Sri Lanka Family Holiday
Sri Lanka Family Holiday is recommended for families with young children whose priority is to enjoy lots of fun-filled activities within a safe and friendly environment.
Sri Lanka Family Holiday is recommended for families with young children whose priority is to enjoy lots of fun-filled activities within a safe and friendly environment. We have designed an easy-paced holiday which brings a gentle and engrossing introduction to a different culture. The tour combines Sri Lanka’s spectacular southern beaches, close-up views of elephants and marine turtles and brings history alive. Alternative requests are always catered for.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Negombo
Arrive at the Airport
- Transfer to a convenient hotel close to the international airport. Relax and unwind after your flight, preparing yourself for the adventure ahead
Day 2 :
Negombo
Enjoy the beach and the pool and have a leisure time at the hotel premises
Day 3 :
Habarana
After an early breakfast, travel to Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle via the Millennium Elephant Orphanage in Kegalle, a remarkable project where animal rights workers and elephant experts provide captive elephants with a retirement home. A guided tour around the center will explain the good work being done at the Foundation and is the perfect way for the family to appreciate the wonder of the elephant.Village tour- Experience a village tour learning and connecting with authentic rural life of Sri Lanka. An interesting excursion involving traditional rides on a bullock cart, through the lakes via local catamaran and interactions with the farmers and villagers ending with a typical home cooked meal in one of their homes.
Day 4 :
Habarana
Visit Sigiriya one of the world heritage and UNESCO site in Sri Lanka, explore the beauty and the old engineering techniques. Don’t forget to capture he sunrise on the top of the rock.
-Afterwards you can either return to the hotel and relax in the afternoon or head out on a safari at Minneriya National Park.
Day 5 :
Polonnaruwa-Habarana
After breakfast proceed to visit Polonnaruwa medieval capital and Monkey Kingdom
Day 6 :
Kandy
After breakfast proceed to Kandy, while visiting the Rock Cave Temple in Dambulla and Spice Garden Matale en route.
- Visit the ancient Temple of the Tooth where a tooth relic of Lord Buddha is enshrined.
-Later in the evening witness a Cultural Dance performance.
Day 7 :
Kandy
Relax at Victoria Golf and Country Resort 20 kms east of Kandy, which is a magnificent 500-acre estate surrounded by the scenic Kandyan Hills and the Victoria Reservoir. Facilities include an 18-hole golf course, putting green and practice range, floodlit tennis court, swimming pool, Saddle club, riding lesson for adults and kids, horse safaris, bird watching, and bike trails.
Day 8 :
Kitulgala
A night's camping in Kitulgala is a great place for a bit of under-the-stars adventure. There is an opportunity to go trekking, canoeing or white-water rafting if that suits the family’s disposition, or simply enjoy the camping experience. We have only scheduled one night here, but you can stay longer or chose instead to head straight to Galle in search of more time on the beach.
Day 9 :
Galle
Proceed to Galle
- Spend two days in a beach hotel conveniently placed for a yomp around the famous Galle Fort. The fort's well-preserved ramparts, overlooking the cricket stadium and the Indian Ocean, are a great excuse to use up any pent-up energy and there are a collection of characterful craft and art shops, boutiques and cafes alongside the beautiful boutique hotels and villas that now adorn the streets. The most energetic families might also consider a guided cycle ride around Galle’s rural inland lanes
Day 10 :
Galle
Day 11 :
Benthota
A short journey north takes you to the family- orientated coastal town of Bentota where you can relax and enjoy the broad sandy beaches and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Children will be kept entertained with the numerous water-sports on offer on the calm Bentota lagoon, alongside the sea including banana-boating, water-skiing, jet-skiing, windsurfing and wave boarding. They will also love seeing the baby turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Project and can enjoy their own Sri Lanka puppet show in Balapitiya.
Day 12 :
Benthota
Day 13 :
Airport
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Accommodation in a shared double/ twin room
- Transport in an Air-Conditioned car with an accompanying English-speaking Chauffeur Guide.
- Entrance/excursion fees to the places mentioned in our itinerary.
- Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle will be provided
- Expert advice and support prior to and during the tour
- All government taxes are included
Excludes
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel Insurance is not included
- Late check outs & early check in charges are excluded
- Air-tickets NOT included
- Camera & Video Permits
- Guide/Driver tips