Meals

Meals as per itinerary: 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners Water and snack during the tour A Unique & Varied Dining experience Welcome & Farewell Dinners

Others

Entrance fees at monuments Comprehensive sightseeing as per itinerary All government royalties, taxes First-Class Service: 24/7 local assistance and travel guidance Airport Meet-and-Greet welcome service with local tour guide Guaranteed departures with Just Two Guests Small group with maximum 16 guests A unique "local-host" experience exclusively offered by Tweet World Travel

Hygieneprotocol

ENHANCED HYGIENE AND SAFETY MEASURES The travel industry is going through one of the most difficult times in its history with the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. This global health crisis has impacted everyone, and safety and wellbeing are now more important than ever. With these new challenges, we have responded with a number of enhancements to our safety guidelines and we look forward to having our guests travel with us as soon as the world begins to open up again. SAFETY & WELLBEING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY Tweet World Travel takes our passengers and our staff’s safety and wellbeing very seriously, which is why Tweet World Travel has implemented elevated protocols and procedures to ensure everyone on our tours and cruises are healthy and safe. In addition to Tweet World Travel’s existing rigorous cleaning regimen and standards, we have also applied physical distancing, as well as constant inspection of hotels, restaurants, vehicles, venues, sightseeing venues with our ground operations and industry partners to ensure a safe environment. With the constant updates with travel advice from the Australian government and destination governments, we will continue to liaise with a relevant government body and industry partners with the latest developments and protocols at each destination. TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE The safety and wellbeing of our travellers remain our top priority. As the leading Wholesale Travel Company and Tour Operator, we aim to ensure a safe environment on all our upcoming tours and cruises. We have applied our strict hygiene and safety measures as below, which take into account travel restrictions and the status of our destinations.

Transport

All airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles All land transfers during the tour in air-conditioned vehicles

Accommodation

Accommodation in excellent 4-star hotels with daily breakfasts, as below or similar Negombo: Suriya Resort (4-star) Dambulla: Thilanka Spa & Resort (4-star) Polonnaruwa: Deer Park Hotel (4-star) Kandy: Thilanka Hotel Kandy (4-star) Hatton: The Argyle Hotel (4-star) Udawalawa: Grand Udawalawe (4-star)

Guide

Locally based professional driver English-speaking tour guide who is an experienced cyclist For group more than 10 people, a tour leader will accompany the group

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Day 1 Day 1: Negombo Arrival (D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Negombo Arrival (D)

Arrive in Sri Lanka. You will be transferred from the airport to your hotel in Negombo. In the afternoon, we will have a trip briefing and welcome dinner.
Day 2 Day 2: Negombo - Dambulla (B,L,D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Negombo - Dambulla (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we start riding directly from the hotel along the old coast road. Keeping the sea on our left, we pass the distinct patchwork sails of the Karavas fishing community. Their boats pulled up along the beach or sailing just off the coast make for excellent photos as does the many fish markets you’ll cycle past. After cycling for 30 km, we will head inland on quiet back roads that give you a flavour of Sri Lanka. After 50 km, we rack up the bikes and transfer 3 hours to Dambulla, breaking for lunch at Kununegala Lake. Dambulla, the 2nd century Buddhist cave temple, also known as the Golden Temple, is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in the country and contains more than 150 Buddha statues. Once we have taken in the views from the caves, we have a short transfer or ride to our peaceful hotel situated amongst mango trees and paddy fields. Riding distance: 54 km Uphill: 402m Downhill: 364m
Day 3 Day 3: Dambulla Loop (L,B,D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Dambulla Loop (L,B,D)

We ride through the countryside on a mix of tarmac and red dirt roads, passing orchards, paddy fields, and elephant grass. Riding along the shores of Kandalama Lake, we have excellent views of the ancient 5th century rock fortress Sigiriya (Lion Rock), our destination. We park the bikes and walk through the old water gardens before climbing 300 m to the view the ruins of King Kasyapa’s summer palace on the summit. After our descent, we head to a local restaurant for lunch. Our afternoon ride follows an old irrigation canal, and we cycle on red dirt roads, framed by long green grass, and see lots of people bathing as we head back to our hotel in Dambulla. Riding distance: 60km Uphill: 500m Downhill: 578m
Day 4 Day 4: Dambulla - Polonnararuwa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Dambulla - Polonnararuwa

Riding from the hotel, we have a bit of an ascent over the Kaladuwa Hills. The riding is on a good road surface, but wild elephants have been known to cross the road on the descent. We ride on a tree-lined road that is part of a forest reserve until we reach Polonnaruwa Tank, a very large manmade lake, and lunch at a local hotel. We then ride through the historic park of Polonnaruwa, the 10th century capital and best preserved of the ancient cities. Abandoned in the 13th century, it was rediscovered in the 18th century and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas and the chiselled stone monuments show us the glory of the ancient Rajarata Kingdom. After seeing the main sites, we have a 20-minute transfer to our hotel on the banks of the reservoir. Riding distance: 78km Uphill: 538m Downhill: 655m
Day 5 Day 5: Polonanaruwa - Kandy (B,L,D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Polonanaruwa - Kandy (B,L,D)

