Epic Ceylon Bike Adventure

After breakfast, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with five ancient rock caverns filled with Buddha statues and murals. Begin your ride toward Polonnaruwa, cycling through villages, paddy fields, and forested backroads.

Arrive in the afternoon and check into your lakeside hotel in Giritale. Enjoy a relaxed evening surrounded by nature.

Ride: 80 km | Drive: 30 min | Climb: 400 m

Start the day with a ride through Polonnaruwa’s ancient city, exploring its ruins on two wheels. Continue along scenic canal paths and backroads toward Bakamuna, passing serene lakes and rural villages.

After lunch, transfer two hours by vehicle to Kandy, the island’s cultural capital. In the evening, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and enjoy a walk through the lively city streets and lakeside promenade.

Ride: 60 km | Drive: 2 hrs | Climb: 600 m

This morning’s ride leads through verdant hills and the scenic University of Peradeniya. Cycle toward Gampola, surrounded by tropical forests and misty peaks, before a short transfer to Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England.”

In the afternoon, visit a tea factory to learn about the world-renowned Ceylon tea-making process, then enjoy a leisurely city walk through colonial-era gardens and lakeside parks.

Ride: 60 km | Drive: 1 hr | Climb: 900 m

Depart early for a scenic ride toward Horton Plains National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s most breathtaking highland plateaus. Take a guided trek to World’s End and Baker’s Falls, soaking in the panoramic beauty.

After a tailgate lunch, continue cycling downhill to Ohiya and catch the train to Ella, a journey famed for its winding tracks through tunnels and valleys. Check into your mountain-view hotel in the evening.

Ride: 40 km | Drive: 40 min | Climb: 1000 m

Start your day with a visit to Nine Arches Bridge and a short hike up Little Adam’s Peak, both offering incredible views of the hill country. Later, embark on a long downhill ride through winding mountain roads, stopping at Ravana Falls along the way.

Reach Thanamalvila for lunch before transferring to Udawalawa, where an evening jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park awaits—home to elephants, deer, and abundant birdlife.

Ride: 70 km | Drive: 1 hr | Climb: 400 m

Set off on your final day of cycling through rural backroads and canal trails, passing lush farmlands and small villages. Stop for a refreshing fruit break at Beliatta before ending the ride.

Transfer via expressway to Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its cobblestone streets, ramparts, and ocean views before checking into your hotel for a relaxing evening on the coast.

Ride: 60 km (20% gravel) | Drive: 1 hr | Climb: 300 m