Family Vacation Tour
14 Days / 13 Nights
A Distinct Package especially designed taking into account the desires of all the members of a family to travel safely and to be together on a tour covering almost every aspect of Sri Lanka’s most fascinating attractions in 14 days and nights in a nutshell. This tour is designed to journey around the Island in the clockwise direction starting from Colombo and coming back from the south similar to how the water whirlpools down the sink in the northern hemisphere north of the equator.
Tour Highlights :
● Soak up some sun on the dazzling beaches of Bentota & Galle
● Sight see the diverse Architecture.
● Soar up the Altitude by Trekking the Horton Plains Mountain Range.
● Watch the Elephants take a bath & play! at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
● Explore an intriguing site of Sri Lanka's cultural triangle: Lion’s Rock Fortress of Sigiriya.
● Experience the hill capital - Kandy, a blend of the old and new.
● Experience the stirring peaks of the hill country & a unique Botanical Garden
● Take a Train Ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella to get a glimpse of the hill
country 'Mountain line'.
● Visit the 'Sri Dalada Maligawa' – the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
● Explore Galle’s 17C Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
● Stroll along near-deserted tropical beaches & Stay at tranquil villas & boutique hotels.
● Sight see the diverse Architecture.
● Soar up the Altitude by Trekking the Horton Plains Mountain Range.
● Watch the Elephants take a bath & play! at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
● Explore an intriguing site of Sri Lanka's cultural triangle: Lion’s Rock Fortress of Sigiriya.
● Experience the hill capital - Kandy, a blend of the old and new.
● Experience the stirring peaks of the hill country & a unique Botanical Garden
● Take a Train Ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella to get a glimpse of the hill
country 'Mountain line'.
● Visit the 'Sri Dalada Maligawa' – the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
● Explore Galle’s 17C Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
● Stroll along near-deserted tropical beaches & Stay at tranquil villas & boutique hotels.
Day 01
Arrival / Bandaranaike International Airport. / Colombo Transfer
[... _/\_ "Welcome to Sri Lanka" ...]
On Arrival you will be welcomed by our representative, who will be your guide of the tour. You'll be boarded into our comfortable vehicle with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel to refresh. Check in to the hotel & relax.
Optional: If time permits & if you wish, you'll be chauffeur driven to take a Panoramic view of the capital, from 260 meters above sea level to Colombo's brand new 'Lotus' Tower. After taking a "Birdseye view" of the adjacent ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex including a digital Art Gallery and dine in the Revolving Restaurant.
Evening: Relaxing Ayurveda Massage for the distinct couple
On Arrival you will be welcomed by our representative, who will be your guide of the tour. You'll be boarded into our comfortable vehicle with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel to refresh. Check in to the hotel & relax.
Optional: If time permits & if you wish, you'll be chauffeur driven to take a Panoramic view of the capital, from 260 meters above sea level to Colombo's brand new 'Lotus' Tower. After taking a "Birdseye view" of the adjacent ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex including a digital Art Gallery and dine in the Revolving Restaurant.
Evening: Relaxing Ayurveda Massage for the distinct couple
Accommodation : Overnight stay at the luxurious Negombo Beach Hotel
Day 02
Negombo / Pinnawala / Sigiriya Transfer
En route: Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, to watch the Baby Elephants play with trunks in the river with other giants who love the exercise
Stargazing in the night at the hotel to see the entire Milky-way Galaxy without the glare of the townships
Stargazing in the night at the hotel to see the entire Milky-way Galaxy without the glare of the townships
Accommodation : Overnight stay at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Day 03
Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya Transfer
Visit Polonnaruwa Ruins including the 'Gal Vihara' – Stone Temple Sculptures – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sightsee the Stone Temple Sculpture - ‘Gal Vihara’, Ancient Ruins, Primordial Civil Engineering Feats of irrigating distant fields with the minimum drop of altitude from the Parakrama Samudra or other lakes by the ancient kings, etc.
Sightsee : Vatadage, ‘Royal Palace’ of King Parakrama Bahu, Kiri Vehera Dagoba, Rankoth Vehera Stupa,
Afternoon – Climb Sigiriya Lion’s Rock Fortress for the Sunset – another UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Frescoes, Mirror Walls, Royal Palace Garden, Lion’s Mouth, Hydraulic water pumping to the top, On the way down see the granite Amphitheater & be alert to find the ‘anomalous stone sculpture’ on the side of the Rock fortress after sunset.
Sightsee : Vatadage, ‘Royal Palace’ of King Parakrama Bahu, Kiri Vehera Dagoba, Rankoth Vehera Stupa,
Afternoon – Climb Sigiriya Lion’s Rock Fortress for the Sunset – another UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Frescoes, Mirror Walls, Royal Palace Garden, Lion’s Mouth, Hydraulic water pumping to the top, On the way down see the granite Amphitheater & be alert to find the ‘anomalous stone sculpture’ on the side of the Rock fortress after sunset.
