Family Adventure Tour in Sri Lanka
Duration
5 days
Tour Type
Explore Tours
Overview
An especially designed tour to meet families’ expectations, striking a harmonious balance between cultural discoveries, nature exploration, and fun activities. Enjoy a mix of jeep safaris, mangrove boat trips, elephant rides, and feeding elephants at the Pinnawela Orphanage, not to mention fun water activities on the glorious beaches of this jewel of a country.
Negombo & Muthurajawella
- Negombo Fishing Village: Explore the bustling fishing village, rich in Roman Catholic heritage with its iconic churches and vibrant local life.
- Muthurajawella Marsh: Enjoy a serene boat trip through the marsh, a sanctuary for diverse flora and fauna, including numerous species of birds and fish.
Habarana Elephant Safari
- Elephant Back Safari: Experience a unique safari on elephant back through the Habarana Jungle, crossing rivers and villages, offering ample opportunities for wildlife photography and interaction with elephants.
Minneriya National Park
- Jeep Safari: Explore the park’s diverse ecosystems, home to large herds of elephants, various bird species, and other wildlife, amidst stunning natural beauty.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Climb the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, renowned for its frescoes, water gardens, and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
- Historical Significance: Discover the rich history of this 5th-century site, known as the “Lion Rock” due to its colossal lion-shaped entrance.
Included/Exclude
- Airport transfers and ground transportation
- Accommodation in hotels and beach resorts
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
- English-speaking guide and porters
- Entrance fees to all attractions and national parks
- Excursions and activities mentioned in the itinerary
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, drinks, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers
Tour Amenities
Accepts Credit Cards
Car Parking
Free Coupons
Reservations
Restaurant
Smoking Allowed
Tour Plan
- Activity: Arrival and transfer to the beach hotel nearby.
- Accommodation: Beach hotel in Waikkala or Marawila.
- Meals: Dinner.
- Morning: After breakfast, excursion to Negombo & Muthurajawella.
- Negombo City Tour: Visit the fishing village, explore the Roman Catholic churches, and enjoy the backdrop of the sea and catamarans.
- Muthurajawella Boat Trip: Explore the Muthurajawella Marsh, a sanctuary with a staggering diversity of flora and fauna.
- Evening: Relax and enjoy the beach.
- Accommodation: Beach hotel in Waikkala or Marawila.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
- Morning: Travel to the Sigiriya region with an en-route stop at Habarana for an elephant-back jungle safari.
- Elephant Back Safari: Enjoy a joy ride in the Habarana Jungle, crossing the forest trail, river, and village on elephant back.
- Afternoon: Minneriya Wild Park Safari.
- Jeep Safari: Explore Minneriya National Park, home to elephants, birds, and various wildlife.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Sigiriya.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
- Morning: Visit Sigiriya Rock.
- Sigiriya Rock: Climb the ancient rock fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the royal palace and water gardens.
- Afternoon: Visit Polonnaruwa.
- Polonnaruwa City Tour: Explore the ancient city by hiring bicycles or vehicles, visiting the 2nd capital of Sinhalese kings.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Sigiriya.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 5: Sigiriya / Dambulla / Nalanda / Matale / Kandy
- Morning: Visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple.
- Dambulla Rock Cave Temple: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site with its series of five caves and ancient frescoes.
- Midday: Visit Nalanda Gedige and Matale Spice Garden.
- Nalanda Gedige: Discover the unique Hindu-Buddhist temple.
- Matale Spice Garden: Learn about various spices and their uses.
- Afternoon: Visit Batik Factory and Sacred Tooth Relic Temple in Kandy.
- Batik Factory: See the process of creating intricate batik handicrafts.
- Sacred Tooth Relic Temple: Visit the most revered temple in Sri Lanka and enjoy the Kandy Cultural Dance Show.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Kandy.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Morning: Visit Tea Plantation and Tea Factory.
- Tea Plantation: Witness the tea-making process and taste the famous Ceylon tea.
- Afternoon: Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden.
- Botanical Garden: Explore the vast collection of plants, including the largest collection of orchids in Asia.
- Evening: Free sightseeing tour of Kandy City.
- Kandy City: Visit the Kandy Museum and enjoy the scenic beauty of Kandy Lake.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Kandy.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
- Morning: Visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.
- Elephant Orphanage: Feed and interact with baby elephants at the orphanage.
- Afternoon: Transfer to Beruwela Beach Hotel.
- Beach: Relax and enjoy the beach activities.
- Accommodation: Beach hotel in Beruwela.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
- Activity: Free day to relax at the beach hotel, enjoy water activities, or explore the local area.
- Accommodation: Beach hotel in Beruwela.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
- Morning: After breakfast, transfer to the airport.
- Optional: Visit Colombo for last-minute shopping if time permits.
- Meals: Breakfast.
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