Sri Lanka Family Holiday 12 Days
- See the ancient rock fortress Sigiriya – from the massive stone lion paws at the entrance to the 200-metre climb to the top, this UNESCO World Heritage site will impress the whole family!
- Spot elephants in their natural habitat during a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park – this is something your kids (and you) will never forget.
- Share dinner with a Sri Lankan family before sealing the friendship with an informal lesson in traditional Kandyan dance.
- Explore the Dambulla cave temples, where prehistoric Sri Lankans lived thousands of years ago and ancient murals and statues depicting the Buddha are on display.
- Soak up some sun during your beach break along the palm-fringed sands of Mirissa, where the kids can splash, and you can relax.
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Sri Lanka Family Holiday
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | Negombo
Negombo
Ayubowan! Welcome to Sri Lanka. Known as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, the island offers travellers palm-studded beaches, rolling plantations and sacred sites steeped in spirituality. Your adventure begins in Negombo with a welcome meeting at 5 pm, where you’ll meet your local leader and the other families travelling with you. If you arrive early, why not go out an explore at your own pace or book yourselves into the Urban Adventures day tour. After the meeting, maybe join your group for dinner and get to know the delicious local cuisine.
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Day 2 | Dambulla
Dambulla
Today you’ll officially start your adventure by heading to Dambulla – this town plays home to some of the world’s most spectacularly decorated cave temples. When you arrive, you can choose whether to join an optional excursion to the vegetable wholesale market – a labyrinth of shops and stalls that offers a look at the vast range of produce grown in Sri Lanka. Later, explore the Dambulla cave temples, where prehistoric Sri Lankans lived thousands of years ago and thousands of ancient murals and statues depicting the Buddha are on display.
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Naturally gorgeous, culturally captivating and steeped in mysticism, Sri Lanka makes for a wonderful introduction to the Indian subcontinent for both kids and adults. Embark on a 12-day family adventure and discover temples carved from cliffs, fortresses built on boulders and wildlife-rich parks. Expose your family to different ways of life while cycling through peaceful villages and touring working tea plantations. Search for the local wildlife when you go safari, looking out for wild elephants, deer and crocodiles, and chill out by the beach in Mirissa with the other families. Educational, active and leisurely paced, this trip is everything you could want in a family getaway.
Inclusions
- Dambulla - Cave Temples
- Sigiriya - Bike ride
- Sigiriya - Lion Rock Fortress Visit
- Kandy - Botanical Gardens
- Matale - Spice Garden
- Kandy - Temple of the Tooth
- Train ride from Nanu Oya to Bandarawela
- Bandarawela - Country side trek
- Bandarawela - Tea Plucking Experience
- Udewalawe National Park - Wildlife safari
- Mirissa - Kite Flying
Meet
Meeting Points
- Corundum Breeze Negombo, 28 Poruthota Road, Sri Lanka
End Points
- Fairway Colombo, No. 7, Hospital Street, Sri Lanka
