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Cycling Tour through the cultural heritage city of Colombo
Colombo 10
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The travel time is included in the total duration.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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A small city like Colombo can be easily covered by a bicycle even though there are not many dedicated cycling routes. We are flexible to make adjustments to the route based on client's request as long aa the requests are within Colombo 1 to 15. We will cover approximately 15 to 20 km & roads within the city will be quite busy and we will attempt our best to beat the traffic. We will prep you with road safety & I will escort you throughout to make your ride a memorable one.
Sri Lankan climate is humid & sweating through the ride is norm. We advice clients to take enough hydration & comfortable attrire to enjoy the journey.
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Tamil
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Tamil
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Use of bicycle
Coffee and/or Tea
Bicycle helmet
Alcoholic Beverages
WiFi on board
Meeting Points
Departure
16 Karunaratne Abeysekara Mawatha
We will meet in front of the house. Clients can call us if they require assistance on finding the exact spot. I can provide pickup and drop to their hotels
Return
Cycling Tour through the cultural heritage city of Colombo
Colombo 10
About
A small city like Colombo can be easily covered by a bicycle even though there are not many dedicated cycling routes. We are flexible to make adjustments to the route based on client's request as long aa the requests are within Colombo 1 to 15. We will cover approximately 15 to 20 km & roads within the city will be quite busy and we will attempt our best to beat the traffic. We will prep you with road safety & I will escort you throughout to make your ride a memorable one.
Sri Lankan climate is humid & sweating through the ride is norm. We advice clients to take enough hydration & comfortable attrire to enjoy the journey.
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Tamil
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Tamil
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Use of bicycle
Coffee and/or Tea
Bicycle helmet
Alcoholic Beverages
WiFi on board
Meeting Points
Departure
16 Karunaratne Abeysekara Mawatha
We will meet in front of the house. Clients can call us if they require assistance on finding the exact spot. I can provide pickup and drop to their hotels
Return
Itinerary
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National Hospital of Sri Lanka
A successful free medical care at the epicenter of Colombo. The National Hospital of Sri Lanka is a government hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Founded in 1864 as the General Hospital, it is the leading hospital in Sri Lanka and is controlled by the central government.
The entire tour will last between three and four hours, including the time it takes to get from the starting point to the first location to the returning location.
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Colombo Municipal Council
A great architecture of neo classical that shouldn't be missed.
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Viharamahadevi Park
Viharamahadevi Park is a public park located in Cinnamon Gardens, in Colombo, situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall in Sri Lanka. It was built by the British colonial administration and is the oldest and largest park of Colombo
10 minutes
4
Green Path
Talented young Sri Lankan artists and their artwork on display, you have got to visit the Green Path, now known as Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha
10 minutes
5
Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre
The theatre is equipped with an auditorium with 1,288 seats, a library, and training facilities. The building features two permanent theatres—the main auditorium and an open-air theatre—and the ability to convert the front steps into an additional open-air theatre.
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Independence Square
Independence Memorial Hall (also known as Independence Commemoration Hall) is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility
10 minutes
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Arcade Independence Square
The beautification and development of the city of Colombo and its surroundings commenced immediately after the end of the war. The Sri Lanka Armed Forces contributed in their numbers and tremendous skill under the direction of the professionals of the Urban Development Authority, and rallied together to systematically refurbish the city’s dilapidated structures.
10 minutes
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Bmich
Several high-profile events and exhibitions have been held in the venue, including the Non-Aligned Movement Summit 16–19 August 1976, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2013, and the WORLD CONFERENCE ON YOUTH 2014. It is host to the annual EDEX Expo.
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University of Colombo
The University of Colombo is a public research university located primarily in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the oldest institution of modern higher education in Sri Lanka. Specialised in the fields of natural, social, and applied sciences as well as mathematics, computer sciences, and law
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Royal College
Royal College, Colombo is a selective entry boys' school located in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Started as a private school by Rev Joseph Marsh in 1835, it was established as the Colombo Academy by Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton in January 1836, as part of the implementation of the recommendations of the Colebrooke Cameron Commission (1833), and was the first government-run secondary school for boys in the island.
5 minutes
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Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
The temple's architecture demonstrates an eclectic mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture.
This Buddhist temple includes several imposing buildings and is situated not far from the placid waters of Beira Lake on a plot of land that was originally a small hermitage on a piece of marshy land. It has the main features of a Vihara (temple), the Cetiya (Pagada) the Bodhitree, the Vihara Mandiraya, the Seema malaka (assembly hall for monks) and the Relic Chamber. In addition, a museum, a library, a residential hall, a three storeyed Pirivena, educational halls and an alms hall are also on the premises.
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Seema Malakaya Temple
Temple in the middle of the lake is definetely not to be missed by any visitors.
10 minutes
13
Galle Face Green
A beautiful beach stretch with a view of many high rise building and port city.
10 minutes
14
Old Parliament Building
Presently the presidential architech is a great architecture standing strong for many decades is a great tourist attraction.
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One Galle Face
A mall with all facilities for quick shopping and refershments.