Biking Tour

Arrival, welcome by a representative of Lanka Sportreizen and transfer to Hotel.
Test runs for the bikes in readiness for the tour.
Overnight stay at Negombo

After breakfast transfer for about 5 km by vehicle.
Then start biking- the route will be through untarred roads and village level undeveloped roads passing through Tile/Brick Kilns, Coir Factories, Coconut /Rubber Estates, Pineapple Plantations, mainly on flat land and occasionally on hilly areas. (Distance about 65 -70 km) Visit the Elephant Orphanage to see the world's largest herd of domestic elephants including babies who are still being fed by bottle thrice a day.
Overnight stay at, Pinnawala

After breakfast start biking towards Sigiriya. (Distance about 80 - 85 km)
Route will be through vast Coconut Estates, Paddy Fields with the vegetation changing gradually from the wet zone to the dry zone, Shifting Cultivation (traditional form of "slash and burn cultivation") along cart tracks, undeveloped trails, a small distance on developed roads. Load as you approach Dambulla but those who are desirous can continue.
En route visit the Dambulla Cave Temple considered being the largest painted caves in the world with more than 22,000 sq ft of painted surfaces with many paintings, sculptures, statues of Lord Buddha, his disciples, Kings, Gods etc.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya

Early morning climb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, a World Heritage Site
After late breakfast leave for Giritale.
The route will be muddy tracks, paved roads, occasional tarred roads, dry zone jungles, Teak Plantations, Paddy Fields .This will be entirely on flat land.
Overnight stay at Giritale

After breakfast leave for Polonnaruwa - the Medieval Capital of Sri Lanka - 11th Century AD
The route will be as the same as of previous day.
In Polonnaruwa, visit the historical monuments scattered in the ancient city area by cycle in the process traveling along the dam of the huge "Parakrama Samudra - the Sea of Parakarama”, by vehicle
Overnight stay at Giritale

After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya – “Little England”
The route will be surrounded by hills covered with tea, terraced paddy fields, remote villages etc amidst breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.
Pick up from Ramboda and transfer to Bandarawela by vehicle.
Visit a Tea Factory and a Plantation to witness the manufacturing process of world famous "Ceylon Tea" and to taste a pure unblended cup of factory fresh tea before being sent to the Tea Auctions in Colombo leading to export.
Overnight stay at, Bandarawela

After breakfast start biking to Uda Walawe via Beragala with picturesque landscapes of the hill country in the background.
Undertake a Jeep Safari of the Uda Walawe National Park mainly to see wild elephants.
Route will be on hilly areas - on very good tarred roads but with less traffic for most of the time.
Overnight stay at Embilipitiya

After breakfast transfer to Koggala
Relax on the Beach
Overnight at Koggala

After breakfast leave for Bentota
En route visit the Galle Dutch Fortress – a World Heritage Site, a Mask Museum at Ambalangoda, Turtle Hatchery etc.
Overnight stay at Bentota