Highlights: Bike around the ancient city of Anuradhapura; Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress; Visit Dambulla Caves
As your plane touches down in Colombo airport, your family holiday in Sri Lanka, your private Yonder chauffeur guide will be waiting to seamlessly transport you north towards the Cultural Triangle. You’ll check into the luxurious and exotic Ulagalla resort where the children can roam free (or under supervision from one of the willing hotel staff) on foot, on bikes or on horseback, safe in the vast estate. Its from here that you’ll climb the Lion Fortress, also known as Sigiriya Rock, and visit the fantastic interactive museum at its base.
Highlights: Tea factory experience; Climb Mini Adam's Peak; Bike over the Nine Arch bridge; Travel by train
The drive towards Ella in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Tea Country is spectacular. On arrival at Nine Skies perched above the Finlay Tea Estate, you’ll immediately feel at home. It will act as your basecamp for the assent of Mini Adam’s Peak, a bite-sized challenge perfect for youngsters. And after you’ve run out of puff you can jump aboard a train and travel over the famous, colonial-era Nine Skies Bridge for a unique new perspective on this exceptional country.
Highlights: Private safari; Wildlife galore; Expert naturalists
Arriving at your tented safari camp, the youngsters will immediately sense the excitement in the air. Kulu Safaris, on the edge of the national park, is itself a thoroughfare for amazing wildlife. You’ll go on two private safaris into the park and will hopefully encounter leopards, elephants, sloth bear, jackals and a variety of other mammals, birds and reptiles. The watering hole within the safari camp can be explored by canoe with a guide, who will happily teach your little fledglings about the extraordinary nature.
Highlights: Private walking tour of Galle Fort; Beautiful beaches: Safe surfing
Following the southern coast, you explore the lighthouse at Dondra, the southernmost point in Sri Lanka, before continuing on towards Galle. Your destination is the delightful Frangipani Tree, perfectly located between Galle Fort and a number of safe surfing and swimming beaches. Your driver will be on hand to take you into the old colonial fort for a child orientated tour with our favourite resident historian. You’ll explore the alleyways and ramparts, hearing captivating stories of years gone by.
Duration: 14 Days | Price: From £3,400
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