Cycle Sri Lanka

Traveler Reviews

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  Gregory4.0•April 2026
  Overall a good trip, spoiled by the guide's insistence that we get out of the heat ASAP every day, so it felt like we...
  Overall a good trip, spoiled by the guide's insistence that we get out of the heat ASAP every day, so it felt like we were racing from hotel to hotel and not taking the time to experience Sri LankaShow more
  Traveled in April 2026
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Thanks for sharing your experience, Gregory! We’re really pleased to hear you found the trip enjoyable overall, though we’re sorry to hear that the pace impacted your experience. On a cycling trip like this, especially in Sri Lanka’s heat, our leaders do aim to balance making the most of each day with ensuring the group’s comfort and wellbeing, but we regret that it felt as though you were having to race from place to place. We appreciate your feedback around wanting more time to slow down and take in your surroundings. This is really valuable and something we’ll keep in mind as we continue to review our trips. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future!

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  Ava5.0•April 2025
  A very well-organised trip. Great way to see Sri Lanka with people waving and saying hello to you when you cycle past...
  A very well-organised trip. Great way to see Sri Lanka with people waving and saying hello to you when you cycle past their house. We were very well looked after by the cycling crew. Water was always topped up and we had a constant supply of snacks (mostly sugary, some fruits). Requires a reasonable level of fitness but most people in my group (some in their 70s) cycled all the way. There was one downhill day with potholes that most people disliked. Guide could have been more experienced but overall I would recommend.Show more
  Traveled in March 2025
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Thank you Ava for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted that you found this cycling trip to be a great way to explore Sri Lanka and all its wonderful scenery. Sorry you found your guide to not be very experienced, but we are glad you would recommend this trip.

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  Jaliya5.0•December 2024
  The cycle tour exceeded my expectations. The tour was well organized with attention to detail. The rides were...
  The cycle tour exceeded my expectations. The tour was well organized with attention to detail. The rides were exciting and fun with a good variety. . The accommodation and meals were good. Above all the tour leader and the support staff were excellent and provided exemplary service. They anticipated our needs and were responsive.Show more
  Traveled in November 2024
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Jaliya, we are thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing time in Sri Lanka and that our guides and crew provided you with such great support! Sri Lanka is an amazing place and seeing it by bike is a fantastic and unique way to experience the country. We look forward to hearing where you go to next!

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  Harry5.0•September 2023
  This excellent tour is much more than a bike ride as it encompasses many of Sri Lanka’s rich cultural and historical...
  This excellent tour is much more than a bike ride as it encompasses many of Sri Lanka’s rich cultural and historical elements, enthusiastically interpreted by your tour guide,. Dodan and his team provided top level support and made the whole tour a memorable and worthwhile life experience.Show more
  Traveled in August 2023
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Thank you for your glowing review Harry :) Your kind words serve as a great source of motivation for us, and we hope to have the pleasure of creating more unforgettable experiences for you in the future!

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  Farhana5.0•December 2019
  I really enjoyed the Cycle Sri Lanka tour with Intrepid - I found it to be a good balance of sightseeing, seeing...
  I really enjoyed the Cycle Sri Lanka tour with Intrepid - I found it to be a good balance of sightseeing, seeing local life + wildlife and exercise across mostly SW and Central Sri Lanka. We packed a lot of places into 13 days. Sri Lanka has a rich biodiversity (unexpected), cultural history and people are very friendly and welcoming - a great break away from London city life. Food is also amazing. Our guide, Dodangoda, is knowledgeable - sharing this with us in a timely manner, took into account each of our wants and ensured this was delivered against, passionate about his job, professional and did all he could to ensure we could experience the 'real' Sri Lanka in such a short period of time - he is also a food lover like me which worked out great as we sampled many of the more local eateries and snacks to the delight of the entire group. We also had a great driver in Heroshan and a good level of support from the cycle team. The cycling itself is planned out in such a way that you build up a good level of cycle fitness before the more challenging stints - challenging due to length, altitude gained and climate. I do not cycle at home but do have a good general level of fitness and did a couple of weeks preparation on a bike before the tour - I found the level of difficulty fine in the most with one or two of the days more challenging but in a good way and accomplishable. Hence, it was the perfect balance for me :) Visiting Sri Lanka primary and cycling secondary. The miss from this trip for me was seeing Ella and then some of the more eastern and less well travelled regions however it would have been difficult to fit this into the 13 days.Show more
  Traveled in November 2019
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Hey Farhana, thanks so much for your feedback. We're so happy to hear you had a great time in Sri Lanka. Cheers, Amanda

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  Damien4.0•September 2019
  Good combination of cycling and sightseeing.Incredibly helpful and friendly tour leader, who was well supported.
  Traveled in December 2018
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  Vanessa4.8•September 2019
  The trip met and exceeded our high expectations.Very organised and well-planned.Sam always planned ahead so we got...
  The trip met and exceeded our high expectations.Very organised and well-planned.Sam always planned ahead so we got the best of every opportunity. The team went the extra mile and were creative in making the trip special - ie: the way they celebrated a birthday.Show more
  Traveled in December 2018
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  Steven4.5•September 2019
  The Intrepid team on the ground were exceptional and worked very well together. They were very well organised and a...
  The Intrepid team on the ground were exceptional and worked very well together. They were very well organised and a lot of fun. The accommodation was comfortable and maybe better than expected, the bikes were good and the itinerary allowed to see a range of landscapes and people of Sri Lanka.Show more
  Traveled in December 2018
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  Pauline4.2•September 2019
  The tour was well organised and fun. Brilliant way to see Sri Lanka.
  Traveled in December 2018
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  Katrina5.0•September 2019
  Sam was an amazing tour leader; he operated his crew and the trip so that the travellers got the best experience of...
  Sam was an amazing tour leader; he operated his crew and the trip so that the travellers got the best experience of Sri Lanka. Sam was very thoughtful in that he created 'moments' for everyone - whether that be by giving you a lotus to offer at each temple, having an ice cream ready after a hot walking tour in the sun, or organising the riding tour so that he literally stopped traffic for us to ride through town.Show more
  Traveled in December 2018