Cycle Sri Lanka
Trip Details
- Duration: 12 day(s) days
- Visited Areas: Asia
Over a period of twelve days, this cycle tour combines Sri Lanka's breathtaking hill country and beautiful coastal areas, with some of the country's major highlights to give you an insight into the real Sri Lanka. The tour starts in the coastal region of Negombo, and takes you through the lush tea plantations of the Hill Country, passing Nuwara Eliya ("Little England") and on to the hill capital of Kandy. The tour continues to the dry zone covering Dambulla, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. The challenge of substantial altitude gains in short time periods is rewarded by unpolluted environments with endless opportunities to enjoy nature, and visits to world renowned attractions. This will make it an unforgettable experience even for the seasoned traveller.
Itinerary
Day 1
Join Negombo
Day 2
Transfer to Kitulagala, Cycle to Dickoya
Day 3
Cycle to Horton Plains, Hike to World's End
Day 4
Cycle to Welimada via Remote Villages, Tea Plantations
Day 5
Cycle to Nuwara Eliya ("Little England")
Day 6
Cycle via Wedamulla, Ramboda, Pussellawa, Tea Factory and Plantation Visit. Transfer to Galaha
Day 7
Cycle to Kandy - Kandy Cultural Performance, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Day 8
Kandy - Royal Botanical Gardens, City Tour
Day 9
Cycle to Sigiriya via Dambulla Cave Temple
Day 10
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Transfer to Giritale, Jeep Safari Minneriya National Park
Day 11
Cycle to Polonnaruwa Medieval Capital - Visit Sacred City, Transfer to Negombo
Day 12
Negombo - Tour Ends After Breakfast