Sri Lanka Tuk-Tuk Adventure - September
Sri Lanka Tuk-Tuk Adventure - September
Sri Lanka Tuk-Tuk Adventure - September
10 Days Starting in Minuwangoda and ending in Colombo
Visiting: Sigiriya, Wild Glamping Knuckles, Kandy, Galway Heights Hotel, Ella, Kithala Resort, Mirissa, Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SSRI
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 20
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
18-65
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$4496
$4271 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$225
Tour Overview
Imagine being able to tell your mates that you travelled 1,000km around Sri Lanka. In a rickshaw. A rickshaw that you drove. That, friends, is the Lanka Challenge rickshaw adventure: the ultimate road trip for those who like their travel fully-charged and no-holds-barred. Each day you’ll wake up, be told where you need to be by sundown, and get handed a list of challenges to complete along the way – the completion of which will see your team accrue points. The rest is up to you, you big legend. Kandy, Colombo, Nuwaraeliya, the South coast – our Lanka Challenge Southern Route takes in all of southern Sri Lanka’s ‘Greatest Hits’, well, most of the time, there will be occasions we can’t fit them all in but you get the gist. It’s been scientifically proven that the Southern Route is both the secret to happiness and the meaning of life. So there you go.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival & Training Day
Location: Sigiriya
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aliya Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Dinner
Get ready for an exciting week packed with fun, adventure and challenges.
Today is all about getting to know the beast.
You will meet the other teams during the welcome gathering and official Southern Sri Lanka Tuk Tuk Challenge kick-off dinner.
Day 2 : 120 Km To Thangappuwa Road
Location: Wild Glamping Knuckles
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Wild Glamping Knuckles
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, luggage handover (at the parking lot) and the route briefing (at the pool area) you are off on your own 120km
Day 3 : 120Km To Kandy
Location: Kandy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Amaya Hills
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Another 120km on the road in your Tuk-Tuk and several challenges to complete on the way.
Day 4 : 75Km To Galway Heights
Location: Galway Heights Hotel
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Galway Heights Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast you need to find your way to Galway Heights, 75 km from today's starting point.
Day 5 : 55Km To Ella
Location: Ella
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Heaven's Edge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you are headed 55 km to Ella with plenty of challenges to complete on the way.
Day 6 : Rest Day
Location: Ella
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Heaven's Edge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After several days on the road with many challenges to complete, you deserve a relaxing day.
Day 7 : 150Km To Tissamaharama
Location: Kithala Resort
Accommodation Name: Kithala Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
And you are back on the road driving 150km to Tissamaharama
Day 8 : 120 To Mirissa
Location: Mirissa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
120 km to drive today and several challenges to tick off your list.
Day 9 : 160Km To Colombo
Location: Mount Lavinia Hotel
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mount Lavinia Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Last day with your tuk-tuk and last change to complete the challenges.
It’s time to say goodbye to Old Faithful. Your noble steed. Your Tuk Tuk’s will need to be handed back, after you arrive at the Finish Line.
The last night together and the much awaiting award ceremony and farewell party
Day 10 : Departure
Location: Colombo
Meals Included: Breakfast
It is time to say good-bye and see you next time. Maybe on another challenge in a different part of the world?
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation for 2 or 3 people for 9 nights in double, twin or triple rooms. Camping gear also provided.
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Meals – Half Board
9 delicious locally-made breakfasts and dinners at hotels and campsites.
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Training and driving lessons on arrival day.
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Hire and use of 1 genuine, ready-to-roll Tuk Tuk for the duration of the Challenge. Third party liability insurance included.
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Challenge logistics & legal stuff (mechanics, ambulance, support team, permits, luggage truck).
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Welcome pack (sim card and phone, map, t-shirt, event bag, phrase-book, navigational sheets).
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Emergency & Medical travel insurance for the duration of the Challenge.
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Awards ceremony & farewell party.
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10 % contribution to our Meaningful Travel projects including school visits.
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Country Entry Visas
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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International Travel
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Local Taxes
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Tuk Tuk spare parts and repairs
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Fuel (approx. total £100 per team).
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Day to day costs
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Tuk Tuk Pimpin.
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, flights are not included.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No, but they can be arranged for an extra fee.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
You will have plenty of free time to explore the places.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No, you will have to arrange your own visa.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
You will be driving a tuk-tuk - a moderate level of fitness is recommended.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, we can assist with pre and post tour accommodation.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
When you book a Large Minority challenge, up to 5% of your trip price is automatically donated to our flagship projects in the country you’ve picked to visit. And there’s more too. You’ll actually get to stop-in and see these projects on the ground. You’ll meet the kids, learn a bit about the community initiative and understand exactly where your money went. Cue the warm and fuzzy feels. When picking these foundation projects, we put a big emphasis on education. We don’t want to get all Presidential about this, but we really believe the kids are our future. We really think travel can make the world a better place, and to do that we’ve focused our meaningful travel efforts on three main areas: environment, learning resources and leisure activities. We organise these projects through local public schools (with a helping hand from a few hand-picked local charities and NGOs). The NGO or organisation provides all the logistical stuff, while the beneficiary school handles the ground level prep and the official handing over event. Each project is monitored for 48 months to make sure it’s doing what we want it to do, then the successful models are rolled out in other areas of the country. Please read more under our Sustainability & Responsible Travel section (in our profile)
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Can the route change?
We try to stick to the original route and accommodation as much as possible, but they can be subject to change from time to time. There may also be times when we have to split the reservations across two or more hotels due to capacity issues but we will always let you know.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, our accommodation choices meet health & safety standards. We strongly believe that after a full day of dirty adventuring everyone should be treated to a little bit of luxury. We hand pick all of our accommodation and make sure it's just right for that little bit of down time after a hard day on the road. You won't be disappointed!
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
In addition to having the time of your life on our adventure challenges, you’ll be contributing to the lives of locals and the environment. 5% of every dollar we get goes straight back to our flagship charity projects in the countries we visit.
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is there an age limit?
Yes, you’ve got to be at least 18 years old in order to participate. We don’t have a maximum age, but if you’re over 65 we definitely recommend checking with your insurer to make sure you qualify for the medical insurance you’ll need to take part. The Challenge is physically tough, but by no means extreme – we won’t sugar-coat it. You should really only take part if you’re in decent physical shape and your health is A-Okay.
Dates & Availability
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Sep 09, 2024 - Sep 18, 2024Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Large Minority requires a minimum deposit of 399 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of large minority charges.
Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 44 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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