Kandy Mountain Bike Ride Through the Jungle to Cobbett's Gap

Overview

If someone is looking for an adventure blended real mountain biking experience, this would be the ideal tour to quench their desire. This 45Km full day fully guided tour will provide a nice on and off road biking experience to the clients that will probably become one of memorable activities they have done during their stay in Sri Lanka.

Itinerary

1. Knuckles Mountain Range

   07.00 AM - You will be greeted and picked up by our driver which is probably be a safari type jeep. And driven you to the starting point which is about 25 Km away from Kandy. 08.00 AM - On arrival to the starting point, our cycling guide will give you a brief introduction and safety requirements about the tour. Thereafter, you will start the cycling ride with a nice downhill towards Knuckles forest reserve. 09.00 AM - You will stop by a natural swimming pool on our way to take a small rest before the tough climb ahead. The climb will be about 2.5Km with a challenging gradient. But the good news is our back up vehicle will be right behind us for us to switch to it any time you want. 12.00 PM - Your next stop will be for the lunch and it will be a nice village lunch from a house on your way. 01.00 PM – After a mouthwatering lunch, you will continue your ride with a gravel terrain which you will enjoy at your maximum. The forest cover will provide the shade to ease our ride. After some moderate climbs and a rocky downhill we will come to a point called Corbett's gap. The panoramic view there will never let you leave the place without taking few photos. Your next stop will be for a nice cup of tea at a base camp site. Thereafter you will start to roll a gain up to Hunnasgiriya with some climbs and a thrilling road downhill. 02.00 PM - The ride will be concluded at Hunnasgiriya and you will be taken back to your hotel in Kandy by our driver. 03.00 PM - You will be dropped off to your hotel.

   · 7 h

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely locate dhotels in Kandy.

How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
• Please wear comfortable clothing for the cycling.
• You should be able to ride a bicycle on your own.
• The liberal use of sunscreen is also highly encouraged.
• Don’t forget to bring your personal medicine and camera.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

Product code: 130171P108

Activity offered by Overa Tours via Viator.