Sri Lanka Highlights For Families With Children

Welcome to Sri Lanka!

• Upon arrival, a representative will bring you to your hotel.  

• Depending on the time of arrival, you will have the whole day free for some family time!

• Perhaps start exploring beautiful Colombo?

Transfer time: 1.5 hours

• After breakfast, you and your family will head towards the last ancient city of Sri Lanka, Kandy.

• Upon arrival, take a break at one of the many tea shops and enjoy a lovely cup of tea with butter cake!

• In the evening, you'll be taken to the lively sounds of the traditional Kandyan dance...

• The performance is a truly authentic introduction to Sri Lankan culture!

Transfer time: 4.5 hours

Delicious food and family time!

• Set off after breakfast to the Kandy Temple, the "Temple of the Tooth". 

• Here, the relic of Buddha lies, and constitutes the premier Buddhist Institution of Sri Lanka and remains the cynosure of the Buddhist world.

• In the afternoon, it is time for a family time during a cooking class! 

• Discover the delicious Sri Lankan cuisine, and the fun of preparing it together! 

• Today, you'll hop on board the train heading to Nuwara Eliya, also known as "Little England".

• See the quaint little cottages that can be found scattered all across the city, and what impact the colonial era had.

• Ride through tea plantations, and small waterfalls scattered among the greenery.

• The cool weather and luscious greens makes this a very popular city escape for the locals!

​Transfer time: 4 hours

Just the right cup of tea...

• Visit a local tea plantation after breakfast, where the family will learn about tea making!

• From the planting of the seed to plucking that perfect tea leaf, and then drying and grinding...

• To when it becomes that bold flavor that we have come to love!

• Stroll through Hakgala Botanical Garden before an evening of relaxation in the serene surrounding. 

•If you're still feeling adventurous, why not set off on a boat ride on Lake Gregory?

Today, you will head to the Udawalawe National Park after breakfast!

• In the evening, you will visit the Udawalawe Elephant Transit House. 

• You and your family can see the feeding of the baby elephants.

• And discover how they are being taken looked after, a true family favorite! 

Transfer time: 4 hours

Discover the animal kingdom!

• Wake up early for an exciting adventure...

• Today, you will head for a safari in the Udawalawe National Park!

• This park is home to a number of Elephants, Sloth Bears, Jackals and Buffaloes. 

• Continue the journey to your beach hotel, stopping en-route for an incredible visit...

• ... to the incredible Turtle Hatchery! 

Transfer time: 4 hours

• Spend an entire day on a gorgeous tropical beach! 

• Bentota Beach is one of the most family-friendly beaches in Sri Lanka, with gentle waves for children to swim in.

• Enjoy the vibrant sunset, and if you feel active there are a number of activities to choose from!

• Perhaps you would like to go snorkeling, diving, on a biking tour?

• You can even go on a whale safari, or have a family surfing lesson! 

See you later, alligator...

• Today, you'll be setting off on a boat safari in Bentota River!

• Take in the relaxing scenery while exploring mangroves and looking out for birds, crocodiles, and monitor lizards.

• Make sure you have your cameras ready!

Where are you heading to now?

• You and your family will be transferred to Colombo Airport for your flight.

• We hope you've had an amazing time in Sri Lanka and look forward to seeing you again soon!

Transfer time: 2.5 hours