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

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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.
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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

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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

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AMAYA LAKE DAMBULLA
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NALANDA GEDIGE
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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.
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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

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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
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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

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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

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DOLPHIN BEACH RESORT
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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

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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

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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

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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.
PRICE PER PERSON
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  1. ACCOMMODATION ON TWIN SHARE BASIS
  2. AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLE WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING CHAUFFEUR GUIDE
  3. ENTRANCE FEES AS PER ITINERARY
  4. GOVERNMENT TAXES
NOT INCLUDED
  1. PERSONAL TRAVEL EXPENSES
  2. MEDICAL EXPENSES
  3. EXPENSES OF PERSONAL NATURE (LAUNDRY)
  4. TELEPHONE CALLS
  5. DRINKS & OPTIONAL EXTRAS
  6. DAY ROOM RESERVATION UNLESS REQUESTED
 
CANCELLATION POICY
  1. 30 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL NO CANCELLATION REFUNDS
  2. 60 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL FULL REFUND CONSIDERED DUE TO COVID 
CHILD POLICY
  1. Children between 3 – 11 years will be charged 60% of adults rate
  2. Children below 3 years free of charge
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Yapahuwa ancient city
  • Matale Aluviharaya temple
  • Polonnaruwa ancient city
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Anamaduwa city tour
  • Visit Thonigala Rock inscription at Anamaduwa
  • Cookiing demonstration
  • Wilpattu Wildlife
  • Minneriya wildlife
  • Visit Coir Factory
  • Visit the Royal rock fortress of Yapahuwa 
  • Dambulla Cave temple
  • Nalanda Gedige
Options for free
  • Taste local fruits and King coconut
  • Spice garden visit
  • Bicycle ride in Polonnaruwa
  • Tuk tuk ride in Anamaduwa
ROUTE MAP