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Days: 10 | Price: From £2,900pp
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.
Remember: our itineraries are purely for inspiration purposes only - every detail can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Day |
Place |
Highlights |
Hotel Options |
---|---|---|---|
1- 4 |
Kandy 1 ![]() |
Temple of the Tooth; Botanical Gardens; Mountain biking through local villages |
Ellerton Bungalow |
4-7 |
Gal Oya National Park 2 ![]() |
Private safari by boat, Private jeep safari, Meet an indigenous hunter-gatherer tribe |
Gal Oya Lodge |
7-12 |
East Coast - Arugam Bay 3 ![]() |
Beautiful beaches, Barefoot living; Surfing lessons and board hire |
Jetwing Surf |
12-14 |
Tangalle 4 ![]() |
Blissful relaxation; Complete R&R |
Villa Maya |
International flights
Private expert family guides
Hand-picked child friendly hotels
Interactive and interesting activities for kids
Dedicated Family Escapologist support 24/7
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.
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.
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
DURATION: 14 DAYS
PRICE: FROM £2,900pp
PLACES: Kandy, Gal Oya National Park, East Coast - Arugam Bay, Tangalle
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