A Sri Lanka cycling adventure for 2027 - 11 days from £ 1995.00 per person
Overview
Negombo • Sigiriya • Kandy • Nuwara Eliya • Ella • Yala • Mirissa • Galle • Bentota
Experience the ultimate Sri Lankan cycling adventure, journeying through ancient cities, misty mountains, lush tea country, wildlife reserves, and stunning southern coastlines. Discover cultural treasures, authentic villages, scenic landscapes, and unforgettable island experiences from Negombo to Bentota..
Just look at what is included
in the offer!
• International flights with 23kg baggage
• 1 night at Goldi Sands in a Double/Twin Room
• 2-night stay at Elephas Resort & Spa in a Double/Twin Room
• 1 night stay at Radisson Hotel Kandy in a Double/Twin Room
• 1 night stay at Araliya Green Hills in a Double/Twin Room
• 1 night stay at Flower Garden Hotel in a Double/Twin Room
• 1 night stay at Eko Safari in a Double/Twin Room
• 1 night stay at Mandara Resort in a Double/Twin Room
• 2-night stay at Ekho Surf Bentota in a Double/Twin Room
• Yala National Park Jeep Safari
• Hiriwadunna Village with traditional lunch
• Tea factory tour and tasting
• Balapitiya Mangrove Boat Safari
• Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery visit
• Professional Licensed National Guide Service
• Private Airport Return Transfers
**** High-calibre bike included and also e-bike available at supplement price ***
Our detailed itinerary:
March 12th 2027 - 10 nights 11 days from £ 1955.00
see below
Day 1: Flight from London Heathrow Airport To Colombo Katunayake Airport
Ayubowan! Welcome to Sri Lanka.
TRANSFER Airport Negombo 30 minutes / 15 km
Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional cycling guide before transferring to your beachfront hotel inNegombo. After settling in and assembling your bicycles, enjoy a relaxed warm-up ride through the charming coastal town. Pedal past colourful fishing villages, peaceful coconut plantations,historic Dutch canals and beautiful Catholic churches while getting accustomed to the tropical climate. Conclude the day with a breathtaking sunset along Negombo Beach.
CYCLING DISTANCE 25 km
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Negombo Fish Market - Historic Dutch Canal - Coastal fishing villages -Colonial Catholic churches
Sunset at Negombo Beach
OVERNIGHT: GOLDI SANDS HOTEL, NEGOMBO
Day 2: Negombo - Dambulla - Hiriwadunna - Sigiriya
TRANSFER - Negombo -+ Dambulla 4.5 hours / 175 km
Following breakfast, travel north into Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle before beginning today's cycling adventure through peaceful rural landscapes. Ride towards the traditional farming village of Hiriwadunna, where you'll experience authentic village life. Cross the tranquil village lake aboard a traditional catamaran, observe Chena cultivation, and enjoy a delicious home-cooked Sri Lankan lunch prepared by a local family. In the late afternoon, climb Pidurangala Rock, one of Sri Lanka's finest viewpoints, where spectacular panoramic views of the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress await at sunset.
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Hiriwadunna Village Experience - Traditional catamaran ride -Village cooking experience
Authentic Sri Lankan lunch - Chena cultivation -Sunset climb of Pidurangala Rock
CYCLING DISTANCE 45 km
TERRAIN -Mostly flat to rolling
OVERNIGHT:
ELEPHAS RESORT & SPA
Day 3: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya
Today's ride explores the heart of Sri Lanka's ancient civilisation. Cycle through quiet countryside, passing enormous ancient reservoirs, traditional farming villages and lush landscapes before reaching the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage City Of Polonnaruwa. Explore the remarkably preserved ruins, royal palaces, monasteries and impressive stone Buddha statues that date back over 800 years. Return through peaceful back roads surrounded by rural life and endlesspaddy fields.
CYCLING DISTANCE 80 km
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS - Ancient City Of Polonnaruwa- Royal Palace Complex- Ancient irrigation reservoirs
Rural farming villages - Scenic countryside cycling
OVERNIGHT:
ELEPHAS RESORT & SPA
Day 4: Sigiriya - Matale - Kandy
Sigiriya + Matale 2 hours / 90 km
After breakfast, transfer to Matale where today's cycling adventure begins. Cycle through the heart of Sri Lanka's spice country, surrounded by lush greenery androlling hills. Visit a traditional spice garden to learn about the island's famous herb sand spices and their medicinal uses. Continue cycling along scenic mountain roads as you ascend into the misty highlands, passing tea plantations, waterfalls and charming villages on your way to the cultural capital of Kandy. In the evening, Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of Buddhism's most important sites, followed by a colourful Sri Lankan cultural dance performance.
