Bike Tour

After breakfast do a bike ride to Sigiriya and climb, Sigiriya Lion Rock

Sigiriya is situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka close to Dambulla. It is a fortress complex of a ruined palace and one of the World Heritage sites declared by UNESCO. Undoubtedly the most treasured historical monument in Sri Lanka and probably the most visited tourist destinations in Sri Lanka, the most looked forward feature of the fortress is   the frescoes.  Another fascinating detail is its mirror wall. Every step from the entrance to the top is a marvel on its own, and the interesting surroundings makes the tedious climb to the top easy.

Then proceed to Dambulla by vehicle.

Visit Dambulla Rock Temple. Dambulla is a popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka.  The popular cave temple complex in Dambulla dated to the 2nd century BC is declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO. There are over 80 caves in Dambulla, some of which are used for meditation by monks.

The Famous Rock temple has five separate caves containing 153 magnificent Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan monarchs and 4 Hindu deities.

Return to the hotel either by Coach or Bikes (As per the client’s requirement)

Overnight stay at Vill Uyanana, Sigiriya

After breakfast do a bike ride to Polonnaruwa and do visit Polonnaruwa sights by bikes.

Polonnaruwa is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is the second largest city in this province and famous for its clean and beautiful environment, amazing ancient constructions and most importantly the huge lake ‘Parakrama Samudra’ built in 1200 The city has many untouched ancient archeological relic sites and remains one of the best planned archaeological relic sites in the country. UNESCO has declared this ancient city as one of the World Heritage sites

Return to the hotel either by company Vehicle or Bike (As per the client’s requirement)

Overnight stay at Vill Uyanana, Sigiriya

After packed breakfast around 6.00 a.m., proceed to Minneriya National park for morning Safari by private Jeeps.

Minneriya Park is a national park in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The park is a dry season feeding ground for the elephant population. Sri Lankan Leopard and Sloth bear which are rare and endangered species also inhabit this area. The park was declared as a wild life sanctuary in order to protect the watershed of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is historically important for the country as it was built by King Mahasen in the 3^rd century AD.

Back to the hotel and rest few times.

You will be taken through a bike ride to Matale and from Matale you will be transferred to Kandy by coach.

En-route visit spice garden in Matale.

You will see many spice gardens at Matale, where Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pepper Creepers and all other spice trees, plants and creepers are planted for visitors to see them. Spice products are also available for those who would like to buy them. At all Spice Gardens visitors are taken round explaining each tree and plant and at the end explaining the use of them in food preparations. The periphery of the lake. Initially one wades through a shallow stream and thereafter crosses a wider tributary

Kandy

Kandy the popular charming hill capital of Sri Lanka is surrounded by hills, valleys, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. It is the cultural center of the island and a UNESCO heritage city. The sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha is enshrined at the Dalada Maligawa, the temple of the tooth.  While in Kandy, a visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens is a must where you can see around 4000 species of plants. The arts and crafts center in Kandy, the main Buddhist monasteries Malwatta and Asgiriya Monasteries are places that must be visited. Kandy is a great place for souvenir shopping and to learn about its rich culture and history.

Check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay at Stone House Kandy

After breakfast proceed on a city tour with sightseeing and shopping in Kandy by bikes.

In the morning visit Peradeniya, Botanical Garden.

Peradeniya Botanical Garden is situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka and visited approximately 02 million people annually. The unusual name is Sinhalese translation of guava plain. The garden is notable for its collection of a variety of Orchids. It is home to various species of plants, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. It is also one of the largest botanical gardens of Sri Lanka, an artificial lake with water plants including giant water lily and papyrus seeds is found in the center of the garden.

Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – ever since 4^th Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess’ hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession.

Return to the hotel.

In evening, you can witness these Dance & Music at the daily Cultural Performances held at several places in the city.

Back to the hotel.

Overnight stay at Stone House Kandy

After early breakfast proceed to Kandy Station by coach.

