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Exploring Sri Lanka With Small Kids

Summer Itinerary With East Coast

Who Should Do This Tour?
Any family with small kids (<12 years) that are prepared to travel to see the whole of Sri Lanka including some very special experiences aimed specifically at young kids.

  • 1 night stay at Colombo on arrival.
  • 1 night to explore Galle Fort whose ramparts enclose a wonderful old Dutch town.
  • A 1 night safari at Yala National park for the best leopard sightings in the world.
  • Journey to the pretty mountain village of Ella for 1 night with amazing views.
  • Travel on the world-famous train through Sri Lanka’s Hill Country
  • With a 2 night stay at Kandy kids can bathe with elephants at the Millennium Elephant Foundation.
  • Climb the wonderful Sigiriya Fortress with a 1 night stay to see ancient frescoes hidden in a cave.

Day 1 - Colombo

Travel Time: Within 40 Minutes

  • Relax By The Pool And Unwind On Arrival At Your Hotel At Colombo, The Capital Of Sri Lanka.
  • Treat Your Kids To Some Mouthwatering Tropical Milk Shakes And Snacks At The Famous Café Kumbuk.

Day 2 - Galle

Travel Time: Within 2 Hours

  • Observe Rescued Baby Turtles And Hatchlings At The Sea Turtle Conservation Centre On A Very Pretty Beach Near Galle.

  • Kids Can Go On A Supervised Treasure Hunt Around The Ramparts Of Galle Fort Or Enjoy A Mask Making Class At The Sithuvili Gallery.

  • Try A Sugar Burger At Sugar Bistro Galle, The Tastiest Burger In The Whole Of Sri Lanka!

Day 3 - Yala

Travel Time: Within 2.5 Hours

  • Enjoy An Exclusive PM Private Jeep Safari Through Yala National Park – The Best Location In The World To Spot Leopards In The Wild!

Day 4 – Ella

Travel Time: Within 2.5 Hours

  • Observe The Spectacular Ravana Ella Waterfalls By The Roadside.


  • Learn How To Pick Your Own Tea Leaves While Walking Though A Gorgeous Tea Plantation!

  • Take A Walk Down Ella Main Street, Crammed With Snack Bars, Cafes And Ice Cream Parlours For Kids To Enjoy!

Day 5 –Kandy

Travel Time: Within 6 Hours

  • The World’s Most Beautiful Train Journey Through Sri Lanka’s Magnificent Hill Country. (1st Class Luxury Carriage)

    DEP ELLA 09:20 I ARR KANDY: 15:50 A Train Journey Of Approx 6 Hours
  • Enjoy A Unique Kids Themed Sri Lankan And Fast Food Fusion Dinner At The Elephant Stables.

Day 6 - Kandy


Local Sightseeing

  • Walking And Bathing With Rescued Elephants At The Millennium Elephant Foundation.
  • Witness The Evening Pooja At The Temple Of The Buddha’a Tooth – The Most Atmospheric Experience In Sri Lanka.

Day 7 - Dambulla

Local Sightseeing

  • A Tour Of The Awe Inspiring Sigiriya Rock Fortress, One Of The Great Wonders Of The Ancient World. 


Day 8 – To Your Beach Hotel

Travel Time: Within 2.5 Hours

  • Meet The Monkeys – Learn About The Troops Of Monkeys That Live Among The Ruins Of Polonnaruwa As Filmed In Disney’s Monkey Kingdom
  • Drop Off At Your Chosen Beach Hotel On The East Coast Of Sri Lanka. The East Coast Of Sri Lanka Contains Some Of The Most Beautiful Beaches In Asia.