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Spice Garden visit - Scenic mountain roads - Tea plantations & waterfalls - Rural villages & local life
Kandy Lake - Temple Of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Traditional Cultural Dance Show
CYCLING DISTANCE 55 km
TERRAIN - Rolling to hilly
OVERNIGHT:
RADISSON HOTEL KANDY
Day 5: Sigiriya - Matale - Kandy
One of Sri Lanka's most spectacular cgc
Today's ride climbs steadily through the heartof Sri Lanka's hill country. Pedal past endlesstea plantations, charming villages, cascadingwaterfalls and misty mountains. Visit a working tea factory to learn about the world-famous Ceylon Tea production and tryyour hand at tea plucking among the lushgreen bushes. Arrive in the cool, colonial hill station OfNuwara Eliya, known as "Little England"for its British heritage and charming landscapes.
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Tea estates - Ramboda Falls - Tea factory visit - Tea plucking experience -Colonial Nuwara Eliya sightseeing
Gregory Lake
CYCLING DISTANCE 75 km RIDING TIME 5 - 7 hours
TERRAIN - Rolling to hilly with long climbs
OVERNIGHT:
ARALIYA GREEN HILLS
HOTEL, NUWARA ELIYA
Day 6: Kandy - Tea Country - Nuwara Eliya
Experience another unforgettable deriding through Sri Lanka's breath-taking country. Cycle through cool mountain landscapes, rolling tea estates and scenic viewpoints before descending towards the beautiful town of Ella. Visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge and continue to the spectacular Ravana Falls. For early risers, an optional morning excursion to Horton Plains National Park offers the opportunity to witness the dramatic World's End viewpoint.
CYCLING DISTANCE Approximately 65 km
OPTIONAL EARLY MORNING
Horton Plains National Park - World's End viewpoint
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Horton Plains (Optional) - World's End (Optional) - Scenic mountain viewpoints -Nine Arch Bridge
Ravana Falls -Ella town
OVERNIGHT:
FLOWER GARDEN HOTEL, ELLA
Day 7: Kandy - Tea Country - Nuwara Eliya
Enjoy a scenic downhill ride through rural villages and lush agricultural landscapes. Visit the impressive Buduruwagala Rock Temple, renowned for its giant ancient Buddha carvings hidden among the forest.
After completing today's ride, transfer to Yala National Park for unexciting afternoon jeep safari in search of Sri Lanka's famous leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles and a remarkable variety of birdlife.
CYCLING DISTANCE 45 km
TRANSFER Wellawaya Yala 90 km | 2 Hours
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Buduruwagala Rock Temple - Rural countryside - Rice paddies - Yala National Park Jeep Safari
OVERNIGHT: EKHO SAFARI
Day 8: Yala - Tangalle - Mirissa
Transfer: Yala + Tangalle
Distance: 75 km Duration: Approximately 11/2 hours
Begin cycling along Sri Lanka's spectacular southern coastline, passing pristine beaches, fishing villages and swaying coconut palms. Visit the dramatic Blow Hole at Kudawella before continuing through hidden beaches, colourful local markets and picturesque coastal scenery en route to Mirissa.
CYCLING DISTANCE
Approximately 50 km
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Kudawella Blow Hole - Hidden beaches - Local fishing villages - Traditional markets - Scenic coastal cycling
OVERNIGHT:
MANDARA RESORT, MIRISSA
Day 9: Mirissa - Galle - Bentota
Today's coastal ride showcases some of Sri Lanka's most iconic seaside attractions. Cycle through Weligama and Koggala while passing cinnamon plantations and seasonal stilt fishermen before arriving at the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage city of Galle. Explore the charming Dutch Fort with its cobbled streets, colonial architecture and boutique cafs before continuing north to Bentota. Enjoy sunset overlooking the ocean from the ancient fort walls.
CYCLING DISTANCE
Approximately 50 km
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Weligama Bay - Stilt Fishermen (Seasonal) - Koggala Lake -Cinnamon plantations
Galle Fort (UNESCO) - Sunset views-
OVERNIGHT:
EKHO SURF BENTOTA
Day 10: Bentota Exploration
Spend your final cycling day exploring Sri Lanka 's beautiful southwest coast. Cycle through quiet coastal roads before enjoying a relaxing mangrove boat safari through the fascinating waterways of Balapitiya. Later, visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery to learn about important sea turtle conservation efforts.
CYCLING DISTANCE
Approximately 45 km
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Balapitiya Mangrove Boat Safari - Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery - Coastal villages - Scenic cycling routes
OVERNIGHT:
EKHO SURF BENTON
Day 11: Bentota - Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and some free time before checking out of your hotel. Later, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight, taking home unforgettable memories of Sri Lanka's remarkable landscapes, culture and hospitality.
TRANSFER
Bentota - Bandaranaike International Airport
Distance: 1 IO km I Duration: Approximately 2 Hours
MIN GROUP 8 people MAX 16
SHARING DOUBLE/TWIN ROOMS - SINGLE SUP IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Private groups of 4 / 6 can be accommodated, get your personal quotation now!
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