Imagine being able to tell your mates that you travelled 1,000km around Sri Lanka. In a Tuk-Tuk. A Tuk-Tuk that you drove.

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.

This route kicks-off in Sigiriya before driving south through the middle of the country past the Knuckles mountain range, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and as you hit the south coast at Tissa-yala and mirissa before sweeping up to Wadduwa

Meet, Train, and Tuk-Up

Arrive by 10 AM at the start point in Sigiriya perched in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. After a brief welcome, it’s time for your Tuk-Tuk training session, including a safety briefing, driving practice, and app orientation. Once you’ve mastered the beast, spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring nearby.

Set off on your unforgettable journey from the Aliya Resort & Spa after a deliciously locally sourced breakfast. You are headed to have a Wild Glamping experience surrounded by the Knuckles mountain range. 

Wild Glamping Knuckles is the ideal spot for adventurous nature lovers to disconnect from their busy life and explore the untouched wilderness of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka — a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Embark on a captivating journey to the cultural heart of Sri Lanka, the historic city of Kandy. As you traverse 60km of scenic landscapes, you'll be greeted by the majestic hills and lush greenery that surround this enchanting destination.

Kandy is a city steeped in history and cultural heritage. Known as the last royal capital of Sri Lanka, this charming city is home to ancient temples, lush botanical gardens, and the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Embark on a scenic journey covering 75km of Sri Lanka's diverse landscapes. Traverse through charming villages, lush greenery, and captivating scenery as you make your way to your next destination Nuwara Eliya. It boasts the densely forested Galway's Land National Park which is a sanctuary for endemic and migratory bird species, including bulbuls and flycatchers.

Continue your adventure with a shorter journey today spanning 50km through the heart of Sri Lanka. Marvel at the beauty of your surroundings as you navigate winding roads and picturesque countryside, immersing yourself in the essence of this enchanting island as you head to Ella.

Take a well-deserved break and recharge your batteries in the laid-back ambiance of Ella.

Ella has long been one of the most popular destination in Sri Lanka, sought after for its laid-back atmosphere and picturesque hiking trails. Take a day of and enjoy!

Optional Activities:

• Hiking to Ella Rock

• Visit to Demodara Nine Arch Bridge

• Tea Plantation Tour and Tea Tasting

Embark on a scenic route covering 150km of Sri Lanka's stunning landscapes. From lush tea plantations to cascading waterfalls, each mile brings new wonders to discover and explore on your Tuk-Tuk Adventure as you head to Tissamaharama.

Today you are heading to Mirissa beach, known for its pristine coastline!

Immerse yourself in the laid-back vibes of this coastal paradise as you explore its pristine shores and vibrant culture.

As your Sri Lanka Tuk-Tuk Adventure draws to a close, journey 160km towards your final destination. Reflect on the incredible experiences and memories you've made along the way as you bid farewell to this enchanting island paradise.

Bid farewell to Sri Lanka as our unforgettable Tuk-Tuk Adventure comes to a close. Depart with cherished memories, new friends, and a sense of accomplishment knowing that you've experienced the true essence of Sri Lanka

Until next time!

Secure your booking with a 20% deposit. The balance payment is due 60 days prior to your trip departure.

• Accommodation for each team - 1 room per team.

• Training and driving lessons on arrival day.

• Hire and use of 1 genuine, ready-to-roll Tuk Tuk with 3rd party liability insurance

• Adventure Logistics & Legal Stuff - Mechanic, support team, permits & luggage vehicle.

• Half Board - Locally made breakfasts and dinners at the hotels

• Welcome Pack

• Sri Lanka driving permit

• 5% contribution to our Meaningful Travel projects

• International Flights, visas or transfers

• Guide Gratuities

• Meals or Alcohol that is not mentioned in the itinerary

• Travel Medical Insurance

• Fuel (approx $100) and major Tuk-Tuk repairs (approx $50 -$150) per team.

Short answer: come and find out for yourself. Long answer: it's sort of like India, without the madness and crowds. It's still mad, and there are still crowds, but not quite on the same scale.

