Sri Lanka Family Holiday 14 days

OVERVIEW

Sri Lanka is an ideal family friendly destination. You will be attracted by temples carved on cliffs in Dambulla and historic fortresses built on a majestic hilltop in Sigiriya. Ample opportunities to explore village life while cycling through scenic villages and observing curiously the life style in these hamlets. Perhaps your kids might get a chance to interact with local kids. Continue your journey through tea plantations in the hills. Visiting the famous sacred temple of the buddha in Kandy will make you realise this is a predominantly buddhist Country., Polonnaruwa will mesmerise you with all their ancient ruins of temples, carved Buddha images and Dagobas. A Safari through Uda Walawe National Park will enchant you with plenty of wild life. Your final journey will see you resting by a beach in Kalpitiya, Chilaw and Negombo before returning to your homeland

An unforgettable journey through scenic Sri Lanka.

DAY 01: ARRIVAL/KATUNAYAKE

AYUBOWAN! WELCOME TO SRI LANKA

Program for the day

Arrival airport
Meet up with our representative at the airport
Transfer to your hotel in Colombo

OVERNIGHT HOTEL
AIRPORT GARDEN HOTEL
MEALS: BREAKFAST
A 38 acre property bordering a lagoon is just 5 mins drive from the airport.

Sri Lanka Family Tour 14 Days

DAY 02: WADUMUNNEGEDARA

Program for today
After breakfast proceed to Wadumunegedara (Horathapola Estate)
Lunch own arrangement
Check into your hotel & relax
Visit Coir Factory
Visit Village temple
Visit Farmers market (Sundays Only)
OVERNIGHT HOTEL
WADUMUNNEGEDARA
MEALS: B.D
MAP DIRECTIONS

Situated in Horathapola in a setting of elegance and old charm. This place offers ultimate privacy for the family. Cycle around the estate. Enjoy a bullock cart ride if you are up to it. Walk around the village, visit the coir factory, coconut oil factory, village temple and watch the peeling of cashew nuts. There is a farmers market on Sundays only.

DAY 03: WADUMUNNEGEDARA

ANCIENT ROYAL ROCK FORTRESS, YAPAHUWA

Program for the day

Early breakfast
Visit the Royal rock fortress of Yapahuwa
Lunch own arrangement
Visit the Royal palace complex of Dambadeniya

Explore local village lifestyle

OVERNIGHT HOTEL
WADUMUNNEGEDARA
MEALS: B.D

DAY 04: YAPAHUWA/DAMBULLA

AMAYA LAKE DAMBULLA

NALANDA GEDIGE

YAPAHUWA ROCK FORTRESS

Program for the day

Early breakfast
Proceed to Pallepola
Visit Nalanda Gedige at Pallepola
Visit Dambulla Cave temple
Lunch own arrangement
Check into hotel at Dambulla

OVERNIGHT HOTEL
AMAYA LAKE DAMBULLA
MEALS:B.D
Enjoy a calm & peaceful stay by the shores of Kandalama lake

Nalanda Gedige - Nalanda Gedige is an ancient complete stone temple near Matale,.The building was constructed in between 8th and 10th centuries with dravidian architecture.

Yapahuwa Rock Fortress: In 1272, King Bhuvenakabahu transferred the capital from Polonnaruwa to Yapahuwa to avoid Dravidian invasions from South India, bringing the Sacred Tooth Relic with him. Following the death of King Bhuvenakabahu in 1284, the Pandyans of South India invaded Sri Lanka once again, and succeeded in plundering the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha. Following its capture, Yapahuwa was largely abandoned and inhabited by Buddhist monks and religious ascetics.