Train journey from Kandy station (around 08:30am) to Nanu Oya station (around 12:00 pm)

You will be picked up from Nanu Oya station and proceed to Nuwara Eliya, by company Vehicle or Bike. (As per the client’s requirement)

Nuwara Eliya is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The city is considered to be one of the most important locations for tea cultivation and well known for its cool climate being the coolest area in Sri Lanka. Many of the buildings have still preserved features from the colonial period. Many private homes have also maintained their old English-style lawns and gardens. The town wakes up with many activities in April for the Sinhalese and Tamil New year. Main allure during April season include the motor and horse racing events.

Check in to the hotel.

In the evening visit Victoria park and do a short bike ride around Gregory Lake.

Overnight stay at Araliya Green City, Nuwara Eliya

After taking packed breakfast around 5.00am at the hotel, ready to proceed to Horton Plains.

Horton Plains National Park– 20 miles (32 km) from Nuwara Eliya via Ambewela and Patti Pola, is the Horton Plains only 3160 hectares in extent. Known to Sri Lankans as Maha Eliya, it became Horton Plains after Sir Robert Horton, British Governor from 1831- 1837.Horton Plains became a Nature Reserve in 1969 and upgraded as a National Park in 1988 due to its unique watershed and bio-diversity values of the “Cloud Forest Reserve”. Its flora has high level of endemism.

The hills are covered with diverse wet low evergreen forest with even large trees grown flattened to the ground on the higher windswept slopes. Horton Plains harbors 52 species of resident birds and 11 species of migrant birds. More than 2,000 to 3,000 Sambhur, Bear Monkey, Leopard, Barking Deer, Giant Squirrel, Fishing Cat, Wild Boar and Hares roam in the forests and grasslands but only seldom they could be seen other than the Sambhur in the evening and morning. Two escarpments- “World’s End” and “Little World’s End” falling from the Horton Plains 1000 feet and 3000 feet respectively, to the land below and the Baker’s Falls are places you should visit. This is the only National Park where visitors could walk on their own on the designated tracks.

Back to the hotel and rest.

In the afternoon, bike ride through the tea plantations and visit a tea factory.

Return to the hotel.

Overnight stay at Araliya Green City, Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast leave to Beruwala. (Half way drive by bikes)

Check in to the hotel and rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight stay at The Villa Bentota

After breakfast proceed to Galle and do a city tour in Galle by bike.

Galle was once the chief port of Sri Lanka. It is still well known for hand-made lace. You can also visit the Galle Fort (spanning 90 acres) which was originally built by the Portuguese and later extended by the Dutch in 1663.  This is also a World Heritage Site.

Then proceed to Balapitiya by company Vehicle and do a boat ride on Madu river.

915-hectare Madu Ganga Estuary is connected by two narrow channels to the Randombe Lake, forming a complex wetland system encompassing 64 mangrove islets. In the year 2000, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) undertook a detailed biodiversity survey of the region & revealed the existence of no less than 10 major wetland vegetation types supporting over 300 plant species & 248 species of vertebrates. This remarkable diversity has led to its being classified under RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands in 2003.

Return to the hotel.

Overnight stay at The Villa Bentota

After breakfast proceed to Kosgoda by bikes.

Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery.

Kosgoda turtle hatchery – Where you can see five species of turtles-Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta), Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) and Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea).  The eggs collected by the Villagers and Fishermen are purchased by the Kosgoda Hatchery and kept in sandy pens until they are hatched.

The newly hatched ones are kept in seawater tanks and released to the sea in the night. This Hatchery alone has released more than 1,750,000 young turtles to the sea. An endowment by the Hasselblad Estate was responsible for the establishment of this hatchery.

Afterwards proceed to Colombo.

Check in to the hotel.

In the evening do a city tour of Colombo by company Vehicle.

Colombo – a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street – the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. The historic Dawatagaha Mosque and the former Eye Hospital are two buildings in Cinnamon Gardens worth looking at. Also, visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square, Colombo Museum

Return to the hotel

Overnight stay at Tintagel Colombo