Sri Lanka Summer Family Holiday

DAY 1  DEPART UK

 Depart the UK on your flight to Colombo.

DAYS 2 - 4  HILL COUNTRY/KANDY

On arrival, you will be met by your chauffeur-guide and transferred directly to the hills. Begin your holiday with a three-night stay at a family-run estate house in the lush tea plantations. Spend your time exploring the beautiful countryside on bike trails and splashing around in the pool. You’re not too far from Kandy, Sri Lanka’s second city, so there's the opportunity to make a day trip with your guide and take a scenic train ride en route.

DAYS 5 -7 CULTURAL TRIANGLE

Your next stop is the Cultural Triangle, where you have three days to explore its fascinating ancient cities, interact with locals and experience rural Sri Lankan life. Your guide will take you on a cycling tour around the backroads of Polonnaruwa. You’ll get to climb up the magnificent Sigiriya rock fortress before the crowds arrive and explore villages in the surrounding countryside, learning a little about the people and enjoying some of their food and warm hospitality.

Days 8 & 9 Gal Oya National Park 

Next, head to the country’s best-kept wildlife secret, Gal Oya National Park for a two-night stay at the beautifully designed eco-lodge. Home to Sri Lanka’s largest lake, you can encounter all manner of wildlife on a boat safari and by foot, including Asian elephants and a vast array of birdlife, far away from other tourists.

DAYS 10 - 14  kalKUDAH (east coast  beach)

Travel east to spend five-nights relaxing on the sweeping beaches of Kalkudah (nr Passekudah), one of the most idyllic beach destinations in Sri Lanka with a bay that experiences particularly pleasant weather at this time of year. Stay in a comfortable, unique property right on the beach, ideal for families wanting easy access to the ocean. The sea here is clear and calm, great for swimming, snorkelling and watersports. 

DAY 15  Colombo

On your last full day in Sri Lanka, you’ll board a seaplane for an exciting and scenic flight across the island to Colombo. Spend your last night in a historic hotel that offers a great location and spacious family suites. 

DAY 16  FLY HOME

Your driver will transfer you to Colombo airport for your flight back to the UK.

Your bespoke proposal with Experience Travel Group will include:

• International Flights (we can omit if you prefer)
• Accommodation as described
• Privately guided tours and transfers
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Original Experience Travel Group "signature" experiences 
• Full financial protection (ABTA and ATOL bonding.) 
• 24-hour in-country backup while away
• Your dedicated travel expert in the UK