Wild Sri Lanka & Beach for Families - 13 days

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This exciting journey travels through Sri Lanka’s famous cultural triangle and offers something for the whole family. Discover the wildlife that waits in the Minneriya and Yala National Parks, walk along the sandy Golden Mile and bathe in the crystal waters of Beruwala beach in this amazing adventure for all ages. This holiday is perfect for families with chi...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Yala National Park - Go on a jeep safari in search of Asian Elephants, Sri Lankan krait, crocodiles and elusive leopards
    • Minneriya National Park - Go in search of wildlife on a jeep safari in this haven for wild Asian elephants
    • Beruwala - Relax by the Golden Mile beach and swim in the Indian Ocean at this popular holiday resort on Sri Lanka's West Coast
    • Dambulla - Discover over 150 images of Buddha in the incredible complex of caves at Dambulla Rock Temple
    • Kandy - Ride a Tuk Tuk into the hills, explore the Temple of the Tooth and enjoy a cultural performance
    • Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Climb to the top of the iconic 5th century Lion Rock fortress and see the Heavenly Maidens
    • Polonnaruwa - Explore the ancient capital city of Ceylon, with its impressive temple of Gal Vihara and 12th century Royal Palace
    • Happutale – Take a scenic train ride to Happutale and explore Sri Lanka's spectacular Hill Country
    • Ella - Marvel at the Ravena Ella Falls, one of the wildest waterfalls in the country with a 30 foot drop
    • Hambantota Village - Ride a farm tractor and play traditional Sri Lankan games with the villagers

What's this trip about?

    This exciting journey travels through Sri Lanka’s famous cultural triangle and offers something for the whole family. Discover the wildlife that waits in the Minneriya and Yala National Parks, walk along the sandy Golden Mile and bathe in the crystal waters of Beruwala beach in this amazing adventure for all ages. This holiday is perfect for families with children aged 5 years and over.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 18 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityColombo
End CityColombo

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Sri Lanka

Attractions

  • Colombo
  • Dambulla
  • Kandy
  • Sigiriya

Trip includes

    • Breakfast daily
    • 12 nights 3-4 star hotels
    • Guided sightseeing - Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Happutale, Ella and Colombo
    • Jeep safaris in Minneriya National Park and Yala National Park
    • Scenic train journey from Kandy and Tuk Tuk trips
    • Escorted by an English speaking national guide
    • Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 13
    • All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles

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Travel Map

Day : 1 Colombo

Welcome to Sri Lanka! You will be met upon arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the city of Negombo. Here you will have the rest of the afternoon to settle in and explore the highlights at your own leisure.

Day : 2 Sigiriya

Negombo - Sigiriya. After breakfast we bid farewell to Negombo and set off for the town of Sigiriya, home of the famous Sigiriya ancient rock fortress and near to the Dambulla cave temples. Spend the rest of the afternoon getting better acquainted with this lovely town. Sit back, relax and try some of the local traditional foods including pittu.

Day : 3 Sigiriya

Sigiriya Rock and Village. Our first stop this morning is to the ancient Sigiriya rock fortress of the 5th Century King Kasyapa, undoubtedly one of the most iconic sights of Sri Lanka. Let the kids’ burn off some energy with the climb up to the ruins of the palace and...

Day : 4 Sigiriya

Polonnaruwa and Minneriya. After breakfast we make our way to the medieval capital of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa. Here we take time to wander along the shimmering waters of the man-made lake, the Parakrama Samudra and uncover intricately carved lotus pillars, meditative h...

Day : 5 Kandy

Sigiriya - Kandy. This morning we discover the Golden Cave Temple in Dambulla, the most impressive of Sri Lanka’s cave temples. Boasting over 2000 sq meters of painted walls and ceilings and a 14 meter Buddha made from rock. Our next stop of the day is to a spice ...

Day : 6 Kandy

Today we explore the last capital of Sri Lankan kings by tuk tuk. We start our tour driving around and taking a dip in the lake built by the last Sinhala King in 1798 before going back into the town and exploring the Bazaar, the gem museum and a local lapidary. Af...

Day : 7 Haputale

Kandy - Haputale. Today we board the scenic train passing through tea plantations and amazing waterfalls until we reach the town of Haputale, on the southern edge of the Hill Country. After checking in and freshening up at our hotel we have the rest of the day to expl...

Day : 8 Tissamaharama

Happutale - Ella - Tissamaharama. This morning we venture through the clouds to the village of Ella where we meet our local guide before making our way to our first stop - Ravena Ella Falls, one of the wildest falls in the country with a 30 foot drop. It is said the k...

Day : 9 Bentota and Beruwala

Tissamaharama - Hambantota - Beruwala. This morning we travel just outside of Tissamaharama to a local village called Hambantota. Here we wander through the farm and taste some home grown tea in a fresh coconut shell and play some traditional Sri Lankan games with the...

Day : 10-11 Beruwala Beach

The next two days are at leisure to explore Beruwala. Take a stroll along the beach known as the "Golden Mile" or go for a walk through the lively fish market. You can meet the local fishermen and taste some of the days catch. Those looking for something different may...

Day : 12 Colombo

Beruwala - Colombo. After breakfast we make our way to Colombo, originally known as "the garden city of the east”. Meet our guide and enjoy a sightseeing tour of highlights including the old clock tower and the impressive Gangaramaya Temple. Our tour ends with a spot ...

Day : 13 Colombo

Our tour comes to an end today with a transfer to the airport. We hope you enjoyed your holiday!

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Escaping a cold London winter back in 1998, we followed the sun for a colourful adventure around the world. Discovering amazing history, interesting cultures and the jaw-dropping beauty of our planet, the friends we made along the way made our journey all the more special. Inspired to share our experiences, the seeds were sown and On The Go Tours was born.

Over the years we’ve grown into a small yet global company, with a purposeful local ethos. True to our own travels, authenticity is core to our holidays. We’d love you to experience a country the way it really is, with people who live there and know it inside out. We know this makes the difference between a great holiday and a truly memorable one. Our carefully sought out English-speaking local guides are passionate about sharing their country with you and we believe that they are amongst the best in the business.

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    • Tip for your tour guide. We suggest USD$25 – 35 per adult for the entire tour. Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture
    • Entrance Fees: USD$140-$150pp, paid in USD

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Child: 5 - 11.99yrs. 12 - 18 yrs book as adult.
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