A short transfer takes us back to Polonnaruwa, where we ride around the huge lake known as the Sea of Parakrama, named after the great king who built it. Part of the ride is through Angammedilla National Park, built to protect the water source. This small forest reserve is an elephant corridor linking Minneriya and Wasgomuwa National Parks. Here we retrace part of yesterday’s ride, following the Ambon Ganga (river) back towards its start point in the foothills around Naula, said to be the centre of the Island. We end the ride here to avoid busy roads and transfer to lunch in Matale, situated in Sri Lanka’s spice-growing region, and on to Kandy, the spiritual and cultural capital of the hill country and Sri Lanka’s second largest city. Riding distance: 75km Uphill: 620m Downhill: 381m
Day 6 Day 6: Kandy Rest Day (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Kandy Rest Day (B)

Nestled among hills and centred around a lake, picturesque Kandy has long been an important religious centre of the Sinhalese and a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists. Today, enjoy your free day to explore the town centre’s old shops, antique and gem specialists, or the bustling market. A must see is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic, a tooth of the Buddha.
Day 7 Day 7: Kandy - Hatton (B,L,D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Kandy - Hatton (B,L,D)

After a day of rest, we are ready to tackle hill country. For those who enjoy riding but find hills a bit too challenging, there is the option of taking the train for the final part into Hatton. A short 8-km transfer takes us out of town to Peradeniya, famed for its Botanical Garden and university. Starting the ride from the campus, we wind our way along a river valley with some short climbs opening out to the surrounding vistas, with our first tea stop in Gampola 21 km away; the optional train journey begins here. From Gampola, we start to see the tea carpeted slopes of the hill country. Riding at a gentle pace, you can stop to take photos of brightly dressed tea pickers and colourful Hindu temples. We regroup at the tea outlets brewing the best tea on the island, fresh from their respective estates. Reaching Hatton, we descend to one of the old colonial tea planter bungalows set in lovely gardens. Those taking the train will be met at the station and shuttled to the bungalow. Riding distance: 78km Uphill: 1530m Downhill: 891m
Day 8 Day 8: Hatton - Udawalawa (B,L,D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Hatton - Udawalawa (B,L,D)

Today’s ride will be along tea estate tracks, through the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea growing region. You’ll be greeted by the pickers at work and their children as we head towards the Peak Wilderness and the distinctive triangle shaped mountain, known as Adam’s Peak. The long climb with an easy gradient up to Bogowantalawa gets tougher for the last 10 km to a remote pass with dramatic views. The mountain pass is part of the Peak Forest Reserve; its distinctive stunted forest contains many rare, endemic plants as well as the shy bear monkey more often heard than seen. The reward for the long climb is a stunning 30 km, 1000 m descent through small villages and tea communities, ending close to Banlangoda. After lunch at a local restaurant, we pack our bikes and transfer to our hotel on the edge of Udawalawe National Park, set on the banks of a lake. Riding distance: 58km Uphill: 1040m Downhill: 1675m
Day 9 Day 9: Udawalawe Loop (B,L,D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Udawalawe Loop (B,L,D)

Riding from the hotel, we cycle 21 km to Udawalawe National Park, one of the best parks to see wild elephants in Sri Lanka. The park, centered around a reservoir, has approximately 400 elephants in small herds scattered around the park, and mid-morning is a good time to see them close to the water’s edge. We may also see wild buffaloes, crocodiles, sambur deer, and monkeys. There are lots of resident waterfowl and hawk eagles to keep the photographers happy. We lunch in a nearby eco lodge and then mount our bicycles to follow an irrigation canal back towards our hotel. Riding distance: 52km Uphill: 415m Downhill: 414m
Day 10 Day 10: Udawala - Mirissa (B,L,D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Udawala - Mirissa (B,L,D)

Riding from the hotel, we use a network of back roads for some fantastic cross-country riding. Here you get to experience southern Sri Lankan charm – lots of smiling faces and a slow pace of life. It’s quite a long, undulating ride, with lots of fruit stops to break up the day. Try one of the 14 varieties of bananas in Sri Lanka, each with its own taste and medicinal qualities, to give you energy. We try to get to the beach by the early afternoon, leaving you free time to enjoy the beach or a nearby surf camp. We will dine at one of the many nearby restaurants in the evening. Riding distance: 81km Uphill: 844m Downhill: 932m
Day 11 Day 11: Galle Loop (B,L,D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Galle Loop (B,L,D)

Cycling through open paddy fields and cinnamon estates, we arrive in Galle mid-morning, giving you plenty of time to explore this historic masterpiece. The Dutch expanded the original fort to its present size, and later the British added the court complex and several other outstanding buildings. The different architectural and cultural influences meld to create a magnificent sight. Riding distance: 39km Uphill: 237m Downhill: 233m
Day 12 Day 12: Mirissa Free Day (B,L,D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Mirissa Free Day (B,L,D)

Today, enjoy your free day at leisure.
Day 13 Day 13: Mirissa - Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Mirissa - Departure (B)

We transfer 1.5 hours to Colombo where we can drop you at the airport or to a hotel if you are extending your stay in Sri Lanka.

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Itinerary of your trip Amazing Sri Lanka On Bike

Day 1: Negombo Arrival (D)

Day 2: Negombo - Dambulla (B,L,D)

Day 3: Dambulla Loop (L,B,D)

Day 4: Dambulla - Polonnararuwa

Day 5: Polonanaruwa - Kandy (B,L,D)

Day 6: Kandy Rest Day (B)

Day 7: Kandy - Hatton (B,L,D)

Day 8: Hatton - Udawalawa (B,L,D)

Day 9: Udawalawe Loop (B,L,D)

Day 10: Udawala - Mirissa (B,L,D)

Day 11: Galle Loop (B,L,D)

Day 12: Mirissa Free Day (B,L,D)

Day 13: Mirissa - Departure (B)

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