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Private Cycling Tour: Mologoda Village Cycling Tour
1 day
Private
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pinnawala Ape Gama, Karandupona - Rambukkana Rd, Rambukkana 71100 Sri Lanka
Your tour will start at approximately 0800 hrs from Pinnawala town where your guide will meet you. He will bring the necessary equipment such as the bicycles, First aid kit for emergencies, bicycle chargers and etc. Ensure to have your breakfast before starting the tour. You will then be biking cross country to Mologoda. Your route will allow you to see many beautiful natural scenes and will be full of adventure.
Mologoda Pottery Village is a village that had existed for several centuries. According to folklore, Molgoda was established during the Kandyan era over millennia ago. Throughout the centuries the many generations have made their living from traditional pottery, honing the craft to what it is now. Today approximately 50 families live in the village and practice their craft.
Once you arrive at Mologoda, you will be taken on a guided tour around the village. Then you will meet up with one of the families and get to see how they make pottery in their workshop. They will show you how the traditional pottery wheel is used. You can then try your hand at making your own pottery. You can also help with their work. At noon you will be treated to a delicious homemade lunch.
You will find that the entire wholesome meal comprises of rice, local produce, and fish from the river nearby. Dessert is usually buffalo curd with treacle. After a relaxing meal, you will have some time to view the pottery items that are available around the village for sale. You can purchase some of it as souvenirs to take back with you. At approximately 1530 hrs you will be leaving the village and cycling back. Your guide will drop you off back at the town of Pinnawala or at your hotel according to your choice.
Duration: 7 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pinnawala Ape Gama, Karandupona - Rambukkana Rd, Rambukkana 71100 Sri Lanka
Your tour will start at approximately 0800 hrs from Pinnawala town where your guide will meet you. He will bring the necessary equipment such as the bicycles, First aid kit for emergencies, bicycle chargers and etc. Ensure to have your breakfast before starting the tour. You will then be biking cross country to Mologoda. Your route will allow you to see many beautiful natural scenes and will be full of adventure.
Mologoda Pottery Village is a village that had existed for several centuries. According to folklore, Molgoda was established during the Kandyan era over millennia ago. Throughout the centuries the many generations have made their living from traditional pottery, honing the craft to what it is now. Today approximately 50 families live in the village and practice their craft.
Once you arrive at Mologoda, you will be taken on a guided tour around the village. Then you will meet up with one of the families and get to see how they make pottery in their workshop. They will show you how the traditional pottery wheel is used. You can then try your hand at making your own pottery. You can also help with their work. At noon you will be treated to a delicious homemade lunch.
You will find that the entire wholesome meal comprises of rice, local produce, and fish from the river nearby. Dessert is usually buffalo curd with treacle. After a relaxing meal, you will have some time to view the pottery items that are available around the village for sale. You can purchase some of it as souvenirs to take back with you. At approximately 1530 hrs you will be leaving the village and cycling back. Your guide will drop you off back at the town of Pinnawala or at your hotel according to your choice.
Duration: 7 hours
Included
- Cycle guide
- Bicycle chargers
- First Aids
- All government taxes
Not included
- Food and Drinks.
- Gratitudes.
- Expenses of Personal Leisure.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
65%
Sport
55%
Cultural
25%
