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Exploring Sri Lanka

Multi-Generational Sri Lanka Tour

Explore Sri Lanka at your pace with this itinerary designed to suit all ages.

Begin with 4 nights on the west coast at an award winning family-friendly resort right on the beach. With this as your base you have the option to head out on boat trips, go on safari to Wilpattu National Park, visit the capital city of Colombo and enjoy gentle hikes or bike rides to explore the local area.

Then relocate to the south coast for an idyllic private villa stay. Here, you are ideally situated for surfing, whale and dolphin spotting, and daytrips into the low-lying tea country and to the charming UNESCO Heritage town of Galle.

We’ve designed this itinerary to keep travelling distances comfortable for all ages, and chosen locations that offer activities for the whole family to do together or separately. You can get a good taste of Sri Lankan culture, history and heritage while making memories in beautiful surroundings that are a home away from home.

Read on for more detail, and remember this is just a sample itinerary. There are always alternative hotels we can offer and we can cater for more or less guests and different length stays. Contact our Sri Lanka specialists for a bespoke tour and quote – email srilanka@fleewinter.com or complete the enquiry form at the bottom of the page.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Sri Lanka!

Arrive into Sri Lanka following your peaceful night flight and your driver will meet you in the arrivals hall. 45 minutes later you’ll be welcomed with a cool towel and a fresh juice at Wattura Resort & Spa, your home for the next 4 nights.

We’ve based this itinerary on a family of 2 adults & 2 children with an additional 2 adults travelling with them. The family will be based in a beautiful 2 storey villa overlooking the ocean, and the couple in one of the exceedingly comfortable suites. You can all make use of the plunge pool and large garden in the villa as well as the general facilities at Wattura, including the large main pool, children’s splash pool and activity area, decadent spa and beachside bar.

Relax and get settled in before dinner in the main restaurant. The food at Wattura is very special and both local influences and international flavours are on offer. They are used to catering for children and have a friendly menu also.

Days 2 - 4 - Adventure & relaxation at your pace

We’d recommend a couple of excursions during your stay at Wattura, either all together or just those who would like to.

Colombo is around 1 hour 15 minutes away, and a city tour makes for a great day, either you can explore by car or by tuk-tuk for added local flavour. Stop for lunch in the Dutch Hospital area in the old fort, climb the lighthouse for a view from above, pop into a museum or temple.

You might be interested to participate in a local cookery class or head out on a boat to go dolphin spotting. 

A safari to Wilpattu National Park will be a rewarding full day adventure, where you will have a chance to see elephants, birds, crocodiles and even leopards in their natural environment. A safari of this style might be challenging for very young children but a good alternative would be a visit to Kegalle, around 1 hour away from Wattura, where you can visit an elephant welfare project for a close up encounter with elephants.

Day 5 - Transfer to the South Coast

Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to the south coast today, and settle into your private villa.

Kumara is set in the jungle and is serene and calm. You have a private pool to enjoy, and the discreet staff will look after you including cooking all meals. Discuss any preferences with them and they will be taken into account. We highly recommend tasting the local delicacies such as egg hoppers for breakfast and curries with fresh local seafood.

Day 6 - 10 - Beach time and culture

You are ideally situated just 5 minutes from a beach ideal for any fans of surfing or other watersports, and you can visit a different beach every day if you’d like. Towards Weligama you can spot the famous stilt fishermen which is a sight not to be missed.

A day trip to the UNESCO Heritage town of Galle is highly recommended. Simply wandering around narrow roads that make up the old fort is a pleasurable adventure and there is a lot of interesting history and architecture to absorb.

You may enjoy a visit to Koggala Lake. Here you can visit a Cinnamon plantation, and take a lovely boat trip to the temple at the centre of the lake.

Another option is to visit the low-lying tea country from here, and learn about how tea is produced. Sri Lanka remains one of the largest exporters of tea in the world which is incredible for a relatively small island!

