Sri Lanka Tuk-Tuk Adventure - April and July
Sri Lanka Tuk-Tuk Adventure - April and July
Sri Lanka Tuk-Tuk Adventure - April and July
10 Days Starting in Minuwangoda and ending in Sigiriya
Visiting: Sigiriya, Pasikuda, Arugam Bay, Wild Glamping Gal Oya, Ella, Mandaramnuwara, Kandy, Suriya Resort Kammala, Kammala
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CSRI
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
18-65
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Imagine being able to tell your mates that you travelled 1,000km around Sri Lanka. In a rickshaw. A rickshaw that you drove. That, friends, is the Lanka Challenge rickshaw adventure: the ultimate road trip for those who like their travel fully-charged and no-holds-barred. Each day you’ll wake up, be told where you need to be by sundown, and get handed a list of challenges to complete along the way – the completion of which will see your team accrue points. The rest is up to you, you big legend. Questions you will be forced to ask yourself during the Lanka Challenge include: Who’s going to go and get a photo of that crocodile? Who’s going to get us invited to a local’s place for lunch? Who’s going to take one for the team in the chilli-eating challenge? What day is it? And where did I put my Imodium? One hell of an amazing time is guaranteed. Life-changing experiences are probable. Navigational stupidity is optional.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Sirigiya
Location: Sigiriya
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aliya Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Dinner
Get ready for an exciting week packed with fun, adventure and challenges.
Today is all about getting to know the beast.
You will meet the other teams at 8pm during the welcome gathering.
Day 2 : Pasikuda
Location: Pasikuda
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, luggage handover (at the parking lot) and the route briefing (at reception) you are off on your own 120km to Pasikuda.
Day 3 : Arugam Bay
Location: Arugam Bay
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Jetwing Surf
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Another 150 km on the road in your Tuk-Tuk and several challenges to complete on the way.
Day 4 : Rest Day
Location: Arugam Bay
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Jetwing Surf
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day of rest to put down the keys of your Tuk-Tuk and enjoy this beautiful Sri Lanka Beach.
Day 5 : Galgamuwa
Location: Wild Glamping Gal Oya
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Wild Glamping Gal Oya
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After 112km you will reach our next destination nestled in the mountains to camp in luxury for the night.
Day 6 : Ella
Location: Ella
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Heaven's Edge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Back in your vehicle to navegate the beautiful mountain roads of Sri Lanka - next stop (130KM) Ella!
Day 7 : Mandaram Nuwara
Location: Mandaramnuwara
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Tea & Experience Factory
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
110 km to explore the beauty of the tea experience and factory!
Day 8 : Kandy
Location: Kandy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Amaya Hills
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Only 60 km to drive today. But don't let the guard down, there are still several challenges to tick off your list.
Day 9 : Kammala
Location: Suriya Resort Kammala
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Suriya Resort Kammala
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Last day with your Tuk-Tuk and last change to complete the challenges.
It’s time to say goodbye to Old Faithful. Your noble steed. Your Tuk Tuk’s will need to be handed back, after you arrive at the Finish Line. They’ll go through a pre-check on the rest day to speed up the inspection process on your return. Any mishaps or accidents will be agreed on the spot and settled before you fly out of Sri Lanka.
The last night together and the much awaiting award ceremony and farewell party
Day 10 : Departure Day
Location: Kammala
Accommodation Name: Suriya Resort Kammala
Meals Included: Breakfast
It is time to say good-bye and see you next time. Maybe on another challenge in a different part of the world?
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Training and driving lessons on arrival day.
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Hire and use of 1 genuine, ready-to-roll Tuk Tuk for the duration of the Challenge. Third party liability insurance included.
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Meals – Half Board
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Challenge logistics & legal stuff (mechanics, ambulance, support team, permits, luggage truck).
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Welcome pack (sim card and phone, map, t-shirt, event bag, phrase-book, navigational sheets).
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Awards ceremony & farewell party.
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10 % contribution to our Meaningful Travel projects including school visits.
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Tuk Tuk spare parts and repairs (approx. total £40-120 per team).
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Fuel (approx. total £100 per team).
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Day to day costs (approx. £30 per day for lunch and drinks).
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Tuk Tuk Pimpin.
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flights and travel medical insurance
Check out our Q&As
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No, the visa is not included.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, you will have free time.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, there is a solo traveller supplement. Please contact us directly.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, we can assist with pre and post tour accommodation.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, flights are not included.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No, airport transfers are not included but can be arranged for an additional fee.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
When you book a Large Minority challenge, up to 5% of your trip price is automatically donated to our flagship projects in the country you’ve picked to visit. And there’s more too. You’ll actually get to stop-in and see these projects on the ground. You’ll meet the kids, learn a bit about the community initiative and understand exactly where your money went. Cue the warm and fuzzy feels. When picking these foundation projects, we put a big emphasis on education. We don’t want to get all Presidential about this, but we really believe the kids are our future. We really think travel can make the world a better place, and to do that we’ve focused our meaningful travel efforts on three main areas: environment, learning resources and leisure activities. We organise these projects through local public schools (with a helping hand from a few hand-picked local charities and NGOs). The NGO or organisation provides all the logistical stuff, while the beneficiary school handles the ground level prep and the official handing over event. Each project is monitored for 48 months to make sure it’s doing what we want it to do, then the successful models are rolled out in other areas of the country. Please read more under our Sustainability & Responsible Travel section (in our profile)
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Can the route change?
We try to stick to the original route and accommodation as much as possible, but they can be subject to change from time to time. There may also be times when we have to split the reservations across two or more hotels due to capacity issues but we will always let you know.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, our accommodation choices meet health & safety standards. We strongly believe that after a full day of dirty adventuring everyone should be treated to a little bit of luxury. We hand pick all of our accommodation and make sure it's just right for that little bit of down time after a hard day on the road. You won't be disappointed!
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
In addition to having the time of your life on our adventure challenges, you’ll be contributing to the lives of locals and the environment. 5% of every dollar we get goes straight back to our flagship charity projects in the countries we visit.
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is there an age limit?
Yes, you’ve got to be at least 18 years old in order to participate. We don’t have a maximum age, but if you’re over 65 we definitely recommend checking with your insurer to make sure you qualify for the medical insurance you’ll need to take part. The Challenge is physically tough, but by no means extreme – we won’t sugar-coat it. You should really only take part if you’re in decent physical shape and your health is A-Okay.
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Large Minority requires a minimum deposit of 399 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of large minority charges.
Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 44 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.