Lakpura
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Cycling in the Forgotten Kingdom

Cycle and walk the historic trails of Colombo's forgotten Kingdom of Kotte, visiting ancient ruins, a temple, and a museum on this private 3-hour tour.

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About this experience

Step onto a quality bicycle and follow your English-speaking host through the streets of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, where the ruins of Sri Lanka's last unified kingdom hide in plain sight among the modern capital's buildings. Over three hours, you ride and walk a historic route threaded with stories of battle, betrayal, royal literature, and the ultimate fall of the Kotte kingdom — pausing at ancient temple grounds, crumbling ruins, and a museum that brings the era to life.

Your private tour begins with a hotel pick-up from central Colombo. Height-appropriate bicycles, helmets, and bottled water are provided. The experience is suitable for guests aged five and above. Food, personal expenses, and gratuities are not included. Lakpura arranges the full logistics so you can focus on the history unfolding around you.

Duration3 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years
ReferenceLKBY5DHKYE

What’s included

Included

  • High Quality Bicycles in excellent condition for appropriate height.Service of an English speaking host (Adventure specialist).Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Colombo city hotels.High quality helmets.Water.

Not included

  • Food and drinks.Expenses of personal nature.Gratuities.

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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