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GS CYCLING SRI LANKA

Negombo, Sri Lanka
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Duration

12 Days

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No Cancellation

Group Size

14 people

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Overview

PROGRAMME                        –  Sri Lanka Cycling Holiday 5

DURATION                               –  12 Days

DIFFICULTY LEVEL                  –  Medium

 

PICKUP POINT & PRICING

Rates vary depending on the time of the year and the number of people travelling. Get in touch with us at sales@visit2srilanka.com , if you’re interested in this particular itinerary.

Note- The starting point of the tour is Colombo or Negombo. However, if you want us to pick you up from a different location, we can arrange it at an extra cost.

Round Tour

01 Rider    –  $400 USD

02 Riders  –  $720  USD

03 Riders  –  $900 USD

04 Riders  –  $1300 USD

05 Riders  –  $1600 USD

06 Riders  –  $1700 USD

07 Riders  –  $1800 USD

08 Riders  –  $2000 USD

09 Riders  –  $2200 USD

10 Riders  –  $2400 USD

11 Riders   –   $2640 USD

12 Riders  – $ 2880 USD

13 Riders  – $ 3120 USD

14 Riders  – $ 3360 USD

*Cycles and riders are in the van.

Please refer to TERMS and CONDITIONS under FAQ section below. Acceptance of these ‘Terms and Conditions’ is a requirement of your booking. Submission of a booking is your acknowledgement that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these ‘Terms and Conditions’.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1.This service is provided by a 3rd party person/company. Kindly note that upon Initial correspondence, you will be contacting the owner/advertiser of this Activity directly. Any correspondence, transactions (apart from the initial 10% deposit) and agreements will be between you and the owner/advertiser directly. We do not guarantee their services or are responsible for services provided by advertisers. We advise you to take precaution when making any payments or signing any agreements. If making any payments we recommend that you have two permanent & verified methods of contact of the payment receiver such as their landline number and home/business address. By contacting the advertiser you will be agreeing to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

2. Please use the “Inquiry” form to send us your details including number of travelers, arriving date & Contact details such as Email, Viber or WhatsApp numbers. Upon verifying the details, we will send you further information along with the payment details

3. Rates vary depending on the time of the year and the number of people travelling. Get in touch with us at sales@visit2srilanka.com, if you’re interested in this particular itinerary or after a customized Activity

4. Note – The starting point of the tour is Negombo. However, if you want us to pick you up from a different location, we can arrange it at an extra cost.

5. Dress Code : Casual, Comfortable clothing and need to wear appropriately when visiting Religious Sites

6. ‘No Show’ will not be entitled to any refunds.

7. Payments: In order to confirm your Activity, 10% deposit of the full payment is required upon confirmation. Balance 90% should be paid 24 hours prior to departure of the commence activity Or at the time of pick up from the Colombo Air Port for those who commence the activity upon arrival in Sri Lanka.

8. Our Cancellation/refund Policy:

90 days or more before departure     -We will retain 10% of Deposit
89 to 64 days before departure          – We will retain 25% of Deposit
63 to 43 days before departure          -We will retain 50% of Deposit
42 to 31 days before departure           -We will retain 75% of Deposit
Within 30 days of departure               -We will retain 100% of Deposit

10. Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is not included in your activity price. It is your responsibility to verify whether your local health/travel insurance carrier provides coverage while traveling.
We strongly encourage and advise you to purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover all aspects of your activity including the loss of deposits through cancellation, loss of baggage and personal items, personal injury and death. A waiver must be signed if insurance is declined.

11. Acceptance of these ‘Terms and Conditions’ is a requirement of your booking. Submission of a booking is your acknowledgement that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these ‘Terms and Conditions’.

Highlights

  • Explore countryside and peoples living style, Typical Sri Lankan food
  • Historical and cultural places
  • Stunning landscapes in various places of the countryside.
  • Trekking and hiking in Knuckles mountain range.
  • Rafting in Kithulgala.
  • Tea plantations and beautiful landscapes.
  • Explore Ella Gap.
  • Wild life and safari in Yala National park.
  • Galle Dutch Fort visit.
  • Stilt fishing / turtle hatchery experience.

