PlannedHill Country
Sigiriya, the Knuckles Range, Nuwara Eliya and Ella, down to Galle on the south coast. Tea estates, tight mountain roads and warm winter riding.

Tea estates above 1,800 metres, ancient rock fortresses, and a coast road with the Indian Ocean on one side. Sri Lanka is the warm counterweight to a Himalayan season.
You can leave the coast in the morning at thirty degrees and be pulling on a jacket in the tea country by lunch. The hill roads between the Knuckles Range, Nuwara Eliya and Ella are tight, cool and green, and the coastal stretches in the south are as easy as riding gets.
Our Sri Lanka motorcycle tour runs nine days from Colombo: north along the coast to Kalpitiya, inland to Sigiriya and the cultural triangle, up through the Knuckles Range into the hill country at Nuwara Eliya and Ella, then down to the south coast and Galle Fort. It is a good first expedition, and a good one to bring a pillion on.
Sri Lanka
Planned
See the tourNo line drawn on a map in an office. Every day of this one has been ridden before you get it.
The island is easy to cross quickly and much better slowly. We take the hill roads.
Sri Lankan guides who know which estate road is open and where lunch is actually worth stopping for.
Expedition leader, mechanic travelling with the group and a backup 4x4 carrying spares and luggage.
Small groups. We would rather run one good departure than three crowded ones.

Pick a departure from the calendar, or tell us the dates you have and we will build the route around them.
A Royal Enfield Classic 350, which suits the island's tight hill roads and relaxed coastal stretches. Fuel, tolls and parking for the planned route are included, a mechanic travels with the group and a backup 4x4 carries the luggage.
It is the easiest ride we run, graded easy to moderate. You should still have previous motorcycle experience and be comfortable in unfamiliar traffic and on mountain hairpins, because the Knuckles Range and the hill country are narrow and busy in places.
A motorcycle licence from home, an International Driving Permit, and a local recognition permit.
The local permit is issued in Colombo by the Automobile Association of Ceylon against your IDP. We handle it on arrival, but bring the physical documents with you.
Two monsoons hit opposite sides of the island, so something is usually dry.
Our Sri Lanka departures sit in the December to March window. Send us other dates and we will tell you what the weather is likely to do.
Riders share their journeys on Google and Tripadvisor. Read what they say about the routes, the landscapes and the crew who kept them moving.
Had a fantastic 15-day Ladakh tour which was extended down to Dharmashala, the extra days were a great addition. Going into this with no prior experience of Off Horizon or my fellow adventurers I can only say that it exceeded all my expectations. Bikes were great, lodging and food was as good as could be expected in the locations we visited, and the team was tirelessly friendly and helpful, with a genuine passion for sharing their country and culture.
I have just completed the 11 day Ladakh tour with Offhorizon Adventures. Right from the initial contact the team there were extremely helpful and nothing was to much trouble for them to help with, from flight advise from Ireland, transportation, extra accommodation and even possible medical issues like altitude sickness that might arise. If I thought they were good at this stage ? I was blown away by their level of professionalism and hospitality during my trip. Everyone on the Off Horizon Team made this a trip of a lifetime for me. The bikes were well maintained and in excellent condition, any little tweaks, personal preferences or changes to their set were undertaken to suit all riders. Once on the road and starting our adventure, you always felt safe, their advise and attention to detail made the trip truly unforgettable. My exsperience of off road was “0” but with their help, I got through it and enjoyed every minute. We travelled through some of the most beautiful scenery imaginable with every day bringing something new. The accomadation throughout was just perfect with a mix of first class hotels to small family units in the more isolated locations- considering the Irish pallet and diet the food was great and again the team explained every offering. I’m not going to single out any particular Off Horizon team member because each one of them gave 100% of their professionalism, time, hospitality and kindness to every one on this trip- they limit their numbers, which is great because you get that extra attention and help- I could write pages on what I saw and did during the trip but this is something you are going to have to exsperience yourself. Huge thank you to all the other guys on the trip too and a pleasure to meet you all- I would have no hesitation in recommending Off Horizon if you are planning this trip- thank you so much for a truly fantastic adventure 🇮🇪🇮🇳
Very well organised tour with expert riders, support and backup vehicle. The Offhorizon team new all the routes. Very committed team who took very good care of all of us riding team members, with personal attention. The team left no stone unturned to ensure our entire ride across 2150 kms was exciting, very safe without a single incident. Well paced rides with key halts, refueling stops, zero breakdowns and planned to perfection. I wish this team great succes in the future.
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Great experience! Caring and skilled team, quality bikes, engaging itinerary, good selection of accommodations, endless supply of food and drinks, cultural experiences and a dedicated video/photographer to capture all that. Highly recommended. PS: Surya created an extended 15 day Ladakh and Himachal tour (the original was 11 days) in response to our request. It turned out be much more enjoyable.
Huge thanks to the entire Offhorizon Adventures team for the amazing organization of our tour! We rode an incredible route from Manali through the Zanskar Valley and Kargil all the way to Leh—it was the adventure of a lifetime. I’d like to specifically highlight the team's professional approach: * Bikes and support: The motorcycles were in excellent mechanical condition, fully prepped for high-altitude riding and off-road terrain. You feel safe throughout the entire journey. * Route and logistics: Everything was well-planned, from the initial briefing to stops, accommodation, and meals. The guides know the area perfectly, maintain a comfortable riding pace, and allow time to soak in the fantastic Himalayan views. * Atmosphere: The team is incredibly warm, responsive, and open. They are ready to help, offer advice, and handle any logistical issue at a moment's notice. If you are planning a high-altitude motorcycle tour in Ladakh or Zanskar, I definitely recommend Offhorizon Adventures.
To everyone who has ridden with us: thank you. Your stories are the reason we keep planning the next one.