Active travel specialist Grasshopper Adventures, based in Bangkok, offers family-friendly and pioneering tours across Asia in a range of durations. Their week-long Sri Lanka by Bike itinerary combines train journeys through the island’s tea country, cycling on quiet lanes that wind through lush plantations, and a Jeep safari in Yala National Park to spot elephants, leopards, buffalo and monkeys.
Sri Lanka Tea Estate © Mlnuwan | Dreamstime.com
The route includes time in Kandy to visit Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, which houses a revered tooth relic believed to have belonged to the Buddha. Riders also enjoy stretches of coastline for relaxation, forested tracks for cycling and guided hikes in the Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rare trees and birdlife. The cycling component covers about 198 miles, with trips starting at $2,300 per person.
Grasshopper Adventures’ multiday cycling options in Sri Lanka also feature itineraries that explore the historical plains of the Cultural Triangle and others that focus on Galle and the southern beaches for a more relaxed pace. Beyond Sri Lanka, the company arranges trips up to two weeks long in Japan, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, China, Uzbekistan, Taiwan, Bhutan and Myanmar, offering a mix of cultural discovery and active exploration.
Each tour emphasizes small-group experiences, local guides and thoughtfully planned routes that balance activity and downtime, making them suitable for families and travelers seeking an immersive, active holiday in Asia.