About Adventure Cycling in Galle Countryside
Spend a day cycling along the country roads. 35 km easy day ride with an adventurous to a working 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 fresh water fed from the Hiyare Rainforest.(SKU: LK77040400)
Highlights
- Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
- Excellent value for money
- Family friendly
- Recommended for age 12 up
- Water and refreshments
- Lunch included
- Lead by local guide
- Leech socks
- All government taxes and service charges included
Duration
Day Tour (7 hours)
Overview
We start our tour at 8.30 am for Morning Departure. Try to come 15 minute before time of start. At the tour operator house, you will be provided with welcome and tour information, bottled water, leech socks, helmets and mountain bike for your size.
After a short briefing you start tour with our experienced English-speaking local guide who takes you on a journey along the main roads through a small local village 18 km away from our office.
You will also experience the local biodiversity in Sri Lanka- working tea plantation, topical palms, ferns and lots of coconut trees. Throughout this journey you will pass through lush green paddy fields, a big part of peoples life 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 local village.
We keep our mountain bike at local house and 15 minute walk to the river where you can enjoy a dip in fresh water fed from the Hiyare rainforest. After you have your local lunch from local house we head back 17 km to our office.
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours subject to availability
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 12 years
- It is recommended that you bring comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and towel
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant women or participants with back problems
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
Child Policy
- Age above 12 years will be considered ar Adult between 4 - 11 years will be considered as child
What's Included
- Local guide
- Leech socks
- Local lunch
- Water and refreshments
- All government taxes and service charges included
What's Excluded
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Expenses of Personal Nature
- Tip of Guide
Terms and Conditions
Cancellation, No Show and Refund Policy Cancellation must be in writing and sent by you/your travel agent who made the booking. Cancellations take effect from the date the written notice is received. No refund in full or in part will be given for unutilized services in the package(s) once you commence using the product or service. • Up to 24 hours before the Activity starts – Fixed processing fee of USD 30.00 and the balance will be refunded. In case of a refund to be made via an international bank transfer, all bank fees to be borne by the guest. A refund to the credit card is subject to above processing fee only. • Less than 24 hours and in case of “No Show” – No Refunds. • No refunds will be entertained under whatsoever condition once the guest arrives in Sri Lanka. • We reserve the right to cancel your holiday because of unforeseen circumstances.
