Sri Lanka for Families - 18 Days Comprehensive Holiday

Sri Lanka for Families - 18 Days

$3200.00/

per person
  • 1 Days / 0 Nights
  • Max People : 6
  • Colombo, Galle, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Polonnaruwa, Negombo, Mirissa, Ella, Udawalawe National Park & Horton Plains National Park

Day 1-2: Airport welcome and transfer to Negombo Beach hotel. Enjoy fisherman village tours and coastal relaxation. Day 3-6: Travel into the Cultural Triangle (Habarana & Ritigala). Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, take an elephant back ride, navigate Polonnaruwa ancient city, and explore Anuradhapura & Dambulla Cave Temple. Day 7-10: Proceed to Kandy for Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Temple of the Tooth, and Cultural Dance Show. Scenic train ride to Kitulgala for white-water rafting, then drive to Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains World's End, and Bandarawela. Day 11-14: Discover Ella (Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak hike, Flying Ravana zipline). Full-day 4x4 safari at Yala National Park and visit Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home. Day 15-18: Southern coastal exploration in Mirissa (stilt fishing, whale watching) and Balapitiya (Galle Dutch Fort, Moonstone Mine, Madu River safari, Turtle Hatchery). Transfer to Colombo for a city tour and airport departure.

Highlights of the Tour

  • Airport pickup at Colombo BIA
  • Negombo city tour & Dutch Fort view
  • Scenic drive from Negombo to Habarana
  • Climb UNESCO Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Catamaran lake boat ride & birdwatching
  • Explore UNESCO Anuradhapura Heritage City
  • Transfer to Kandy
  • Highland train ride through tea estates to Hatton
  • Scenic drive past Devon & St. Clair's waterfalls
  • Early morning trek at Horton Plains National Park
  • Transfer to Ella
  • Drive to Tissamaharama via southern plains
  • Full-day Yala 4x4 open-top jeep safari
  • Morning game drive in Udawalawe National Park
  • Mirissa white sandy beach relaxation
  • Explore UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort
  • Transfer to Colombo via Bentota
  • Breakfast at hotel

Itinerary

Warm greeting at Bandaranaike International Airport and a 20-minute transfer to your luxury beach hotel in Negombo. Relax by the pool or gardens to recover from your flight.

Explore Negombo city, historical 17th-century Dutch Fort, Hamilton Canal, and the bustling local fisherman's village before relaxing on golden sandy beaches.

Travel inland (approx. 4 hours) into Sri Lanka's cultural dry zone. Option to cycle around the lake or explore ancient rock cave ruins at Ritigala Monastery.

Ascend 200m to the summit of UNESCO Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress passing ancient frescoes. Afternoon elephant-back ride through the bush in Habarana or climb Pidurangala Rock.

Morning catamaran boat ride across a local lake. Afternoon guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Polonnaruwa ancient kingdom: Royal Palace, Gal Vihara, and Parakrama Samudra.

Explore ancient Anuradhapura including the 2300-year-old Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree and Atamasthana. Continue to Dambulla Cave Temple to view 157 Buddha statues and murals.

Drive to royal hill capital Kandy. Tour Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Viewpoint, Bogambara Lake, and watch a Kandyan Cultural Dance Show.

Take a 2-hour highland train journey through tea fields to Hatton. Continue to Kitulgala on the Kelani River for white-water rafting, rock pool sliding, and confidence jumps.

Drive 80km along winding mountain roads to Nuwara Eliya ("Little England"). En route visit St. Clair's & Devon waterfalls, a working tea factory, Seetha Amman Kovil, and Lake Gregory.

Early morning trek across UNESCO Horton Plains National Park to World's End cliff (900m drop) and Baker's Falls. Continue through tea estate country to stay in Bandarawela.

Drive to Ella mountain village. Visit iconic Nine Arch Bridge, hike Little Adam's Peak, experience Flying Ravana Zipline adventure, and explore Ella town.

Descent transfer to Tissamaharama. Visit Kataragama Sacred Precinct (Kiri Vehera Buddhist stupa and Kataragama Dewalaya Hindu shrine) near Yala National Park.

Full-day game drive in Yala National Park tracking leopards, sloth bears, wild elephants, and crocodiles. Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan style lunch inside the park.

Morning safari at Udawalawe National Park. Visit Elephant Transit Home during baby elephant milk feeding time before continuing west along the south coast to Mirissa.

Unwind on Mirissa Beach. Observe Weligama stilt fishermen in action, visit Wella Devalaya in Unawatuna, and option for Blue Whale and dolphin watching boat trip.

