The journey, a collaboration between Resplendent Ceylon and Across Ceylon, offers cyclists a chance to traverse Sri Lanka's south coast, from Ahu Bay through Cape Weligama and Kayaam House, ending at Wild Coast Tented Lodge.
The journey, a collaboration between Resplendent Ceylon and Across Ceylon, offers cyclists a chance to traverse Sri Lanka's south coast, from Ahu Bay through Cape Weligama and Kayaam House, ending at Wild Coast Tented Lodge.No mode of transportation offers more scope for visceral thrills than cycling. And the sensory overload that travelling by means of pedal power provides is especially intense in Sri Lanka — one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
I'm in Sri Lanka testing my calves and soaking in the spiritual vibes on choice sections of the Tour de Resplendent, a new biking adventure linking five properties run by Resplendent Ceylon, the luxury hospitality arm of tea giant Dilmah. While I’m only experiencing a short section of the Tour due to time constraints, the segment between Kaayam House in Tangalle and Wild Coast Tented Lodge in Yala National Park is enough to showcase its potential. Along the way, fuelled by cups of sweet milk tea, I get a sense of the ambition behind this cycling route. The conclusion is clear: it’s an exceptional addition to Sri Lanka’s travel offerings.
Sri Lanka’s south coast is a study in contradictions. The serene beauty of its coconut-fringed beaches is offset by the chaos of its roads. Death-defying buses barrel past with no regard for lanes, tuk-tuks weave through traffic like frenzied dancers, and the occasional rogue cow takes its time crossing the asphalt. But no hazard compares to the wild elephants.
Yala’s untamed wilderness is best experienced from Wild Coast Tented Lodge, a safari retreat that feels both luxurious and raw. The property’s tented suites, shaped to mimic a leopard’s paw print, blend into the landscape of wind-sculpted dunes and thick jungle. By day, cyclists can swap their bikes for a jeep, venturing into the park to spot leopards, elephants, and peacocks.
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