Original
Cycling
Cycle Sri Lanka
4.9
Excellent
182 reviews
14 days
Start
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Finish
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Code
HPXC
Min Age
14
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Bicycle (e-bike option available, subject to availability), Support vehicle, Train, Jeep
Accommodation
Hotels (13 nights)
From £2,112(14 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Ride to Sigiriya – an ancient rock fortress surrounded by lush greenery. Climb the stairs of Lion Rock and be rewarded for your efforts with a morning breakfast at the top with panoramic views.
Cycle to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Anuradhapura and enjoy a guided bicycle tour of the ancient city, riding through woodlands, exploring the ruins and getting a peek of the sacred old Bo Tree.
Step back in time as you explore Sri Lanka’s most important religious and heritage sites, including the Temple of Tooth Relic and Kataragama.
Join optional food crawls in most locations and connect with the best local street food – from the freshly caught seafood of Negombo to the pulsing night markets of Colombo, this is the best way to experience Sri Lanka’s food cuisine.
After cycling through cities, national parks and historic sites, take the chance to relax on the sandy beaches of the southern coast. Go swimming in the clear waters, take an optional cycle to nearby Weligama to see the colourful fishing boats selling their catch on the shore and watch the sunset.
Is this trip right for you?
To complete this trip, it’s important that you’re both confident and competent in riding a bicycle. As the riding is mostly on sealed roads in varying states of repair, with the occasional gravel path, no technical cycling skills are required. But some downhill practice is a great idea before your trip.
While the cycling distances on this trip are relatively short, the terrain of Sri Lanka is naturally hilly, so you’ll need to be reasonably fit, especially given the warm climate. This applies to the included activities which can add to the potential fatigue. The support vehicle will always be there if you need to take a break for an hour or a day.
On this trip you have an expert cycling leader as well as a cycling guide/mechanic with you.
Sri Lankan summers are very hot, with short, sharp monsoons in the southwest. Be sure to use adequate sun protection and drink plenty of water. The weather in this region also varies seasonally, so be prepared to get sweaty, and experience the occasional rainstorm, which may lead to a change of plans.
If you have issues with heights, you might like to opt out of climbing the Lion Rock at Sigiriya (Day 6). There are lots of rough, narrow steps and tight walkways here.
If you feel like doing all the riding but with less effort, you can hire an electric bike (e-bike) on this trip.
To complete this trip, it’s important that you’re both confident and competent in riding a bicycle. As the riding is mostly on sealed roads in varying states of repair, with the occasional gravel path, no technical cycling skills are required. But some downhill practice is a great idea before your trip.
While the cycling distances on this trip are relatively short, the terrain of Sri Lanka is naturally hilly, so you’ll need to be reasonably fit, especially given the warm climate. This applies to the included activities which can add to the potential fatigue. The support vehicle will always be there if you need to take a break for an hour or a day.
On this trip you have an expert cycling leader as well as a cycling guide/mechanic with you.
Sri Lankan summers are very hot, with short, sharp monsoons in the southwest. Be sure to use adequate sun protection and drink plenty of water. The weather in this region also varies seasonally, so be prepared to get sweaty, and experience the occasional rainstorm, which may lead to a change of plans.
If you have issues with heights, you might like to opt out of climbing the Lion Rock at Sigiriya (Day 6). There are lots of rough, narrow steps and tight walkways here.
If you feel like doing all the riding but with less effort, you can hire an electric bike (e-bike) on this trip.
Itinerary
Discover a world of spice and splendour on a cycling trip across Sri Lanka
Guided by an expert local leader, this 14-day cycling trip through Sri Lanka will take you to tea plantations, fishing villages, national parks, cities and lush green jungles. From Negombo to Colombo, you’ll see why Sri Lanka is Asia’s most exciting new destination. With pristine coastline, ancient ruins, rugged peaks and wildlife-filled national parks, it’s a dream for travellers who like to get active. In between two-wheeled treks, you can go on safari to spot leopards, take on optional food crawls, laze on the beaches of the southern coast, ride the rails (a must in Sri Lanka), explore the country’s premier Hindu and Buddhist sites, and see the famed UNESCO World Heritage site of Sigiriya. With days of riding and nights of feasting, Sri Lanka will soon make its way to your heart.
