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Family
Sri Lanka Family Holiday
12 days • 4.9
5
Excellent
62 reviews
12 days
Start
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Finish
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Code
HHFL
Min Age
5
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport
Private bus, train, bicycle
Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Camping (1 night)
From £1,398(12 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
See the ancient rock fortress Sigiriya – from the massive stone lion paws at the entrance to the 200-metre climb to the top, this UNESCO World Heritage site will impress the whole family!
Spot elephants in their natural habitat during a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park – this is something your kids (and you) will never forget.
Share dinner with a Sri Lankan family before sealing the friendship with an informal lesson in traditional Kandyan dance.
Explore the Dambulla cave temples, where prehistoric Sri Lankans lived thousands of years ago and ancient murals and statues depicting the Buddha are on display.
Soak up some sun during your beach break along the palm-fringed sands of Mirissa, where the kids can splash, and you can relax.
Is this trip right for you?
Though its equatorial position means constant year-round temperatures, the summer months in Sri Lanka are very hot with short, sharp monsoons in the south-west of the country. Please consider your family’s suitability to the season you wish to travel in.
Part of travelling with Tuuur means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. That way you get the most out of your interactions with local people and environments. We visit several temples on this trip and all members of your family will need to have clothes that cover from wrist to below the knee to access them. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
Itinerary
Discover exotic wildlife, ancient forts and colourful culture on a family adventure
Naturally gorgeous, culturally captivating and steeped in mysticism, Sri Lanka makes for a wonderful introduction to the Indian subcontinent for both kids and adults. Embark on a 12-day family adventure and discover temples carved from cliffs, fortresses built on boulders and wildlife-rich parks. Expose your family to different ways of life while cycling through peaceful villages and touring working tea plantations. Search for the local wildlife when you go safari, looking out for wild elephants, deer and crocodiles, and chill out by the beach in Mirissa with the other families. Educational, active and leisurely paced, this trip is everything you could want in a family getaway.
Inclusions
Meals
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport
Private bus, train, bicycle
Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Camping (1 night)
Included activities
Dambulla - Cave Temples
Sigiriya - Bike ride
Sigiriya - Lion Rock Fortress Visit
Kandy - Botanical Gardens
Matale - Spice Garden
Kandy - Temple of the Tooth
Train ride from Nanu Oya to Bandarawela
Bandarawela - Country side trek
Bandarawela - Tea Plucking Experience
Udewalawe National Park - Wildlife safari
Mirissa - Kite Flying
Optional activities
Kandy - Cultural Dance Performance - USD7
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Important notes
1.Some travellers have reported being approached by locals offering excursions before their Tuuur trip commences. This has been particularly prevalent in and around the hotels used by Intrepid. These guides are in no way connected to Tuuur and we cannot guarantee the safety or quality standards of their tours. We advise customers against joining any tour offered by the unauthorised guides.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. The trip begins with an important welcome meeting at 5pm. There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time.
4. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking for entrance tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
5. These trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you in order to book.
6. Minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.
7. Train tickets are in very high demand. We always try our best to secure tickets, but if we cannot book them, you will continue your journey by private vehicle.
Reviews (60)
5 stars
54
4 stars
6
Roger
Apr 29, 2025
Great trip, enthusiastic and knowledgeable leader, visited lots of interesting places at a nice pace
Padraic
Apr 28, 2025
Trip was really good, our two teenagers enjoyed the itinerary and the full experience, our guide Rumesh was excellent.
Garth
Apr 28, 2025
I took my family, with my children and my mother on the Sri Lanka tour. Being a very diverse group (from teens to grandmother) Intrepid and our guide Rumesh managed to entertain and engage us all. Thank you.
Melinda
Apr 26, 2025
Excellent trip. Went with our 10yo and just-turned 5yo. Fantastic range of experiences for all ages. Kids loved seeing elephants, kite flying, riding in tuk tuks, learning to make string hoppers, hanging out in the pool and making friends with other kids in the group.
Nisha
Apr 25, 2025
Our Sri Lanka holiday was fantastic. My kids couldn’t get enough of this beautiful country. Our group leader Ramli did an amazing job teaching about the rich history of Sri Lanka. Beautiful landscapes and nature were the cherry on top. Highly recommend!
Graham
Apr 25, 2025
Amazing experience exploring Sri Lanka with Intrepid and our tour leader. Each day was a different and exciting adventure
Katerina
Apr 24, 2025
Excellent trip we had two kids 10 and 11 they loved the activities pools and beaches highlight for them was to.plsy cricket with local kids watching elephants in wild local dancers great experience of sri lanka amazing group leader Rumesh and super grouo
Declan
Apr 24, 2025
Excellent cultural experience for both parents and our 10 and 11 year old. Trip leader Rumash is a superb leader and passionate about his beautiful country. The kids were nervous about going on such a trip but with many memories and friends created they will remember their holiday above all so far. Thank you Rumash
Claire
Apr 24, 2025
Well organised and interesting trip. We thoroughly enjoyed our travels around Sri Lanka immersing ourselves into the rich history of the Island.
Ebru zeynep
Apr 20, 2025
Family tour is very well organised and planned. The driver and guide were excellent so we all felt safe and secure. The only downside is some hotels are very basic as that could be improved.
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