Sri Lanka 8 Days - Family Sri Lanka
Tour Summary
Eight days paced for families, with short driving legs, an afternoon off built into most days and activities that work for a six-year-old and a sixteen-year-old alike. Elephants at Pinnawala, a rock fortress climb, a hill-country train ride, a safari jeep and a final stretch of calm shallow beach at Bentota.
Inclusion
- Accommodation
- Airport Pick-up
- Airport Drop-off
- Breakfast & Dinner
- Private Luxury Car
- Private Driver/Guide
Tour Theme
Number of Cities
7A short first hop from the airport so tired children get to a pool fast.
Day 01 Activities
- •Airport welcome and transfer to Negombo
- •Check in, swim and rest after the flight
- •Optional lagoon boat ride before dusk
- •Early family dinner
- •Overnight in Negombo
Negombo Highlights
The cultural triangle's headline act — a fifth-century palace on top of a 200m rock.
Day 02 Activities
- •Drive north with a stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- •Watch the elephants at bathing and feeding time
- •Continue to Sigiriya and check in
- •Sunset village walk or bullock cart ride
- •Overnight in Sigiriya
Sigiriya Highlights
Climb day — early start while it's cool, then the rest of the day is yours.
Day 03 Activities
- •Early climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress (a gentler alternative: Pidurangala)
- •Back to the hotel for a mid-morning swim
- •Optional Dambulla Cave Temple in the afternoon
- •Family cooking demonstration at the hotel
- •Overnight in Sigiriya
Sigiriya Highlights
Lake, temple and gardens — a compact, walkable day in the hills.
Day 04 Activities
- •Drive to Kandy via a spice and herb garden
- •Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- •Kandyan drum and dance show — popular with kids
- •Ice cream and a lap of the lake
- •Overnight in Kandy
Kandy Highlights
Cool colonial hill station with tea fields on every slope and a lake to row on.
Day 05 Activities
- •Scenic drive up through the tea country
- •Stop at Ramboda Falls for photos
- •Tea factory tour — short and hands-on for children
- •Boating on Gregory Lake
- •Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya Highlights
Waterfalls, the Nine Arches Bridge and an easy hill walk the whole family can finish.
Day 06 Activities
- •Reserved seats on the Nanu Oya to Ella train
- •Arrive Ella and check in
- •Nine Arches Bridge at train time
- •Short walk to Little Adam's Peak or Ravana Falls
- •Overnight in Ella
Ella Highlights
Jeep safari day — elephants, buffalo, crocodiles and, if you're lucky, a leopard.
Day 07 Activities
- •Morning drive down from the hills
- •Check in and lunch before the heat
- •Afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park
- •Wildlife spotting checklist for the kids
- •Overnight near Yala
Yala Highlights
A calm, shallow west-coast beach and a river full of mangrove islands.
Day 08 Activities
- •Coastal drive to Bentota
- •Madu River boat safari and turtle hatchery visit
- •Free beach and pool time
- •Transfer to the airport for your flight home
- •Departure
Bentota Highlights
Your Tour Map
- Assistance at the Airport
- Airport pick up
- Airport drop off
- Private air-conditioned car
- Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
- Private English Speaking Chauffeur for the entire journey
- Accommodation on Half Board basis
- All applicable entrance fees per itinerary
- Bottled water throughout the journey
- All government taxes included
Everything You Need to Know
Can you customize this itinerary?
Yes, certainly. We would be happy to adjust the tour itinerary as you wish.
Can you combine multiple tours together?
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