SRI LANKAN FAMILY WINTER HOLIDAY
A 15 Day Tour
NEGOMBO – CULTURAL TRIANGLE – KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA – TALPE
Sri Lanka appeals to families 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 tonne 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, the wonder of engaging with retired and working elephants in a humane animal rescue sanctuary, plenty of time exploring the countryside and hills and finally ending with lazy days building sandcastles and chasing waves on a beautiful beach on the south coast while staying in the comfort of your very own staffed private villa.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit UNESCO Word Heritage Sites including Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- A visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kandy
- Spend one on one time with retired elephants at a reputable animal rescue sanctuary
- Lose yourself amidst emerald tea blanketed hills
- Visits to tea factories
- Beach time in an exclusive and fully staffed beach front villa
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Day | Activity | Location | Accommodation |
Day 1 | Arrive into Colombo Airport where you will be met and transferred the short distance to The Wallawwa | Negombo | The Wallawwa |
Day 2 | This morning transfer by road to the Cultural Triangle. En route stop to visit the Cave Temples at Dambulla. Continue to Sigiriya Water Garden. | Sigiriya | Sigiriya Water Garden |
Day 3 | This morning head off early to climb Sigirya Rock Fortress, which is one of the most iconic sites in Sri Lanka. 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 | Sigiriya Water Garden |
Day 4 | This morning enjoy a hot air balloon over the beautiful sites of the Cultural Triangle at sunrise.
Return to hotel for breakfast then transfer to Kandy |
Kandy | Rosyth Estate |
Day 5 | This morning visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation where you can help wash the elephants and feed them. | Kandy | Rosyth Estate |
Day 6 | This morning transfer by road to Nuwara Eliya, the capital of the Hill Country, and which many say resembles Scotland for its misty, chilly mornings and old colonial buildings. | Nuwara Eliya | Stafford Bungalow |
Day 7 | Today visit local tea plantation and tea factory to learn the process of how tea is made, from plucking to cup | Nuwara Eliya | Stafford Bungalow |
Day 8 | This morning check out of your hotel and travel south to the south coast where you’ll stay 7 nights in your own private, fully staffed beach villa. | Talpe | Sisindu C |
Day 9 | At leisure | Talpe | Sisindu C |
Day 10 | At leisure | Talpe | Sisindu C |
Day 11 | At leisure | Talpe | Sisindu C |
Day 12 | At leisure | Talpe | Sisindu C |
Day 13 | At leisure | Talpe | Sisindu C |
Day 14 | At leisure | Talpe | Sisindu C |
Day 15 | Transfer to the airport for your return flight. |