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- Explore!
- Bicycle
- Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Ages 16+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Negombo on a scenic bike ride
- Climb the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Cycle through the historic city of Polonnaruwa
- Visit a tea estate in Sri Lanka's highlands
- Watch baby elephants at the Elephant Transit Home
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join tour Negombo
- Day 2 Morning cycle ride. Afternoon visit Dambulla cave temple
- Day 3 Climb Lion Rock, then cycle to Polonnaruwa
- Day 4 Pedal to Polonnaruwa archaeological site
- Day 5 Cycle and drive to Kandy, visit spice gardens en route
- Day 6 Explore Kandy on foot
- Day 7 Into the beautiful highlands, colonial Nuwara Eliya and tea plantation visit
- Day 8 Highlands cycle. Visit Bambarakanda waterfall
- Day 9 Cycle to Udawalawe National Park; optional safari
- Day 10 Cycle country roads to Yala National Park; optional safari
- Day 11 Ride along the coast through Bundala National Park
- Day 12 Cycle the coastal backroads and visit Galle
- Day 13 Day at leisure in Koggala
- Day 14 Tour ends at Colombo airport
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Earls Regent Hotel
Hotelday 1Kassapa Lions Rock
Hotelday 2Hotel Sudu Araliya
HotelDays 3, 4Hotel Casamara Kandy
HotelDays 5, 6The Blackpool Hotel
Hotelday 7Senya Resort
Hotelday 8Athgira River Camp
Campingday 9Kithala Resort
Hotelday 10Koggala Beach Hotel
HotelDays 11, 12, 13
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Number of tours
540
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Asean· December 4th, 2023Climbing lion rock in Sigiriya which was a wonderful experience and gave us spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.Show moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AKeith· November 26th, 2023No real highlight, just cycling on the quiet backroads, seeing the wildlife and meeting the peopleShow moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJohn· November 25th, 2023Lion RockShow moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADilys· December 15th, 2019There was no snacks organised for the breaks...Show moreTrip date: November 2019
- JJeremyMiddleton· March 19th, 2020Superb leader and support; kind, understanding and knowledgeable. Overall brilliant organisation. Cycling a little harder than moderate at times but nevertheless totally achievable. Food excellent. Fantastic insight into the culture and history. Thanks for the lovely weather.Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewwe are so pleased to hear you had such a great trip, we hope to see you again soon, from the Explore TeamTrip date: January 2020 - EElizabeth· February 9th, 2020I would definitely recommend this tour to keen cyclists who want a challenging and varied cycling holiday.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewHi Elizabeth, Really pleased that you enjoyed your cycle trip in Sri Lanka and that it matched your cycling abilities and interests. It is a very popular trip and great country to cycle in. The Explore TeamTrip date: January 2020
- JJuliet· February 9th, 2020Go for it fabulous way to see the countryShow moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks Juliet and glad you had such a great time. The Explore TeamTrip date: February 2020
Dilys· December 15th, 2019The tour was well organised and I saw lots of the cultural sights of Sri Lanka. The cycling wasn't that difficult and was a lovely way to see the country going past paddy fields and children greeting us when we passed by.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewwe are so glad to hear you enjoyed exploring Sri Lanka by bike, thanks from the Explore TeamTrip date: November 2019- ADavid· May 17th, 2019Take me back!Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewAnytime :)Trip date: February 2018
- APeter· May 17th, 2019Great trip with some good challengesShow moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for the feedback :)Trip date: November 2018
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- From Sunday12 Oct, 2025To Saturday25 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,020 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Andrew
Asked on June 12th, 2025Are E-bikes available? for the tour? Considering dates in November.
Explore!Operator•Written June 2025There are no E-bikes available on this tour as yet sorry. Your included bike is a 27 gear Stevens Galant hybrid with front suspension and will be the correct frame size for your height. Female and male frames are allocated accordingly when booking unless you specifically request otherwise. A pannier and water bottle holder are included as well as the facility to fit your own pedals or saddle if you wish to bring them. A support vehicle accompanies the rides throughout the tour. We provide spare parts and take care of the day to day maintenance. All you need to bring is your own helmet.
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Kathy
Asked on May 15th, 2025Is a single room available for sri lanka bike trip?
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2025
Yes, there is currently still plenty of single spaces left available for this tour.
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Benjamin
Asked on February 2nd, 2024Does price include road bike and helmet?
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2024
Bike information: Your included bike is a 27 gear Stevens Galant hybrid with front suspension and will be the correct frame size for your height. Female and male frames are allocated accordingly when booking unless you specifically request otherwise. A pannier and water bottle holder are included as well as the facility to fit your own pedals or saddle if you wish to bring them. A support vehicle accompanies the rides throughout the tour. We provide spare parts and take care of the day to day maintenance. All you need to bring is your own helmet.
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