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Cycling Tour to Hill Country (9 Days)

Ride hybrid bikes through Sri Lanka's Hill Country on a 9-day private guided cycling tour, with national park hikes, flexible daily distances, and full support crew.

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About this experience

Pedal through nine days of Sri Lanka's most rewarding terrain on this private, guided cycling tour into the Hill Country. Your Lakpura guide leads the way across a mix of sealed and unsealed roads, and each day you choose between a shorter or longer ride to match your pace. Hybrid bikes — six standard and two ladies' models — are provided along with helmets, while a dedicated bike carrier vehicle and a mechanic-trained support crew follow the group throughout.

Beyond the saddle, the tour weaves in hikes through national parks, so expect varied landscapes and genuine altitude as the route climbs into tea-country hills. Your Lakpura host's meals and accommodation are covered; you arrange your own hotel stays, meals, and entrance fees to sites along the way. Tips, personal expenses, and visa costs are also self-funded. With a backup fleet and knowledgeable support staff on hand, the logistics stay smooth so you can focus on the ride.

Duration9 days
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Chathum
Your tour planner

Chathum Executive

Have questions or want to customise this itinerary? Reach Chathum directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.

What’s included

Included

  • Lakpura host/Guide.
  • Lakpura host/guide meals and accommodation.
  • 8 Hybrid Bikes + 2 back up (6 Standard bikes & 2 ladies’ bikes) with helmets
  • Bike Carrier with 1 or 2 Staff, Also knowledgeable staff with hands-on knowledge on cycle mechanics.

Not included

  • Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
  • Entrance fees to the respective sites.
  • Tips & Portages.
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • Visa and Related Expenses.

Tour route

Day-by-day waypoints across Sri Lanka. Each marker is where you spend the night; lines trace the daily drive.

Day-by-day itinerary

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Day 1 — Colombo > Kandy

we’ll cycle from the train station into the center of town, pedaling down small roads to escape the traffic. Our ride takes us along a river to the hotel. In the evening, you can visit the Temple of the Tooth,

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Day 1 — Kandy > Nuwara Eliya

After Breakfast proceed to Gampola Railway Station by bikes.

Ride through the Tea plantations with a little bit of adventure hiking. While your way to Gampola, you will be able to taste some Sri Lankan Street food & especially world-famous Sri Lankan Tea.

Reach Gampola Railway Station & get onboard to the Train to another Scenic train ride to Nanu Oya.

Your private vehicle & the guide will pick you up from the Nanu Oya railway station & taken to Nuwara Eliya 

Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya 

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Day 1 — Nuwara Eliya > Horton Plains > Nuwara Eliya

In the early morning proceed to Horton Plains National Park.

Thereafter return to Hotel & in the afternoon Cycle & visit a Tea Factory.

In the evening You can commence a City tour of Nuwara Eliya by bikes with our guide.

Thereafter Return & Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya 

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Day 1 — Nuwara Eliya > Ella

Let’s start the journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella by bikes without any vehicle interruption.

Nuwara Eliya to Ella is kind of a long ride. Still you will be enjoying the nature & the beautiful Sceneries while the ride. Also, you can stop at Many Waterfalls en-route to Ella.

 Reach Ella & Commence a City tour of Ella (As per your preference)

Thereafter in the evening proceed to Cooking demonstration activity which is a combination of Modern & Traditional Cooking Methods.

This Activity gives you the opportunity to learn the skill of authentic Sri Lankan cooking. When you visit the location, you are able to enjoy a real Sri Lankan meal. Also, we offer are traditional Sri Lankan Lunch or Dinner preparation programs as well as traditional Sweetmeat preparation programs. All the ingredients are provided for the cooking lessons.

Overnight stay at Ella. 

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Day 1 — Ella > Yala

After breakfast continue the journey to Yala 

Leaving the cold hill country & continue to the Southern Coast 

En-route to Yala & if you are lucky, you will be able to see many Elephant crossing the road as Herds or as Singles.

Reach Yala & overnight stay at Yala 

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Day 1 — Yala

After Breakfast Enjoy a Wild life safari in Yala National Park. 

Return to Hotel & rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay at Yala 

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Day 1 — Yala > Udawalawe

After Breakfast Start a Journey to Udawalawe national park by bikes. 

Reach Udawalawe & you can visit the Udawalawe Transit home.

There after enjoy a while life safari in Udawalawe National Park. 

Overnight stay at Udawalawe

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Day 1 — Udawalawe > Galle

After Breakfast Start padding to Galle, to the famous Galle Fort.

Reach Galle & rest of the day at leisure 

Overnight stay at Galle

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Day 1 — Galle

After Breakfast commence a city tour of Galle as a walking tour or you can engaged with the city tour by bikes.

 End of Tour 

Please note

  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age is 18 years

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