Itinerary
- Day 1
Negombo
You'll land in Negombo near the airport and have time to settle in before the welcome meeting at 5:30 pm. If you arrive early, walk around town to see the local fishing craft. Your leader can point you toward good dinner spots in the area.
Optional Activities
- Observe local fishing craft in Negombo
- Feast on fresh seafood
- Rent a bike from hotel reception and explore the surrounding countryside
Landmarks/POIs Negombo - Day 2
Negombo to Anuradhapura
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll cycle from Negombo to Chilaw through fishing villages, past the Dutch canal, coconut plantations and tile factories. There's a picnic lunch in Chilaw, then you'll coach to Anuradhapura. Later in the evening, there's an optional food crawl if you want to check out local streets and markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in Chilaw)
Included Activities
- Cycle test-ride through Negombo city streets
- Cycle from Negombo to Chilaw through fishing villages, Dutch canal, coconut plantations and tile factories
- Picnic lunch in Chilaw
Optional Activities
- Food crawl through the streets and markets of Anuradhapura
Landmarks/POIs Negombo Chilaw Anuradhapura - Day 3
Anuradhapura
Following breakfast, cycle to the UNESCO site of Anuradhapura for a guided bicycle tour. You'll see the sacred Bo Tree, the Isurumuniya Temple and the Anuradhapura Museum. Have a local lunch with your group, then head back to the hotel for a free afternoon and evening to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Cycle to UNESCO World Heritage site of Anuradhapura
- Guided bicycle tour of Anuradhapura ancient city
- Visit sacred Bo Tree
- Visit Isurumuniya Temple
- Visit Anuradhapura Museum
- Local lunch with group
Landmarks/POIs Anuradhapura Bodhi Tree Isurumuniya Temple Anuradhapura Museum - Day 4
Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa
Cycle from Anuradhapura to Ritigala through rice paddies, man-made water tanks and jungle. Stop for lunch at a countryside kiosk, then visit the Ritigala monastery from nearly 2000 years ago. Learn about local mythology before coaching to Polonnaruwa to rest and recharge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at countryside kiosk)
Included Activities
- Cycle from Anuradhapura to Ritigala through rice paddies, water tanks and jungle scenery
- Lunch at countryside kiosk
- Visit Ritigala monastery
Landmarks/POIs Ritigala Monastery Polonnaruwa - Day 5
Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
In the morning, cycle to Polonnaruwa and visit the Vihara Temple, Parakrama Statue and Siva Temple. Keep cycling to Diyabeduma through sanctuaries, man-made channels and farmlands. Picnic lunch refuels you before coaching to Dambulla. Later, visit the wholesale vegetable market with an optional food crawl.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Cycle morning ride to Polonnaruwa
- Visit Vihara Temple
- Visit Parakrama Statue
- Visit Siva Temple
- Cycle to Diyabeduma through sanctuaries, man-made channels and farmlands
- Picnic lunch
- Visit Dambulla wholesale vegetable market
Optional Activities
- Local food crawl at Dambulla wholesale vegetable market
Landmarks/POIs Polonnaruwa Vihara Temple Siva Temple Dambulla - Day 6
Dambulla to Kandy
Head out early from Dambulla to cycle to Sigiriya, a UNESCO site with an ancient 200m rock fortress. See the water garden, boulder garden, mirror wall and frescos, then hike to the top for breakfast with panoramic views. Cycle through countryside to a spice garden near Matale for lunch, then drive to Kandy for a traditional dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Sigiriya peak with panoramic views), Lunch (Lunch at spice garden near Matale), Dinner (Traditional Kandyan dance performance)
Included Activities
- Cycle from Dambulla to Sigiriya
- Visit Sigiriya UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See water garden, boulder garden, mirror wall and frescos at Sigiriya
- Hike to top of Sigiriya fortress
- Breakfast at Sigiriya peak
- Cycle through countryside to Matale
- Lunch at spice garden near Matale
- Traditional Kandyan dance performance
Landmarks/POIs Sigiriya Matale Kandy 
- Day 7
Kandy
After breakfast, you can optionally cycle in the Hanthana Mountain Range if weather cooperates, or explore Kandy on your own. Visit a tea factory in Giragama for a tour and tasting. Lunch is at Hela Bojun Restaurant, a social enterprise supporting local women. See the Temple of Tooth Relic, then join a food crawl back in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Hela Bojun Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tea factory tour at Giragama
