Wild Ceylon Route

Wildlife and nature-focused route through national parks and pristine landscapes

HikkaduwaDeniyayaBelihuloyaHaputaleEllaYala

Distance

420 km

Door-to-door cycling distance

Ride Duration

7 Days

Typical time in the saddle

Elevation Gain

3,200m total ascent

Total climbing across the route

Difficulty

Challenging

Intensity level curated by our guides

Climate

Tropical, humid

Typical conditions you’ll ride through

Terrain Style

Mixed

Surface mix and riding feel

Route Story

The Wild Ceylon route takes cyclists through the heart of Sri Lanka's wilderness. Starting from the coastal plains, the route winds through multiple national parks, offering unparalleled opportunities to witness elephants, leopards, and diverse bird species in their natural habitat.

Ideal riding window: Apr-Sep

Daily Rhythm

Day 1: Colombo to Tissamaharama (80km) - Coastal roads and rural villages

Day 2: Tissamaharama to Yala (45km) - National park perimeter cycling

Day 3: Yala National Park area (60km) - Wildlife observation cycling

Day 4: Yala to Udawalawe (85km) - Reservoir and elephant watching

Day 5: Udawalawe to Ratnapura (95km) - Gem mining region

Day 6: Ratnapura to Sinharaja (35km) - Rainforest approaches

Day 7: Sinharaja to Galle (65km) - Coastal finish

Route Gallery

Wild Ceylon Itinerary

Track the safari-to-sea loop weaving through wildlife sanctuaries, rainforest foothills and southern shores.

Signature Highlights

Yala National Park cycling
Udawalawe Reservoir views
Elephant Transit Home visit
Sinharaja Rainforest trails

Route Snapshot

Challenging

Best months: Apr-Sep

Key locations: Hikkaduwa, Deniyaya, Belihuloya, Haputale, Ella, Yala

Support vehicles, premium bikes and expert ride leaders included with every hosted departure.

Plan Your Ride

Share your group’s pace, travel window and wish list—we’ll craft an itinerary that layers this route with boutique stays, cultural encounters and flexible recovery days.

Ready to turn this route into your signature Sri Lankan ride?

Our travel designers weave logistics, recovery and storytelling into every journey. Pair this route with curated accommodations, support crews and cultural experiences for a complete island adventure.