Accommodation : Overnight stay at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Day 04
Visit Anuradhapura in the morning
Visit the Holy Shrine of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya – the 1st Sacred Bodhi Tree in the Island & the Temple that has been built with glorious gifts of devotees
Accommodation : Overnight stay at the luxurious Anuradhapura Boutique Hotel
Day 05
Sigiriya / Dambulla / Kandy Transfer
Visit Dambulla Rangiri Cave Temple to see ancient Murals, Sculptures, Art & Carvings – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enroute: Visit a Spice Garden at Matale to see the Growth of Spices, Preparation Process, Taste the flavor & Smell the Aroma of the spices
Evening : Kandy Cultural Dance Performance at 5 pm
Evening : Kandy Cultural Dance Performance at 5 pm
Accommodation : Overnight stay at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Hotel
Day 06
Explore Kandy, one of the Ancient Capitals of the resplendent isle & a Holy Township with a picturesque lake
garlanded with rolling hills, forest reserve at the top & Holy shrines, gardens etc.
City Tour of Kandy – To see the lakefront, stroll around the Lake, visit the Sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Visit the Premier Botanical Garden of South Asia at Peradeniya to see the flora of both Tropical & Temperate zones of the planet Do some shopping on Gems, Batiks, Wood Carvings, Tea and Silk.
City Tour of Kandy – To see the lakefront, stroll around the Lake, visit the Sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Visit the Premier Botanical Garden of South Asia at Peradeniya to see the flora of both Tropical & Temperate zones of the planet Do some shopping on Gems, Batiks, Wood Carvings, Tea and Silk.
Accommodation : Overnight stay at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Hotel
Day 07
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya Transfer
Enroute: Visit a Chic Tea Plantation, Tea Factory & Taste Pure Ceylon Tea.
Evening – City Tour of Nuwara Eliya (‘Little England’) – View British Architecture, beautifully landscaped Park, Race Course, Golf Course & Lake Gregory in ‘little England’ far from the UK.
Evening – City Tour of Nuwara Eliya (‘Little England’) – View British Architecture, beautifully landscaped Park, Race Course, Golf Course & Lake Gregory in ‘little England’ far from the UK.
Accommodation : Overnight stays at the luxurious Nuwara Eliya Boutique Hotel
Day 08
Visit Horton Plains National Park - early in the morning with picnic brunch.
Explore the Temperate Zone of the Isle where the animals have a distinct hue – the sambar, rabbit & deer appear to be different and the flora have a distinct color compared to the rest of the country
Evening : Stroll around the township of ‘Little England’
Evening : Stroll around the township of ‘Little England’
Accommodation : Overnight stay at the luxurious Nuwara Eliya Boutique Hotel
Day 09
Nuwara Eliya / Ella Transfer
Train Ride with picnic Brunch, Capture the sights of the rolling hills of the Central Highlands.
On arrival at Ella, Visit the Little Adam's Peak & 9 Arches Bridge.
On arrival at Ella, Visit the Little Adam's Peak & 9 Arches Bridge.
Accommodation : Overnight stay at the luxurious Ella Boutique Hotel
Day 10
Ella / Yala – Transfer
Afternoon : Protected Jeep Safari of Yala Wildlife National Park.
Accommodation : Overnight stay at the Yala Adventure Campsite with Bonfire & Fireflies
Day 11
Yala / Galle Transfer
Enroute: Visit ‘Hummanaya’ Blowhole – Sri Lanka’s only blowhole fountain but the 2nd biggest on the planet, take a look at it from the viewing platform located near Dickwella (Long Beach)
Watch the Stilt Fishing line fishermen absolutely Still, Silent & fishing with tons of Patience – unique to Sri Lanka.
Excursion to a Turtle Farm at Koggala to watch sea turtles nest on the fabulous beachfront
Watch the Stilt Fishing line fishermen absolutely Still, Silent & fishing with tons of Patience – unique to Sri Lanka.
Excursion to a Turtle Farm at Koggala to watch sea turtles nest on the fabulous beachfront
Accommodation : Overnight stay at the luxurious Galle Beach Hotel
Day 12
Explore Galle – Former Portuguese Capital named by the French to sound like Gaule
Visit the Galle Dutch Fort – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Excursion to explore non wild nature on the Madhu River (Ganga) Boat Ride to experience life in the estuary - Amphibians, Reptiles & Mammals with Birds, dragon flies, bumble bees …
Excursion to explore non wild nature on the Madhu River (Ganga) Boat Ride to experience life in the estuary - Amphibians, Reptiles & Mammals with Birds, dragon flies, bumble bees …
Accommodation : Overnight stay at the luxurious Bentota Beach Hotel
Day 13
Bentota
Relax on the Beach to enjoy the slow movement of time with a suntan under the warm sun, sand and the blue/green sea.
Excursion to Explore Watersports – Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Banana Boating, WindSurfing, Jet Skiing, etc.
Look forward to an evening with a Candle Light Dinner on the beach.
Look forward to an evening with a Candle Light Dinner on the beach.
Accommodation : Overnight stay at the luxurious Bentota Beach Hotel
Day 14
Bentota / BIA Transfer – Departure
If time permits prior to Departure to the Airport – Take a City Tour of Colombo and collect souvenirs of your uncanny visit.