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Cycle Sri Lanka (14 destinations)

14 days
From Negombo to Colombo
4.6
14 traveler reviews
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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Age range 14 to 99
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Highlights

  • Cycle through Negombo's fishing villages
  • Explore ancient Anuradhapura by bike
  • Climb the iconic Sigiriya rock fortress
  • Ride the scenic train from Kandy to Hatton
  • Discover Galle's historic Dutch fort

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Negombo
  2. Day 2 Chilaw & Anuradhapura
  3. Day 3 Anuradhapura
  4. Day 4 Ritigala & Polonnaruwa
  5. Day 5 Polonnaruwa & Dambulla
  6. Day 6 Sigriya Rock & Kandy
  7. Day 7 Kandy
  8. Day 8 Hatton
  9. Day 9 Tissamaharama
  10. Day 10 Yala National Park
  11. Day 11 Mirissa
  12. Day 12 Mirissa & Galle
  13. Day 13 Colombo
  14. Day 14 Colombo
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    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Food
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    4.3
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  • Cycle Sri Lanka (14 destinations) reviewer 1
    · April 1st, 2025
    A very well-organised trip. Great way to see Sri Lanka with people waving and saying hello to you when you cycle past their house. We were very well looked after by the cycling crew. Water was always topped up and we had a constant supply of snacks (mostly sugary, some fruits). Requires a reasonable level of fitness but most people in my group (some in their 70s) cycled all the way. There was one downhill day with potholes that most people disliked. Guide could have been more experienced but overall I would recommend.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you Ava for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted that you found this cycling trip to be a great way to explore Sri Lanka and all its wonderful scenery. Sorry you found your guide to not be very experienced, but we are glad you would... Show more
    Trip date: March 2025
  • JL
    · December 19th, 2024
    The cycle tour exceeded my expectations. The tour was well organized with attention to detail. The rides were exciting and fun with a good variety. . The accommodation and meals were good. Above all the tour leader and the support staff were excellent and provided exemplary service. They anticipated our needs and were responsive.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Jaliya, we are thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing time in Sri Lanka and that our guides and crew provided you with such great support! Sri Lanka is an amazing place and seeing it by bike is a fantastic and unique way to experience the... Show more
    Trip date: November 2024
  • HP
    · September 10th, 2023
    This excellent tour is much more than a bike ride as it encompasses many of Sri Lanka’s rich cultural and historical elements, enthusiastically interpreted by your tour guide,. Dodan and his team provided top level support and made the whole tour a memorable and worthwhile life experience.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your glowing review Harry :) Your kind words serve as a great source of motivation for us, and we hope to have the pleasure of creating more unforgettable experiences for you in the future!
    Trip date: August 2023
  • FG
    · December 17th, 2019
    I really enjoyed the Cycle Sri Lanka tour with Intrepid - I found it to be a good balance of sightseeing, seeing local life + wildlife and exercise across mostly SW and Central Sri Lanka. We packed a lot of places into 13 days. Sri Lanka has a rich biodiversity (unexpected), cultural history and people are very friendly and welcoming - a great break away from London city life. Food is also amazing. Our guide, Dodangoda, is knowledgeable - sharing this with us in a timely manner, took into account each of our wants and ensured this was delivered against, passionate about his job, professional and did all he could to ensure we could experience the 'real' Sri Lanka in such a short period of time - he is also a food lover like me which worked out great as we sampled many of the more local eateries and snacks to the delight of the entire group. We also had a great driver in Heroshan and a good level of support from the cycle team. The cycling itself is planned out in such a way that you build up a good level of cycle fitness before the more challenging stints - challenging due to length, altitude gained and climate. I do not cycle at home but do have a good general level of fitness and did a couple of weeks preparation on a bike before the tour - I found the level of difficulty fine in the most with one or two of the days more challenging but in a good way and accomplishable. Hence, it was the perfect balance for me :) Visiting Sri Lanka primary and cycling secondary. The miss from this trip for me was seeing Ella and then some of the more eastern and less well travelled regions however it would have been difficult to fit this into the 13 days.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hey Farhana, thanks so much for your feedback. We're so happy to hear you had a great time in Sri Lanka. Cheers, Amanda
    Trip date: November 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Good combination of cycling and sightseeing.Incredibly helpful and friendly tour leader, who was well supported.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    The trip met and exceeded our high expectations.Very organised and well-planned.Sam always planned ahead so we got the best of every opportunity. The team went the extra mile and were creative in making the trip special - ie: the way they celebrated a birthday.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    The Intrepid team on the ground were exceptional and worked very well together. They were very well organised and a lot of fun. The accommodation was comfortable and maybe better than expected, the bikes were good and the itinerary allowed to see a range of landscapes and people of Sri Lanka.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    The tour was well organised and fun. Brilliant way to see Sri Lanka.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Sam was an amazing tour leader; he operated his crew and the trip so that the travellers got the best experience of Sri Lanka. Sam was very thoughtful in that he created 'moments' for everyone - whether that be by giving you a lotus to offer at each temple, having an ice cream ready after a hot walking tour in the sun, or organising the riding tour so that he literally stopped traffic for us to ride through town.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Trip was awesome fun, full of experiences both mainstream and local, well organized, knowledgable compident guides who had a good time with us.
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    Trip date: December 2018

