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Perfect ingredients for an amazing family holiday include unwinding in Tea Country, elephants on a thrilling safari, R&R on a tropical East Coast beach with surf lessons thrown in and paddy field tranquility before flying home.
A family holiday in Sri Lanka means that the response to the inevitable question of ‘what are we doing today?’ is met with excited eyes. Our Family Holiday to Sri Lanka itinerary combines safari and beach along with a number of super-fun child focused activities for the whole family to enjoy. Trekking up Mini Adam’s Peak, cycling through villages and paddy fields and we even manage to get a little culture in to broaden your little darlings’ horizons. And of of this, of course, with a carefully selected experiential hotels that cater for youngsters.
What's Included
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International flights
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Private expert family guides
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Hand-picked child friendly hotels
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Interactive and interesting activities for kids
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Dedicated Family Escapologist support 24/7
Sample itinerary in full
Remember: Every Yonder itinerary is uniquely created to suit our individual clients. Destinations, hotels, lengths of stay and even modes of transport are all decided by you, with the help of our local knowledge and expert guidance.
DAYS 1- 4 | Kandy
Highlights: Temple of the Tooth; Botanical Gardens; Mountain biking through local villages
On arrival, you’ll jump in your car with your chauffeur guide and make your way to Ellerton Bungalow, just outside Kandy. In this spectacular location, you’ll recuperate whilst the kids can get out and about on mountain bikes to go exploring with a guide on safe rural paths to see local villages and the Sri Lankan countryside. You’ll all enjoy a visit to the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Sri Lanka’s most sacred site.
Highlights
Tour of Kandy and the Botanical Gardens
(Included half-day tour)
Embark on a cultural journey in Kandy, a city echoing a regal past. Our guided tour takes you through bustling streets and local markets, brimming with vibrant colours and exotic aromas. The highlight is the Royal Botanical Gardens, a 147-acre horticultural wonder. Here, amidst exotic plants and palm trees, history and nature intertwine. This stroll through ancient trees and pavilions is a tranquil immersion into a celebrated Kandy landmark.
Temple of the Tooth tour
(Included half-day tour)
Experience the spiritual essence of Sri Lanka with a visit to Kandy’s sacred Temple of the Tooth. Housing Buddha’s tooth relic, this site is a pinnacle of Buddhist worship. Our guided tour envelops you in an atmosphere of reverence, surrounded by intricate carvings and gold-laden roofs. Witness daily rituals in this architectural marvel, and see the golden casket holding the revered relic.
Your included hotel
Ellerton Bungalow
Your alternative hotel choices
Kandy House
DAYS 4-7 | Gal Oya National Park
Highlights: Private safari by boat, Private jeep safari, Meet an indigenous hunter-gatherer tribe
You would be forgiven for thinking that Gal Oya National Park is like a scene from the Jungle Book. Here your safari holiday begins. You go out by Land Rover and boat to see the majestic wildlife and might even spot the Asian elephant swimming in Sri Lanka’s second largest lake. Luxurious Gal Oya Lodge will be your base from which you’ll set out on safari into the teeming jungle.
Highlights
Explore Gal Oya National Park by boat and jeep
(Included full-day tour)
Explore the serene Gal Oya National Park, a less-travelled wildlife sanctuary in the heart of Sri Lanka. This guided private safari leads you through dense jungles and sprawling grasslands, offering a chance to spot elephants, leopards, water buffaloes, and diverse bird species. The park’s vast lake is a highlight, where elephants swimming between islands create a unique spectacle. This journey into Gal Oya is an intimate encounter with nature, offering a glimpse into the untamed beauty and tranquillity of Sri Lanka’s wilderness.
Your included hotel
Gal Oya Lodge
DAYS 7-12 | East Coast - Arugam Bay
Highlights: Beautiful beaches, Barefoot living; Surfing lessons and board hire
The long, sandy beaches on the East coast of Sri Lanka are the perfect place to take the kids for some R&R towards the end of your tour of Sri Lanka. The gentle breakers close to the Jetwing Surf are a perfect playground for the youngsters. They will be endlessly entertained with surfing and bodyboarding lessons provided by the hotel’s instructors. When they tire of the waves, the swimming pool beckons or they can even join in a game of beach cricket with the locals. And all the while you can relax and enjoy the immersive rustic luxury that runs through this special corner of Sri Lanka.
Your included hotel
Jetwing Surf
Your alternative hotel choices
Uga Bay
Karpaha Sands
DAYS 12-14 | Tangalle
Highlights: Blissful relaxation; Complete R&R
As you leave the East Coast, you’ll head towards Tangalle. Your last couple of days will be spent in the tranquility of Villa Maya, set amongst the paddy fields. The children can run around the huge garden, fly kites and play garden games with the staff whilst you can chill out in cane planters chairs with a pot of Ceylon tea or retreat to your suite for an in-room massage. On the final morning of your amazing family holiday in Sri Lanka, your ever dutiful chauffeur guide will be waiting to take you to the airport for your flight home.
Your included hotel
Villa Maya
Your alternative hotel choices
Amanwella
Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Hotels featured in this itinerary
Ellerton Bungalow
Perched 2,400 feet above Kandy, with no fussiness, just warm hospitality. Loyal guests return time after time for plantation vibe, beautiful gardens, tasteful eclectic furnishings in just eight rooms and divine food in an fres... View this hotel
Kandy House
Exceptionally pretty old manor house, skillfully converted into a boutique hotel with style and charm. The number one hotel in Kandy, it only has nine rooms and competition for a reservation is intense. Aperitifs on the lawn ar... View this hotel
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What you get for your money
This itinerary would typically cost from £3,400pp inclusive of international flights staying in the specified hotels and having the services of a private chauffeur and guide.
The costs vary based on season, flights, room type and board basis. All our holidays are tailor-made and can be created around your budget.
Every Yonder itinerary is uniquely created to suit our individual clients. Destinations, hotels, lengths of stay and even modes of transport are all decided by you, with the help of our local knowledge and expert guidance.
All Yonder holidays include flights, carefully curated hotels. private drivers, expert guides and local concierges alongside 24/7 support from Yonder should it ever be needed so you know you are in safe hands.We are immensely proud of our unique and in-depth expertise of the destinations we offer. Unlike some travel companies, each hotel we feature is handpicked and personally experienced by us so we can give you the inside story. We also carefully choose our guides based on their their exhaustive knowledge and professionalism to ensure you have a perfect holiday.
What’s the process?
We love to chat. Tell us about your Yonderlust, your travel tastes, your wishes and desires. The more we know the better and we will make a few suggestions based on extensive our first-hand experience.
Once we‘ve glimpsed your travel soul we will start crafting your unique itinerary. And then we will refine it until you’re as excited as we are.
When you are ready to go Yonder you can make your reservation. We usually take a 30% deposit (but this can vary depending on your holiday). The balance payable 90 days prior to departure. Best of all, booking with Yonder really is headache free. You have complete financial protection for all holidays which include flights through our ATOL licence (11237).
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