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Sri Lanka family experiences tailored to you

  • Personalised travel advice

  • In-destination support

  • ABTOT & ATOL financial protection

With comfortable transfers and plenty of activities to keep the children entertained, Sri Lanka is becoming a popular choice for families. Our Sri Lanka family tours cover the highlights of this stunning country, from endless green tea hills to wild elephants and palm-fringed bays. The whole family will love Sigiriya’s impressive rock fortress and spotting elephants on a jeep safari. There’s even the opportunity to stay and learn to cook with the locals in Kandy, which is a fantastic insight into traditional Sri Lankan culture.

Sri Lanka wildlife elephant trek family excursion

Bite-sized trips, itineraries or tailor-made trips

We offer flexibility when planning your Sri Lanka family holiday. Our bite-sized trips include your transport, local accommodation, and plenty of meaninful experiences – lasting 2-5 days in length. You can either choose from our range of bite-sized trips and create your own bespoke Sri Lankan holiday or pick from our ready-made itineraries.

Our travel specialists are destination experts and can advise you on the best routes and places to stay, adapting the trip to suit your needs and wishes. Get in touch with our team to start planning your dream Sri Lanka family holiday.

A peek at our Sri Lanka family experiences

Let us show you our top family friendly places in Sri Lanka! Choose from our selection of bite-sized trips for a holiday that is all yours or get inspired by our ready-made itineraries. With so much to offer, Sri Lanka is sure not to disappoint!

Sri Lanka Negombo family canal boat
Bite-sized trip

Fishing Boats in Negombo

  • Negombo
  • 3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
  • From £ 249.- per adult (excluding flights)
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Sri Lanka Colombo accommodation
Bite-sized trip

Colombo’s Tuk-tuks and Temples

  • Colombo
  • 2 days / 1 night (flexible)
  • From £ 109.- per adult (excluding flights)
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Sri Lanka Polonnaruwa family cycling tour
Itinerary

Golden Sands & Natural Wonders

  • Negombo - Polonnaruwa - Kandy - Ella - Yala National Park - Unawatuna
  • 14 days/ 13 nights (flexible)
  • From £ 1,798.- per adult (excluding flights)
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Sri Lanka Trincomlee pool
Itinerary

Simply Sri Lanka

  • Negombo - Sigiriya - Trincomalee/Arugam Bay - Kandy - Ella - Yala - Colombo
  • 16 days / 15 nights (flexible)
  • From £ 1,148.- per adult (excluding flights)
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Sri Lanka Dambulla temple Buddha statues
Bite-sized trip

Rock Up to the Lion Fortress

  • Sigiriya
  • 3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
  • From £ 145.- per adult (excluding flights)
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Sri Lanka Ella 9 arches bridge
Itinerary

Elephants, Beaches and Emerald Fields

  • Negombo - Polonnaruwa - Trincomalee/Arugam Bay - Kandy - Ella - Yala - Colombo
  • 14 days / 13 nights (flexible)
  • From £ 1,935.- per adult (excluding flights)
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Get in touch

Start planning your next family adventure with David, our travel specialist for Sri Lanka. He’ll work with you until your itinerary is exactly how you want it, leaving you to enjoy your family holiday, stress-free.

Travel Specialist David
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Sri Lanka Negombo family canal boat

Sri Lanka Family Holidays

Sri Lanka is a fantastic destination for families with children of all ages, it’s easy to get around with our private transfers and the variety ofexcursions and the laid-back culture means a streess-free holiday for everyone.

Search for wild elephants and monkeys in the lush National Parks. Cycle through ancient cities and laze aaway the days on a sandy beach whilst the kids make sandcastles. Sri Lanka may be smaall in size but iit packs aa reaal punch when it comes to family-friendly activities. Travel with peace of mind on your family holiday to Sri Lanka, knowing our knowledgeable local partners will be on hand 24/7 during your trip.

Why book with Rickshaw Travel

  • Personalised travel advice

  • In-destination support

  • ABTOT & ATOL financial protection

Book with confidence, knowing that our holidays are ABTOT protected. And for added peace of mind, we can arrange your ATOL-protected flights too. Booking everything under one roof means we can take care of any flight changes and tweak your itinerary, so you don’t need to worry.

Our Sri Lanka family holidays will bring you to the heart of this amazing place, giving you and your family the chance to learn and understand the local way of life and culture. Our travel specialists will build the perfect combination of experiences on your wishlist, suitable for the whole family to enjoy. Offering support before and during your holiday, you’ll have no worries, leaving you to make lasting memories with your clan.

Sri Lanka Colombo child at tourist attraction
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Rickshaw brings you closer

Sri Lanka has some great highlights, but here at Rickshaw Travel we also want you to experience the lesser-explored places and get a true taste of the unique culture.

Our Sri Lanka specialists are passionate about planning a memorable and meaningful trip for you. With their wealth of knowledge and first-hand experience, they can guide you along the way. If you are looking for helpful tips to get started check out our inspiration page.

 

Sri Lanka Negombo fish market child with local man
Sri Lanka Yala national park family watching elephants

Travel with impact

We want to make sure you and your family really get to experience Sri Lanka when you travel with us. You’ll stay in small-scale hotels, guesthouses, and lodges where possible, boasting responsible eco-credentials so that the money you spend flows directly back to the local ccommunity and benefits the whole country. We aim to maintain fair prices so our guides, drivers and hotel owners can earn a fair wage. What’s our goal? That you have an unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka. It is our job to make sure that journey leaves a positive impact on the destination and people.

Practical information about Sri Lanka

So you’re all set to go to Sri Lanka! But what about the practical things to consider? To make the progress less painful, we have put together advice and information that will help you before and during your trip. Then you can focus on the exciting bit. Get the low down on all you need to know from visas, passport info and money matters to what the weather will be like in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Trincomalee beach accommodation exterior

Other destinations in Asia

Visit other countries in Asia with Rickshaw Family, we travel to: Borneo, Cambodia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

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