This is an ideal itinerary for first time visitors who are looking for an immersive holiday experience. The tour is carefully designed to give you plenty quality family time and experiences. The route, the pace of the trip and accommodation has been planned keeping in mind the needs of a family with teenagers. Visit the ancient ruins at the Cultural Triangle, go on rafting and tubing adventures in Kitulgala, take the world’s most spectacular train journeys through tea plantations, go for an easy hike up Little Adam’s Peak in Ella, search for leopards and elephants at Yala National Park before spending idyllic days on the south coast.
Board your flight to Colombo. We will work out the most efficient routing for you.
On arrival in Colombo, our authorised representative will transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your preference and budget, we can arrange your stay at a hotel or a beach resort or a bungalow.
Day at leisure to give you a relaxing start on the holiday. Explore the hotel grounds, nearby villages or just lounge by the pool.
Meet your transfer driver for a three hour drive to the Cultural Triangle enroute you visit Dambulla caves. Spend two days taking in ancient sights of the famous cultural triangle. First of two nights in Sigiriya.
With your private guide, visit the magnificent rock fortress of Sigiriya- a UNESCO heritage site. Be prepared to climb the 1200 steps to the top, admiring the views and the impressive frescoes as you go along. Later in the day, you may also want to hire bikes to cycle around the lake and go off the beaten track and visit the countryside villages.
Take a four hour drive to Kitulgala in your chauffeured car. Kitulgala is often called the adventure capital of Sri Lanka. The Academy Award-winning movie- The Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed on the Kelani River near Kitulgala, although nothing remains now except the concrete foundations for the bridge. First of two nights in Kitulgala.
Full day to take up water rafting, tubing, hiking adventures.
Your driver will transfer you to Hatton train station. Today take one of the most spectacular train journeys through tea covered hills to travel to Hatton. First of three nights at tea bungalow accommodation.
Today visit the tea factory and stroll through the plantations.
Get up early (as viewpoints fill up quickly) to admire Ella’s famous Nine Arch bridge. Your guide will take you to the perfect viewpoint. Go for an easy hike up the Little Adam’s Peak during late afternoon to watch glorious sunset unfold. You will be rewarded with 360 degrees views overlooking the giant Ella Rock and Ella Gap towards Udawalawe National Park, perfect for photos.
Your driver will transport you to Yala National Park for your safari adventure. First of two nights at the safari camp.
Yala is known for its leopard population and also teeming with other wildlife. Your camp is an excellent base from which to explore the park, and there will be time for both afternoon and morning safaris.
With your chauffeur-guide, take a three hour drive towards the Galle coast. First of two nights at your beach hotel.
Day to relax and enjoy the coast or take a walking tour around Galle Fort or cycle towards a traditional village where you’ll get to enjoy a snack of traditional egg hoppers.
Transfer to Colombo airport in time to board your return flight.
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