Leopard At Wilpattu National Park

Sri Lanka East Coast Family Holiday

Summer Itinerary With East Coast

Who Should Do This Tour?
Any family that wants a mix of wildlife and culture and is looking for guaranteed fine weather during the summer with safe sea bathing and calm seas. The East Coast beaches are some of the finest in the world during summer months!

  • 1 night stay at Negombo arrival.
  • 2 nights to explore Wilpattu National Park, the largest wildlife reserve in Sri Lanka.
  • Included are safaris for the best leopard sightings in the world .
  • Optional unique day long safari’s with a picnic lunch on a wild beach inside Wilpattu.
  • 2 nights stay at Dambulla to marvel at the ancient sculptures at the Golden Temple at Dambulla.
  • Climb the remarkable Sigiriya Fortress and the adjoining Pidurangala Rock.
  • Relax on the beaches of the East Coast of Sri Lanka with fine weather and some of the world’s best beaches during the summer months.

Day 1 - Negombo

Travel Time: Within 20 Minutes

  • Relax By The Pool And Unwind On Arrival At Your Hotel At Negombo, Just 20 Minutes From Colombo Airport.
  • In The Evening You May Travel To Lewis Place, Along The Beach, Crammed Full Of Cafes, Bars And Restaurants.

Day 2 - Wilpattu

Travel Time: Within 3.5 Hours

  • Arrive At Wilpattu, Sri Lanka’s Largest National Park With Unique Natural Lakes Surrounded By Open Grassy Plains That Are Ideal For Wildlife Encounters.
  • Exclusive PM Jeep Safari Through The Beautiful Jungles And Lakes Of Wilpattu National Park On The Trail Of The Sri Lanka Leopard And The Ferocious Sloth Bear.

Day 3 – Wilpattu

Local Sightseeing

  • Exclusive AM + PM Whole Day Jeep Safari Through Wilpattu National Park With A Unique Opportunity To Explore Remote Areas Of The Reserve And Experience A Sea Bath On The Beach Inside The National Park!

Day 4 – Dambulla

Travel Time: Within 2 Hours

  • The Golden Cave Temple At Dambulla, Sri Lanka’s Artistic Masterpiece.
  • Walk To The Summit Of Pidurangala Rock For Spectacular And famous Views Of Sigiriya

Day 5 – Dambulla

Local Sightseeing

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

Day 6 – To Your Beach Hotel

Local Sightseeing

  • Meet The Monkeys – Learn About The Troops Of Monkeys That Live Among The Ruins Of Polonnaruwa As Filmed In Disney’s Monkey Kingdom (2015).
  • 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

Our Featured Beach Hotels

Amaya Beach
Pasikudah
The 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

Old Lighthouse At Galle

Nilaveli

  • 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.

Sri Lankan Rice And Curry

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.

Leopard At Kumana National Park

Arugam Bay (A Bay)

  • 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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This Tour Is Recommended From May To October As The East Coast Is The Coast ‘In Season’ During The Summer Months With Some Of The Most Beautiful Beaches In The Whole Of Asia!

Pricing

Example: 11 Night Holiday – 6N Tour And 5N Beach Stay At Amaya Beach Including Flights From LHR.

Summer 2026

From £9658 Total For A Family Of 4
Based On 2 Adults And 2 Teenagers
With 2x Family And Interconnecting Rooms

Flights Available From All Major UK Airports

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