Where You’ll Rest Between Rides
Nine days of riding, five world-class stays — an accommodation lineup we believe is hard to match at any cycling event on the planet. From a Geoffrey Bawa landmark on the coast to a restored 1875 hill-country mansion, every night is part of the ride.
When we set out to build Ride SriLankan, we didn’t just want to plan a great cycling route — we wanted every night on this trip to feel like a reward in itself. This isn’t glamping-with-bikes. This is proper, five-star hospitality, every single night, chosen to match the ambition of the ride itself.
Ride SriLankan is also proud to be SriLankan Airlines’ flagship cycling event, part of the airline’s ongoing push to promote carbon neutral, sustainable and green events across the island — pairing world-class riding with partners who share a genuine commitment to responsible tourism.
SriLankan Airlines Flagship Event · Carbon Neutral AmbitionsJetwing Lighthouse
A hillock above the Indian Ocean on the edge of historic Galle — designed by legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa, with interiors shaped by Laki Senanayake and Ena de Silva. Ocean-view rooms, several with private plunge pools, a spa, and dining right on the water’s edge.
Galle Fort’s UNESCO-listed ramparts and cobbled streets are minutes away — the perfect opening and closing note for Day 1’s coastal leg.
Shangri-La’s Hambantota
The largest resort in Sri Lanka — 58 hectares of tropical gardens, three swimming pools, an Ayurveda-focused spa, an artisan village, and the country’s only resort golf course.
Set along the ancient Spice Route, with Yala, Udawalawe, Lunugamvehera and Bundala National Parks all within reach for riders wanting to extend the adventure.
Nuwara Eliya — “Little England”
Jetwing St. Andrew’s — a restored Georgian mansion dating to 1875, set amid tea plantations. Roaring fireplaces, vintage English dining rooms, and one of the oldest snooker tables in Sri Lanka.
The Blackpool Resort & Spa — colonial-inspired charm among the tea estates, with a rare outdoor hot water pool (“Unu Diya Pokuna”) and panoramic mountain views from the Sandathanna Terrace.
Jetwing Lake
A striking, contemporary hotel overlooking the ancient Siyambalawewa Tank, framed by dry-zone forest — a real change of scenery and pace after the hills.
Dambulla is the gateway to Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, with the Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress both close by.
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo
A five-star lakefront hotel on the tranquil waters of Beira Lake, in the heart of the capital. A wide choice of restaurants and bars, a large pool, and a full-service spa.
The ideal spot to unwind, celebrate the ride, and reflect on nine unforgettable days before heading home.
