- 6 Days | 5 Nights
- Customizable
- Adventure | Cycling
Cycling Through Sri Lanka
Description
Embark on an immersive cycling journey through Sri Lanka, exploring ancient ruins, bustling markets, and serene villages. This unique travel mode allows for a deep connection with the island’s rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, from misty mountains to pristine coastlines. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine, sampling aromatic curries and street-side treats. Cycling promotes sustainable tourism by minimizing your carbon footprint, fostering an eco-friendly and authentic travel experience that benefits both the environment and local communities.
Tour Plan
- At the airport, you will be greeted by our Holistic Travels Representative and your chauffeur guide.
- Your chauffeur guide will take you to Negombo.
- Rest and recoup from jet lag, as you have days of excitement ahead.
- When convenient, your chauffeur guide will familiarize you with what to expect while cycling on a Sri Lankan road.
- We encourage you to ride about the town and see some interesting sights and landmarks.
- Afterwards, chill out on the golden sands of Negombo beach.
- Prepare for days of riding to come.
- Start your expedition by cycling 35 km along a picturesque route.
- Pass paddy fields and coconut plantations to reach Kurunegala.
- Observe the towering statue of Lord Buddha on ‘Atha gala’, the town’s famous landmark rockface.
Visible from afar. - Ride around and explore Kurunegala town.
In the afternoon: - Enjoy lunch at a delightful local restaurant.
- Pack your bikes away for the day.
- Continue by car to Dambulla in the heart of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle.
In Dambulla: - Visit the renowned Golden Temple Cave complex.
- Morning cycle tour to the ruins of ancient Ceylon at Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage City.
- Polonnaruwa: Medieval capital of ancient Lanka from the 11th to 13th century A.D.
- Visit historic sites:
– Lankathilaka
– Thuparamaya
– Royal Palace
– Rankoth Vehera
– Gal Viharaya - Return for an exhilarating jeep ride to Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park.
- Accompanied by an expert naturalist guide.
- National Park highlights:
– Wild elephants
– Wild buffaloes
– Sambar deer
– Crocodiles
– Sloth bear
– Additional wildlife.
- Enjoy a hearty breakfast.
- Get ready for a challenging ride ahead.
- Start by cycling to the World Heritage Site of Sigiriya.
- Distance: 55km of moderate standard.
- Pass through lush jungle, traditional chena farms, and rural villages.
- Climb Sigiriya rock.
- Continue on to Kandy.
- Explore the town at your leisure.
- Pay homage to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which houses Sri Lanka’s most sacred relic – a tooth of the Lord Buddha.
- Enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
- Explore the historic town of Kandy, a bustling hub where heritage buildings and modernity mix.
- Visit the Udawattekele forest reserve, a peaceful haven in the heart of town.
- Explore vibrant marketplaces.
- Walk or ride around Kandy Lake.
– Ride up Lake Drive for spectacular views of the town. - For a challenging activity, ride to the hills of Hantana, taking an uphill cycle route through the forest.
- As all good things must come to an end, we bid you farewell as our chauffeur guide takes you to the Airport to meet your departure flight home.
Tour Highlights
- City Tour of Negombo
- Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Dambulla Golden Cave Temple
- Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
- Elephant Safari
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
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