Private Tour
The Paddy Trail
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Looking for an easy but delightful bicycle ride that everyone can do? The Paddy Trail is for you.
We stick to local paths and quiet lanes on this 11km loop from your base near Yatagala Temple.
Beautiful nature, exotic birds, indigenous wildlife, local life – you’ll see it all as you pedal through the Eluvila Bird Sanctuary and meander across the green paddy fields.
One highlight is pausing in your private jungle garden. And sipping fresh king coconut under the shady ambalama by a pond of blue water lilies. Can you spot the mango, cashew, cinnamon, banana, jackfruit, calamansi, coconut and pepper trees and bushes?
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We have onsite parking at Idle bikes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya
Beautiful nature, exotic birds, indigenous wildlife, local life – you’ll see it all as you pedal through the Eluvila Bird Sanctuary and meander across the green paddy fields. One highlight is pausing in your private jungle garden. And sipping fresh king coconut under the shady ambalama by a pond of blue water lilies. Can you spot the mango, cashew, cinnamon, banana, jackfruit, calamansi, coconut and pepper trees and bushes?
What‘s Included
Bicycles and helmets are provided for all. Our bicycles are lightweight, hardtail mountain bicycles but we also have ladies bikes, kids bikes , extra big bikes and small bikes.
We have lockers at Idle bikes HQ
We have a water fountain at the Idle bikes shed and we have a stop in a jungle garden where we have thambili (King coconuts) waiting. Your guide will cut them open for you.
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The Paddy Trail
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A different way to see the beauty of Sri Lanka
SimonC4241,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great way to see the scenery paddy fields and some wildlife. 2 small hills (we had to walk up one) and an informative and helpful guide
Burn off your curry with a scenic ride in the countryside….amazing!
swardestoncanary,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing leisurely ride through authentic Sri Lanka. Great selection of bikes with very modern facilities. Lovely stop for a King Coconut on the way. Saw an super selection of bids, monkeys and traditional farmers.
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