Mountain Bike Ride for 35 Km
Description
Spend a day cycling along the country roads about 35 Km on two wheels. You will get adventurous working experience with a tea plantation in Akuressa. This is a relatively leisurely journey with 2 or 3 small uphill climbs (make no mistake though you should be relatively fit!). After enjoying a brief stop for a refreshing king coconut you will arrive at the local village – a brief 15-minute walk to the river where you can enjoy a dip in freshwater fed from the Hiyare Rainforest. This ride will take about 7 hours to collect new memories.
Tour Options
Itinerary
08.00 AM - You will be greeted and picked up by our TUK TUK driver and driven you to the starting point. 08.30 AM - On arrival at the starting point, our cycling guide will give you a brief introduction and safety requirements about the tour. Thereafter, you will start the cycling ride from the main road to a small village located 18 Km away from Unawatuna. 09.30 AM – Along the way, you will experience the local biodiversity in Sri Lanka- working tea plantation, tropical palms, ferns and lots of coconut trees. Also, you will witness lush green paddy fields which is a big part of people's lives here in south Sri Lanka. A short journey on the main road and a stop for a refreshing king coconut winds down your tour before you get to the local village. 11.00 AM – On arrival to the local house, you will do a 15 minutes walk to the river where you can enjoy a dip in freshwater fed from the Hiyare rainforest. 12.00 PM – After the village visit, you will be able to enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan lunch from a village house. Thereafter, you will be ridden back to the starting point of the tour. 02.00 PM - After an enjoyable cycling tour, you will be taken back to your hotel in Galle by our TUK TUK driver. 02.30 PM - You will be dropped off at your hotel.
Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Galle.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Galle or Unawatuna.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
- Please wear comfortable clothing for the cycling.
- You should be able to ride a bicycle on your own.
- The liberal use of sunscreen is also highly encouraged.
- Don’t forget to bring your personal medicine and camera.
