Family Highlights of Sri Lanka
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- No booking fees
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- Family
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 9 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 7-95 yrs
- max group size 18
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-36022
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Get active white water rafting and exploring Sri Lanka's Buddhist Temples
- Search for leopards on a jeep safari
- Relax on the beautiful beaches of the east or west coast
Join us on an action-packed family adventure across this spiritual island. Search for leopard in Wilpattu National Park, staying overnight in a tented safari camp; cycle the backroads to discover ancient Buddhist cities in ancient Polonnaruwa and raft the white waters of the Central Highlands. Blessed with sun soaked beaches and a breadth of fun activities, its little surprise that Sri Lanka is one of our most popular family holiday destinations.
Wildlife - search for groups of Asian elephants, leopard, sloth bear, spotted deer, buffalo, sambar and mongoose
Beach time - relax on the tropical beaches of the Indian Ocean and take a surfing lesson (west coast version only)
Get active - White water rafting on the Kelani River, ideal for beginners or intermediate rafters
We offer an east and west coast version of this family holiday to benefit from the best weather conditions on each coast, staying on the east coast over the summer holidays and October half term and switching to the south west coast over Christmas, February and Easter.
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Day 1 : Trip starts in Negombo
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Day 2 : Drive to Kitulgala, adventure capital of Sri Lanka. White water rafting and jungle walks. Stay in a jungle Camp.
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Day 3 : Visit a tea factory in Nuwara Eliya, continue through the stunning highlands to Ella
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Day 4 : Leisurely morning. Drive to Passikudah beach on the Indian Ocean.
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Day 5 : Free day to enjoy the beach.
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Day 6 : Share a meal with locals in Habarana, travelling by canoe and tuk tuk; cycling tour of ancient Polonnaruwa.
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Day 7 : Climb to the top of Sigiriya's dramatic Lion's Rock, take a jeep safari in search of leopards in Wilpattu National Park, overnight tented camp.
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Day 8 : Morning game drive, continue to Negombo.
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Day 9 : Trip ends in Negombo.
- 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
- Earls Regent Hotel (2 nights)
- Rafters Retreat (1 night)
- Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel (1 night)
- Marina Passikudah (2 nights)
- Acme Hotel (1 night)
- Big Game Safari Camp Wilpattu (1 night)
- 4WD
- Minibus
- On Foot
- Train
- Explore Tour Leader
- Local Guide(s)
- Safari Guide(s)
- Any international flights to/from Negombo are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Family Highlights of Sri Lanka tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Family Highlights of Sri Lanka tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 21 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 21 June 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceFamily Highlights of Sri Lanka tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Family Highlights of Sri Lanka tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) Â within 72 hours of departure.