MAKE AN ENQUIRY

Our Featured Tour Hotels

Shangri La - Colombo
Luxury hotel of the world famous hotel chain with an unsurpassed location overlooking the Indian Ocean and the Galle Face Green.
The Fort Printers - Galle
A former 18th Century printworks in the heart of Galle’s old town district restored to an elegant boutique hotel brimming full of antiques.
Flameback Eco Lodge – Yala
Luxury African safari tents overlooking the beautiful Weerawila Lake scattered among lush foliage offering a unique safari stay experience near Yala.
Newburgh Ella – Ella
A converted tea factory built in 1890 on Sir Thomas Lipton’s Newburgh Estate at Ella now opened as a luxury hotel property with beautiful mountain views.
Elephant Stables - Kandy
The former residence of the island’s most aristocratic family now one of the island’s premier boutique hotels with chic interiors and amazing views.
Jetwing Lake – Dambulla
Mid-size luxury hotel in lush tropical lakeside surroundings with a lovely relaxed feel and well-appointed rooms.
Sentido Heritance – Negombo
The largest and most luxurious resort hotel at Negombo is the 140 room beach front property of the Spanish Sentido group on a prime location in front of a wide beach.

Our Featured Beach Hotels

Amaya Beach

PasikudahThe largest beach resort hotel on the East Coast has large, spacious rooms and family friendly facilities.
Pasikudah
Uga Jungle Beach
KuchchaveliLuxurious eco-cabanas in a jungle setting stretching down to an empty beach with an ‘away from it all’ feel.
Kuchchaveli
Maalu Maalu

PasikudahA resort with wooden thatched duplex cottages in the middle of the wonderful Pasikudah Bay with a youthful ambience.
Pasikudah
Uga Bay
PasikudahThe most luxurious hotel on the East Coast of Sri Lanka on a prime beach location with a great spa and wellness centre.
Pasikudah
Karpaha Sands

KalkudahUpmarket designer beach tents in a mini resort filled with artworks in extensive coconut groves at Kalkudah Bay.
Kalkudah
Jetwing Surf

Arugam Bay
Luxury thatched cabanas that are brilliantly designed with a minimalist aesthetic to the north of ‘A Bay’.
Arugam Bay


Some Activities Possible From Your Beach Hotel

Swimming With Whales At Trincomalee

  • Pigeon Island Has Perhaps The Best Snorkeling In The Whole Of Sri Lanka With Near Shore Reefs And Crystal Clear Water.

  • Whale Watching In The Deep Harbour At Trincomalee Is Possible During The Summer Season When Blue Whales Come Very Close To The Shore.

  • Fort Frederick A Trincomalee Has A Fascinating British Naval History And Is Where The Duke Of Wellington Was Stationed In 1800.

  • Trinco Blu Watersports Centre Offers Jet Skiing, Banana Boat Rides, Surfing, And Kayaking With Expert Guidance And Safety Measures In Place.

Uga Bay Spa At Pasikudah

  • For A High-Speed Adventure, Hop On A Speedboat And Zoom Through The Sparkling Blue Waters Around The Bays And Coastlines Of Batticaloa.
  • Pasikudah Bay Has Several Resort Hotels Offering Superior Spa And Well Being Treatments.
  • Top Luxury Yacht Operator Sail Lanka Operates 3 Hour Sailing Cruises On Their Catamaran From Pasikudah Bay During The Summer Season.

  • The Calm And Shallow Waters Of Pasikudah Bay Are ideal For Watersports Such As Jet Skiing, Banana Boat And Donut Rides. 


Yawning Leopard At Yala

  • Surfing Lessons Are Available For Young And Old At Any Level Since Arugam Bay Is One Of The World’s Great Surfing Hot Spots.

  • Kumana Is A Remote And Legendary Safari Destination With Wild Elephants, Leopards And Sloth Bears As Well As Huge Crocodiles.

  • Elephant Watching Is Possible At Lahugala Where Very Large Herds Wallow In The Reed Filled Lake At Dusk.

  • Experience Uplifting, Glorious Sunsets With Lovely Views From The Brilliantly Named Crocodile Rock!


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You Can Do This Tour Year Round.

From May To October This Is An Anti-Clockwise Tour With An East Coast Beach Stay.

From November To April This Is A Clockwise Tour With A South Coast Beach Stay.

Pricing

Example: 11 Night Holiday – 8N Tour And 3N Beach Stay At Amaya Beach Including Flights From LHR.

Summer 2026

From £9326 Total For A Family Of 4
Based On 2 Adults And 2 Children
Sharing Family Rooms


Flights Available From All Major UK Airports

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