SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Launches Sri Lanka Road Bike Tour
Summary
Sri Lanka is an often overlooked holiday destination – mostly due to the recently ended civil war – but it is now a vibrant and safe island to explore with a vast collection of ancient and natural sights and amazing beaches.Tour highlights * Cycling through Anuradhapura amongst some of the oldest and largest Buddhist monuments in Asia * Exploring the Jaffna Peninsula and surrounding islands with its unique mixture of colonial charm and vibrant Tamil culture * Riding to untouristy Mannar Island, formerly a renowned center of pearl fishing * Crossing the causeway linking Kayts Island with its Hindu temples and tiny fishing villages to Jaffna town, passing the old Star Fort built by the Portuguese in 1618 * Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy * Being on the look-out for sightings of dugongs, purple-faced langurs and other rare species during the 12 days * Spending the night in a colonial-era tea plantation bungalow in the central highlands * Catching an early morning safari in Uda Walawe National Park, known for its herds of elephants, crocodiles and a plethora of bird life * Cycling the length of Sri Lanka, from north to south, climbing a total of 8,400m Trip details This 12-day tour covers 9 days of riding over 1,000km on paved roads in good condition.The highly professional operation employs experienced cycle guides to lead all tours and has a fleet of well-maintained mountain and road bikes and support vehicles.Fabulous local foods, options for a quick massage and a safari, along with a few opportunities for a swim will round out this amazing journey.Tour highlights* Cycling through Anuradhapura amongst some of the oldest and largest Buddhist monuments in Asia* Exploring the Jaffna Peninsula and surrounding islands with its unique mixture of colonial charm and vibrant Tamil culture* Riding to untouristy Mannar Island, formerly a renowned center of pearl fishing* Crossing the causeway linking Kayts Island with its Hindu temples and tiny fishing villages to Jaffna town, passing the old Star Fort built by the Portuguese in 1618* Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy* Being on the look-out for sightings of dugongs, purple-faced langurs and other rare species during the 12 days* Spending the night in a colonial-era tea plantation bungalow in the central highlands* Catching an early morning safari in Uda Walawe National Park, known for its herds of elephants, crocodiles and a plethora of bird life* Cycling the length of Sri Lanka, from north to south, climbing a total of 8,400mTrip detailsThis 12-day tour covers 9 days of riding over 1,000km on paved roads in good condition.The highly professional operation employs experienced cycle guides to lead all tours and has a fleet of well-maintained mountain and road bikes and support vehicles.Please call or email for more information or photos.