Sri Lanka’s Big Five with Kids

07 Days / 06 Nights

Day

01

Warm welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport / Drive to Negombo / Relax by the beach or pool after flight / Overnight in Negombo

Get to Bandaranaike International Airport and then go to your hotel that is good for families. Let everyone relax by the pool or on the beach after the trip. Stay the night at Negombo.

Day

02

Travel to Sigiriya / Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple with ancient murals / Evening village tour by bullock cart and canoe ride / Overnight in Sigiriya

Take a trip to Sigiriya and stop by the Dambulla Cave Temple, where kids may see Sri Lanka’s rich history through its colorful murals. The evening village visit includes a ride on a bullock cart and a cookery demonstration, which makes learning about culture entertaining and interesting. Stay the night at Sigiriya.

Day

03

Early morning climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Afternoon jeep safari in Minneriya National Park to spot herds of elephants / Overnight in Sigiriya

A fun and instructive climb to Sigiriya Rock Fortress early in the morning for kids. The afternoon jeep safari at Minneriya National Park is exciting because you may see elephants and other rare birds up close. Stay the night at Sigiriya

Day

04

Drive to Yala National Park (via Kandy or direct route) / Scenic countryside journey / Arrive and relax at your safari lodge / Overnight near Yala

Take a drive to Kandy through the Matale Spice Gardens to see and smell the spices and have fun with your senses. Go to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and see a cultural dance presentation at night. It’s a fun way for kids to learn. Stay the night in Kandy.

Day

05

Morning safari in Yala National Park to spot leopards, sloth bears, and elephants / Continue to Bentota on the south coast / Relax by the beach / Overnight in Bentota

In the morning, you can go on a safari in Yala National Park and see leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and other exotic animals in their natural habitat. Go south to Bentota, where families can relax by the beach in the afternoon. Stay in Bentota for the night.

Day

06

Morning boat trip in Mirissa to spot blue whales & dolphins (seasonal: Nov–Apr) / Visit a turtle hatchery in Kosgoda / Return to Bentota / Overnight in Bentota

Take a boat ride in the morning in Mirissa to see blue whales and dolphins (November to April), which is a great way for kids and adults to see nature up close. You may learn about conservation and see newborn turtles going to the sea at a turtle hatchery in Kosgoda. Go back to Bentota for a quiet night. Spend the night at Bentota

Day

07

Relaxed morning by the beach / Transfer to Colombo for short city tour or shopping / Proceed to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure

Families can swim or construct sandcastles on the beach in the morning, which is a nice way to spend the day. You can take a short city tour or stop for shopping on your way to Colombo before heading to Bandaranaike International Airport to leave.

 

Inclusions

  • All ground transportation and private airport transfers.
  • 6 nights’ stay in family-friendly hotels with breakfast and dinner every day.
  • Safaris with a guide, excursions to cultural sites, and wildlife experiences as planned.
  • Fees to go into national parks, historical sites, and places where you can see wildlife.
  • An English-speaking guide will be with you the whole time.

Exclusions

  • Travel insurance, visa costs, and international flights.
  • Meals that aren’t on the program and activities that are optional.
  • Drinks, tips, and personal costs.
  • Camera permissions and charges that come up unexpectedly.
  • Lunch