Tour Overview
The best-preserved ancient city in Sri Lanka, seen the way it should be – on a bicycle, on flat shaded lanes between the monuments, at your own pace.
Trip at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 day |
| Tour type | Day Tour |
| Group size | Private: 1–15 guests |
| Difficulty | Easy (flat cycling, 8–10 km) |
| Best season | All year |
| Approx. road distance | ~140 km |
| Guide languages | English, German and Hindi (others on request) |
| Departure dates | Any date – private tour, all year |
Highlights
- The Gal Vihara – four monumental Buddhas cut from one granite face
- Royal Palace, Audience Hall and the quadrangle at the city's heart
- Flat, shaded lanes – ideal cycling, with bikes and helmets provided
- Vehicle option throughout for anyone who would rather not cycle
- Lunch beside the Parakrama Samudra reservoir
- UNESCO site entrance fee included
- Can be combined with an afternoon elephant safari