Sri Lanka
Wildlife & Safaris • Nature • Wildlife & Safaris • Adventure & Nature
Best Time
November – April
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On request
Duration
Handpicked Itineraries • Tailor Your Experience
A leisurely family holiday designed for travelers who prefer a relaxed pace with longer stays and fewer hotel changes. Explore Sri Lanka's cultural treasures, scenic hill country, wildlife, beaches, and colonial heritage while enjoying quality family time, comfortable accommodation, and memorable local experiences.
Journey Route
Route Summary
Colombo → Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → Yala → Galle
Experience Details
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20D / 19N
Itinerary
Day 1
Colombo
Arrive in Sri Lanka and transfer to Colombo. Spend the day recovering from your flight while enjoying a gentle city orientation. Visit Independence Square, Galle Face Green, and local shopping areas at a relaxed pace.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Grand Colombo • Shangri-La Colombo • Ramada by Wyndham Colombo
Meals
Dinner
Travel Time
45.00 minutes
Distance
35.00 KM
Day 2
Colombo
Enjoy a slow-paced day exploring Colombo's cultural landmarks, museums, temples, and shopping malls. Families can enjoy the city parks, waterfront areas, and family-friendly restaurants.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Grand Colombo • Ramada by Wyndham Colombo • Shangri-La Colombo
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 3
Colombo
Another relaxed day allowing families to enjoy Colombo at their own pace. Optional activities include tuk-tuk rides, local markets, museums, and leisure time at the hotel pool.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Grand Colombo • Shangri-La Colombo • Ramada by Wyndham Colombo
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 4
Negombo
Transfer to Negombo and settle into your beachside resort. Enjoy a relaxing evening by the lagoon or beach while experiencing the laid-back coastal atmosphere.
Accommodation
Jetwing Sea • Jetwing Blue • Sentido Heritance Negombo
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
30.00 minutes
Distance
15.00 KM
Day 5
Negombo
Spend the day relaxing by the beach, enjoying family activities, cycling tours, or a lagoon boat ride through the mangroves and fishing villages.
Accommodation
Jetwing Sea • Jetwing Blue • Sentido Heritance Negombo
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 6
Sigiriya
Travel through rural landscapes to Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle. Relax at your resort and enjoy views of Sigiriya Rock Fortress from the surrounding countryside.
Accommodation
The Paradise Dambulla • Hotel Sigiriya • Cinnamon Lodge
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
4.00 hours
Distance
155.00 KM
Day 7
Sigiriya
Visit the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and discover ancient royal gardens. Families can enjoy nature walks and birdwatching around the cultural zone.
Accommodation
The Paradise Dambulla • Cinnamon Lodge • Hotel Sigiriya
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 8
Sigiriya
Enjoy a relaxed day with optional village tours, bullock cart rides, catamaran experiences, and traditional Sri Lankan cooking demonstrations.
Accommodation
The Paradise Dambulla • Cinnamon Lodge • Hotel Sigiriya
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 9
Sigiriya
Optional visit to Polonnaruwa Ancient City or Minneriya National Park for an exciting wildlife safari featuring elephants and birdlife.
Accommodation
The Paradise Dambulla • Cinnamon Lodge • Hotel Sigiriya
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 10
Kandy
Travel to the hill capital of Kandy. En route visit a spice garden and enjoy scenic countryside views. Evening visit to Kandy Lake and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Accommodation
The Golden Crown Hotel • Earl's Regency • Kings Pavilion
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
2.00 hours
Distance
95.00 KM
Day 11
Kandy
Discover the Royal Botanical Gardens, cultural attractions, handicraft centers, and a traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance.
Accommodation
Kings Pavilion • The Golden Crown Hotel • Earl's Regency
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 12
Kandy
A free day for relaxation, shopping, or enjoying the facilities of your hotel surrounded by the cool hill-country climate.
Accommodation
Kings Pavilion • The Golden Crown Hotel • Earl's Regency
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 13
Ella
Travel through tea plantations and misty mountains to Ella. Families can enjoy one of the world's most scenic train journeys through Sri Lanka's hill country.
Accommodation
98 Acres Resort & Spa • HIDE ELLA Hotel & Resort • EKHO Ella
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
6.00 hours
Distance
140.00 KM
Day 14
Ella
Visit Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and tea estates.
Accommodation
HIDE ELLA Hotel & Resort • EKHO Ella • 98 Acres Resort & Spa
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 15
Ella
Enjoy a slow day surrounded by nature. Optional activities include tea factory visits, gentle nature walks, and family-friendly sightseeing.
Accommodation
98 Acres Resort & Spa • HIDE ELLA Hotel & Resort • EKHO Ella
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 16
Yala
Travel to Yala National Park. Relax at your safari lodge before enjoying the wilderness atmosphere of Sri Lanka's most famous wildlife region.
Accommodation
Jetwing Yala • Uga Chena Huts - Yala - All Inclusive • Wild Trails Yala
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 17
Yala
Enjoy an exciting jeep safari in Yala National Park searching for elephants, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.
Accommodation
Jetwing Yala • Uga Chena Huts - Yala - All Inclusive • Wild Trails Yala
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 18
Galle
Travel along Sri Lanka's southern coastline to Galle. Spend the evening exploring the charming colonial streets within the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort.
Accommodation
Radisson Blu Resort Galle • Jetwing Lighthouse Club • The Fort Printers
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
3.00 hours
Distance
145.00 KM
Day 19
Galle
Enjoy a relaxing beach day or explore nearby attractions including Unawatuna Beach, sea turtle conservation projects, and boutique shops within the fort.
Accommodation
Radisson Blu Resort Galle • Jetwing Lighthouse, A Luxury Reserve • The Fort Printers
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 20
Colombo / Airport
After breakfast, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight with wonderful family memories of Sri Lanka.
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
3.00 hours
Distance
155.00 KM
Trip Blueprint
Colombo⟶Negombo⟶Sigiriya⟶Kandy⟶Ella⟶Yala⟶Galle⟶Colombo / Airport
