Sri Lanka Summer Family Holiday Suggested Holiday Itinerary

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A two-week family-friendly discovery of Sri Lanka, designed specifically for those travelling in the summer months and making the most of the country's best weather conditions. The weather along the east coast is at its prime (and seas are a lot calmer during the months of May to September) making this, rather than the south coast, the perfect relaxing spot to end your holiday.

Travel at a nice, easy pace, with stays in some beautiful boutique accommodation and plenty of our family-friendly experiences to enjoy. Your guide will be on hand along the way to bring the destinations to life and ensure you get the most out of your holiday.

Highlights include:

Stay in boutique, family-friendly accommodation that's not only comfortable but ideally located for exploring each destination
Ease gently into your holiday by exploring the hill country's tea plantations and taking a scenic train ride
Head out on safari in Wilpattu and spot a beautiful array of wildlife without the tourist crowds
Discover village life in the countryside around the Cultural Triangle on our signature off-the-beaten-track experience
Five nights of relaxing beach-time in a unique resort at one of the east coast’s best beach destinations.
An exciting seaplane ride that reduces road-travel time and provides wonderful aerial views

As with all our holidays, this itinerary is just a starting point. We can tailor it completely to suit your budget, pace and style. To find out more about how this suggested itinerary could inspire your own holiday, fill in the form below.

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 do a day trip with your guide and take a scenic train ride en route.

DAYS 5 & 6 WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK

Travel to Wilpattu National park with your chauffeur-guide. This is one of the country’s most important conservation areas. Your two-night stay here will be spent enjoying an authentic wilderness adventure as you venture out on safari with a naturalist guide to spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears and an array of birdlife. What makes Wilpattu so special is that it’s a lot less busy than other parks in the country, so you can immerse yourself into the natural beauty and wildlife without the tourist crowds that you might find elsewhere.

DAYS 7 - 9 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 magnificent Sigiriya rock fortress before the crowds arrive and meet locals in the surrounding countryside villages, learning how they farm on our signature off-the-beaten-track experience.

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 RURAL GAMPAHA

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 lovely boutique property set amongst coconut farms and pineapple plantations.

DAY 16 FLY HOME

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

As every holiday is unique to you, prices vary. To give you an indication, two-week holidays range from roughly £2,500 to £8,000 per adult, with an average price of £3,300. We also offer substantial child and seasonal discounts.

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Inclusions

Your personalised quotation with Experience Travel Group will include.

International Flights (which can be omitted from your quotation if you prefer)
Accommodation as described
Privately guided tours and transfers (included a private chauffeur-guide for most of the trip).
Original Experience Travel Group "Signature" experiences
Full financial protection (full ABTA and ATOL bonding)
Meals as described
24-hour in-country backup whilst away
Your own dedicated travel expert in the UK

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You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the hotels and villas within this holiday as standard...

Aliya Resort & Spa, Sigiriya

A spacious and modern resort with views of Sigiriya Rock and a great swimming pool and spa.

Karpaha Sands, Pasikudah

Deluxe safari-style tents on a beautiful stretch of beach with quiet surroundings, great for pure relaxation.

Rosyth House, Nr Pinnawela, Kegalle

A beautifully converted planter's bungalow within easy access of Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage and Kandy

The Ibis, Wilpattu

A small property situated on the outskirts of Wilpattu National Park with lovely gardens and friendly staff.

The Notary's House, Pannala

A charming six-bedroom hotel set amidst manicured gardens, offering a calm and serene space to relax into your Sri Lankan holiday.

You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the experiences & activities within this holiday as standard...

Polonnaruwa Cycling Tour, Polonnaruwa

Cycle around the relatively compact and well preserved ruins of Sri Lanka's second great historical capital.

Sigiriya and Village Farm experience, Sigiriya

Visit local farms and learn firsthand about the life and work of the villagers, enjoy a home-cooked lunch and visit the stunning Sigiriya rock fortress

Wilpattu National Park, Wilpattu

Take a trip to Sri Lanka's largest National Park and immerse yourself in the wilderness.

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