Family Fun
in Sri Lanka
14 Days / 13 Nights
Negombo – Dambulla – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Yala – Bentota
This family holiday tour encompasses many highlights of Sri Lanka, but at a more leisurely pace! For the adults, there’s an array of beautiful ancient cities set in fantastic scenery, and for the kids, there’s plenty of fun adventure activities. Not to mention the amazing wildlife (elephants galore!) and stunning golden beaches.
DAY 1: Arrive Colombo – Negombo
On arrival at the airport, meet your Tour Executive at the arrival lounge who will assist with the transfer to the Negombo hotel. Stay for two nights in Negombo.
DAY 2: Negombo
Negombo is located at the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon. Its wide sandy beaches and the safe seas are the major attractions, but there’s much more to see in the city. A confluence of Dutch and Hindu history, this quaint seaside village has a bustling fish stall market that guests will get to experience in action during their walking tour.
DAY 3: Negombo – Dambulla
Check-out after breakfast and transfer to the heart of the Cultural Triangle. The Dambulla Cave Temples await here, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where kids can marvel over the huge lion’s mouth! There are five caves here containing approximately 200 statues of Lord Buddha. Afternoon to relax by the pool. Three nights in Dambulla.
DAY 4: Sigiriya & Wildlife
Morning spent travelling to Sigiriya and hiking the iconic Lion Rock (UNESCO World Heritage Site), once a capital of Sri Lanka in the 5th century. The afternoon continues with a wildlife safari at Minneriya National Park. The park is largely based on a huge reservoir and serves as an important gathering place for Sri Lanka’s large elephant population. Minneriya is also home to many other species of mammals.
DAY 5: Village Tour
Transfer to Hiriwaduna to experience a unique village tour. Guests meet farmers and their families, learn about their daily life and the shift to organic farming methods in Sri Lanka. The guided walk goes alongside Hiriwadunna Lake and includes a little jungle crossing by catamaran. Visitors can then enjoy a final bullock cart ride through the paddy fields. Afternoon at leisure.
DAY 6: Dambulla – Kandy
A full-day cultural exploration of Kandy. The royal city was the last indigenous capital of Sri Lanka and is said to be the most picturesque of all the Sri Lankan cities. On the way, clients visit a spice garden and the renowned Temple of the Tooth relic. Day ends with a cultural dance show in the theatre. Stay overnight in Kandy.
DAY 7: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast travel to Nuwara Eliya (“little England”) through thousands of acres of tea plantations. On the way, guests are sure to spot some tea pickers and stunning waterfalls. On arrival, the family will visit a tea factory to see just how tea is produced. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
DAY 8: Ella Excursion
Guests wake up early and travel to Ella, climb the Ella Rock and transfer by tuk tuk to visit Sri Lanka’s most iconic bridge, the Nine Arch Bridge.
DAY 9: Nuwara Eliya – Yala
After a leisurely breakfast, the journey continues to Yala National Park, famous for Sri Lanka’s elusive leopard. Evening free to relax by the pool. Stay two nights.
DAY 10: Yala
An early start to enjoy a morning safari at Yala National Park. Yala is famous for its big herds and many elephants, leopards, spotted deer, sambar, crocodiles, mongoose, wild boar, wild buffalo, and more incredible wildlife. Later, return to the hotel for a full breakfast. Rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 11: Yala – Bentota / Ahungalla
Morning travel to beach resorts. Enroute guests visit Galle and enjoy a guided walk-through Galle’s historic 17th century Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stay three nights in Bentota/Ahungalla. If interested, families can visit the nearby turtle hatchery, enjoy a boat ride, and experience a fish spa or cinnamon village (additional cost).
DAY 12 & 13: Bentota / Ahungalla
Relax by the beach, day at leisure.
DAY 14: Bentota / Ahungalla – Colombo Departure
Breakfast, followed by check-out and a direct transfer to Colombo airport.
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