Cycling Sri Lanka - Buddha's Isle
Small Group Holiday
14
CA$
days from
5095
Saddle up and cycle the quiet backroads of Sri Lanka. Splendid temples, ancient ruins, welcoming people and flavourful food are all to be found within this small country and it is the perfect destination to explore by bicycle. Pedal to the fortress at Sigiriya and the hill country towns of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. Ride through the cool highlands with its tea plantations, waterfalls and beautiful vistas, before dropping to the south coast. Here you get to search for leopards in Yala National Park before spending some time on the beautiful beaches.
Activity / Theme
Country
Cycling
Sri Lanka
Comfort Level
Physical Rating
Moderate
Moderate / Challenging
Transportation
Accommodation
Cycling with full vehicle support, vehicle transfers
Tourist-class hotels and local guesthouses, all en-suite
Months of Operation
January, February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November, December
Adventure Coordinators Insider Tip:
Dondra Head, near Merissa, is one of the best places in the world to see Blue and Sperm whales between November and April. Huge pods of dolphins are also often seen accompanying the boats.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Join Sigiriya
DAY 2 Ride to Dambulla cave and climb Sigiriya
DAY 3 Cycle to Polunnaruwa
DAY 4 Pedal through spice growing area
DAY 5 Bicycle to Kandy
DAY 6 In Kandy
DAY 7 Cycle through tea estates to Nuwara Eliya
DAY 8 Hill country trip to Ella
DAY 9 Great descent to Tissamaharama
DAY 10 Morning bike ride to; to Yala NP, game drive
DAY 11 Cycle through Bundala NP and along the coast; to Ahangama
DAY 12 Beach time
DAY 13 Visit Galle, to Colombo
DAY 14 Tour finishes in Colombo
Inclusions
All breakfasts and 10 lunches
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Local bike hire
Sample tour. Itinerary, accommodation, transportation, inclusions and prices are correct at the time of publication but may change without prior notice. Please inquire.
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