Sri Lanka Family Tour
A family trip to Sri Lanka can combine cultural places, beaches, nature and time to explore at a comfortable pace. Our family tour page sets out the published journey so you can decide whether its itinerary suits your group's ages and interests.
About thisItinerary
Family-friendly Sri Lanka packages with comfortable transportation and flexible itineraries – child-friendly activities, sensible driving days and time to relax between them. Designed to offer a seamless and authentic experience, this journey ensures that every detail is taken care of so you can simply relax and enjoy the wonders of Sri Lanka.
Throughout your tailor-made – you choose the length, you will travel comfortably in a spacious private vehicle; child seats on request. With an english-speaking driver handling the logistics, you have the freedom to fully immerse yourself in the experience. Like all our journeys, this is a fully customizable starting point—whether you want to upgrade your accommodation, adjust the pace, or add more time to explore Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.
Tour highlights
- Child-friendly activities
- Flexible travel schedules
- Comfortable vehicles
- Elephants and safari
- Beaches
- Gardens and trains
Through the journeyDay by Day
- Arrive in Kandy and settle into your selected accommodation
- Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Enjoy a scenic walk around the tranquil Kandy Lake
- Experience a traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance
- Explore the lush Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
- Spend the evening at your leisure, enjoying authentic local dining or relaxing at your hotel
- Travel comfortably to Nuwara Eliya in your private air-conditioned vehicle
- Experience the cool climate and colonial charm of 'Little England'
- Visit working tea estates and learn about world-famous Ceylon tea production
- Admire the scenic beauty of Gregory Lake and lush botanical gardens
- Play a round of golf at the historic Nuwara Eliya Golf Club or stroll through Victoria Park
- Spend the evening at your leisure, enjoying authentic local dining or relaxing at your hotel
- Travel comfortably to Ella in your private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hike to the iconic Nine Arches Bridge and watch the scenic train pass by
- Climb Little Adam's Peak for panoramic views of the rolling tea-covered hills
- Cool off at the stunning Ravana Falls located just outside the town
- Discover hidden caves and zip-line across the lush green valleys
- Spend the evening at your leisure, enjoying authentic local dining or relaxing at your hotel
- Travel comfortably to Yala in your private air-conditioned vehicle
- Embark on a thrilling jeep safari in Yala National Park
- Look out for the elusive Sri Lankan leopard, as Yala boasts one of the highest densities in the world
- Spot elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears, and diverse birdlife in their natural habitat
- Enjoy a magical evening relaxing at your wilderness lodge or luxury campsite
- Spend the evening at your leisure, enjoying authentic local dining or relaxing at your hotel
- Travel comfortably to Bentota in your private air-conditioned vehicle
- Relax on the broad, golden sands of Bentota beach
- Take a scenic boat safari along the Madu River through mangrove forests
- Visit a local turtle hatchery dedicated to marine conservation
- Try exciting water sports like jet skiing, wakeboarding, or windsurfing on the river
- Spend the evening at your leisure, enjoying authentic local dining or relaxing at your hotel
- Travel comfortably to Galle in your private air-conditioned vehicle
- Wander the cobbled streets of the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Admire the iconic Galle Lighthouse and Dutch colonial architecture
- Explore boutique shops, art galleries, and quaint cafes hidden within the fort walls
- Walk along the ancient ramparts while watching a stunning Indian Ocean sunset
- Spend the evening at your leisure, enjoying authentic local dining or relaxing at your hotel
DestinationsCovered
Stop 1: Kandy
- Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Enjoy a scenic walk around the tranquil Kandy Lake
- Experience a traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance
- Explore the lush Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
Stop 2: Nuwara Eliya
- Experience the cool climate and colonial charm of 'Little England'
- Visit working tea estates and learn about world-famous Ceylon tea production
- Admire the scenic beauty of Gregory Lake and lush botanical gardens
- Play a round of golf at the historic Nuwara Eliya Golf Club or stroll through Victoria Park
Stop 3: Ella
- Hike to the iconic Nine Arches Bridge and watch the scenic train pass by
- Climb Little Adam's Peak for panoramic views of the rolling tea-covered hills
- Cool off at the stunning Ravana Falls located just outside the town
- Discover hidden caves and zip-line across the lush green valleys
Stop 4: Yala
- Embark on a thrilling jeep safari in Yala National Park
- Look out for the elusive Sri Lankan leopard, as Yala boasts one of the highest densities in the world
- Spot elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears, and diverse birdlife in their natural habitat
- Enjoy a magical evening relaxing at your wilderness lodge or luxury campsite
Stop 5: Bentota
- Relax on the broad, golden sands of Bentota beach
- Take a scenic boat safari along the Madu River through mangrove forests
- Visit a local turtle hatchery dedicated to marine conservation
- Try exciting water sports like jet skiing, wakeboarding, or windsurfing on the river
Stop 6: Galle
- Wander the cobbled streets of the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Admire the iconic Galle Lighthouse and Dutch colonial architecture
- Explore boutique shops, art galleries, and quaint cafes hidden within the fort walls
- Walk along the ancient ramparts while watching a stunning Indian Ocean sunset
Things you will do
- Private safari
- Botanical gardens
- Beach and river boat rides
- Tea factory visit
- Fort walk
Optional experiences
- Turtle hatchery visit
- Short scenic train ride
- Cooking class for families
Inclusions &Exclusions
What's included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole journey
- Experienced English-speaking driver
- Fuel, parking and highway charges
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water during travel
- Complimentary gift for the guest
Not included
- Accommodation and meals (as selected in your quotation)
- Attraction entrance tickets and safari fees (confirmed in your quotation)
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Travel insurance, visa and air fare
Family Adventures Across Sri Lanka
This family-friendly route connects six of Sri Lanka's most rewarding destinations in a logical, comfortable sequence. Starting in the cultural heart of Kandy with its botanical gardens and temple, the journey winds up through the tea country to Nuwara Eliya, across to Ella's Nine Arches Bridge, south to Yala's safari jeeps, and finally to the beaches of Bentota and the historic Galle Fort.
Driving days are kept short and child-friendly, with plenty of stops, flexible timing and spacious vehicles. Entrance tickets, child seats and activity arrangements are all handled for you so the whole family can simply relax and enjoy every moment.
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