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Overview

Trip Overview

Designed around shorter drive days, kid-friendly activities and resort stays with pools, this trip covers culture, wildlife and beach without the long single-site days that tire young travelers out.

9 Nights / 10 DaysTrip Length
Family-PacedTravel Style
Elephant herd, including calves, at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Trip Highlights

What Makes This Journey Special

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    An ethical elephant experience at a river sanctuary

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    Shorter, easier activities paced for children and grandparents alike

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    A family-friendly safari in Yala with an experienced tracker

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    Resort stays with pools for downtime between activities

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    A relaxed beach finish with no fixed schedule

Route

Destinations Covered

Itinerary

Day-by-Day Plan

A starting point — every day can be reshuffled, extended or slowed down to match your pace.

Day 1Colombo → Kandy

Arrival & Journey to Kandy

Met on arrival and driven to Kandy, with a stop at an elephant river sanctuary en route.

Day 2Kandy

Kandy at a Family Pace

An easy day around Kandy Lake and the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya, with an evening cultural show.

Day 3Kandy → Sigiriya

Transfer to Sigiriya

Drive to Sigiriya, with the afternoon free at the resort pool.

Day 4Sigiriya

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

An optional climb to the summit — paced to the group, with a village bullock-cart ride in the afternoon.

Day 5Sigiriya → Yala

Transfer to Yala

Drive to the southern safari belt, with the evening free to settle in.

Day 6Yala

Family Safari

A morning jeep safari through Yala National Park, timed shorter for younger travelers, with a free afternoon.

Day 7Yala → Bentota

Journey to the Coast

Drive to Bentota for the beach portion of the trip.

Day 8Bentota

Beach & Water Activities

A free day at the resort, with optional gentle water sports.

Day 9Bentota

Beach at Leisure

A fully unscheduled day — beach, pool or a short optional excursion.

Day 10Bentota → Colombo

Departure

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Good To Know

What's Included

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    Private air-conditioned vehicle for all road transfers

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    Dedicated English-speaking driver-guide throughout

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    Elephant sanctuary visit and Yala safari jeep with entrance fees

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    9 nights' accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis, family rooms where available

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    Kandyan cultural dance show ticket

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    24/7 support from our office during your trip

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    International & domestic flights

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    Visa fees

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    Travel insurance

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    Personal expenses & shopping

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    Tips & gratuities for guides/drivers

Gallery

Family Escapade in Paradise in Pictures

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic beside the moat, Kandy Sigiriya Rock Fortress rising above the jungle canopy Wild elephant grazing beside a lake at dusk Family-friendly beach resort with pools and palm trees
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