Family Holiday: Sri Lanka & The Maldives Suggested Holiday Itinerary

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This two-week itinerary has been thoughtfully designed to include memorable experiences to enjoy as a family across Sri Lanka and The Maldives. Along the way, you’ll stay in unique, boutique family-friendly accommodation where you are ensured not only comfort and a great location, but an adventure too.

You’ll travel around with your own private chauffeur-guide taking in national parks, ancient cities, villages and hill country and your itinerary can be as adventurous or relaxed as you wish. For the last part of the holiday, kick back in a villa on a beautiful, white sandy island in The Maldives.

Highlights

Head out on safari with your naturalist guide in Wilpattu, Sri Lanka’s largest national park and much less crowded than other parks in the country
Adventures in The Cultural Triangle: cycle the backroads to Polonnaruwa, climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress and discover local life in the countryside
Enjoy staying in unique family-friendly accommodation, carefully selected to ensure a balance of comfort, adventure, and location
Swim and snorkel in The Maldives’ turquoise waters. The best possible way to relax at the end of your holiday

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 family holiday, fill in the form below.

DAY 1 Depart The UK

Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Sri Lanka.

DAYS 2 & 3 NOTARY’S HOUSE

On arrival at Colombo Airport, you will be welcomed by your local chauffeur-guide and then transferred to a lovely boutique hotel where you will be for a two-night stay. Enjoy a relaxed start to your holiday here; splash in the pool, explore the grounds, or sit back and enjoy the hospitality.

DAYS 4 & 5 WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK

Your driver will transport you to Wilpattu National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s most important conservation areas. During your two-night stay, enjoy an authentic wilderness adventure, spotting leopards, elephants, sloth bears and an array of beautiful birdlife. Wilpattu is a lot less busy than other parks in the country, making for a much more peaceful location to explore on safari.

DAYS 6-8 THE CULTURAL TRIANGLE WITH A TWIST

Travel onwards to The Cultural Triangle with your chauffeur-guide. Here you have three days to take in the fascinating ancient cities, interacting with locals along the way. Cycle the backroads to Polonnaruwa, explore the towering Sigiriya rock fortress before the crowds arrive, and discover the local ways of life in the surrounding countryside villages on our signature off-the-beaten-track adventure.

DAYS 9-11 HILLS AROUND KANDY

Spend the next three nights in Sri Lanka’s scenic rolling hills, in one of the country’s best-kept secrets - a family-run estate house. It's set in an ideal location for enjoying the tea plantations, rural life and the town of Kandy, and your time will be spent exploring, chilling by the pool, learning about Sri Lankan cookery or even venturing out on bike trails to a nearby waterfall. A scenic train ride to Polgahawela is also a fun way to take in the captivating landscapes of the hill country.

Day 12 - 15 THE MALDIVES

Your driver will transfer you to the airport where you’ll board a short flight from Colombo to The Maldives, where on arrival it's a straightforward transfer to the boat jetty. Board a speedboat to the beautiful Oblu By Atmosphere resort, set on the white sands of Helengeli Island and fringed by turquoise waters. Your four-night all-inclusive stay will include plenty of relaxation time by the pool, in the ocean or in your comfortable villa. Whether you're a child or an adult you're sure enjoy snorkelling or swimming, discovering the colourful array of marine life around the island and the variety of watersports on offer.

Day 16 Fly Home

Board your flight back home to the UK via Colombo.

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
Original Experience Travel Group "Signature" experiences
Full financial protection (full ABTA and ATOL bonding)
Meals as described
24-hour in-country backup whilst away
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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.

Bethany 101, Puttalam

A superb and historic villa style hotel in little visited Puttalam. Highly unusual.

OBLU by Atmosphere, North Male Atoll

Relax and unwind in this wonderful all-inclusive resort, with delicious food, a well maintained house reef and dive centre.

Rosyth House, Nr Pinnawela, Kegalle

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

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...

Contrasts of Kandy, Kandy

Explore the rich history of Kandy, including the Royal Botanical Garden and Queen's Hotel.

Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Kandy

Beautiful, historic gardens

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

Train through the hill country, Kandy

One of Asia's great train journeys, with spectacular views from start to finish.

The best possible way to experience Yala National Park is to stay in the Park with Kulu Safaris. An unforgettable experience for all the family. Talk to us about this upgrade to the tour.

Kulu Safaris, Yala

Unique tented safari, perfect to experience Sri Lanka's natural beauty in comfort and style.

The Kandalama Hotel is a spell binding hotel in a glorious setting. Talk to us about upgrading your stay in the cultural triangle to this wonderful hotel.

Kandalama, Dambulla

The Kandalama is a luxury hotel in a spellbinding setting: an architectural tour de force from Sri Lankas premier architect, Geoffrey Bawa.

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