Overview
Sri Lanka motorbike tour is wonderful holiday experience and Sri Lanka motorbike tour located in back roads of the courtside you will explore the beauty of countryside. 8 days Sri Lanka motorbike tour exploring about mysterious beauty, over 2500-year-old history, culture and blends with local experiences. Sri Lanka motorbike tours 1st days you will stay in Negombo and fine-tune the motorbike with city tour in Negombo.
2nd day you will visit to Sigiriya by motorbike and you will spend 2 days in Sigiriya. You will visit 8th Wonder of the World “Lion Rock”, local countryside experience with cooking demonstration.
4th day you will ride to Kandy via Knuckles range and you will do mini walk to Knuckles gap and explore the stunning landscapes.
5th Day you will ride to Nuwera Eliya and it is Journey into the aromatic world of tea. You will explore the sunning landscapes and European climate.
6th Day you will ride to Ella through the Horton Plain and scenic trail. You will do walk in the Horton plains and explore the nature.
7th Day you will do the safari in Yala National Park in the evening and relax at the hotel.
8th day after the breakfast ride to Mirissa for relax on the beach and your motor bike tour will be ended in Mirissa.
Self-guided and guided type of motorbike tours available. If you select self-guided tour GPS track will be provided.
Operational Details
Pick Up
Pick up from the Airport and transfer to Negombo Hotel.
Departure
Departure Transfer will be arranged upon the request.
Bikes
- Dirt Bikes (Honda CFX, CFL, XR, Yamaha WR-R, Kawasaki D-Tracker).
- Naked bike (Baja, Yamaha – FZ, Honda – Hornet).
- Modern Classic Bike (Royal Enfield).
- Scooters (Yamaha and Honda).
Additional Details
Tour Difficulty Level
- Soft Bike Trail.
Health Advices & Age Restrictions
- We do not advise pregnant ladies.
- Recommended age 15 Years and above.
- Valid Motorcycle license.
Recommendations
- Smart casual dress or motorcycle outfit.
- Good sunscreen and sunglass.
- 2 – 3 L water bag.
Tour Highlights
Explore the beauty of the Countryside
Visit Sigiriya Lion Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple
Ayurveda massage
Safari in Minneriya National Park
2 Km walk in Knuckles Mountain Range
Explore the history and culture
Explore the Cultivational, ancient irrigation system
Integration with locals, cooking demonstration and experiences
Experiencing spicy local cuisines
Kandy Temple of tooth relic visits and Kandy city tour
Tea Factory visit and Nuwara Eliya walking mini city tour
Strawberry farm visit
Explore the scenic landscapes and nature
Horton Plains 8 Km walk and stunning landscapes
Knuckle’s mountain view point walk (2 Km)
Safari in Yala National Park
Coastal ride and relax on the beach
Tour Locations
Itinerary
Airport to Negombo
SCHEDULE
- Welcome at the Airport and Proceed to Negombo.
- Relax at Hotel.
- Evening checks the motorbike and ride in Negombo Fishing Village.
- Overnight stay in Negombo.
Deluxe Package: The Beach – Deluxe Room (5*)
Standard Package: Goldie Sands Hotel – Standard Room (4*)
Economy Package: Beacon Hotel – Standard Room (3*)
About 1st day
Our official representative meets and welcomes you at the Airport and proceeds to Negombo Hotel.
Evening you will do the motorbike ride in Negombo fishing village do the fine-tunings of bikes and experience the fishermen living style. After the fishing village bike ride you will discuss about the next day ride.
Negombo
Negombo is part of the western province and Negombo located 8 Km away from the airport. It is the biggest fishing village in Sri Lanka and 80% of the population doing related fishery, tourism-related business. Negombo is like the little Caribbean and people live with music, Negombo fishermen are the only fishermen singing while working and many Sri Lankan musicians represent Negombo city.
Negombo 85% of population is Christians and Catholic churches are highly strong in Negombo. There are many unique decorations such as pandals In front of the churches using palm trees and nuts during the church’s festive seasons.
Negombo to Sigiriya
SCHEDULE
- After the Breakfast ride to Sigiriya via Kulaiyapitiya
- You will get the lunch en-route at local restaurant
- Visit to Golden Cave Temple Dambulla.
