Bite-sized trips - Sri Lanka Family

Rock Up to the Lion Fortress

Itinerary:
Sigiriya
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 165.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 99, - per child (up to 11 years)

Climbing up to the top of Lion Rock will require quite a bit of effort, but it’s a fun walk up as you’ll pass cheeky monkeys, countless frescoes, and Buddha images.

Hike Through the Hills of Ella

Itinerary:
Ella
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 269.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 159, - per child (up to 11 years)

Ella is a small laid-back village located in-between tea plantations amidst the mountains. You and your family will spend a few days here taking in the beauty of the area, with stunning green landscapes with lush hilltop views all around you

Catch Some Waves at Arugam Bay

Itinerary:
Arugam Bay
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 334.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 199, - per child (up to 11 years)

Chill out in Arugam Bay for a few days at the beach with the family. This small beach village has a laid-back vibe, plenty of restaurants to choose from and some of Sri Lanka’s best spots for surfing.

Wildlife Encounters in Yala

Itinerary:
Yala National Park
Duration:
2 days / 1 night (flexible)
Price:
From £ 349.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 179, - per child (up to 11 years)

Elephants, monkeys, crocodiles and maybe even a leopard or two – this is how to persuade the kids that Sri Lanka is the place to go. Welcome to Yala National Park!

Back to nature at The Mudhouse

Itinerary:
Anamaduwa
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 534.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 450, - per child (up to 11 years)

Immerse yourself in rural Sri Lanka and live amongst nature at The Mudhouse. It’s a unique property in an off-the-beaten track setting, with a dedicated sustainability ethos. It’s one for the more adventurous traveller, but a stay here is magical and kids will love it!

Cycle Through the Ancient Kingdom

Itinerary:
Polonnaruwa
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 249.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 169, - per child (up to 11 years)

Prepare to feel like a time-traveller here in Polonnaruwa, where the time seems to have stopped centuries ago. Hop on the bikes and race through the maze of crumbling temples and ancient ruins. Stop along the way to sample some freshly made local food if you are feeling peckish, the city is famous for its cuisine!

Experience Local Life in Kandy

Itinerary:
Outskirts of Kandy
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 319.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 244, - per child (up to 11 years)

Immerse your family in local village life with a couple of nights in a homestay on the outskirts of Kandy. Explore village life, learn about tasty local ingredients and whip up a fragrant Sri Lankan curry.

Sea Shells on Coral Islands

Itinerary:
Trincomalee / Passikudah
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 574.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 279, - per child (up to 11 years)

The east coast is the best place weather-wise for a beach stay in Sri Lanka during the summer school holiday months. The sandy beaches are long and wide and it’s the perfect place to unwind for a few days.

Sand Castles and Sunsets

Itinerary:
Unawatuna
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 119.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 99, - per child (up to 11 years)

It’s time for you and your family to take some tropical time out, and if you’re travelling between December and April, Unawatuna is the perfect place to end your adventure. You’ll stay in a cosy beachfront hotel with a pool to take a splash in.

Sri Lanka Negombo fish market child with local man

Fishing Boats in Negombo

Itinerary:
Negombo
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 289.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 169, - per child (up to 11 years)

Negombo is the perfect starting point for your family holiday to Sri Lanka. Just up the road from Colombo, it has a lot to offer, and you’ll get to experience the fisherman’s way of life.

Colombo’s Tuk-tuks and Temples

Itinerary:
Colombo
Duration:
2 days / 1 night (flexible)
Price:
From £ 124.- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 99, - per child (up to 11 years)

OK, so maybe Colombo isn’t the place you’re most excited about in Sri Lanka, but the country’s capital has plenty to offer and is a real eye-opener for kids to see daily life in a big working city.

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