Day 11 - Head home - come back soon

It’s time to leave but come back soon!

What's included?

INCLUDES:
  • 4 nights accommodation at Wattura Resort & Spa ( 1 x villa with plunge pool, 1 x suite) on an B&B basis
  • 6 nights accommodation at Kumara Villa (private hire including staff) on a villa only basis
  • Private transfers to and from airport and between locations and for local pre arranged trips.

This itinerary is based on 6 people travelling (4 adults and 2 children under 12) during standard or high season but excluding peak dates. For availability, more details, a bespoke quote for your dates and family or to discuss alternative accommodation options please contact srilanka@fleewinter.com or call 0207 112 0019.

 

 

EXCLUDES:
  • Flights
  • Visas and any other prevailing entry requirements at the time of travel
  • Tips
  • Meals outside of the meal plan
  • Day trips such as safari, entry to elephant project, access fees to points of interest.
  • Personal allowances
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Colombo
There is only one word to describe Colombo and that is hectic! It can be fun with a handful of good shops and restaurants to explore but we wouldn't overly recommend it as the first point of call for newcomers to Sri Lanka. It isn't a must see. More
Kandy
Kandy is 3 hours from Colombo and the religious heartland of Sri Lanka. It was made a world heritage site in 1988. The city's main attraction is the Temple of the Tooth, home to Sri Lanka 's most precious Buddhist relic which becomes the focus of a fortnight long festival known as the Perahera each July. Other points of interest include the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, Royal Botanical Gardens and the Commonwealth Cemetery. More
Negombo
Originally a fishing town the long beaches of Negombo are nowadays dominated by tourists who like the short transfer times from Colombo International Airport. With a few good hotels, Negombo is a popular jumping off point for visitors but it is by far the most touristy town in Sri Lanka and so may not appeal to everyone. More
Bentota
Bentota is just 2 hours from the airport and as such has a good range of facilities such as watersports and local restaurants. There are a number of larger hotels along the main beach, but your likely to have the smaller beaches to yourself. The area is ideal for families with elephant rides on the beach, banana rides year round and Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery nearby. More
Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa is traditionally a surfer town and so has a number of laid back beachfront bars and restaurants, as well as two of the only discos on the island. We have a few accommodation options in Hikkaduwa and recommend it as a day trip from both Bentota and Galle for the glass bottom boat and chance to swim with turtles in the bay. More
Galle Fort
The Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to its Dutch colonial past and makes a great day trip from a coastal villa. It has a real cosmopolitan feel due to boutique gift shops and hotel restaurants, mixed with Moorish, Portuguese, Dutch and British history. It is possible to stay in the fort and definitely fun for a few nights. It is approx 3 hours from the airport.
Adam's Peak
Adam's Peak at 7500 ft high is the most famous physical feature in Sri Lanka and a place of pilgrimage. Sri Lankans come mainly in the month of April to pay their respects to the mountains deity Sumana, while foreigners come to admire the sunrise. The climb takes several hours and is done at night, therefore only suitable for the physically fit. More
Yala National Park
Yala National Park on the southeast tip of the island is the most well known of Sri Lanka 's 15 wildlife reserves. Yala is prime leopard spotting territory, especially in August when the area is at its driest, but it is also home to a healthy population of elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, wild boar, buffalo, jackal and an abundance of bird life. More
Ella
Ella has one of the best views in Sri Lanka - through the Ella Gap to the Kirinda Lighthouse on the coast 1000m below. Ella can be reached by road or rail, 7 hours from Colombo. Home to some lovely waterfalls, working tea estates and mini Adam's Peak you can happily spend a few nights in this charming little hill town. More
Kitugala
Home to the Kelani River, Kitugala is a pretty riverside village dedicated to white water rafting, canyoning and kayaking. More
Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay on the east coast of Sri Lanka is a surf paradise, popular with backpackers during the months of April - September. Best avoided in the off season when most of the local businesses close down. More

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