Arrival in Colombo

The Travelteer team will be on hand to collect all event participants from the airport and transfer them to their accommodation in Colombo to relax after the long flight. All participants will be staying in the same hotel, so this is a great place to meet everyone before kicking off the expedition! The following morning will have participants taking a quick Tuk Tuk handling test and receiving their Sri Lankan driving license! The evening will see the participants transferred to the vibrant beach town of Hikkaduwa to kick off their adventure!

The South Coast

Sri Lanka's tropical south coast is renowned for its beautiful beaches and historic towns - all perched on the edge of the Indian Ocean. An amazing coastal road provides a great introduction for participants to get a feel for their Tuk Tuks! Participants will have an action packed day including a guided walk through Kottowa Rainforest, a visit to Travelteer’s own sea turtle sanctuary and a private surf lessons in the warm, clear waters of the Indian Ocean. We finish the day with sunset drinks and accomodation near the beautiful Dalawella Beach.

Hiriketiya & Udawalawe

Day 4 has participants continuing their beautiful drive along the coast to the stunning beaches of Mirissa and Hiriketiya before cutting deep inland through rice paddy fields and rural villages towards Udawalawe National Park. Upon reaching the Udawalawe region, the group will have the unique experience of staying the night on the edge of the Udawalawe National Park in simple, safari style accommodation - dinner is included at this stop and will be cooked by camp fire if the skies are clear! Time to get an early night as we’ll be up bright and early tracking wild elephants!

Elephant Safari

The fifth day will see the event participants joining expert trackers and guides for a private jeep safari through beautiful Udawalawe National Park. The reserve is an important habitat for many endangered species including the Sri Lankan Leopard, crocodiles and most famously, the Sri Lankan Elephant!

From Udawalawe, the group heads deep inland to the world renowned Hill Country - famous for its tea plantations, stunning landscapes and winding roads. Over the course of the 90km drive, the route rises to an elevation of over 1,000 metres, twisting past waterfalls, deep valleys and along mountainsides - there will be plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the views!

The Hill Country

An early start will have the group trekking along hillside trails in the cooler climate of Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. This 4 hour hike takes the group along winding railway tracks, through tea plantations and up to the peak of Ella Rock for panoramic views over the surrounding mountains and valleys.

A late breakfast will have the group back on the road and taking on the region's twisting roads and tea plantations heading for the town of Haputale. The group will break up their drive with a guided tour around one of the region's tea plantations to learn more about the production process and gain some insight into the lives of those involved in tea production.

The Central Highlands

The final day of the Ride 4 Charity expedition will have the group cruising through Sri Lanka's breathtaking Central Highlands before their evening transfer to Colombo. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010, the Central Highlands are one of the world's richest regions of biodiversity.

The day's drive will lead the group through lush greenery and rural mountain villages, with time to relax and take in the sights at Bambarakanda Waterfall before heading onto the final checkpoint of ‘World's End’. Dinner and drinks at World’s End will be followed by the transfer of participants back to Colombo for their flight home.