What you will do

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Day 1 - Airport –Negombo (Distance 18km and approx. 20min drive)
Day 1 - Airport –Negombo (Distance 18km and approx. 20min drive)
Welcome at the Airport and proceed to Negombo. Optional, Evening cycling in Negombo fishing village. Overnight stay in Negombo About 1st day Our official representative meets and welcome you at the Airport and proceed to Negombo hotel. You will relax at the hotel.
Day 2 - Negombo coastal ride (Approx. cycling distance 30km)
Day 2 - Negombo coastal ride (Approx. cycling distance 30km)
After the breakfast, meets our cycling guide at hotel. Coastal cycle ride and explore peoples living style. Evening lagoon boat ride, birding tour and fishermen living style. Overnight stay in Negombo About 2nd day After the breakfast you will meet our cycling guide at the hotel and you will start the cycling ride with him. You will ride along the fishing village and experience traditional fishing methods and experience fishing with them. It is unique experience and such method (Madala) available in Negombo and you will hear fishing songs. That sounds motivate the people to pull the fishing net out of water and you can buy fresh Tuna or Trevally or any preferred fish by local fisherman and give to the restaurant for make it lunch or dinner. It is perfect integration being with locals and experience living style. Negombo coastal cycling trail soft and approx. Distance not above 30km. You can explore brick factories, tile factories, coir products, fresh Toddy and you will taste fresh palm toddy glass with local toddy man and experience process of toddy and honey. It is 3- 4 hrs cycle trip and in the evening you will join to lagoon boat trip with local fisherman and you can experience mangrove and colorful birds in the lagoon and evening sunset.
Day 3 - Negombo – Sigiriya (Distance 180km and approx 4- 5hrs drive)

After the breakfast cycling to Sigiriya. Explore the Cave Temple Dambulla. Ayurveda herbal massage. Overnight stay in Sigiriya About 3rd day You will start the cycle early morning. First session to Ambepussa (50 km) and it is flat and soft terrain then proceed to Cave Temple Dambulla by vehicle.Daytime temp. may be 29 ̊C – 33 ̊C. After the visit of Golden Temple ride through the Kandalama reservoir and experience stunning sunset over the lake and greenish paddy fields. At the end of the day visit to ‘Traditional Ayurvedic’ herbal massage for relax the body and tiredness.

Day 4 - Explore Sigiriya (approx. ride around the Sigiriya 40 – 60 km)
Day 4 - Explore Sigiriya (approx. ride around the Sigiriya 40 – 60 km)
Early morning cycling to Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Explore Sri Lankan countryside by Bullock cart Experience traditional foods and cooking demonstration. Overnight stay in Sigiriya About 4th day You will start the cycle early morning to the 8th wonder of the world, explore ancient Sri Lankan architecture skills, painting and people customs. Experience the countryside people living style and famers’ traditional foods/hospitality. You will visit the countryside by bullock cart, explore traditional famers, living style, functioning such village and walk in Chena. You will get the typical Sri Lankan lunch and custom at chief famer’s house. Meantime people can experience cooking demonstration. Evening cycling in Sigiriya country side or relax at the hotel.
Day 5 - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa (Riding distance 60 km.)
Day 5 - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa (Riding distance 60 km.)
After the breakfast cycling to Polonnaruwa via countryside. Explore the Polonnaruwa sacred city. Overnight stay in Polonnaruwa. Luxury Package: - Hotel Sudu Araliya About 5th day After the Breakfast you will cycle to UNESCO archaeological city and explore proud history of Sri Lankan by two wheel. It is the 2nd ancient capital. This is soft and flat cycling trail and you will cycle through moderate route, along a National park boundary, through the paddy fields and canal bunds. Evening cycling to Polonnaruwa lake and experience low country landscapes and evening sunset with scenic countryside sceneries.
Day 6 - Polonnaruwa - Kandy (Distance 180 km.)

First half you ride through the two national parks. Cycling to Riverston along Knuckles mountain range. En-route trekking in the Mini Worlds End. Overnight stay in Kandy. Premium Package: Mount Royal Hantana - Standard Room (boutique) About 6th day After the Breakfast you will cycle trough the Polonnaruwa water tank to Bakamuna junction about 45 km. You can reveal the marvelous irrigation system of ancient people, it is flat route you will ride along canal, countryside and wilderness area. It’s uncommon but one of the most scenic cycling trail. Most of travelers may not cycle this trail due to lack of information. Perhaps if you are like enough you might spot wild elephants near the elephant fence. After Bakamuna you will proceed to Knuckles range by vehicle and if you are fit enough you can cycle to top of Knuckles mountain range. It is hard cycling trail, you will get 25 km climb through the pristine Knuckles forest. You start cycle ride 200 msl to 1400 m. You might not feel tired due to cool climate (temp. 20 ̊C - 24 ̊C). You will get packed lunch and trek to Knuckles gap and experience flora and fauna in Mystery Mountain.

