Cycling Tour in Sri Lanka – 14 Nights / 15 Days
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Discover Sri Lanka at the perfect pace – on two wheels! This 15-day cycling adventure takes you beyond the usual tourist trail, through lush tea plantations, ancient UNESCO heritage cities, charming fishing villages, wildlife sanctuaries, and golden beaches. You’ll ride past paddy fields, along coastal roads, through misty hills, and into bustling local markets. Each day brings a new experience – blending nature, culture, adventure, and authentic encounters with local communities. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or an enthusiastic beginner, our support vehicle, expert guides, and carefully planned routes make this an unforgettable way to experience Sri Lanka.
Cycling Tour in Sri Lanka
Arrival in Negombo
- Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport by your Jet Tours representative.
Transfer to Negombo beach hotel.
- Evening leisure walk by the lagoon.
Overnight in Negombo.
Negombo → Kalpitiya
Cycle along the coastal road through fishing villages and coconut plantations.
Stop at local fish markets to see the morning catch.
Picnic lunch en route.
Check in to beachside hotel in Kalpitiya.
Overnight in Kalpitiya.
Kalpitiya → Anuradhapura
Early start, cycling through rural landscapes and small towns.
Visit village temples along the route.
Transfer by vehicle for final leg if needed.
Evening explore Anuradhapura ruins.
Overnight in Anuradhapura.
Anuradhapura City Cycling
Morning guided cycling tour of Anuradhapura’s ancient stupas, reservoirs, and sacred Bodhi tree.
Visit local handicraft workshops.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Anuradhapura.
Anuradhapura → Sigiriya via Ritigala
Cycle through countryside to Ritigala Forest Monastery.
Explore the ruins hidden in the jungle.
Continue cycling to Sigiriya.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight in Sigiriya.
Sigiriya Rock & Village Cycling
Early morning climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Return for breakfast.
Cycle through surrounding villages, visiting farmhouses and seeing traditional chena cultivation.
Optional evening Minneriya safari.
Overnight in Sigiriya.
Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa
Cycle through scenic backroads to Polonnaruwa.
Afternoon guided tour of ancient Polonnaruwa city ruins.
Overnight in Polonnaruwa.
Polonnaruwa → Mahiyanganaya
Long cycling day through paddy fields, reservoirs, and rural villages.
Optional visit to Sorabora Wewa Reservoir.
Evening cultural experience with local community.
Overnight in Mahiyanganaya.
Mahiyanganaya → Kandy
Morning ride along the scenic route to Kandy via Victoria Reservoir.
Afternoon visit Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Overnight in Kandy.
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Cycle uphill into the tea country through lush plantations and waterfalls.
Visit a working tea factory.
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Nuwara Eliya → Ella
(Train + Cycle)
Morning scenic train journey to Ella.
Afternoon cycling to Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak.
Overnight in Ella.
Ella → Udawalawe
Cycle downhill through rural villages to Udawalawe.
Afternoon wildlife safari in Udawalawe National Park.
Overnight in Udawalawe.
Udawalawe → Galle
Cycle to the southern coast.
Visit Galle Fort in the evening.
Overnight in Galle.
Galle → Bentota
Cycle along the southern coastline passing Koggala and Hikkaduwa.
Afternoon beach relaxation.
Overnight in Bentota.
Bentota → Departure
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Colombo Airport for departure.