- Evening relaxes at the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Sigiriya
Deluxe Package: Lake Lodge – Superior Room (Boutique Hotel)
Standard Package: Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka – Standard Room (4+*)
Economy Package: Acme Grand Habarana Hotel – Standard Room (3*)
Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla Golden cave temple is one of iconic historical place in Sigiriya and there are 5 caves. Dambulla Royal cave temple built during the 1st kingdom of Anuradhapura by King Valagamba. During the 2nd Kingdom of Polonnaruwa further developed by King Nishankamalla. Restore the Dambulla Cave temple during the Kandy Kingdom. In 1991 nominated Dambulla Cave temple as world heritage site and best time to visit the cave Rock temple is evening. Because you can explore 360-degree panoramic view of the wonderful landscapes and sunset.
About 2nd Day
After the breakfast You ride to Dambulla via Kuliyapitiya town and en-route you will refresh with coconut drink. It is 140 Km ride from the Negombo and en-route you will get the lunch at local restaurant. In the evening you will visit to Dambulla Cave Temple and explore the panoramic view of the Sigiriya.
After the Dambulla Cave temple visit, you will return to hotel by bikes.
Explore Sigiriya Countryside
SCHEDULE
- Optional Activity: Early morning Hot Air Ballooning.
- After the Breakfast ride to Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
- Explore Sri Lankan Countryside by Bullock Cart.
- 4 WD Safaris in Kaudulla National Park.
- Ayurveda herbal massage
- Overnight stay in Sigiriya
Deluxe Package: Lake Lodge – Superior Room (Boutique Hotel)
Standard Package: Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka – Standard Room (4+*)
Economy Package: Acme Grand Habarana Hotel – Standard Room (3*)
Sigiriya
Sigiriya lion rock is the highly tourist attraction and approx. 80% of travelers visiting to Sigiriya as part of the holiday of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya Lion Rock built by King Kashyapa in 5th Century A.D. and King Kashyapa built the Sigiriya Lion Rock as highly secured place for him and protection of his own brother king Moggallana. King Kashyapa might not never think Lion Rock will be entitle wonder’s UNESCO heritage place but ultimately King kashyapa’s great invention became 8th wonder of the world.
About 3rd Day
If you are interest to explore Sigiriya and its countryside in bird view, then you can do Hot Air ballooning but it is not compulsory activity.
After the breakfast you will ride to 8th wonder of the world “Sigiriya Rock Fortress” explore ancient Sri Lankans architecture skills, painting and people customs.
After Sigiriya you will ride along the countryside to Heriwaduna village for experience ancient traditional countryside living style. You will visit to famer’s house by bullock cart and famer’s wife welcome you with beautiful smile. Then after she will do basic cooking demonstration and you will taste delicious local lunch at famer’s house. It is local experiential tour explore about the ancient time countryside people lived style.
After the village experience you will leave the bikes and proceed to Kaudulla National Park by safari jeep. It is 3 hrs. safari and you will spot wild elephants playing in the open ground.
After the safari you will get Ayurveda herbal massage at local massage center in Habarana.
Sigiriya to Kandy
SCHEDULE
- After Breakfast ride to Kandy through the Knuckles Mountain Range.
- En-route refresh with hot tea.
- Sri Lankan lunch at local house in Knuckles Mountain Range.
- Mini walk to Knuckles gap and explore the beauty of the nature.
- Evening proceeds to Kandy and check into hotel.
- Evening relaxes at the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Kandy.
Deluxe Package: Kings Pavilion - Deluxe Room (Boutique Hotel) or similar hotel.
Standard Package: Thilanka Kandy – Standard Room (4*+) or similar hotel.
Economy Package: Devon Hotel Kandy – Standard Room (3*) or similar hotel
About 4th Day
After breakfast you will ride to Kandy through the Sigiriya countryside and Knuckles Mountain range. You will reach to Bankamuna Junction in 45 min – 1 hr. ride. Perhaps if you are lucky enough you might spot wild elephants near the elephant fence and You will refresh with snack with hot tea. After the refreshment continue the ride along the countryside to Knuckles Mountain range. It is approx. 2 – 3 hrs. ride and you will get the Sri Lankan lunch at local house, then after the lunch you will do mini walk to Knuckles gap explore the view point of Knuckles Mountain range. After the walk you will continue the ride to Kandy via Matale. En-route you will visit to Spice Garden and explore the Ceylon spices.
