Tours/Galle/The Paddy Trail
Viator · Private tour

The Paddy Trail

5.0(2)Galle1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)

Description

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?

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The Paddy Trail

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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?

Highlights

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.

What's included

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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Important Information

  • 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

Reviews(2)

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SimonC4241
February 8, 2026
A different way to see the beauty of Sri Lanka

What 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

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swardestoncanary
December 19, 2025
Burn off your curry with a scenic ride in the countryside….amazing!

Amazing 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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