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14 Days
Daily Tour
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Escape the busy city streets of Colombo and enjoy a cycle tour in Sri Lanka through scenic views in the historic towns of Dambulla, Polonnaruwa and Kandy. Cycle deep into the island to see historic temples including the Dambulla caves, the Sigiriya fortress and the Kandy Temple of the Tooth. This easy to moderate bike ride requires basic riding skills and is sure to whet your appetite for adventure.
Use cycling as the mode of transport and explore the natural beauty of Sri Lanka. There are major cycle trails along the country that will cover most of the beautiful and interesting places of Sri Lanka.
Warmly welcome the group at the Air Port and proceed to Negombo.Check in to the hotel
Morning short bike Tour
Afternoon relax in the hotel
Overnight stay at Jetwing Beach hotel, Negombo (5*- Deluxe)
After breakfast morning s bike tour from Negombo hotel to Chialw (on beach route)
Check in to hoe hotel
Lunch at the hotel (payment directly by the guest)
Afternoon relax on the beach or Pool.
Overnight stay at Carolina Beach hotel, Chialw (3*- Deluxe)
After breakfast morning short transfer approx.. 23km by Vehicle.
Start bike tour from Pallama market to Nikaweratiya.
Lunch at Hotel Buddhi Samudra, Nikaweratiya.
Afterwards transfer to Sigiriya by Vehicle.
Transfer to the hotel by Company vehicle Check to the hotel.
In the evening Climb Sigiriya Rock. (Or can cover sigiriya on next day)
Sigiriya
Climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress which is a world heritage site, built by King
Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The 'Lion Rock' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya Village hotel, sigiriya (4*-Standard Rooms)
After breakfast bike tour to Dambullla Temple .
Dambulla Golden Rock Temple
Dambulla rock temple has been built by king Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. and it is a world heritage site. Also, it is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. metres of painted walls and ceilings is the largest area of paintings found in the world.
It contains over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 metres.
Back to the hotel by Bikes or Vehicle
Relax in the hotel.
Early/packed breakfast and early morning bike ride from hotel through Minneriya
Afterwards proceed to Polonnaruwa by coach and check in to the Hotel.
Lunch on the way from outside restaurant.
In the afternoon Polonnaruwa City tour and sightseeing by bikes.
Polonnaruwa
Visit Polonnaruwa, which was the 2nd capital city of Sri Lanka built in the 11th and 12th centuries AD, and which is a world heritage site. Here you can see the ruins of the Royal Palace, the Gal Viharaya where 4 splendid statues of the Buddha in 'Upright', 'Sedentary' and 'Recumbent' postures carved out of rock could be seen, the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath, the statue of king Parakramabahu, and the Parakrama Samudraya - a lake built by King Parakramabahu the great. There are also monuments of famous places of worship such as the Shiva Temple, the Lankathilake, the Watadage, the Galpotha, the Kiri Vehera and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Back to the hotel by coach.
Overnight stay in Sudu Araliya Hotel –Polonnaruwa (Standard AC Rooms)
After breakfast at the hotel morning bike ride to Kandy through land scape, rice terraces .
Transfer to Hunas falls hotel by coach
En route visit herbal spice garden Matale.
Herbal Spice Garden
Visit a spice garden in Matale to see different spices for which Sri Lanka is famous for. Here, clients could see different spices and how some of these spices are grown and processed. Witness a Cookery demonstration
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Hunas falls by Amaya, Kandy (4* - Deluxe Room).
Breakfast at the Hotel
Down hills to Kandy by Bikes/ Coach.
Kandy
Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings which is a World Heritage Site. The name"Kandy" conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. Many of the legends,traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit the Kandy town and Bazaar, the arts & crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary.
Visit Royal Botanical Garden
This botanical garden was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. It is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers.
Also visit the Temple of The Tooth Relic in Kandy.
Evening witness to Kandyan Cultural Show
Overnight stay at Hotel Thilanka Hotel (4* -Deluxe Room).
Breakfast at the hotel and morning go to Railway station to catch the Train and train Ride to Nanuoya .
Pick up the clients from the Nanuoya Station and transfer to Nuwara Eliya .
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The city is considered to be one of the most important locations for tea cultivation and well known for its cool climate being the coolest area in Sri Lanka. Many of the buildings have still preserved features from the colonial period. Many private homes have also maintained their old English-style lawns and gardens. The town wakes up with many activities in April for the Sinhalese and Tamil New year. Main allure during April season include the motor and horse racing events.
Check in to the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya (4* -Deluxe Room).
After breakfast half a day bike tour through tea plantations and visit tea factory.
World Finest Tea
Visit a tea plantation and a tea factory, where the best tea in the world is produced. Here you could observe all about the process of manufacturing tea. You can also see how tea is graded. Taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory.
Back to the hotel.
In the late afternoon /evening play a friendly Cricket match with the crew.
Relax at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Grand Hotel – Nuwara Eliya (Deluxe Room)
After breakfast/packet breakfast at hotel proceed to visit Horton Plains Plateau by bikes
The Horton Plain Plateau is a secluded wilderness sanctuary 2130 m high and offers one of Sri Lanka's most unforgettable views. Here the land plunges down a dizzy gorge to the southern foot hills and on clear days, even a glimpse of the sea more than 80 km away is possible. The Horton Plains are the habitat of giant Rhododendron (an evergreen shrub with large clusters of trumpet shaped flowers), tree fern primrose and daffodil orchids and birds such as the Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush and Arena, the Shaggy Bear monkey and the blue Mormon butterfly and many other endemic and endangered montage species.
Traditionally called 'Maha Eliya' the Horton Plains was founded by Sir Robert Hortain, the British Governor in 1831-37. And established as a nature reserve in 1969 and a National Park in 1988
Afterward proceed to Dikoya through tea plantations . (By bikes/ Coach)
Check in to the hotel & relax.
Overnight stay in Mandira Bungalow – Dikoya (Deluxe rooms)
After early breakfast biking up and down through plantations till Balangoda.
Afterwards transfer to Udawalwa by coach.
Check in to the hotel
Proceed to Udawalawa National Park for Safari by Jeeps.
Udawalawe Park is situated in the border of the Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces of Sri Lanka. This park was opened to provide sanctuary to the wild animals displaced by construction of a reservoir. This is the best place to see wild elephants all through the year. Orphaned calves and adolescents are looked after until they are ready to be released to natural habitat by the ‘Udawalawe Elephant Transfer Home’ located within the Park. In addition to other animals, leopards, fishing and jungle cats could also be sighted on some days.
Back to the hotel by coach & relax.
Overnight stay in Grand Udawalawa safari resort, Udawalawa (4*- Deluxe)
After breakfast/packed breakfast, early morning biking from the hotel to Hiriketiya beach and of the Bike Tour.
Afternoon transfer to the Dikwella by coach.
Check in to the hotel and relax.
Overnight stay in Dikwella resort, Dikwella (3*- Standard)
Early morning bike tour. (If request only)
Afternoon relax at the pool and beach area.
Overnight stay in Dikwella resort, Dikwella (3*- Standard)
After breakfast transfer to the Air Port for departure.