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14 days
Cycle Sri Lanka (14 destinations)
From Negombo to Colombo

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    Danielle

    Asked on February 5th, 2025

    Can you let me know daily cycling distances please?

    Tour Details
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Daily cycling distances for Cycle Sri Lanka tour: Day 2: 47km on flat roads. Day 3: 25 kms on flat roads. Day 4: 45 km on flat roads. Day 5: 54 km on flat roads. Day 6: 45km on flat roads. Day 8: 40 kms with light climbs. Day 9: 25km mostly uphill. Day 10: 26km on lightly undulating roads. Day 11: 41kms on mostly flat roads.

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    Jane

    Asked on February 2nd, 2025

    what you mean with travel time? is it in a bus? that journey sounds very active. how much time they planned for the 50 km bike tour? Is this tour for tourists or for athletes?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Transport on this trip will be on Bicycle (e-bike option available, subject to availability), Support vehicle, Train, Jeep. This trip is open for travelers above 14 years and the physical rating gives you an idea of how much physical exertion is required on a particular trip. Physical rating of this trip is rated at 3 out of 5, which means this trip will raise your heart rate. Moderate physical activities are included, and a good level of fitness is required.

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    Mark

    Asked on November 27th, 2024

    Is single room available for Cycle Sri Lanka tour departing on 8 March 2025, at a cost of £555?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      Single supplement for Cycle Sri Lanka tour costs EUR 640.00. We offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 400 is required to confirm your space.

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    Bob

    Asked on May 22nd, 2024

    do you do e-bike for shi lanka

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten May 2024

      An e-bike option (at additional cost) may be available on this trip. We have limited numbers of these bikes available and they are an 'on request' basis only. A request does not guarantee an e-bike, only a confirmed booking.

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    Carole

    Asked on January 20th, 2022

    can we jump in support car

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten January 2022

      the support vehicle will always be there if you need to take a break for an hour, or a day

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    Stacey

    Asked on January 19th, 2022

    hi i am enquiring about this cycling tour please - sri lanka on 29th jan, please can you outline what the ages and genders of other participants are please

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten January 2022

      For the trip on the 29th of Jan, we have 12 people booked in. Mostly pairs and a few solo travellers. People are in their 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's for the tour (which is normal for our groups) and it is 50/50 for gender.

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    Lorraine

    Asked on November 1st, 2016

    Can you tell me the average cycling pace of this tour, and also whether there is the option to travel in the support vehicle if not up to a day cycling at any time?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2016

      Your guide will pace your group depending on the physically active the group is and make sure that the group has plenty of rest breaks.

      There will also be a support vehicle travelling with the group that you can ride in if you feel like it.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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