DAY 01, 02
AIRPORT | NEGAMBO
Upon arriving in Sri Lanka, transfer to a convenient hotel close to the international airport. Relax and unwind after your flight, preparing yourself for the adventure ahead
Overnight Stay in Negambo.
Upon arriving in Sri Lanka, transfer to a convenient hotel close to the international airport. Relax and unwind after your flight, preparing yourself for the adventure ahead
Overnight Stay in Negambo.
After an early breakfast, travel to Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle via the Millennium Elephant Orphanage in Kegalle, a remarkable project where animal rights workers elephant experts provide captive elephants with a retirement home. A guided tour around the centre will e xplain the good work being done at the Foundation and is the perfect way for the family to appreciate the wonder of the elephant. Travel on to the Cultural Triangle and your family-friendly hotel where the chance to splash ar ound in a swimming pool is a must.
Recommended Activities: Millenium Elephant Foundation
Overnight stay in Habarana
Consider a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park best known for the biggest gathering of Asian Elephants. The Cultural Triangle sites can tax the patience of some children, but a clamber to the summit of Sigiriya Rock will delight many and Ritilgala Forest Monastery also has a touch of Indiana Jones about it as you climb up the partially-concealed steps. And a discovery of the ruined city of Polonnaruwa can be enlivened by a story of Polonnaruwa’s warring monkeys.
Recommended Activities: The Monkey Kingdom of Polonnaruwa , Minneriya National Park , Sigiriya Rock Fortress , Ritigala
Overnight stay in Habarana
Travel on to Kandy which is steeped in history and culture. Visit the ancient Temple of the T ooth where a tooth relic of Lord Buddha is ens hrined. Continue on to the Victoria Golf and C ountry Resort 20 kms east of Kandy. Check into the Victoria Golf Chalets set within the magn ificent 500 acre estate surrounded by the sce nic Kandyan Hills and the Victoria Reservoir. Facilities include an 18-hole golf course, p utting green and practice range, floodlit t ennis court, swimming pool, Saddle club, ri ding lesson for adults and kids, horse safa ris, bird watching, and bike trails.
Recommended Activities: Temple of Tooth Relic, Victoria golf and country Resort
Overnight stay in Kandy
A night’s camping in Kitulgala is a great place for a bit of under-the-stars adventure. The re is an opportunity to go trek king, canoeing or white-water r afting if that suits the family’ s disposition, or simply enjoy the camping experience. We have only scheduled one night here, but you can stay longer or chose instead to head straight to Galle in sea rch of more time on the beach.
Recommended Activities: White Water Rafting and Canoeing
Overnight stay in Galle
Journey down to the Galle Coast and spend t wo days in a beach hotel conveniently placed for a yomp around the famous Galle Fort. The fort’s well-preserved ramparts, overlookin g the cricket stadium and the Indian Ocean, are a great excuse to use up any pent- up energy and there are a collection of characterful craft and art shops, bout iques and cafes alongside the beautifu l boutique hotels and villas that now adorn the streets. The most energetic families might also consider a guided cycle ride around Galle’s rural inlan d lanes.
Recommended Activities: Galle Dutch Fort, Galle Restaurant Guide, Galle Guided Bicycle Trails, 6 Best Water Sport Activities in Sri lanka
Overnight stay in Galle
A short journey north takes you to the family-orientated coastal t own of Bentota where you can rela x and enjoy the broad sandy beach es and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Children will be k ept entertained with the numerou s water-sports on offer on the cal m Bentota lagoon, alongside the sea including banana-boating, water-s kiing, jet-skiing, windsurfing an d wave boarding. They will a lso love seeing the baby tur tles at the Kosgoda Turtle C onservation Project and can enjoy their own Sri Lanka pu ppet show in Balapitiya
Recommended Activities: Winsurfing in Sri Lanka, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchry, Sri lanka Puppets
Overnight stay in Bentota
