Sri Lanka Family Vacation: Wildlife & Beaches

Welcome to the capital city of Sri Lanka from where your exciting family tour of Sri Lanka begins

As you arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport to kickstart your adventurous Sri Lanka family holiday, an agent’s representative will receive you and help you reach Kandy. En route, stop by the breeding ground for the wild Asian elephants - Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Enjoy the sight of the baby elephants being fed with milk bottles and taking bath in the river. On arrival in Kandy, get transferred to the hotel. Complete check-in formalities and relax for sometime. Visit the sacred Temple of Tooth Relic in evening. Towards the end of day 1 of your adventurous family tour of Sri Lanka, come back to the hotel and settle down for the night.

Tip: Get to Balaji Dosai or White House Restaurant for Indian food while on your family trip to Sri Lanka.

Distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy: 133 km (approx.)

Travel time: 3 hours (approx.)

Embark on a scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya on the second day of adventurous Sri Lanka family holiday

Start the day with a scrumptious breakfast and checkout from the hotel as you will be transferrred to Nuwara Eliya today. On the way, stop by the royal Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is amongst the best places to get in touch with nature. On the second day of your Sri Lanka family tour, also visit the tea factory. Get drenched in the cool waters of the majestic Ramboda Waterfalls. On arrival, check-in to the hotel and later in the day, start for a city tour of Nuwara Eliya. Stroll on the local streets, sit by the side of the lake. Visit the race track, golf course and Anglican Church. Mark an end to the second day of your Sri Lanka family tour itinerary by returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Distance from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya: 76 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 2.5 hours (approx.)

Get ready for some adventure on the third day of your Sri family trip

Have breakfast and check-out from the hotel to leave for Yala National Park. This is the highlight of your Sri Lanka adventure family trip as today you will be enjoying a thrilling day at Yala National Park. You have the opportunity to spot leopards on your jungle safari in Yala. After an eventful day, transfer to the hotel and register yourself at the reception. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Distance from Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park: 167 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 4 hours (approx.) 

The third day of your family adventure trip to Sri Lanka takes you to the beach-ful land of Bentota

After breakfast, get ready and check-out from the hotelas you will be transferred to Bentota today. On arrival, get transferred to the hotel and complete check-in formalities. The third day of your Sri Lanka adventure family holiday is entirely at your disposal. Visit the sandy beach of Bentota and relax on a hammock. Later, return to hotel for overnight stay.

Distance from Nuwara Eliya to Bentota: 210 km (approx.)

Travel time: 5 hours (approx.) 

Spend another beautiful day in Bentota and make the most of your Sri Lanka family holiday

Arise to a hearty breakfast and plan the way you will be enjoying your leisure day. You can choose to delight in various water sports to make the most of your day. Try your hands on water activities such as snorkelling, water skiing, or riding a jet scooter. Once you have enjoyed the day, come back to the hotel for a goodnight’s sleep. 

Optional: Water sports (charges extra)

Enjoy the last day of your Sri Lanka family tour itinerary

After a scrumptious breakfast, check out from the hotel and leave for the commercial city of Sri Lanka - Colombo. Upon arrival, indulge in some last minute souvenir shopping. Later, proceed to the international airport to board the flight for your home destination, marking an end to your Sri Lanka family adventure tour. 

Tip: Buy souvenirs for your loved ones from Lakpahana Handicrafts or Laksala Emporium.