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Travel Better
Never more than 10 riders per group, small enough that routes stay flexible and your guide knows everyone by name.
About
We're Cyclists Who Call Sri Lanka Home.
We started this to share the island the way we know it best - from the saddle.
Founder Story
Meet Kosala Abeyratna.
Founder
After spending nearly 30 years in Sri Lanka's travel industry with leading destination management companies, Kosala Abeyratna founded Sri Lanka Cycling Tours with one clear vision: to help travellers discover the Sri Lanka that most visitors never get to see.
Rather than following busy tourist routes, Kosala designs cycling journeys along quiet backroads, scenic countryside, tea plantations, coastal villages, and remote communities where everyday Sri Lankan life unfolds. Every itinerary is created to offer genuine local encounters, authentic food, and memorable experiences that go beyond the highlights.
With a background in health and safety, sustainability, and responsible tourism, Kosala built those standards into how every trip runs, from the routes we plan to the guides we hire.
For Kosala, cycling is more than a way to travel. It's the best way to slow down, connect with local communities, and experience the true character of Sri Lanka.
What we stand for
Our Philosophy.
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Adventure with Confidence
A support vehicle shadows every ride, and your route is matched to the fitness level you choose when you book.
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Leave a Positive Footprint
We hire local guides, keep groups small, and route rides through villages and backroads instead of over-touristed sites.
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Live Like a Local
Your guide grew up here. Routes run through the villages, tea estates, and backroads they call home, not a printed itinerary.
Good to Know
Common questions about who we are.
Who runs Sri Lanka Cycling Tours?
Kosala Abeyratna, who founded the company in 2014 after nearly 30 years in Sri Lanka's travel industry with leading destination management companies. He designs the routes himself, along quiet backroads, tea plantations, and coastal villages rather than the busy tourist circuit.
Is Sri Lanka Cycling Tours a local company?
Yes. We are Sri Lankan owned and based in Colombo, operating since 2014. We hire local guides, keep groups small, and route rides through villages and backroads instead of over-touristed sites, so more of what you spend stays in the communities you ride through.
How long have you been running cycling tours in Sri Lanka?
Since 2014. In that time we have hosted more than 5,000 riders, and we are rated 4.8/5 on TripAdvisor and 4.7/5 on Google.
How big are your groups?
Never more than 10 riders per group. Small enough that routes stay flexible and your guide knows everyone by name. Private, solo, and family bookings are all available.
What makes you different from an international cycling tour operator?
We are based here, so the routes come from riding them rather than from a catalogue, and itineraries can change on the day for weather, road conditions, or what your group actually wants. Guides are local and English-speaking, and a support vehicle follows every ride.