Classic ETG Family Holiday in Sri Lanka
Safari, Surf & Turf Family Holiday
A Fun Family Adventure in Sri Lanka
Here at ETG, we specialise in family holidays in Sri Lanka. We've visited the island time and time again, staying at family-friendly hotels with teenagers in tow. All the details will be sorted for you: securing the right room configurations? Check. Making sure that sightseeing is done in a way which suits everyone? Absolutely.
Our small but brilliant team of chauffeur-guides in Sri Lanka will make sure your holiday is paced perfectly for all members of your family (including breaking up journeys to sip a refreshing king coconut or point out the odd elephant on the side of the road). We're so proud of them, and our travellers tell us over and over that they made the holiday.
The best times to go on a family holiday in Sri Lanka
The summer and Easter holidays are excellent times to visit Sri Lanka – when days are long and dry, and the South Coast is at its best.
Christmas in Sri Lanka works well, and the May half-term is warm and sunny with far fewer tourists and incredible deals.
During the school summer holidays, you can swap the South Coast for the East Coast – for calmer seas and surf – though the weather is good island-wide during this inter-monsoon 'green season'.
(As Sri Lanka is a subtropical island with a mountainous interior, weather patterns can be unpredictable. But even during the inter-monsoon seasons, it’s still hot and rain showers tend to be short and sharp, giving way to blue skies).
The only school holiday we’d generally avoid is the October half-term when rain is likely.
For a deeper dive, browse our seasonal guide to Sri Lanka.
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THE BEST PLACES TO GO ON A FAMILY HOLIDAY IN SRI LANKA
The top destinations in Sri Lanka for families are the National Parks – where exotic leopards prowl, elephants amble, sloth bears snooze and butterflies flit overhead. Choose between Yala, Wilpattu, Uda Walawe (famed for baby elephants), or – our favourite – Gal Oya.
Sri Lanka’s southern coast is great for surfing, whale watching and stretching out on the sandy shores of the Indian Ocean. For utterly untouched coves, head to the East Coast. (We know the best beaches to visit depending on the time of year you go, so you can swim, surf and spot turtles safely).
Far from the tourist trail, Puttalam and the Knuckles region offer off-the-beaten-track discovery and eye-opening cultural experiences. Kithugalla is the place for active adventures like white-water rafting, which will thrill even the trickiest of teenagers.
But there are many more magnificent places in Sri Lanka that suit families... almost too many to mention. For the full low-down, chat to one of our specialists.
THE FINEST FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOTELS IN SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka is bursting with family-friendly hotels and villas. Our specialists can recommend which ones are right for you and your brood (including those with a refreshing pool – our top tip for multi-generational holidays). Here are a few of our favourites: from seriously cool camps where you’ll be at one with nature to gorgeous villas with plenty of space.
The Mudhouse, Anamaduwa
Kottukal Beach House, Arugam Bay
Gal Oya Lodge, Gal Oya
Why House, Talpe
AMBA Estate, Ella
Halcyon Mawella, Tangalle
NEED TO KNOW FOR YOUR FAMILY HOLIDAY IN SRI LANKA
Our Travel Team will make planning your family holiday to Sri Lanka a breeze. We address all the common concerns parents might have, from advice on staying safe and healthy to high-quality travel insurance and visa information. Rest assured, your money is 100% safe with us, as we're fully bonded under the ABTA and ATOL schemes. Our wonderful team out in Sri Lanka keep us – and you – in the loop with updates, and we stay current with the latest travel advisories from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
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