It's a small island that somehow packs in everything, ancient cities carved into rock, mist-covered tea plantations climbing into the hill country, jungle thick enough to hide leopards and elephants, and beaches that would headline a trip on their own anywhere else. You can be watching monkeys from a 5th-century rock fortress in the morning and picking tea on a plantation by lunch, then driving down through the clouds to the coast by dinner. Not many countries let you do that in a single day.

It's also got a serious cultural legacy from centuries of trade and immigration, Sinhalese, Tamil, Indian, English, Portuguese, Dutch. Pretty much every seafaring culture has touched the island at some point, and you can see it everywhere: colonial forts sitting next to Buddhist temples, Hindu kovils down the road from mosques, and a food scene shaped by all of it. Which means the food is seriously good. Like don't even get us started.

And because it's compact, roughly the size of Ireland, you don't lose your whole trip to travel days. You genuinely feel the country change around you as you go, hill country to coast, jungle to desert-dry plains, in a way that would take weeks to cover somewhere bigger. That's exactly what makes it work from the back of a Tuk-Tuk.

Ah, the humble Tuk-Tuk. The ride so nice they named it twice. These are standard issue, Indian-made, Sri Lankan-modified Tuk-Tuks.

They’ve got three wheels (don’t ask us why), an open frame, a canvas roof with drop down sides, a cabin for the driver and two seats in the back. Oh, and an engine: a 4-stroke beast that is probably slightly more powerful than a horse.

Tuk-Tuks have a few advantages: they’re durable, easy to use and very forgiving. They’ll happily handle almost any surface, climate or level of abuse. Their cruising speed is a tasty 35kph (22mph). Their cruising altitude is about one foot.

The Challenge is broken up into various driving legs. Each team gets a road map and a daily navigational sheet, which they’ll use to get from A to B each day. The winning team isn’t necessarily the team that finishes first, it’s the one that accumulates the most Challenge points. How do you get points? By nailing various challenges, we set you along the way.

That means that racing is not really encouraged. In fact it’s actively discouraged. There’s no need to set a new Sri Lankan ground-speed record (very difficult to do on a 200cc Tuk-Tuk, but still…) We’ll provide mechanical support when you need it, but essentially you’re hiring a Tuk-Tuk and driving it independently each day. By yourself. Han solo.

Our Tuk-Tuk adventure is about new experiences, cultural immersion but mainly about having fun. Where you have to work for it, get dirty but finish off indulging in a fresh drink and outrageously delicious food while laughing about the challenges of today.

All of our Adventure Challenges are geared around fundraising and responsible travel. It’s kind of our thing. That means that 5% of every dollar we get goes straight back to flagship charity projects and tree-planting campaigns in the countries we visit. The grassroots organisations that can really make a difference in the world.

Tuk-Tuks are unique vehicles that require careful handling and maintenance. While our team works tirelessly to ensure the safety and reliability of our fleet, it´s important to note that Tuk-Tuks are delicate machines that can experience mechanical issues or breakdowns due to improper handling or poor road conditions.

We take great pride in providing our customers with an authentic and adventurous travel experience, and part of that experience is accepting the risks and challenges that come with driving a Tuk-Tuk.

In the event that a Tuk-Tuk does experience mechanical issues we have mechanics on hand and, depending on the nature of the breakdown, it may be the responsibility of the driver to repair the vehicle at their own expense.

We understand that this may be an inconvenience, but we believe it is a fair price to pay for the thrill and excitement of Tuk-Tuk travel.

So, if you´re ready to embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure, just remember to drive carefully, follow our safety guidelines, and embrace the challenges that come with this unique mode of transportation.

After all, it´s all part of the adventure!

Just a quick heads-up—if your adventure falls on a Sri Lankan public holiday, there may be restrictions on alcohol consumption in public places due to local festivities and religious observances. While this means bars and restaurants won’t be serving alcohol on those days, there will still be plenty to enjoy and eat and drink!

This is just a small reminder that part of the adventure is embracing and respecting local cultures and traditions, and we appreciate your understanding.