Day 7 - Kandy (Relax day)
Day 7 - Kandy (Relax day)
After breakfast optional activity – Yoga. Relax at the hotel and cycling in Hanthana tea plantation. Lunch will be at local restaurant. Visit temple of Tooth Relic. Explore traditional cultural dancing. Overnight stay in Kandy. Premium Package: Mount Royal Hantana - Standard Room (boutique) About 7th day After the Breakfast you can proceed to Kandy Yoga center for practice the Yoga or relax and enjoy the nature. You can cycle through the Hanthana tea plantation, tea in the state house or hiking to Hanthana mountain summit. After Lunch you will visit to temple of Tooth Relic and you can explore Kandy view points. Evening you will experience Kandy Traditional dancing at cultural center.
Day 8 - Kandy – NuwaraEliya (Distance 70km)
Day 8 - Kandy – NuwaraEliya (Distance 70km)
Morning cycling to Nuwara Eliya. En – route visit to Tea factory and experience picking tea. Canoeing Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya. Luxury Package: St.Andrew’s Hotel – Deluxe room (4 star Hotel) or similar hotel About 8th day After the Breakfast cycling to NuwaraEliya (Little England) is awesome experience and it is the epic story of your Summer Holiday in Sri Lanka. Cycling altitude starts 500 m to 1900 m. It is uphill trail and this is one of the most beautiful cycling trail. You are cycling through the tea plantation, Scenic Mountains and valleys. If you fitness enough you can ride whole distance.
Day 9 - NuwaraEliya – BelihulOya (Distance 80km)
Day 9 - NuwaraEliya – BelihulOya (Distance 80km)
Early morning visit to Horton Plains. Trekking in the Horton Plains Cycle to BelihulOya via Bambarakanda water fall. Evening relax at the hotel Premium Package: BelihulOya rest house – Standard room About 9th day Take the packed Breakfast proceed to Horton Plains and trekking in the Horton plains. It is 8km trekking and you will explore endemic and types of flora and fauna. After the trekking you will have the packed snack and few minutes break. Then you will start the cycling to BelihulOya via Bambarakanda Waterfall. It is amazing cycling experience in pristine terrain. If you like you can have a shower in highest Waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is off road and hard terrain. But it is a very beautiful landscaped cycling route. En – route you can visit local tea planter’s house and experience tea planters living style. Sometimes there will be deep mist and rains might take place in Horton plains area. You will cycling approximately 30- 40 km and it is mixed terrain, elevation from 2100m – 700m. Evening you will relax at hotel.
Day 10 - BelihulOya - Udawalawe (Distance 80km and 3hrs drive)
Day 10 - BelihulOya - Udawalawe (Distance 80km and 3hrs drive)
After Breakfast cycling to Udawalawe via countryside. Lunch will be at the campsite and proceed to evening safari. Overnight stay in Udawalawe. Premium Package: Athgira River Camping – Standard Tented camp About 10th day After the breakfast cycling to Udawalawe National Park. It is downhill and mixed terrain. You will cycle approximately 50 kms. Then you will check in to campsite. After the lunch you will proceed to evening 4 WD safari with well experienced safari Jeep driver. It is about 3 hours duration.
Day 11 - Udawalawe – Tangalle (Distance 70km)

After Breakfast cycling to Tangalle. Evening leisure at the beach or relax in the hotel. Overnight stay in Tangalle. Standard Package: Green Hill Cottage – Standard room About 11th day After the breakfast cycling to Tangalle and En- route you will visit elephant transit home and experience rehabilitation activity and feeding to baby elephants. You can visit another Rock Temple Mulkirigala, it has been built on a 205 m high natural rock in the Kings Period and nice view of beach area. After that, experience local people living styles, countryside landscape and approximate distance is about 70 km. It is flat terrain.

Day 12 - Tangalle- Galle (Distance 80km)
Day 12 - Tangalle- Galle (Distance 80km)
Cycling to Galle Fort Explore Galle Dutch Fort and its history. Overnight stay in Galle. Standard Package: Jagabay Hotel – Standard room About 12th day After the breakfast cycling to Galle through the wet zone and along the southern beach. Experience the local peoples living styles then you can taste the Sri Lankan hot cuisine in down south or herbal tea with local sweets, cinnamon processing, stilt fishing and approximate distance is about 80 km. You will ride through the historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument of Galle. Proceed to airport.

Included/Excluded

  • Bicycles
  • Back up vehicle
  • Refreshment
  • Water
  • First aid
  • Technical support
  • Cycling guide
  • Helmets
  • International flights.
  • International airport taxes.
  • Sri Lanka Tourist Visa.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Entry fees for the mentioned attractions and activities
  • Meals / refreshments
  • Specialist guide’s fee
  • Tips
  • Accommodation

Activity's Location

Negombo, Sri Lanka
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