You will reach to Kandy around 4 – 5 P.m. and if you do not feel tired you can visit Kandy dancing demonstration center and explore about the local dancing. Or you can check into the hotel and relax.
Kandy
Kandy located central part of the Sri Lanka and most of travelers visiting to Kandy visit concern as holly city and Lord Buddha’s holy tooth store at the Temple of tooth relic (Dalada Maligawa). Other reason is if anyone need to travel other destination, needs to travel through the Kandy. Kandy altitude 500 meters and day time climate 23 C – 25 C.
Kandy is the last kingdom and in 1815 British captured the Kandy and entire Sri Lanka with some local hired army support. British planters cultivated coffee and Tea suceessfully in Kandy and Kandy distric (central Part of the island) highly famous for spices such as Pepper, cardamom, clove and except Cinnamon all species grown in Kandy.
Kandy is in climatic terms, a world apart due to its altitude of 500m above sea level. Kandy is the last kingdom of Sri Lanka and it is power remaind 355 years among the Sri Lankan kings. Last king of the Sri Lanka was Sri Wickrama Rajashine and in 1815 the British army captured the Kandy and entire Sri Lanka with some coastal area hired local army.
Every year at the time of the August full moon, colourful parade take place for offer the blessing of Lord Buddha to people and country.
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
SCHEDULE
- After Breakfast do the mini city tour in Kandy city and visit to Temple of tooth.
- After the Kandy city tour ride to Nuwara Eliya through tea plantation.
- En-route refresh with hot tea and visit to Tea Factory.
- Evening mini walking city tour in Nuwara Eliya or relax at the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Deluxe Package: Araliya Green Hills – Standard Room (4+*) or similar hotel.
Standard Package: Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze – Standard Room (3*) or similar hotel.
Economy Package: Windsor Hotel – Standard Room (3*) or Similar hotel.
About 5th Day
After the breakfast you will ride to Kandy city do the mini city tour and explore the Kandy architecting, history and culture. As part of the city tour, you will visit to Temple of tooth relic and after the Kandy city tour you will ride to Nuwara Eliya through the tea plantation.
En-route you will visit to tea factory and experience the pure Ceylon Tea manufacturing process. You will refresh with hot cup of tea and you will integrate with local tea picking ladies, experience the tea picking.
You will report to Nuwara Eliya in the evening and you will get the local lunch at restaurant in between to Nuwara Eliya. Once you reach to Nuwara Eliya you will check into the hotel and in the evening, you will do the mini walking city tour in Nuwara Eliya city.
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is the land of peace in Sri Lanka and most of Sri Lankan believes Nuwara Eliya is the ideal place relaxing and chilled. Nuwara Eliya literally means “lighting city” and folktale says Nuwara Eliya named by Great king Maha Rawana. Nuwara Eliya city and Sri Lanka hill country reflects with epic love story of Rama, Ravana and Sitha.
Nuwara Eliya is the highland city in Sri Lanka and it is altitude 1880 meters above the sea level. Day time temperature 15 C – 18 C and climate, landscapes similar to Europe. Hence people used to call “Little England” because British governors built the Nuwara Eliya similar to England.
Nuwara Eliya district is the key city producing pure Ceylon Tea and it is more than 90% of the total tea production contributing by Nuwara Eliya district. There are 33 cities in Nuwara Eliya district and majority of the population is Tamil – Hindus.
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
SCHEDULE
- After Breakfast early morning rides to Yala via Horton Plains.
- Walk in the Horton Plains (8 Km).
- Proceed to Ella and relax in the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Yala.
Deluxe Package: 98 Acres Ella - Deluxe Room (Boutique Hotel) or similar hotel.
Standard Package: EKHO Ella – Standard Room (4*) or similar hotel.