DAY 05: DAMBULLA

ALUVIHARAYA ANCIENT CAVE TEMPLE

Program for the day

Breakfast at the hotel
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Lunch own arrangement

Return to your hotel & relax

OVERNIGHT HOTEL
AMAYA LAKE DAMBULLA
MEALS:B.D

DAMBULLA - This rock temple dates back to the First Century BC. The caves of Dambulla sheltered King Walagamba during his 14 years of exile from Anuradhapura. When he regained the throne, he built a magnificent rock temple at this site, which is now heritage listed. There is a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses and Hindu deities Vishnu and Ganesh. Skeletal remains of pre-historic human burial sites have been discovered by archaeologists in this cave dating back 2700 years.

DAY 06: POLONNARUWA

POLONNARUWA RUINS

Program for the day

Breakfast at the hotel
Tour Polonnaruwa ruins on bicycles
Do a wildlife safari at Minneriya
Lunch own arrangement

Return to your hotel & relax

OVERNIGHT HOTEL
AMAYA LAKE DAMBULLA
MEALS:B.D

Polonnaruwa - A thriving city dating back to before 1070 AD now in preserved ruins.
The monuments at Pollonaruwa have been well preserved. The circular relic house (Vata-da-ge) Lankathilaka, Thuparama, Royal Palace, Rankoth vihara and Galvihara with the beautiful rock-cut Buddha statues are amazing works of art.

DAY 07: ALANKUDA

DOLPHIN BEACH RESORT

PATHWAY TO THONIGALA ROCK INSCRIPTIONS

Program for the day

Breakfast at the hotel
Proceed to Alankuda
Visit Thonigala Rock inscription at Anamaduwa (1st century BC)
Lunch own arrangement
Check into your hotel & relax

OVERNIGHT HOTEL
DOLPHIN BEACH RESORT
MEALS: B.D
Anamaduwa was originally an elephant kraal called Ali Maduwa ( Meaning elephants enclosure). The Tamil inhabitants called it Anti madam which eventually transformed to present day Anamaduwa. Thonigala Rock Inscription.There are two inscriptions that can be seen carved on this rock. It is worth a visit.

DAY 08: ALANKUDA

ROCK CARVING AT THONIGALA 1ST CENTURY BC

Program for the day

Breakfast at the hotel
Relax & do your own thing
Lunch own arrangement

Optional activities (Payment direct)

Kite surfing, Wind surfing, Whale watching,Kayaking, Standup Paddle boarding

OVERNIGHT HOTEL
DOLPHIN BEACH RESORT
MEALS: B.D

DAY 09: WILPATTU

Program for the day

Early breakfast
Proceed to Wilpattu National Park
Do a wildlife safari
Lunch own arrangement

Return to your hotel & relax

OVERNIGHT HOTEL
DOLPHIN BEACH RESORT
MEALS: B.D

DAY 10: CHILAW

Program for the day

Breakfast at the hotel
Do a city tour
Attend a cookery demonstration
Relax by the beach

OVERNIGHT HOTEL
ANANTAYA RESORT
MEALS: BREAKFAST

DAY 11: CHILAW

Program for the day

Breakfast at the hotel
Full day relaxation
Do your own thing
Lunch own arrangement

OVERNIGHT HOTEL
ANANTAYA RESORT
MEALS: BREAKFAST

DAY 12: NEGOMBO

PLEDGE SCAPE HOTEL NEGOMBO

Program for the day

Breakfast at the hotel
Full day relaxation
Do your own thing
Lunch own arrangement

OVERNIGHT HOTEL
PLEDGE SCAPE
MEALS: BREAKFAST

DAY 13: NEGOMBO

Program for the day

Breakfast at the hotel
Full day relaxation
Do your own thing
Lunch own arrangement

OVERNIGHT HOTEL
PLEDGE SCAPE
MEALS: BREAKFAST

DAY 14: DEPARTURE HOME

GOODBYE! HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT HOME

Program for today

Breakfast at the hotel
Check out of hotel
Transfer to the airport for your departure

MEALS: BREAKFAST
Please note: If your flight is a late night departure, you may request for a day room. Extra charges will apply. Contact your travel agent to arrange a day room close to the airport.

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