The palm fringed beaches that adorn over 1000 miles of the unpolluted coast line of Sri Lanka, are a haven for sunworshippers. Bentota is a paradise of unlimited sun, sea and sand. Nestled in peaceful surroundings with lush tropical foliage bordering the coast, Bentota has become an area not only for a relaxed holiday, but for many activities such as windsurfing, water skiing and diving to explore the treasures of the underwater sea world. So why not add a few extra days in Bentota at the end of your tour?

Please note: For single travellers - A single supplement applies to this tour if we are unable to match you in a twin room with another passenger of the same sex, or if you wish to be allocated your own room. The single supplement is payable immediately and taken in your local currency, but will be refunded if we are able to pair you with another passenger at a later date.

This tour allows you to enjoy the pristine nature of Sri Lanka, taking you off the beaten track to explore some of the most picturesque scenery that this island has to offer. Sri Lanka is a natural paradise with amazing scenery that ranges from wide open plains to mountain ranges, flowing rivers and idyllic palm-fringed beaches. Then of course there are coconut estates, paddy fields, rubber and tea plantations, all giving you an insight into local life. Enjoy the beauty of this country on this multi-adventure trip which allows you to cycle and hike through the countryside, climb to the top of Adam's Peak - a Holy Mountain worshipped by people of all faiths, and canoe along the Black River which flows into the Indian Ocean. At the end of the tour, there is time to relax on the unpolluted beaches of Bentota, even attending a meditation session for ultimate relaxation.

Over a period of twelve days, this cycle tour combines Sri Lanka's breathtaking hill country and beautiful coastal areas, with some of the country's major highlights to give you an insight into the real Sri Lanka. The tour starts in the coastal region of Negombo, and takes you through the lush tea plantations of the Hill Country, passing Nuwara Eliya ("Little England") and on to the hill capital of Kandy. The tour continues to the dry zone covering Dambulla, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. The challenge of substantial altitude gains in short time periods is rewarded by unpolluted environments with endless opportunities to enjoy nature, and visits to world renowned attractions. This will make it an unforgettable experience even for the seasoned traveller.

Sri Lanka is a captivating country with a great variety of interests for travellers – tropical beaches, culture, monuments, ancient cities and much more. This natural paradise offers outstanding Buddhist complexes, national parks and wide-open plains and idyllic palm-fringed beaches. Highlights of the tour include the Medieval Capital Polonnaruwa, the wild elephants in Minneriya National Park, the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, Horton Plains and World's End. Explore the Hill Capital of Kandy and World Heritage Galle, visit a tea plantation and factory, see the baby elephants at Uda Walawe Transit Home and relax on the tropical white sandy beaches of Bentota. This Sri Lanka tour offers it all and more.

Peak Season supplements apply to tours departing during the Christmas and New Year season. Please see departures for applicable tour dates and prices.

Tours coinciding with the Kandy Perahera Festival will be subject to festival pricing. Please see departures for applicable tour dates and prices.

Explore Sri Lanka with us as we take you on jeep safaris and elephant rides, through tea plantations and spice gardens, with tropical beach time at the end of your journey. We cycle around the Medieval Capital of Polonnaruwa, and take an elephant back safari at Minneriya National Park in search of wild elephants and other wildlife. We climb the Rock Fortress at Sigiriya and visit the Hill Capital of Kandy, where we watch Kandyan dancers, drummers and fire-walking. We walk though spice gardens to learn about the local spices, and visit a Tea Factory and Plantation to learn how the world famous “Ceylon Tea” is made. We see the baby elephants at the Uda Walawe National Park Transit Home, take a jeep safari into the park, and then visit the old walled city of Galle. At the end of our holiday we go river canoeing before time to relax on the palm-fringed beaches of the south coast at Bentota. Here there are many optional water sport activities, or you can just relax on the white sand beach or by the pool – a perfect end to your time in Sri Lanka.

Christmas and New Year supplements apply to tours departing during this season. Please see departures for applicable tour dates and prices.

Tours coinciding with the Kandy Perahera Festival will be subject to festival pricing. Please see departures for applicable tour dates and prices.