SRI LANKA ON A SHOESTRING FOR FAMILIES
A 14 Day Tour
NEGOMBO – CULTURAL TRIANGLE – KANDY – KITHULGALA – NUWARA ELIYA – YALA – GALLE – MIRISSA
The perfect Sri Lanka itinerary for families traveling on a budget. Sri Lanka appeals to families of all sizes and is a joy to explore, with stunning landscapes, friendly and welcoming people, and ancient historical sites. Don’t let its small size fool you, there is a ton to see and do here that appeal to all ages and interests. This 14 day family itinerary combines key iconic sites of interest that are fun for all ages: Sigiryia Rock Fortress, enjoying a thrilling white water adventure in Kithulgala, exploring the tea country, and on safari in one of Asia’s most loved wildlife reserves and home to the highest concentration of leopards in the world. End your trip enjoying the cosmopolitan buzz of Galle Fort and plenty of sun, sea and sand on Mirissa’s beautiful beach.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit UNESCO Word Heritage Sites including Sigiriya Rock Fortess
- A visit to the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
- Raft down the white water rapids in Kithulgala
- Lose yourself amidst emerald tea blanketed hills
- Visits to a tea factory
- Get on safari at Yala National Park – home to leopard, elephant and sloth bear
- Beach time on Mirissa’s lively shores
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
| Day | Activity | Location | Accommodation |
| Day 1 | On arrival into Colombo airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Negombo. Overnight Villa Hundira. |
Negombo | Villa Hundira |
| Day 2 | Transfer by road to Sigiriya, En route stop to visit the Cave Temples in Dambulla. Stay 2 nights at Sigiriya Village. | Sigiriya | Sigiriya Village |
| Day 3 | In the morning climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and in the afternoonenjoy a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park, famed for its great herds of elephants. | Sigiriya | Sigiriya Village |
| Day 4 | Check out from the hotel and transfer to Kandy. Check into Ozo Kandy. Early evening visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic for the pooja. | Kandy | Ozo Kandy |
| Day 5 | This morning board the hill train and travel from Kandy to Hatton, where you’ll be met by your driver and transferred the remaining distance by car. Check into Rafter’s Retreat. |
Kithulgala | Rafter’s Retreat |
| Day 6 | Morning white water rafting adventure. Transfer to Nuwara Eliya and stay 1 night at Glendower Hotel. | Nuwara Eliya | Glendower Hotel |
| Day 7 | Today visit a local tea estate and factory to learn all about the intricate process of making tea. There will be an opportunity to do some hiking or biking in the local vicinity if you wish. | Nuwara Eliya | Glendower Hotel |
| Day 8 | Early check out and transfer by road to Yala National Park. Stay 2 nights at Chaarya Resort. | Yala | Chaarya Resort and Spa |
| Day 9 | Enjoy morning and afternoon jeep safaris of the Yala National Park. | Yala | Chaarya Resort and Spa |
| Day 10 | Transfer to Galle. Check into Fort Bliss for 1 night – late afternoon walking tour of Galle with a local resident. | Galle | Fort Bliss |
| Day 11 | This morning transfer by road to Mirissa. Check in to the Paradise Beach Club. Rest of day at leisure. | Mirissa | Paradise Beach Club |
| Day 12 | At leisure | Mirissa | Paradise Beach Club |
| Day 13 | At leisure | Mirissa | Paradise Beach Club |
| Day 14 | Today you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the airport for your return flight. |