SRI LANKAN FAMILY SUMMER HOLIDAY
A 16 Day Tour
NEGOMBO – CULTURAL TRIANGLE – NUWARA ELIYA – KOSLANDA – PASSIKUDAH – WILPATTU – NEGOMBO
This summer season specific family friendly itinerary is perfect for those who want to explore the island’s gorgeous central, hill and eastern destinations. The journey ties in coastal, ancient towns, UNESCO World Heritage sites, game drives in Wilpattu for a less touristic, visually stunning lush landscape, secluded waterfalls and beautiful treks amidst untouched forest in Koslanda, lounging on one of Sri Lanka’s most brilliant beaches that open out to turquoise waters and sampling the island’s freshest seafood in Passikudah. Drive times may be a little longer, but are well worth the time spent on the road taking in equally beautiful scenery. The summer season in Sri Lanka is full of surprises, with the East Coast at its best, and sites each have their own amazing experiences in store.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit UNESCO Word Heritage Sites
- Visits to tea factories
- Swim under secluded waterfalls in peaceful jungles
- Snorkeling off the east coast
- Game Drives in Wilpattu National Park to see elephants and leopards
- Beach time on Sri Lanka’s palm fringed southern beaches
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
| Day | Activity | Location | Accommodation |
| Day 1 | Arrive at Colombo Airport where you will be met and transferred the short distance to Negombo. Check into Jetwing Beach | Negombo | Jetwing Beach |
| Day 2 | This morning travel to Sigiriya, in the Cultural Triangle. En route stop at Dambulla to visit the Cave Temples before checking into your hotel, Aliya Resort. Rest of day at leisure. | Sigiriya | Aliya Resort |
| Day 3 | This morning head off early to climb Sigirya Rock Fortress, which is one of the most iconic sites in Sri Lanka. | Sigiriya | Aliya Resort |
| Day 4 | Morning spent at leisure at the hotel. Afternoon game drive at Minneriya National Park, which is famed for the great gathering, the largest gathering of wild elephants anywhere in the world. The best month for this is August. | Sigiriya | Aliya Resort |
| Day 5 | This morning drive to Kandy where you’ll stay at Taylor’s Hill, located around 35 minutes from the centre of Kandy. En route visit the Temple of the Tooth. | Kandy | Taylor’s Hill |
| Day 6 | Day at leisure | Kandy | Taylor’s Hill |
| Day 7 | Travel by road to Koslanda and check into Living Heritage Koslanda, an 80 Acre Eco Resort with plenty of space for kids to run and play, a huge swimming pool and a private waterfall that its possible to swim in the natural pool. | Koslanda | Living Heritage Koslanda |
| Day 8 | At leisure | Koslanda | Living Heritage Koslanda |
| Day 9 | This morning check out and drive to the east coast and spend 4 nights at Uga Bay, located on a powdery white sandy beach. | Passikudah | Uga Bay |
| Day 10 | At leisure | Passikudah | Uga Bay |
| Day 11 | At leisure | Passikudah | Uga Bay |
| Day 12 | At leisure | Passikudah | Uga Bay |
| Day 13 | This morning check out early for your drive back to the west coast, and head towards Wilpattu National Park, one of the largest and is arguably the most spectacular, parks in Sri Lanka. Home to leopards, elephants and sloth bear, enjoy a camping adventure at Leopard Trails. | Wilpattu | Leopard Trails |
| Day 14 | Early morning and afternoon game drive at Wilpattu National park. | Wilpattu | Leopard Trails |
| Day 15 | Enjoy one final game drive this morning, before returning to camp for breakfast and check out.
Transfer to The Wallawwa for your final night |
Negombo | The Wallawwa |
| Day 16 | Transfer to the Airport for your return flight. |