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Family Sri Lanka & The Maldives

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This two-week itinerary has been thoughtfully designed to include memorable family experiences in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Along the way, you’ll stay in unique, boutique, family-friendly accommodation where you’re ensured not only comfort and a great location but also an adventure. 

You’ll travel in Sri Lanka with your own private chauffeur-guide. The route has been planned to minimise travel but ensure you can take in national parks, ancient cities, villages and hill country. The Sri Lanka tour can be as adventurous or relaxed as you wish. For the last part of the holiday, kick back in a villa on a beautiful, white sandy island in The Maldives. 

Highlights

  • Head out on safari with your naturalist guide in Wilpattu, Sri Lanka’s largest national park and much less crowded than other parks in the country
  • Adventures in The Cultural Triangle: cycle the backroads to Polonnaruwa, climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress and discover local life in the countryside
  • Enjoy staying in unique family-friendly accommodations, carefully selected to ensure a balance of comfort, adventure, and location
  • Swim and snorkel in The Maldives’ turquoise waters. The best possible way to relax at the end of your holiday

As with all our holidays, this itinerary is just a starting point. We can tailor it completely to suit your budget, pace and style. To find out more about how this suggested itinerary could inspire your family holiday, fill in the form below.

This is a sample itinerary which we will tailor to suit you. Prices are dependent on destination, flights & dates but ETG holidays always include the following:

  • International flights (if required)
  • Guides, drivers & their tips
  • Accommodation
  • Specified meals & snacks
  • Your immersive experiences
  • Internal & regional transfers

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DAY 1 Depart The UK

Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Sri Lanka.

DAYS 2 & 3 THE HILLS AROUND KANDY

On arrival at Colombo Airport, you will be welcomed by your local chauffeur-guide and then transferred to a family-run estate in the scenic rolling hills near Kandy. Spend the first two nights here, it's an ideal location for discovering the tea plantations, rural life and the town of Kandy itself. Your time can be spent exploring, chilling by the pool, learning about Sri Lankan cookery or even venturing out on bike trails to a nearby waterfall. 

DAYS 4-8 THE CULTURAL TRIANGLE WITH A TWIST

Journey to Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle with your chauffeur guide. You’ll spend five nights split between two contrasting properties in different corners of the region. This combination is a great way to explore the region’s ancient sites and get a feel for rural life. 

Relax on a family-friendly eco-farm an hour north of Kandy, where you can wander through spice gardens, learn about sustainable farming, or relax and enjoy the pool or spa. Then, head to a lovely property near Habarana, from which you can easily explore Sigiriya and Dambulla. Experiences include cycling along the quiet backroads to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, marvelling at Sigiriya Rock Fortress at sunrise and embarking on a kayaking trip, where you may be lucky enough to see elephants in their natural habitat. We also include our signature Dambulla experience, where you meet locals and discover their traditions.

DAYS  9-10 WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK

Your driver will transport you to Wilpattu National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s most important conservation areas. During your two-night stay, enjoy an authentic wilderness adventure, spotting leopards, elephants, sloth bears and an array of beautiful birdlife. Wilpattu is a lot less busy than other parks in the country, making for a much more peaceful location to explore on safari.

Day 11-14 THE MALDIVES

Your driver will transfer you to the airport, where you’ll board a short flight from Colombo to the Maldives. On arrival, it's a straightforward transfer to the boat jetty. Board a speedboat to the beautiful Oblu By Atmosphere resort, set on the white sands of Helengeli Island and fringed by turquoise waters. Your four-night all-inclusive stay will include plenty of relaxation time by the pool, in the ocean, or in your comfortable villa. The resort’s Family Beach Villas offer spacious two-bedroom accommodations with private pools, outdoor showers, and direct beach access. Amenities such as snorkelling gear, life jackets, and beach towels make exploring the stunning house reef easy and accessible for all ages, and families can bond over snorkelling adventures along the reef.

Day 15 Fly Home

Transfer back to Male airport and board your flight back home to the UK

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Hotels & Villas
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Jim's Farm Villas

Jim's Farm Villas, Dambulla

This charming hotel is a great place from which to explore the country's cultural and wildlife highlights.

OBLU Nature Helengeli by Sentindo

OBLU Nature Helengeli by Sentindo, North Male Atoll

Relax and unwind in this wonderful all-inclusive resort, with delicious food, a well-maintained house reef and dive centre.

Rosyth House

Rosyth House, Kegalle

A beautifully converted planter's bungalow within easy reach of Kandy.

Taru Villas Maia

Taru Villas Maia, Habarana

Explore the Unesco sites and abundant wildlife of the Cultural Triangle from this modern, comfortable resort.

Thamaravila

Thamaravila, Wilpattu

A private and peaceful hideaway with just five chalets spread over 9 acres of land, a 10-minute drive from Wilpattu National Park.

Experiences & Activities
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Climbing Sigiriya and Cycling Tour

Climbing Sigiriya and Cycling Tour, Sigiriya

Conquer the mighty rock fortress and cycle through its shadow

Contrasts of Kandy

Contrasts of Kandy, Kandy

Explore the rich history of Kandy, including the Royal Botanical Garden and Queen's Hotel.

Kayaking and Elephant Watching in Kalawewa National Park

Kayaking and Elephant Watching in Kalawewa National Park, Anuradhapura

Polonnaruwa Cycling Tour

Polonnaruwa Cycling Tour, Polonnaruwa

Cycle around the relatively compact and well preserved ruins of Sri Lanka's second great historical capital.

Sigiriya and Village Farm experience

Sigiriya and Village Farm experience, Sigiriya

Visit local farms and learn firsthand about the life and work of the villagers, enjoy a home-cooked lunch and visit the stunning Sigiriya rock fortress

Wilpattu National Park Safari

Wilpattu National Park Safari, Wilpattu

Take a trip to Sri Lanka's largest National Park and immerse yourself in the wilderness.

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