13 Day Sri Lanka's Cycle Trail
13 Days Starting in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka and ending in Negombo, Sri Lanka
Visiting: Sigiriya, Sigiriya Lion Rock, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Kandy, Ella, Tissamaharama, Yala National Park Sri Lanka, Bentota, Galle, Negombo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
Cey86
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 20
Physical rating:
High, Low, Medium
Age range:
18-60
Special diets catered:
HalalVegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Take an incredible glimpse of sightseeing on a cycle safari across Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is one of the world’s most exciting travel destinations because Sri Lanka’s brings a magnificent travel experience for holidaymakers. Riding the ancient trade paths and stunning through the tea plantations, jungle, and lush valleys can be merged or alternated with enjoying rides along the coast, beside reservoirs, through spice plantation enveloped by palms and paddy. Enjoy this tour with us.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Airport - Sigiriya
Location: Sigiriya, Sigiriya
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kassapa Lion Rock
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Upon your arrival at Bandaranayke International Airport in Katunayake, you will be met by one of the representatives and you will be taken to the hotel in Sigiriya. Relax in the hotel and you will ready to start cycling safari in the morning.
Day 2 : Hiriwadunna Village Cycle Safari And Visit Sigiriya Lion Rock
Location: Sigiriya Lion Rock
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Saunter Paradise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy your savory breakfast; you will have an opportunity to begin your first safari in Hiriwadunna village. You will ride between 05 - 10Km around the village and you will have a chance to explore lush paddy fields, water reserves and meet local village people. Completed magnificent safari then you will visit Sigiriya Lion Rock. In the evening you will come back to the hotel and reminder you of today's safari.
Day 3 : Cycle Safari In Polonnaruwa Archilogical Site
Location: Polonnaruwa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Saunter Paradise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will have to visit the old ancient city of Polonnaruwa and exploring ruins and monasteries in the ancient city. Pick up at the hotel to Polonnaruwa then you will start your cycling safari and safari will be continued between 5 to 10kms. A chance to observe Sri Lanka’s history and return to the hotel.
Day 4 : Cycle Safari Across The Kalundewa Village In Dambulla - Kandy
Location: Dambulla
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Queen's Hotel Kandy
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Village Traditional
Your last breakfast in Sigiriya, check out the hotel and packing your belongings, and transfer before midday from the Sigiriya. Today you will have another incredible cycling safari at Kalundawa village in Dambulla. You will start to ride your safari in Dambulla and opportunity to explore the beauty of the village then you have drunk a King Coconut. Afterward, you will visit the Dambulla Cave temple. In the evening you would be in Kandy.
Day 5 : Cycle Safari Along The Mahaweli River In Kandy – Explore The Kandy City.
Location: Kandy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Thilanka Hotel Kandy
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy some breakfast and you will jump to start another graceful cycle safari along the Mahaweli River. You will have to ride 07Km and see the splendor of the Mahaweli River. You will stop at Bahairawakande temple premises then you will be wearing a long dress code and enter the temple. Later you will come back to the hotel for your lunch and refresh. In the evening we visit the Temple of Tooth Relic and participate in a Ceremony time in the temple. Later you will be able to explore the night view in Kandy city.
Day 6 : Kandy - Ella ( By Train)
Location: Ella
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ella Flower Garden
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel's main restaurant, today you will be able to chance the world-famous beautiful train ride from Kandy to Ella. Depart to Kandy station and your chauffeur will proceed to the Ella railway station in advance and await your arrival then you will proceed to the hotel. Enjoy with a cup of tea and a reminder of the beautiful train ride in Sri Lanka.
Day 7 : Full Day Cycling Safari In Ella To Little Adam’S Peak And Nine Arch Bridge
Location: Ella
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ella Flower Garden
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to start another amazing cycle safari from Ella. You have visited Little Adam’s peak and nine arch Bridges. Your cycle safari will continue between 9Km and able to cross the lush tea plantations and splendour of Waterfalls. Later you will come back to the hotel.
Day 08 Ella - Thissamaharama - Evening Cycle Safari Around Thissamaharama
Location: Tissamaharama
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: EKHO Safari
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You have some breakfast, today you will transfer to Thissamaharama for another exiting cycle safaris. Upon arrival at the hotel in Thissamaharama and check in to the hotel and relaxed in a few hours then you will have begun your cycle safari time. Today you have ridden 12km through the villages and you can see magnificent scenery around the village. Afterward, you will come back to the hotel for your dinner and overnight.
Day 9 : Full Day Safari In Yala National Park.
Location: Yala National Park Sri Lanka
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kithala Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Wake up early and make your way into the famous National Park for a full day. You will be saved a packet of breakfast and lunch during the safari. You will be able to explore drove of elephants, leopards, and sloth bears. After you will return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 10 : Thissamaharama – Bentota- Evening Cycle Safari - Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery.
Location: Bentota
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pendanus Beach
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, you would be another destination, Bentota. Check in to the hotel and you will ready to exiting the beach cycling safari. You have ridden 13Km your safari and you will have visited Turtle Hatchery to explore the turtles. Afterward, you will be back to the hotel and relaxing.
Day 11 : Morning Cycle Safari In Galle Dutch Fortress – Negombo
Location: Galle
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Jetwing Blue
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at the main restaurant, today you have reached to Negombo. Check out from the hotel and visit Gall Dutch Fortress for another incredible safari. Afterward, you continue your journey to Negombo. Upon arrival at the hotel in Negombo.
Day 12 Full Day Cycle Safari In Negombo
Location: Negombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Jetwing Blue
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today your final safari in Sri Lanka, take some breakfast and you start the cycling safari from the hotel. you will have visited and see Negombo fish market and Lagoon. In the evening you spend at leisure on the beach or pool.
Day 13 : Negombo – Airport
Location: Bandaranaike International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel or depending on your departure flight, leave Negombo and transfer to Airport for departure.
What's Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Transportation throughout the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle and back up vehicle
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Accommodation
Accommodation in hotels on a sharing basis.
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Drinks with Meals
Meal plan on bed & full board basis as per itinerary.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to all sites and monuments as per itinerary
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Fully Guided
English speaking cycle guide and cycle assistant
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Local Taxes
Service charges and all Government taxes.
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Meals – Full Board
Meal plan on bed & full board basis as per itinerary.
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Train Tickets
Train Ride from Kandy to Ella on available class.
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Optional activities.
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Anything not mentioned in the includes.
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Any optional tours or transfers.
Check out our Q&As
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, It is available
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Yes, available for entire tour
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
There is provide for the Solo Traveller Supplimant
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes, wi fi available on throughout the tour
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4-star Hotels
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How long has the tour company been trading?
5 years
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
yes
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
yes
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Up to 22 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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