Family-friendly Sri Lanka itineraries

Ready to find your perfect Sri Lanka holiday? We’ve created a range of inspiring family-friendly itineraries which include domestic travel, small-scale accommodation and a selection of local experiences. These can be booked as they are or tailored for you.

If you’d like to get creative then take a look at our bite-sized trips which can be combined to build your own ideal family holiday.

Not sure where to start? No problem, just get in touch and we’ll talk you through the options.

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Tailor-made family itineraries in Sri Lanka

1
2 week Sri Lanka family holiday
Itinerary:
Negombo - Habarana - Polonnaruwa - Kandy - Ella - Yala National Park - Tangalle - Colombo
Duration:
13 days / 12 nights
Price:
From £1,839 per adult (excluding flights)
From £1,499 per child (up to 11 years)
Take the kids elephant-spotting in Yala, cycle through the ancient Polonnuruwa, go fishing in Negombo and experience local culture in Kandy and Ella, before relaxing by the beach in Tangalle. This family holiday is the perfect route for winter and Easter months since it makes the best of Sri Lanka’s distinct seasons.
2
Summer in Sri Lanka
Itinerary:
Negombo - Wilpattu National Park - Habarana - Polonnaruwa - Trincomalee - Kandy
Duration:
11 days / 10 nights
Price:
From £1,849 per adult (excluding flights)
From £1,499 per child (up to 11 years)
If you’re looking for a summer holiday for your family that includes wildlife, culture and beach, look no further. This leisurely-paced itinerary includes wildlife spotting jeep safaris, cycling amongst ancient ruins, snorkelling, fishing, fire-walking (only watching!) and plenty of family time.
3
Sri Lanka with teenagers
Itinerary:
Negombo - Habarana - Polonnaruwa - Kandy - Kitulgala - Ella - Udawalawe National Park - Weligama Bay - Colombo
Duration:
14 days / 13 nights
Price:
From £1,779 per adult (excluding flights)
Prices may vary during high season
Take your teenagers on an adventure holiday in Sri Lanka. Cycle through the Kandy countryside, raft along the Kelani River and zipline through the mountains in Ella. Go on safari in Udawalawe National Park and ride the waves of Weligama Bay.
4
2 weeks in Sri Lanka with young kids
Itinerary:
Sigiriya - Kandy - Ella - Mirissa
Duration:
12 days / 11 nights
Price:
From £1,344 per adult (excluding flights)
From £1,089 per child (up to 11 years)
This relaxed trip is perfect for young families – you’ll see plenty without being constantly on the go. In two weeks you’ll tick off some of the island’s best-loved spots: the mighty Sigiriya Rock, cultural Kandy and the green hills of Ella, before relaxing on the south coast beach of Mirissa. With your own driver, you can travel at your own pace and stop wherever you wish. Less rushing, more discovering, and plenty of family time.
This relaxed trip is perfect for young families – you’ll see plenty without being constantly on the go. In two weeks you’ll tick off some of the island’s best-loved spots: the mighty Sigiriya Rock, cultural Kandy and the green hills of Ella, before relaxing on the south coast beach of Mirissa. With your own driver, you can travel at your own pace and stop wherever you wish. Less rushing, more discovering, and plenty of family time.