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A fun-filled Sri Lankan holiday that works for children of all ages

This journey is the perfect family escape and covers the best of Sri Lanka. It can be customised for a multi-generational holiday too.

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS

Scenic train rides
in the hills
Relaxed stays on Sri Lanka’s stunning coastline
Family-friendly activities, arts and craft, and wildlife

JOURNEY SNAPSHOT

14 nights | Starts from USD 13,420 nett for 2 adults and 2 children below 12 years old
Locations: Colombo > Hatton > Ella > Galle Fort > Balapitiya
DAY 1 - 3
Airport > Colombo (Wallawwa, 2 nights)
Highlights

Day 1

  • Check-in to Wallawwa for an overnight stay in a Family Suite, which features a double room with a connecting twin, on a bed and breakfast basis
  • Complimentary afternoon tea
  • Evening ‘Social Hour’ featuring complimentary drinks, wine and beer

Day 2

  • Visit the Negombo fish market
  • The rest of the day is at leisure
  • You have the option of taking part in an evening Sri Lankan cooking class for the whole family, with our resident chef, followed by dinner

Details

DAY 3 - 6
Colombo > Dickoya (Camellia Hills, 3 nights)
Highlights

Day 3

  • Transfer from Wallawwa to Camellia Hills in Dickoya, either by private car or a faster domestic air transfer
  • Check into a Dickoya Suite (Double with Trundle Bed) for three nights on all-inclusive basis
  • The entire afternoon is yours to relax

Day 4

  • Morning lake ride on a fisherman’s canoe, which the kids will love
  • Day at leisure
  • In the late afternoon, take a short hike to our secret viewpoint for sundowners

Day 5

  • A guided visit to the ‘Tea Leaf Centre’
  • Afternoon at leisure
  • After dinner, join our resident naturalist for a late-night wilderness walk

Details

DAY 6 - 8
Dickoya > Ella (Nine Skies, 2 nights)
Highlights

Day 6

  • Transfer from Camellia Hills to the Hatton Railway Station for a train journey to Ella
  • Check into the Ella Rock Suite for two nights on all-inclusive basis
  • Enjoy the rest of the afternoon with the kids by the pool
  • Dinner time is a treat, featuring local street food

Day 7

  • A guided trek to Little Adam’s Peak, and a visit to the Nine Arch Bridge
  • Spend an easy day at the bungalow or opt for an adventure of zip lining and archery

Details

Day 8 - 11
Ella > Udawalawe > Galle Fort (Fort Bazaar, 3 nights)
Highlights

Day 8

  • Visit the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home which rehabilitates injured or abandoned wild baby elephants
  • Check into the Upper Family Suite at Fort Bazaar for three nights on bed and breakfast basis
  • Complimentary afternoon tea
  • Evening ‘Social Hour’ featuring complimentary drinks, wine and beer

Day 9

  • Today is an eventful day which the kids will love, and includes a guided cycling trail through paddy fields
  • Visit the Yatagala Rock Temple
  • Afternoon treasure hunt in UNESCO Galle Fort

Day 10

  • Plenty of time to relax today, with an optional whale and dolphin watching cruise in the morning.
  • Afternoon traditional mask carving and painting session with a local artist

Details

Day 11 - 15
Galle Fort > Balapitiya (Kumu Beach, 4 nights)
Highlights

Day 11 & 12

  • Visit a sea turtle conservatory on route to Kumu Beach
  • Check into the Oceanview Suite for four nights on bed and breakfast basis
  • While the kids enjoy plenty of time by the beach or the swimming pool, schedule in a well deserved massage at the spa

Day 13

  • Lots more leisure time by the sea, and
  • A guided visit to a traditional Southern puppet museum

Day 14

  • Complimentary afternoon tea
  • Evening ‘Social Hour’ featuring complimentary drinks, wine and beer
  • A special BBQ by the beach, weather permitting

On Day 15

  • Transfer to the airport for your departure flight

Details

Pricing & Inclusions
Starts from USD *13,420 nett in total for 2 adults & 2 children below 12 years old | *14 nights | 15 days

*The above price is based on low season travel (May to June | September to October) and is subject to change based on applicable offers and seasonality

*The above price includes all of the following:

Logistics & Guiding

*Private A/C Micro Van & English-speaking chauffeur cum guide from day 1 to 15

Experiences

    • The art of Sri Lankan cooking with the resident chef at 5pm, followed by dinner
    • Private lake ride on a fisherman’s canoe at 9am
    • Late night wilderness walk with the resident naturalist at 9.30pm
    • Guided visit to the ‘Tea Leaf Centre’, to learn the stories behind every cup of Ceylon Tea at 10am Return to Camellia Hills
    • Guided Little Adam’s Peak trek at 8am
    • Visit to the Nine Arch Bridge
    • Visit to the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home in time for the 10.30am baby Elephant feeding time
    • Guided 12-km cycling trail through paddy fields at 8am
    • Guided visit to the 2000-year-old Yatagala Rock Temple at approx. 10.30am
    • UNESCO Galle Fort Treasure Hunt at 4pm, hosted by a resident of the Fort
    • Traditional mask carving or painting with an artist at 3pm
    • Visit to a sea turtle conservatory at 10.45am
    • Guided visit to a traditional Southern puppet museum at 10am
    • Train journey: 1st, 2nd or 3rd class reserved tickets – Hatton Station (1140) to Demodara Station (1600).
    • BBQ by the beach at 6.30pm, hosted by Kumu Beach (subject to weather conditions)
    • Sundowners at the secret viewpoint, hosted by Camellia Hills (complimentary)
    • Street ‘Kottu’ night featuring local beef curry at 7pm, hosted by Nine Skies(complimentary)

Note: Train tickets are strictly subject to availability

Other

All government taxes, levies and service charges

Value Additions:

Complimentary upgrade to the next room category, subject to availability