Inclusions
Meals
12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Bicycle (e-bike option available, subject to availability), Support vehicle, Train, Jeep
Accommodation
Hotels (13 nights)
Included activities
Anuradhapura - Bodhi Tree Temple
Anuradhapura - World Heritage Site of ancient kingdom ruins
Anuradhapura - Isurumuniya Temple
Ritigala Monastery Entrance
Polonnaruwa ancient ruins
Sigiriya - Lion Rock Fortress Visit
Kandy - Cultural Dance Performance
Kandy - Temple of the Tooth
Kandy - Hela Bojun social enterprise lunch
Giragama Tea Factory Tour
Scenic train ride from Kandy to Hatton
Yala/Udawalawe National Park - Wildlife safari
Galle - Galle Fort Walking tour
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Important notes
1. It is very important that you provide your height at time of booking so we can ensure that you have the appropriate sized bicycle when your trip starts. If you do not provide your height ahead of arrival we cannot guarantee a suitably sized bike for you.
2. Some travellers have reported being approached by locals offering excursions before their Tuuur trip commences. This has been particularly prevalent in and around the hotels used by Intrepid. These guides are in no way connected to Tuuur and we cannot guarantee the safety or quality standards of their tours. We advise customers against joining any tour offered by the unauthorised guides.
3. A Single Supplement is available on this trip, please ask your booking agent for more information.
4. 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. Please ask your agent for more details at the time of booking.
5. Bike helmets are compulsory on this trip. We are unable to hire bike helmets locally so please ensure you bring your own bike helmet from home.
6. Due to Intrepid's stance on elephant cruelty we do not visit the Perahera Festival and cannot purchase tickets on your behalf.
7. Please provide your full name and passport number exactly as it appears on your passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport). If we do not receive your passport details in time, we cannot guarantee your train journey. Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket. Train tickets are in very high demand in Sri Lanka. We always try our best to secure tickets, but if we cannot book them, you will continue your journey by private vehicle.
8. This trip has an optional snack kitty. This is usually $35 USD per person, less if you have a large group of 10 people or more. The snack kitty is spent on water, fruits, the local-made lemonade juice, energy top-up snacks, coffee stops, bathroom stops.
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David
Aug 14, 2025
Sri Lanka is a beautiful country Bicycle tour is the best way to enjoy the scenery & to see the welcoming people Sam the tour guide & his team are exceptional The food is superb
Jeffrey
Aug 14, 2025
Outstanding trip well organised and the best guide we’ve ever had.
Alison
Jul 30, 2025
Amazing trip. Cycling through countryside gives an authentic view of beautiful sri lanka. Great itinerary, leader, support, food and accommodation. Highly recommend!
Emma
Jul 29, 2025
Absolutely brilliant way to see the beauty of Sri Lanka and its people. If you’re not sure, take the e-bike option, makes it very achievable. Brilliant intrepid team
Annemarie
Jul 22, 2025
I have never been on an organised trip before and went on this trip with some trepidation. The whole thing exceeded my expectations and I would happily go on a trip with Intrepid again and will recommend that my friends do the same. The attention to detail was amazing and appeared effortlessly
Ross
Jul 20, 2025
What an outstanding adventure!! Our bikes were first rate as was our guide and support crew. Sam is truly inspirational in his depth of knowledge and passion for his country and his role as head guide. Ablely supported by Kasam, Saman and Dilan. The little extras and attention to detail that these guys provided was simply outstanding. Highly recommend!!
Lucy
Jul 19, 2025
We had the most incredible trip biking Sri Lanka with Intrepid. The guide, scenery & food made it my favourite holiday in many years.
Wendy
Jul 18, 2025
Sam and his team made this an absolutely fantastic trip. Totally recommend. Sam's knowledge and passion for his country enhanced every experience for us.
Janine
Jun 20, 2025
This is the most amazing trip & Sam was such a good leader. I would highly recommend this trip. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country & the people are so welcoming
Dianne
May 10, 2025
A fabulous way to see and explore beautiful Sri Lanka. Sam and his crew, Karsun, Roan and Dilan had infectious camaraderie and were always very friendly and helpful. Lots of great scenery with a good variety of activities despite the heat.
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