Family Fun Tour Sri Lanka 7 Nights

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sigiriya Rock Fortress

After breakfast you will set off to the city of Dambulla located in the Cultural Triangle. On the way visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage which looks after a large number of Elephants. The main attractions are the feeding and bathing of the elephants. Check into your hotel and relax. In the evening visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 5th century B.C this 8th wonder of the world displays landscaped gardens, beautiful water gardens, moats and ramparts, twisted steps and stairways and remnants of the Kings palace on top of the rock.

Elephant Ride, Spice Garden Visit, Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, Traditional Cultural Dance

In the morning you can enjoy an elephant ride.  Afterwards leave for Kandy; on the way you will visit a traditional spice garden in Matale. In the evening enjoy a visit to the Sacred Temple of the Tooth followed by a viewing of a traditional cultural dance performance.

City tour, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Scenic Train ride

After breakfast enjoy a city tour of the hill country capital and visit the Peradeniya botanical gardens. Afterwards leave for the main train station where you will take a scenic train ride to Nuwara Eliya. Standing 2000m above the sea level, Nuwara Eliya, often referred to as the “Little England” of Sri Lanka is the heart of the tea industry which began its journey to produce the green gold of the country after the British influence in the colonial era. You will see many bungalows, houses and hotels with a touch of British taste. A light jumper would be recommended as it can get cold in the nights.

White Water Rafting

After breakfast, head to Kitulgala where the whole family can enjoy some white water rafting. Kitulgala is situated near the banks of Kelani River where the award winning movie “ Bridge Over River Kwai” was filmed. The Kelani River running alongside the surrounding rain forest area is the base for white water rafting in Sri Lanka. It is an extremely popular destination amongst tourists and locals alike.  This location is ideal for other adventure sports such as flat water rafting, river expeditions, water fall abseiling, rainforest and waterfall trekking, cycling and walking trails and bird watching.  Once you have enjoyed your adventure leave for Galle.

Whale Watching, Galle Fort Tour

Leave early morning to Mirissa (30 mins from Galle) to see the giant mammals of the sea, quietly dwell under the blue waves ( Season- Dec/April) . Go out into sea for about 3-4 hours and try your luck and spot the blue whales and sperm whale at one of the best spots in the world to see whales.

Afterwards you may relax by the beach or explore the Galle Fort. Once a famous bustling harbor attracting foreign merchants from around the world, this fortified city celebrates the Portuguese, Dutch and British influences. Now a town emanating old world charm, the beauty of Galle Fort is haunted by its colonial influences.  Dutch colonial villas and buildings, churches, museums, antique shops, lighthouse, boutique hotels and restaurants are some attractions within the fort.

Relax on the beach/Water Sports

Bentota beach is a hot spot for snorkeling, fishing, scuba diving, sailing, wind surfing and many more exciting water sports. Keep an eye out for sea turtles that pad about the shore. Well known for luxurious accommodation and Bentota Beach Hotel which was built on the site of an Old Portuguese Fort.

Today you can enjoy a boat ride along Madhu River, which is home to many aquatic plants and animals.  In the evening you can visit a turtle hatchery and also enjoy some water sports.

Bentota – Airport

Check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight.