Big
Families on a long break · 19 days, 18 nights
The Big Family Holiday
Nineteen unhurried days across the island, with time to stay put and enjoy each place.
- Negombo
- Habarana
- Sigiriya
- Kandy
- Nuwara Eliya
- Ella
- Udawalawe
- Yala
- Mirissa
- Galle
- Bentota
Overview
Overview
With almost three weeks, nobody has to rush. This route spends two or three nights in most places, so children can settle in, make friends at the pool and look forward to each new adventure.
It covers the ancient cities, tea country, two safari parks and a long stretch of beach time to finish.
Highlights
Two safari parks: Udawalawe and Yala
Cycling around the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
Train journey and waterfalls in the hills
Cooking class with a local family
A full week of beaches on the south and west coasts
Day by day
Theitinerary.
- Day 01
Arrival
Airport welcome and an afternoon by the pool in Negombo.
- Day 02
Negombo
Take a gentle lagoon boat ride and visit the fish market.
- Day 03
To Habarana
Drive into the Cultural Triangle and settle into a jungle hotel.
- Day 04
Polonnaruwa by bike
Cycle between ruined palaces and giant stone Buddhas.
- Day 05
Sigiriya
Climb the rock in the cool of the morning and rest by the pool in the afternoon.
- Day 06
Elephant safari
Village tour in the morning and an elephant safari in the afternoon.
- Day 07
To Kandy
Visit the Dambulla caves and a spice garden on the way.
- Day 08
Kandy
See the botanic gardens, the temple and an evening dance show.
- Day 09
Tea country
A tea factory visit and a drive up to Nuwara Eliya.
- Day 10
Nuwara Eliya
Boating, pony rides and a stroll through Victoria Park.
- Day 11
Train to Ella
The scenic train ride through the hills.
- Day 12
Ella
Easy hikes, waterfalls and a cooking class with a local family.
- Day 13
Udawalawe
See baby elephants at the transit home and go on an afternoon safari.
- Day 14
Yala
Drive to the edge of Yala for an evening by the pool.
- Day 15
Yala safari
Spend a morning in the park looking for leopards, crocodiles and peacocks.
- Day 16
Mirissa
Down to the beach for sun, sand and fresh coconuts.
- Day 17
Galle
Explore the fort and walk the ramparts at sunset.
- Day 18
Bentota
Last days at a family resort on the west coast.
- Day 19
Departure
A short transfer to the airport.
A suggested plan. Every day can be changed, extended or swapped to suit you.
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