{"product_id":"countryside-cycling-from-polonnaruwa","title":"Countryside Cycling from Polonnaruwa","description":"\u003cp\u003e(SKU: \u003cspan\u003eLK7700C55D\u003c\/span\u003e) Get your \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cycling\"\u003ecycling\u003c\/a\u003e shoes you go cross country \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cycling\"\u003ecycling\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fishing\"\u003efishing\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/polonnaruwa-kingdom\"\u003ePolonnaruwa\u003c\/a\u003e on this wonderful tour. See the best views of the landscape and take the time to actually enjoy what you see. Watch the colorful \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wildlife\"\u003ewildlife\u003c\/a\u003e as you pass by on your bike. Take a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/canoeing\"\u003ecanoe ride\u003c\/a\u003e up \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/parakrama-samudra\"\u003eParakrama Samudra\u003c\/a\u003e with some local fishermen, and let them teach you some of the tricks of their trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cycling\"\u003ecycling\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal house visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInland \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fishing\"\u003eFishing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCycles and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cycling\"\u003eCycling\u003c\/a\u003e guide\/ supporting crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack up vehicle (Cycle Carrier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater and refreshments during the ride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/canoeing\"\u003eCanoeing ride.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be starting your \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cycling\"\u003ecycling\u003c\/a\u003e tour at 8:00 am at the entrance to the ruins of ancient \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/polonnaruwa-kingdom\"\u003ePolonnaruwa\u003c\/a\u003e. You will get mountain bikes with helmets, a cycling guide, a back vehicle and refreshments as part of this tour package. You will be \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cycling\"\u003ecycling\u003c\/a\u003e a distance of approximately 25km.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trail will take you through bright green paddy fields that carpet the countryside. Many of the locals in the area are are paddy farmers. You will visit the home of one of them, where you will get to see their life style. You will be shown the famed Sri Lankan hospitality, possibly accompanied by a cup of tea and refreshments. Next you will visit an old salon, which is supposed to have a history of over a century. You can a local haircut here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfterwards you will be continuing on to the vast reservoir, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/parakrama-samudra\"\u003eParakrama Samudra\u003c\/a\u003e. The Sea of Parakrama, as it is also known, was the creation of King Parakramabahu I who wished to utilize all much rainwater as possible. Now, eight centuries later, the reservoir remains a tremendous accomplishment. The reservoir is used to irrigate the fields around \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/polonnaruwa-kingdom\"\u003ePolonnaruwa\u003c\/a\u003e and as a favorite fishing spot of the locals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you get to the reservoir you will be met by some local fishermen. They will tell you more about the inland fishing in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/polonnaruwa-kingdom\"\u003ePolonnaruwa\u003c\/a\u003e. You will then be taken out onto the water in canoes where you can try your hand at fishing with the bamboo rods provided by the fishermen. During the canoe ride you will be able to see some amazing views of the landscape with the Knuckles Range visible in the distance. You will also catch glimpses \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wildlife\"\u003ewildlife\u003c\/a\u003e such as \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/elephants\"\u003eelephants\u003c\/a\u003e and deer coming to quenching their thirst at the banks of the reservoir. Many aquatic and wading birds can also be observed trying to make a meal of the fish in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/parakrama-samudra\"\u003eParakrama Samudra\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter finishing your boat ride, you will \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cycling\"\u003ecycle\u003c\/a\u003e back to your starting point at the entrance to the Polonnaruwa ruins; completing your tour by 12:00 pm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lakpura Lesiure","offers":[{"title":"1 Guest + Guide + Transport + Ticket","offer_id":39417815138401,"sku":"LK771U02AB","price":280.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39417815203937,"sku":"LK771U02BB","price":560.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39417815269473,"sku":"LK771U02CB","price":840.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39417815335009,"sku":"LK771U02DB","price":1120.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":41831617200225,"sku":"LKD6CDDFBC","price":140.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":41831617265761,"sku":"LKXE8ED9W9","price":140.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":41831617331297,"sku":"LKDEAFEGKG","price":140.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":41831617396833,"sku":"LKCTRHTZ7M","price":140.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/products\/LK771U0200-01-E-1280-720.jpg?v=1620964103","url":"https:\/\/lakpura.it\/products\/countryside-cycling-from-polonnaruwa","provider":"Lakpura®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}