Family Tour in Sri Lanka
Take your family on an exciting holiday by opting for this exclusively designed family tour in Sri Lanka. While the young and the fit are away climbing the “Mini Adam’s Peak”, the old can sit back, relax and enjoy the views from their hotel, or everyone can enjoy a game drive day out at the Yala National Park. Every destination on this itinerary has something special to offer for the young and the old!
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Day 1 Negombo
Upon pick up at the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be driven to the neighboring city of Negombo where your family tour in Sri Lanka will begin.
Depending on the time of the day in which you arrive, you may have time to go on a boat ride in the Muthurajawela Marsh. Your night stay will be at Hotel in Negombo.
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Day 2 Pinnawala - Sigiriya
The next morning you will head off to Sigiriya and en route you have a chance to visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and mingle with the elephants there.
When you came to Sigiriya we have scheduled a village tour and you can enjoy bullock cart ride, old catamaran ride, tuk tuk ride and traditional Sri Lankan Lunch in a village house with cooking demonstration.
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Day 3 Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa
In the morning, you will visit the Lion’s Rock – a fortress built on a rock by one of the ancient Kings of Sri Lanka. This is an exciting activity where you can explore beautiful paintings and engraved frescoes inside the rock. At the top, you will see remnants of the fortress, and of course a stunning view of the area around you.
After the lunch you will be taken to visit the ancient and historical city of Polonnaruwa.
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Day 4 Habarana – Kandy
The next morning you will begin your journey to the hill capital of Kandy. En route you will visit the Cave Temple in Dambulla, Matale Alu Viharaya Buddhist Temple and the Matale Hindu Temple. Also visit a Spice Garden at Matale and the Batik Factory where the ancient process of making batik by using wax as the main component could be seen.
Once there, you can see the Kandy Lake, stop at the Kandy viewpoint and also visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy and enjoy an evening show of the cultural dance of Kandyans.
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Day 5 Kandy - Nuwaraeliya
The next morning, you will visit the Ambuluwawa Tower and head off to the Nuwaraeliya.
When you head towards the beautiful town of Nuwara Eliya where you will come across several water falls on the way. Ramboda Falls is one visit we have scheduled for you. Along the way you can also visit the Tea Factory and the luscious tea plantations of the country. You will also be given a tour of Nuwara Eliya, also known as “Little England”.
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Day 6 Nuwaraeliya - Ella
The following morning we have a beautiful train journey lined up for you from Nanu Oya to the Demodara. Take the most magical train journey through Sri Lanka’s tea country. A fabulous way to see Sri Lanka’s hill villages, tea country and see the daily lives of the local people. Train will going on Nine Arch Bridge and Demodara loop. Upon reaching to Ella, you can visit the “Little Adams Peak”, Nine Arch Bridge and the Rawana Water Falls.
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Day 7 Ella – Yala
On day seven you will head towards the South of the island. On the way to the city of Yala, you will visit the Buduruwagala Buddha Statue. Once in Yala, you will be taken on an exciting Jeep Safari at the Yala National Park.
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Day 8 Yala - Mirissa
The next day you will be driven to the neighbouring city of Mirissa.
Mirissa is close to the most southern point in Sri Lanka and has become a very popular beach destination amongst tourists. Although it draws a crowd, there is a relaxing vibe on the beautiful stretches of golden sands. The waves are ideal for surfing and the sun and sand is just what you need for a perfect tan.
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Day 9, 10, 11 Mirissa – Galle - Bentota
Early next morning we will take you on a whale watching tour in Mirissa and then drive you to Galle, where you will explore the Galle Dutch Fort. Your next stop will be in Hikkaduwa, which is also on the southern coastline.
In Galle you also have the unique opportunity of taking part in a cookery class that teaches you how to make the authentic Sri Lankan Rice and Curry.
In the evening you can relax and swim with sea turtles on the Hikkaduwa beach.
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Day 12 Bentota – Colombo - Airport
The next morning you will begin your journey to the Colombo - the commercial capital of the island.
Depending on the time of the day in which you departure, you may be shown around the city and taken to visit the Gangarama Temple, Manning Market, Pettah and Fort area, Old Parliament Building, Galle Face Green, Independence Square, BMICH, Townhall and Lotus Pond area.