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Jeep Safari, Sri Lanka

Elephants, Beaches and Emerald Fields

Itinerary

  • Itinerary:
    Negombo - Polonnaruwa - Trincomalee/Arugam Bay - Kandy - Ella - Yala - Colombo
  • Duration:
    14 days / 13 nights (flexible)
  • Price:
    From £ 1,955.- per adult (excluding flights)
  • :
    From £ 1,475 - per child (up to 11 years)
Take two weeks to explore Sri Lanka's gems. Hike, bike and relax on golden sands during this family adventure whilst creating memories which will last a lifetime! From cooking up a storm in Kandy to learning about elephants in Yala National Park, you will get a real taste of Sri Lanka's unique culture and community.
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Days 1-3 – Fishing boats in Negombo

Negombo is the perfect starting point for your family trip to Sri Lanka. Just up the road from Colombo, it has a lot to offer, and you’ll get to experience the fisherman’s way of life. Whilst you’re here, you’ll join a local fisherman and try to catch your own dinner with a traditional bamboo fishing rod. You’ll then end the day relaxing on the beach, where a local restaurant will cook up your catch on the BBQ – the ideal end to the day!

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Days 3-5 – Cycle through the ancient kingdom

Next, you’ll travel from Negombo towards Polonnaruwa by private car with an English-speaking driver. Your journey will take around 5 hours. Feel like a real time-traveller during your adventures in Sri Lanka’s ancient capital. You will explore Polonnaruwa by bike, racing through the maze of temples, relics and ruins and if local food is your thing, then Polonnaruwa is the place for you, with countless local restaurants serving delicious food. You will have plenty of free time to wander around the stone town at your own pace or simply chill by the pool at your lakeside hotel. To make your trip a bit more action-packed, venture off to one of the neighbouring national parks to watch wild elephants roaming in the jungle – a very special experience!

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Days 5-8 – Sea shells on coral islands

Next, you’ll travel from Polonnaruwa to relax on the beach at Trincomalee. Your journey will take around 2.5 hours. The east coast is the best place weather-wise for a beach stay in Sri Lanka during the summer school holiday months. The sandy beaches are long, wide and it’s the perfect place to unwind for a few days. You’ll be staying in resort by the beach, with a nice swimming pool, and whilst here, you’ll head out on a snorkelling trip around nearby Pigeon Island.

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Days 8-9 – Experience local life in Kandy

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Days 9-12 – Hike through the hills of Ella

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Days 12-13 – Wildlife encounters in Yala

Elephants, monkeys, crocodiles and maybe even a leopard or black bear – this the part of Sri Lanka which the kids will be most excited about. Welcome to Yala National Park! You’ll spend the night sleeping in a safari tent on the edge of the park, with delicious freshly cooked food included and the noise of nature all around you. You’ll set off on a jeep safari with a local guide to seek out some of the country’s most famous residents. It’s an experience the whole family will remember forever.

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Days 13-14 – Colombo’s tuk-tuks and temples

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Elephants, Beaches and Emerald Fields

Accommodation

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