Economy Package: 88th Ella – Standard Room (3*) or similar hotel
About 6th Day
After the breakfast ride to Ella via Horton Plains and it is one of scenic trail. En-route you will visit to strawberry farm and refresh with snack and continue to Horton Plains. You will do 8 Km walk in the Horton plains as part of the Motorbike tour and you will explore beauty of the nature. After the 8 Km walk you will continue the ride to Ella and evening you will relax at the hotel.
Horton Plains
Horton Plains National Park is a highly biodiversity location in Sri Lanka and land extend is 3160 hectares. There are many endemic flora and fauna species available in Horton Plains. In 1988 Horton Plains converted as national park and it is elevation 2100 m – 2300 m above the sea level.
Horton Plain found 24 species of mammals, 87 species of birds, nine species of reptiles and there are over 30 species of endemic flora available in Horton Plains.
4 main rivers starting from Horton Plains and
Ella
Ella city also part of the Nuwara Eliya and Ella city also reflecting with epic historical loved story of Rama, Ravana and Sita. Ella climate not so cool like Nuwara Eliya and day time temperature 23 C – 26 C. Ella elevation 1041 meters the above sea level. Ella highly popular city among the travelers because world famous 9 arch bridge and train journey. Iconic places of Ella Little Adams Peak, 9 arch bridge, Ravana Waterfall and etc. ancient time entire Ella depends on agro and Tea plantation but due to Ella became a tourist city, most of the people now depends on the Tourism and Tourism related business.
Ella to Yala
SCHEDULE
- After Breakfast you will visit to little Adams Peak.
- Continue the ride to Yala through countryside.
- Evening safari in Yala National Park.
- Overnight stay in Yala.
Deluxe Package: Cinnamon Wild – Beach Chalet (4+*) or similar hotel.
Standard Package: Elephant Reach Yala – Standard Room (3+*) or similar hotel.
Economy Package: Oak Ray Wild Yala – Standard Room (3*) or similar hotel.
About 7th day Ride
After the Breakfast you will leave the hotel and ride to Yala but before leave the Ella, if you like to explore the get an idea about the riding terrain and Ella landscaping you can visit to Ella Little Adams Peak. It is 3 Km walk from the Road and you will ride again to Yala through the countryside over the lake and paddy fields.
You will reach to the Yala around 1 p.m. and after the lunch you will ride to Yala National Park entrance for the evening safari.
It is 3 hrs. safari and possibility of spotting leopards are high in the evening safari. After the safari you will check into the hotel and relax.
Yala National Park
Yala National Park is the best national park spotting the Leopards in Sri Lanka and Yala National Park boarding to South Coast. Yala National Park divided into 5 blocks and you will do the safari in block 1 (Palatupahana). Yala national park belongs to dry zone and ancient time Yala is one of important port in Sri Lanka. As per the Wildlife department statistic Yala – Block 1 (East) Leopard density per square Km. Yala land extend 97,881 hectares. There are two main entrances to Yala National Park, Yala East Entrance is Palatupahana and Yala South Entrance located in Katharagama.
Yala to Mirissa
SCHEDULE
- After Breakfast you will ride to Mirissa along with southern coast.
- Evening relax at the hotel and motorbike tour will be ended.
- Overnight stay in Mirissa.
Deluxe Package: Mandara Resort Mirissa – Standard Room (4+*) or similar hotel.
Standard Package: Paradise Beach Club – Standard Room (3+*) or similar hotel.
Economy Package: Jaga Bay Resort – Standard Room (3*) or similar hotel.
About 8th day Ride
After the Breakfast you will ride to Mirissa along with the Southern Coast and en-route you will explore the Southern Coast fishermen living style. It is 4 – 5 hrs. ride and your motorbike tour will be ended in Mirissa. Motorbikes will be transfer to Colombo after the tour end.
Mirissa
Mirissa beach became the hot destination in southern coast due to wide spread beach, Whale watching, surfing, diving and live music entertainments. Mirissa located in the Southern coast and it is small fishery town located in between Weligama and Matara. Mirissa is the best place in the world spot Blue Whales and possibility of whale sightings over 90%. Weligama located 8 Km away from the Mirissa and it is the best surfing school in South Coast. Weligama beach wave good for the surfing beginner. Best season for the Mirissa is November – April.