- Tea tasting at tea factory
- Lunch at Hela Bojun Restaurant
- Visit Temple of Tooth Relic
- Food crawl in Kandy
Optional Activities
- Extra cycling in the Hanthana Mountain Range (weather/time permitting)
- Stay in Kandy and explore
Landmarks/POIs Giragama Temple of Tooth Relic Kandy - Day 8
Kandy to Maskeliya
After breakfast, head to Kandy railway station for a scenic train ride to Hatton. From there, cycle to Maskeliya through tea plantations to lunch at a local kiosk for an authentic Tamil meal. Check in at your guesthouse. There's an optional trek of Adam's Peak (2243m) if time allows, available late May through early December.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Tamil meal from local kiosk)
Included Activities
- Scenic train ride from Kandy to Hatton
- Cycle from Hatton to Maskeliya
- Cycle through tea plantations
- Lunch - authentic Tamil meal from local kiosk
Optional Activities
- Trek of Adam's Peak (2243m high) - time permitting
Landmarks/POIs Kandy Railway Station Hatton Maskeliya Adam's Peak - Day 9
Bogawanthalawa to Tissamaharama
Following a hearty breakfast, cycle down from Bogawanthalawa to Balangoda on one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful road stretches. You'll follow tea plantations and pine forest with mountainous views and lush vegetation. Stop for lunch on the green slopes, then transfer to Tissamaharama for a group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Cycle from Bogawanthalawa to Balangoda
- Lunch in Balangoda
- Group dinner
Landmarks/POIs Bogawanthalawa Balangoda Tissamaharama - Day 10
Tissamaharama to Kataragama
Cycle through tree-lined roads from Tissamaharama to Kataragama, a colorful religious center that rivals Adam's Peak in importance. The Kataragama Festival draws thousands in July and August. After exploring, take a jeep through Yala National Park to spot elephants, crocodiles, waterbirds and leopards. Return for group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Cycle from Tissamaharama to Kataragama through tree-lined roads and villages
- Visit holy city of Kataragama
- Jeep ride through Yala National Park
- Wildlife safari in Yala National Park
- Group dinner
Landmarks/POIs Tissamaharama Kataragama Yala National Park 
- Day 11
Tissamaharama to Mirissa
This is your final bike ride from Tissamaharama to Hambantota via Bundala National Park after breakfast. Lunch is in Hambantota before cycling to Mirissa. You'll have a free afternoon for beach time with clear waters for swimming and watching the sunset. Check out local lace products if interested in something authentic.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycle from Tissamaharama to Hambantota via Bundala National Park
- Lunch at Hambantota
- Cycle from Hambantota to Mirissa
Optional Activities
- Browse local cottage industry lace products in Mirissa
Landmarks/POIs Bundala National Park Hambantota Mirissa 
- Day 12
Mirissa to Galle
Take a free morning to relax in Mirissa. Later, drive to Galle to explore the World Heritage Dutch fort surrounded by ocean on three sides. Walk through maze-like gallery-filled streets showing European architecture mixed with South Asian traditions from over 400 years of history. Ancient mosques, churches, museums and boutiques fill the fort. Join a guided walk, watch sunset from the ramparts, then return.
Included Activities
- Leader-led guided walk of Galle Fort
- Watch sunset from ramparts
Landmarks/POIs Galle Fort Mirissa - Day 13
Mirissa to Colombo
After breakfast, drive from Mirissa to Colombo and check into your hotel. Then head out on a leader-led walk past Petta Bazaar, Independence Square, Parliament and the National Museum. Finish at the Barefoot fairtrade store for handicrafts supporting small cottage industries. There's an optional group food crawl to celebrate with Sri Lanka's best street foods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk of Colombo
- Pass Petta Bazaar
- Pass Independence Square
- Pass Parliament
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Barefoot fairtrade store
Optional Activities
- Optional group food crawl to celebrate the journey with street foods
Landmarks/POIs Petta Bazaar Independence Square Parliament National Museum Barefoot - Day 14
Colombo (Departure)
No activities are planned after breakfast. Your trip ends today and you're free to leave anytime after check-out. If you want to stay longer, contact your booking agent ahead of time to arrange extra accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Colombo
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