14 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Hidden Trails Cycling Private Tour
A two-week cycling journey through rice country, ancient cities, the east coast, the highlands and the rainforest, with a support vehicle throughout. This 14 days Sri Lanka itinerary runs as a private tour with your own vehicle and driver-guide, so you travel at your own pace.
Tour Highlights
Cycling through dry-zone villages to Wilpattu
Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa by bike
Meeting the Veddah community
Horton Plains, Sinharaja and Galle
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Negombo
Rest at your beach hotel and meet your guide and support crew.
Day 2: Giriulla to Ambanpola
Cycle about 90 km through rice paddies and farm villages, then stay at a Wilpattu safari camp.
Day 3: Wilpattu to Sigiriya
Ride park roads to Anuradhapura, then transfer to Sigiriya.
Day 4: Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa
Visit Sigiriya, ride past the Minneriya reservoir and explore Polonnaruwa.
Day 5: Polonnaruwa to Pasikudah
Cross the Manampitiya Bridge and cycle to the east-coast beaches.
Day 6: Pasikudah to Dambana
Ride along the coast and visit the Veddah, Sri Lanka's indigenous people.
Day 7: Dambana to Kandy
Climb the Hunnasgiriya pass and descend along the Mahaweli River to Kandy.
Day 8: Kandy
Cycle through a tea estate and visit the Tea Museum and Peradeniya Gardens.
Day 9: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Ride the scenic train into the hills, then cycle into town.
Day 10: Horton Plains to Belihuloya
Cycle across the plateau and see Bambarakanda, the island's highest waterfall.
Day 11: Belihuloya to Udawalawe
Ride past the Samanala Wewa reservoir, with an optional evening safari.
Day 12: Udawalawe to Sinharaja
Cycle rugged roads to the edge of the rainforest.
Day 13: Sinharaja to Galle
Descend forest tracks to the coast and tour historic Galle.
Day 14: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Why Book This Private Tour
Your own private vehicle and driver-guide for the whole trip
Travel on the dates that suit you
Hotels, pace and stops can be customised
Best Time to Visit
This itinerary works well from January to April and from June to September. The south and hill country are driest from December to April, and the east coast from April to September.
Contact us to tailor this Sri Lanka private tour itinerary to your budget and travel style.