INTRODUCTION Sri Lanka is an island of infinite variety and is blessed with almost everything a visitor would like to experience. The landscape varies from lush tropical lowland, flat farming areas, dramatically beautiful mountain country with water falls & mist-covered tea plantations, rivers, jungles, forests & miles of unspoiled beaches. The history of the country dates back more than 2000 years and is perfectly documented in the master pieces of architecture found in the ancient cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya & Kandy. Due to it's compact size, variety of landscape and easy accessibility to places of interest, Sri Lanka is an ideal destination for a cycling tour. The longer distances are usually done by motor vehicle and most sightseeing on the short excursion will be done leisurely on cycles. Throughout the tour, back-up vehicles are provided to carry passengers, cycles & luggage.The cycling tour plan covers major places of interest in the country. ITINERARY Day 01 Arrival & transfer to Colombo.P.M. - At leisure.Assembling of cycles etc.Overnight Colombo. Day 02 City tour of Colombo on cycles including visits to the commercial,residential and bazaar areas.Overnight Colombo. Day 03 Leave by motor vehicle for Anuradhapura,Arriving in time for lunch.Short spell (02 on) of riding through rice fields and rubber plantations.P.M.-City tour of Anuradhapura by cycle.Overnight Anuradhapura Day 04 Cycle to Mihintale for a visit to the monastery and proceed to Habarana (60Km).Overnight Habarana. Day 05 Excursion on cycles to Polonnaruwa, an easy ride of 40 KM (each way) through forest and farms.Overnight Habarana. Day 06 Excursion on cycles to the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya.Total ride of 50 KM.Also visit a woodcarving workshop.Overnight Habarana. Day 07 Leave for Kandy by motor vehicle, visiting a spice park & Baik factory en-route.Short spell (02 – 03 Hours) riding Overnight Kandy.The Day 08 Cycle tour of Kandy includes a visit to the Temple of the Tooth, botanical gardens, arts & crafts manufacturers, a cultural place & a cultural show.Overnight Kandy. Day 09 Proceed by cycle/motor vehicle to Nuwara Eliya, visiting a tea plantation & factory en-route.The total distance is 80KM and clients can cycle 20-30 KM along the most scenic sections of the route.P.M.-At leisure.Overnight Nuwara Eliya.The Day 10 cycle tour of Nuwara Eliya includes a visit to the Haggala Gardens.Overnight Nuwara Eliya. Day 11 Proceed to Tissamaharama by motor vehicle.P.M.-Jeep safari in the Yala National ark.Overnight Samahara/Hambantota. Day 12 Ride along the south west coast to Galle, visits to the Fort and watch lace makers at work.Overnight Hikaduwa. Day 13 Departure transfer to the airport/beach hotel. |