Island Fun for All: 6-Day Family Holiday in Sri Lanka
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Tour Overview:
A family-friendly adventure packed with activities for all ages, including wildlife experiences and beach fun.
Highlights
Elephants at Pinnawala
Scenic train journey through the hills
Beach time in Bentota with optional water sports
Boat safaris, strawberry farms & hands-on workshops
Carefully balanced for cultural learning and kid-friendly fun
Tour Plan
Meet & greet at Bandaranaike International Airport.
Short transfer to Negombo (approx. 30 minutes).
Check-in at a beachfront family-friendly hotel with a pool.
Optional activities:
Relax at the beach or pool
Short boat ride on the Dutch Canal
Visit a turtle hatchery (optional and age-appropriate)
Evening: Family dinner by the beach.
Overnight: Negombo
After breakfast, drive to Pinnawala (approx. 2.5 hours).
Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage:
Bottle-feeding young elephants (subject to availability)
Watch elephants bathe in the river
Continue to Kandy (approx. 1.5 hours).
In Kandy:
Visit the Temple of the Tooth (optional for younger kids)
Take a walk around Kandy Lake
Evening: Cultural dance show with fire dance (kids love it!)
Overnight: Kandy
Morning: Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya
Space to run around, monkeys, huge trees, and orchid house
Visit a local artisan village:
Watch wood carving, batik painting, and local crafts
Optional hands-on batik or mask-painting workshop
Afternoon: Free time at hotel or visit a tea museum (optional)
Overnight: Kandy
Morning: Board the scenic train from Peradeniya to Nanu Oya (approx. 4 hours) – kids love the views and open doors.
In Nuwara Eliya (“Little England”):
Gregory Lake: boat rides or paddle boats
Victoria Park: great for kids, with a small play area
Visit a strawberry farm for picking and tasting
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Bentota (approx. 5–6 hours with breaks).
Stop for lunch along the way with a scenic view.
Check into a beach resort in Bentota – family-friendly with a pool and beach access.
Evening: Free time to relax or enjoy a sunset on the beach.
Overnight: Bentota
Morning options based on flight time:
Family-friendly Madu River boat safari (mangroves, fish spa)
Visit a turtle hatchery or play on the beach
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (approx. 2–2.5 hours) for departure.