Galle Dutch Fort
Activities Cycle from Mirissa to Weligama Bay, Bus/Train trip to Mirissa, City tour of Galle
This morning we cycle from Mirissa through the back roads. The ride then finishes later at Weligama Bay where we plan to have lunch. From here we will return to our hotel in Mirissa by train or bus.
Evening proceed on a city tour in Galle where is the best preserved Dutch Fort in the world.
Hotel Galadari Hotel, Colombo
Meals Breakfast
Attractions Colombo
Activities Shopping
After breakfast check out the hotel and head towards Colombo which is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Upon arrival, proceed on a city tour in Colombo with shopping.
Morning at leisure. Thereafter proceed to Airport for the departure flight.
Activities Transfer to Airport
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Accommodation 04 star hotels on Bed & Breakfast Basis starting with breakfast on Day 02 and ending with Breakfast on Day 14. Cost may change.
- Arrival, departure transfers and the tour as per the itinerary in an air conditioned Car accompanied with an English speaking licensed Chauffer guide.
- Cycling costs
- Passenger Insurance (Vehicle)
- Fuel, Parking & highway fees
- Complimentary SIM Card on arrival
- Garlands on arrival
- All currently applicable government taxes and service charges
- Cost of Entrance Tickets & Jeep hire charges to the sites visited in the itinerary.
- Lunch & Dinner cost
- Peak period supplements
- International air-fare, airport tax or any kind of insurance cover other than what is stated.
- Items of personal nature like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips, etc.
- Any other Sites not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any other item not specifically mentioned above in ‘PRICE INCLUSIONS’.
- Visa fees to Sri Lanka.
General:
- Hotel check-in time: 1400 h, Hotel check-out time: 1100 h.
- ‘No Show’ will not be entitled to any refunds.
- Acceptance of these ‘Terms and Conditions’ is a requirement of your booking. Submission of a booking is your acknowledgement that you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by these ‘Terms and Conditions’.
Payments:
- In order to confirm your tour package, full payment is required upon confirmation.
- Credit Card payments require a 3.5% surcharge.
- Bank TT or Pay Pal (3.5% surcharge required) are accepted which is a common mode of payment
Tour Cancellation Policy:
- 90 days or more before departure – LOSS OF DEPOSIT!
- 89 to 64 days before departure – 25% of Tour Cost
- 63 to 43 days before departure – 50% of Tour Cost
- 42 to 31 days before departure – 75% of Tour Cost
- Within 30 days of departure – 100% of Tour Cost
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