Sri Lanka packs a lot into its small teardrop shape. Pedal through rice paddies, up into the central highlands, past ancient monuments and happy people. Most cycling vacations are in small groups with a guide and vehicle support, so your luggage and you can be transported in the van if you’re overheated or hill-weary. Cycling holidays generally follow a point-to-point route from Sigiriya in the north, through the high tea country around Kandy and Ella, and then down to the coast around Galle.