- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 16
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 143660
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Negombo on a scenic bike ride
- Climb the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Cycle through the historic city of Polonnaruwa
- Visit a tea estate in Sri Lanka's highlands
- Watch baby elephants at the Elephant Transit Home
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join tour Negombo
- Day 2 Morning cycle ride. Afternoon visit Dambulla cave temple
- Day 3 Climb Lion Rock, then cycle to Polonnaruwa
- Day 4 Pedal to Polonnaruwa archaeological site
- Day 5 Cycle and drive to Kandy, visit spice gardens en route
- Day 6 Explore Kandy on foot
- Day 7 Into the beautiful highlands, colonial Nuwara Eliya and tea plantation visit
- Day 8 Highlands cycle. Visit Bambarakanda waterfall
- Day 9 Cycle to Udawalawe National Park; optional safari
- Day 10 Cycle country roads to Yala National Park; optional safari
- Day 11 Ride along the coast through Bundala National Park
- Day 12 Cycle the coastal backroads and visit Galle
- Day 13 Day at leisure in Koggala
- Day 14 Tour ends at Colombo airport
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Earls Regent Hotel
Hotelday 1Kassapa Lions Rock
Hotelday 2Hotel Sudu Araliya
HotelDays 3, 4Hotel Casamara Kandy
HotelDays 5, 6The Blackpool Hotel
Hotelday 7Senya Resort
Hotelday 8Athgira River Camp
Campingday 9Kithala Resort
Hotelday 10Koggala Beach Hotel
HotelDays 11, 12, 13
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
445
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Asean· December 4th, 2023Climbing lion rock in Sigiriya which was a wonderful experience and gave us spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.Trip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AKeith· November 26th, 2023No real highlight, just cycling on the quiet backroads, seeing the wildlife and meeting the peopleTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJohn· November 25th, 2023Lion RockTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADilys· December 15th, 2019There was no snacks organised for the breaks when cycling.Trip date: November 2019
- JJeremyMiddleton· March 19th, 2020Superb leader and support; kind, understanding and knowledgeable. Overall brilliant organisation. Cycling a little harder than moderate at times but nevertheless totally achievable. Food excellent. Fantastic insight into the culture and history. Thanks for the lovely weather.Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewwe are so pleased to hear you had such a great trip, we hope to see you again soon, from the Explore TeamTrip date: January 2020 - EElizabeth· February 9th, 2020I would definitely recommend this tour to keen cyclists who want a challenging and varied cycling holiday.Explore! commented on this reviewHi Elizabeth, Really pleased that you enjoyed your cycle trip in Sri Lanka and that it matched your cycling abilities and interests. It is a very popular trip and great country to cycle in. The Explore TeamTrip date: January 2020
- JJuliet· February 9th, 2020Go for it fabulous way to see the countryExplore! commented on this reviewThanks Juliet and glad you had such a great time. The Explore TeamTrip date: February 2020
Dilys· December 15th, 2019The tour was well organised and I saw lots of the cultural sights of Sri Lanka. The cycling wasn't that difficult and was a lovely way to see the country going past paddy fields and children greeting us when we passed by.Explore! commented on this reviewwe are so glad to hear you enjoyed exploring Sri Lanka by bike, thanks from the Explore TeamTrip date: November 2019- ADavid· May 17th, 2019Take me back!Explore! commented on this reviewAnytime :)Trip date: February 2018
- APeter· May 17th, 2019Great trip with some good challengesExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for the feedback :)Trip date: November 2018
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