Transfer along coast to Balapitiya. Walk UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort ramparts, visit Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine, Madu Ganga mangrove river safari, Ambalangoda Mask Museum, and Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery.

Drive to Colombo via Bentota. Guided city tour visiting Gangaramaya Temple on Beira Lake, Old Parliament, Dutch Hospital precinct, Galle Face Green terrace, and shopping malls.

Breakfast at hotel and private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) according to your flight schedule.

Included

  • • Stelaran tour guide service (English/Hindi/Arabic/French chauffeur guide & expert site guides in ancient cities) • Accommodation for 17 Nights in luxury star & boutique hotels (HB Meal Plan - Breakfast & Lunch/Dinner included) • Free access to Spice Garden.
  • Gem Museum.
  • Wood Carving Center.
  • Tea Factory & Plantation • Air-conditioned vehicle with fuel.
  • Wi-Fi.
  • baby seats.
  • driver allowance.
  • highway tolls.
  • and local taxes • Special COVID-19 insurance cover / vehicle passenger insurance • Airport Pick-up & Drop-off with travel representative welcome.

Excluded

  • • Activity & entrance tickets (Sigiriya.
  • Polonnaruwa.
  • Dambulla.
  • temples.
  • orphanages.
  • boat safaris) • Safari Jeep rentals for national parks ($95 half-day / $180 full-day options) • Kitulgala white-water rafting and adventure activities • International/Domestic flights and Visa fees • Personal shopping.
  • laundry.
  • and minibar expenses.

Tour Days Summary

  • 1 Arrivals Day – Welcome to Negombo Beach
    Warm greeting at Bandaranaike International Airport and a 20-minute transfer to your luxur...
  • 2 Negombo Beach & Fisherman Village Experience
    Explore Negombo city, historical 17th-century Dutch Fort, Hamilton Canal, and the bustling...
  • 3 Transfer to Habarana & Ritigala Monastery
    Travel inland (approx. 4 hours) into Sri Lanka's cultural dry zone. Option to cycle around...
  • 4 Sigiriya Rock Fortress Climb & Elephant Ride
    Ascend 200m to the summit of UNESCO Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress passing ancient frescoes....
  • 5 Lake Catamaran Ride & Polonnaruwa Ancient City
    Morning catamaran boat ride across a local lake. Afternoon guided tour of UNESCO World Her...
  • 6 Anuradhapura Heritage City & Dambulla Golden Temple
    Explore ancient Anuradhapura including the 2300-year-old Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree and Atam...
  • 7 Kandy Cultural Treasures & Royal Botanical Gardens
    Drive to royal hill capital Kandy. Tour Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Temple of the...
  • 8 Scenic Hill Country Train to Kitulgala Adventure Camp
    Take a 2-hour highland train journey through tea fields to Hatton. Continue to Kitulgala o...
  • 9 Nuwara Eliya Tea Estates & Waterfalls
    Drive 80km along winding mountain roads to Nuwara Eliya ("Little England"). En route visit...
  • 10 Horton Plains World's End Trek to Bandarawela
    Early morning trek across UNESCO Horton Plains National Park to World's End cliff (900m dr...
  • 11 Ella Mountain Vistas, Nine Arch Bridge & Zipline
    Drive to Ella mountain village. Visit iconic Nine Arch Bridge, hike Little Adam's Peak, ex...
  • 12 Transfer to Tissamaharama & Kataragama Shrines
    Descent transfer to Tissamaharama. Visit Kataragama Sacred Precinct (Kiri Vehera Buddhist...
  • 13 Full-Day Yala National Park 4x4 Game Drive
    Full-day game drive in Yala National Park tracking leopards, sloth bears, wild elephants,...
  • 14 Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home & Safari to Mirissa
    Morning safari at Udawalawe National Park. Visit Elephant Transit Home during baby elephan...
  • 15 Mirissa Beach, Weligama Stilt Fishing & Marine Excursion
    Unwind on Mirissa Beach. Observe Weligama stilt fishermen in action, visit Wella Devalaya...
  • 16 Galle Fort, Moonstone Mine, Madu River & Turtle Hatchery
    Transfer along coast to Balapitiya. Walk UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort ramparts, visit Meetiyago...
  • 17 Colombo Commercial Capital City Tour
    Drive to Colombo via Bentota. Guided city tour visiting Gangaramaya Temple on Beira Lake,...
  • 18 Departure Transfer to Colombo Airport BIA
    Breakfast at hotel and private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) accord...