
Family Wildlife, Culture and Coast Holiday to Sri Lanka
A comprehensive tour of the island of Sri Lanka’s best bits, this family vacation, best for families with teens, is packed with fun-filled cultural, beach and wildlife activities. Explore the cities of Colombo and Kandy; get to grips with heritage sites in the Cultural Triangle; take a train through the scenic tea plantations; see leopards and Asian elephants in Yala National Park and then chill out on the island’s exquisite south coast beaches.
There are 6 stops on this tour of Sri Lanka beginning in the capital of Colombo where the family will join a street food walking tour to begin to soak up the culture. It’s then off to the Cultural Triangle region with a stay at a private and luxurious boutique hotel Taru Villa Maia. Highlights here include climbing the UNESCO Sigiriya Rock Fortress and cycling the backroads of Anuradhapura with a historian visiting 3 famous temples. The city of Kandy is also a cultural hub. You will get to visit the famous Temple of the Tooth, housing the relic of the toot of the Buddha. Kings Pavilion is a boutique hotel in the mountains away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It’s then time to board a train and chug through the gorgeous hill country towards Camellia Hills, a gorgeous tea planter’s bungalow. This will be a relaxing stay for the family, although there also hikes to waterfalls and visits to tea factories. Next is Yala National Park, for your Sri Lankan safari in a park with the highest density of leopards in the world, as well as Asian elephants, mugger crocodiles and a host of other wildlife. Staying at Leopard Hills, it’s just like an African tented safari camp experience. Conclude this epic adventure at KK Beach Hotel in Koggala on the island’s south coast. With direct access to the beach, there’s no end of fun that the family can have here. The nearby area offers outdoor activities including snorkeling, scuba diving., bike rides and boat trips down Koggala Lake.
Day by Day summary
- Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Bandaranaike International Airport
- 1 night - Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 2 nights - Taru Villas Maia, Habarana, Sri Lanka
- 1 night - Kings Pavilion, Kandy, Sri Lanka
- 2 nights - Camellia Hills, Tea Country, Sri Lanka
- 2 nights - Leopard Trails Yala National Park, National Parks, Sri Lanka
- 3 nights - KK Beach, Galle, Sri Lanka
- Ends - Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your international flight home
At a glance
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Sri Lanka
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11 Nights
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Beach
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Safari
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Scenic
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Guide Price
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Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.
Includes
- Meals and accommodation as specified
- Drinks as specified
- Road transfers as specified
- Private guiding & chauffeuring
- All entrance fees and excursions as specified
- Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
- Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
- Community projects contribution with Uthando
Excludes
- Entry visas and fees
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional activities / experiences
ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
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4WD Safari
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Cultural Experience
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Cycling
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Hiking
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Snorkeling/Scuba Diving
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Watersports
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Food Experiences
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City Sights
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Train Journeys
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Tea Plantations
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Markets
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Temples
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