What a Wonderful World

Take a motorcycle tour around Sri Lanka and discover a wonderful world of sublime coastal riding, exciting mountainous winding roads to easy off-roading through the jungles, interwoven with a rich history of colonial forts and ancient temples. Sri Lanka is unique in the world with its tea plantations, soaring peaks, ancient cities, wild elephants and beautiful beaches. This teardrop-shaped nation off the tip of southern India has it all. Spectacular scenery combined with Sri Lanka’s legendary friendliness to make this an unforgettable motorcycle trip. Few places on earth offer such diversity and what better way to explore it than on a Legendary Royal Enfield motorcycle … What a Wonderful World!

Tour at a Glance

Country	Sri Lanka
Period	September – March
Duration	12 Days 11 Nights
Riding Days	10 Days
Accommodation	Hotels
Motorbike	Royal Enfield ‘Bullet’ 350cc
Level of Difficulty	Easy
Average Daily Distance	127km
Total Distance	1,275km
Max. Riders Per Tour	15
Fitness Level	Moderate

 

Day 1 – Bandaranaike International Airport to Negombo (15km, ½hr)

Ayubowan, Welcome to Sri Lanka! You will be received by a representative of Motorcycle Expeditions at the airport and then transferred to the wonderful Negombo beach in a private vehicle. Dinner and overnight at a hotel.

Day 2 – Negombo to Sigirya (155km, 4-5hrs)

We start this trip with a ride to the Sigiriya rock fortress, a most fascinating UNESCO world heritage site. After lunch, we’ll experience traditional village life in Habarana before heading to Sigiriya. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 3 – Sigiriya to Trincomalee (110km 3-4hrs)

Following an early breakfast, we ride towards the peninsula city of Trincomalee on the East Coast. The magnificent beaches are ideal for swimming, scuba diving, wind surfing and whale watching. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

 

Day 4 – Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (150km 4-5hrs)

We turn our trusty steeds inland to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. It was the Sri Lankan capital from 11th – 13th century and is believed to be one of the best planned archaeological relic sites in the country. Dinner and overnight at a hotel.

 

Day 5 – Polonnaruwa to Knuckles Mountain (160km,4-5hrs)

The road takes us high up into the clouds to the profound beauty of the Knuckles Mountain Range. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

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Day 6 – Knuckles Mountain to Kandy (80km,3hrs)

Kandy is next on the map. Here we have options to visit the infamous Buddhist Temple of the Sacred Tooth and the Peradeniya Botanical Garden. Seeing a Traditional Devil Dance in the evening is also a possibility. Dinner and overnight at a hotel.

Day 7 – Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (80km, 3hrs)

Tea, tea and more tea! After today, you’ll be an expert since we’ll ride past wonderfully lush tea plantations and even visit a tea factory and enjoy the fragrance of newly roasted black tea. On the way, we’ll stop off at the Ramboda waterfalls. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 8 – Nuwara Eliya to Yala via Tissamaharama (150km, 4-5hrs)

From here, it’s all downhill to Tissahamarama and into the wilderness of Yala National Park, home to leopards and native Sri Lankan elephants. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 9 – Yala to Mirissa (120km, 3-4hrs)

We continue along the southern coastline to Mirissa beach. Here we can visit Galle fort and do some whale watching while witnessing the glorious sun set. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 10 – Mirissa to Kuruvita (175km, 5-6hrs)

The road takes us through verdant rainforest and around a myriad of bends and twisties, each more breathtaking than the last, with some spectacular vantage points. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 11 – Kuruvita to Negombo (95km, 3-4hrs)

The last riding day presents us with rice fields and white water rafting points. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore Negombo some more, or do some last minute souvenir shopping. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 12 – Negombo to Bandaranaike International Airport (15km, ½hr)

Alas, this is the end of this journey. You’ll be transferred by private taxi to the airport. Hopefully you will have had a most spectacular ride with us, till the next ride.

*Check in / out time 12 noon.

• Included
  All ground transfers in Sri Lanka, airport to airport

  AA Ceylon driving permit

  Road Maps

  350cc Motorcycle and fuel for the entire tour

  Accommodation (twin sharing in comfort hotels / similar) neat and clean

  Breakfast and dinner in the hotel and lunch on the way in local restaurants

  Mineral water will be provided during the expedition

  English speaking guide, a motorcyclist by profession and passion

  Medical kit

  Support vehicle (if riders suffer from a sore @$$, they may jump into our backup jeep to relax!!)

  Mechanic with all necessary spare parts
• Not Included
  Visa

  International flights

  Any medical / travel insurance coverage and personal expenses

  Any telephone calls / internet charges

  Any tips for the guide, driver and mechanic (suggested at $100)

  Any National Park entrance fees

  Any items not mentioned in the included section

  Any Still and Video camera fees

  Alcoholic beverages

  Any damage to the motorcycle must be covered by the rider in full

  Costs incurred or expenses arising due to natural calamities, strikes, breakdowns and any other unforeseen calamities beyond the control of Motorcycle Expeditions Adventure Tour Pvt Ltd and its associates (force majeure)

  Any itinerary extensions will be subject to additional cost

  All monument entrance fees during the tour