UPDATED March 29, 2026 BY The TDA Team IN Tea Route no comments Tea Route Rider Reviews: I Would Go Back In A Heartbeat And Do It All Over Again.The inaugural Tea Route Cycling Tour, taking riders over 2600 km from Kochi, India to Colombo, Sri Lanka, crossed the finish line just over a month ago. Now that the cyclists who took part in this sold out adventure have returned home, lets see what they had to say about their experienceThis was my first tour with TDA and it will not be my last! The route was well scouted, the trip leaders were supportive and generous with their knowledge and the other participants were just awesome.the landscapes, the historical buildings, and most of all, the local people were absolutely amazing. I have traveled in many places in the world and have found very a few places with people as friendly as southern India and Sri Lanka. I would go back in a heartbeat and do it all over again challenges and all. Thank you TDA for creating and executing such a rich experience. Bob Bathrick (USA)The Tea Route ride was great!I enjoyed the places we visited, the cities and villages and meeting Indians and Sri Lankans. I really enjoyed seeing art and temples on the trip. The Indian and Sri Lankan food was delicious! I loved seeing the nature and animals/birds in India and Sri Lanka. Fiona Efron (Australia)This tour was an adventure. Sri Lanka exceed expectations in almost every way and should be considered a world class cycling destination. Justin Ripley (USA)It was an epic adventure in which so much happened each day that thinking back over the prior week or so was almost overwhelming. There is just so much to see, do and experience. Michael Talbert (USA)From our 1st day on the Tea Route in Kochi, India, and from the moment we rode out our of the hotel door on a daily basis, India was full of humanity, cultural diversity, colour, craziness, surprise and stimulation around every corner. Sri Lanka is more relaxed, being a scenically beautiful country with interesting villages, towns, landscapes, coastlines, rice paddies, coconut trees, full of wildlife, with a long history, culturally fascinating, where the people are friendly and welcoming, and also much to see around every corner. Maurice Efron (Australia)I loved the Tour. It was even better than what I expected. The group was great and the staff very helpful. Well done everyone. Marie-Jose Vasseur (Canada)A fascinating immersion in local cultures and the activities of daily life, which you can only get by riding through small communities at all times of day (early morning, when people are going to school/work, midday, afternoon). Max Davis (USA)The Tea Route takes you through a variety of tropical regions where you see bananas, cardamom, rice, coconuts, cinnamon, and tea. The tea plantations are amazing to see in both India and Sri Lanka. The people are very friendly and helpfulThe scenery is spectacular. There are a variety of religions in the region: Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Moslem, and Jewish. The fresh fruit is amazing: pomegranates, bananas, pineapple, mango, papaya, guava, etc. The hotels were 5 star. There is a lot of very good food every day. Michael Dreiling (USA)I love a deep dive into other cultures. I am very grateful for the opportunity that TDA gave me. Kathy Herson (USA)Registration for the 2028 Tea Route Cycling Adventure is now open.RELATEDTOURTea Route Tea. It wasnt until the British arrived that this wild plant was turned into a commercial crop both in India and in Sri Lanka, creating those... Related Posts:Leave a Comment for "Tea Route Rider Reviews: I Would Go Back In A Heartbeat And Do It All Over Again." Cancel reply