Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka By Bike
On a Sri Lanka cycling tour explore the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka has incredible beauty, biodiversity, and a rich culture sure to provide an adventurous cyclist with the tour of a lifetime. With stunning tea plantations, Buddhist landmarks, welcoming locals, and diverse riding terrain, Sri Lanka is full of opportunities for cultural and active exploration.
Cycle Sri Lanka‘s quiet back roads, pedaling past manicured tea estates and countless colorful villages.
Treks lead us to a stunning mountain overlook and expose hidden wonders of the Sinharaja Rainforest.
Sri Lanka cuisine blends curries and spices, a rich melting pot of tastes with delicious results.
Our Yala National Park jeep safari sets off in search of elephants and leopards.
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The Rewards of Cycling
Bike Exploration
Sri Lanka is so packed with interesting sights, and traveling by bike gives you a front-row seat to explore them at your own pace. Pedal along small roads through local villages, then speed downhill onto a trail through farmland where you may have to hit the brakes for a giant lizard or mongoose! Ride through Sri Lanka’s lush highlands beyond Colombo down through the rainforest to the coast, visit tea plantations along your journey, and cycle stunning mountainous landscapes around Kandy with breathtaking views and fun descents. Sri Lanka offers dramatic scenery and enjoyable, challenging cycling.
Find out more about traveling in Sri Lanka with our Sri Lanka Travel Guide
The Rewards of Cycling
Natural Beauty
Ride along the ridges near Ella through tea plantations sprinkled with colorfully dressed tea pickers, or cycle through a long corridor among national parks to the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa. The UNESCO World Heritage site of the Sinharaja Rainforest is lush and teeming with life, ideal for exploration. Make your way through the jungle to the coastal city of Galle, or cycle through the valley to the city of Kandy set on a large lake. Wherever you go, keep your eyes peeled for monitor lizards, peacocks, mongoose, crocodile, and even elephants. The diversity of nature and wildlife in Sri Lanka will keep you enthralled for the duration of your cycling adventure.
The Rewards of Cycling
Cultural Discoveries
Spend part of the day learning how to pick tea on vast plantations, then explore British colonial-era buildings and learn of Sri Lanka’s history. Cycle through friendly farming communities, then make your way to the Sigiriya Rock before a home-cooked dinner and stories from locals. Discover important Buddhist landmarks such as the Temple of the Tooth, then experiment with the flavors of a Sri Lankan curry in a cooking class. Stay the night in a tea bungalow for an even more immersive Sri Lanka experience. Leave this incredible island with a new appreciation for its people and rich culture.
The Rewards of Cycling
Expert Explorers
Our experienced Grasshopper tour guides have an in-depth knowledge of the fascinating culture of Sri Lanka in order give you access to the history of the island to allow for your further discovery. Our experts keep your comfort and safety in mind so you can make the most of your adventure.
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Sri Lanka Experts
Headed by Jake and Vinoli team Sri Lanka is a collection of adventurers with a strong knack for cycling, spotting wildlife and unique Sri Lankan food. As your tour leaders, they blend traditional Sri Lankan hospitality with a Grasshopper twist!
