Sri Lanka Family Holiday

12 Days | Discover exotic wildlife, ancient forts and captivating culture as a family

4.9 out of 5 based on 41 reviews submitted.
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GBP £1,337
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Naturally gorgeous, culturally captivating and steeped in mysticism, Sri Lanka makes for a wonderful introduction to both travel and the Indian subcontinent for children and adults alike. Embark on a 12-day family tour and discover temples carved from cliffs, fortresses built on boulders and wildlife-rich parks. Expose your family to different ways of life while cycling through peaceful villages and touring working tea plantations. Wonder at wildlife when you go safari in search of wild elephants, deer and crocodiles. Chill out by the beach in Mirissa while the kids are playing with other young travellers on the tour. Educational, active and leisurely paced, this trip is everything you could want in a family getaway.

Trip overview

Map of Sri Lanka Family Holiday including Sri Lanka
Start
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Finish
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Theme
Family
Destinations
Sri Lanka
Physical rating
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Style
Original
Ages
Min 5
Group size
Min 1 - Max 16
Trip code
HHFL
This trip generates 41 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • The whole family will be impressed by the ancient rock fortress Sigiriya, from the massive stone lion paws at the entrance to the 200-metre climb to the top.
  • Spotting elephants in their natural habitat during a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park is something your kids – and you – will never forget.
  • Share dinner with a Sri Lankan family before sealing the friendship with an informal lesson in a traditional Kandyan dance.
  • Explore the Dambulla cave temples, where prehistoric Sri Lankans lived thousands of years ago and ancient murals and statues depicting the Buddha are on display.
  • Soak up some sun during a strategically scheduled beach break along the palm-fringed sands of Mirissa, where the kids can splash, and you can relax.

Is this trip right for you?
  • Though its equatorial position means fairly constant year-round temperatures, the summer months in Sri Lanka are very hot with short, sharp monsoons in the south-west of the country. Please consider your family’s suitability to the season you wish to travel in.
  • Part of travelling with Intrepid means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. That way you get the most out of your interactions with local people and environments. We visit a number of temples on this trip and all members of your family will need to have clothes that cover from wrist to below the knee in order to access them. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Map of Sri Lanka Family Holiday including Sri Lanka

Inclusions

Meals

11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Transport

Private bus, train, bicycle

Accommodation

Hotel (10 nights), Camping (1 night)

Activities
  • Dambulla - Cave Temples
  • Sigiriya - Bike ride
  • Sigiriya - Lion Rock Fortress Visit
  • Kandy - Botanical Gardens
  • Matale - Spice Garden
  • Kandy - Temple of the Tooth
  • Train ride from Nanu Oya to Bandarawela
  • Bandarawela - Country side trek
  • Bandarawela - Tea Plucking Experience
  • Udewalawe National Park - Wildlife safari
  • Mirissa - Kite Flying
Add on activities
  • Kandy - Cultural Dance Performance - USD7
  • Mirissa - Whale Watching (Nov to Mar) - USD70

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. The trip begins with an important welcome meeting at 5pm. There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time.
3. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking for entrance tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
4. These trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you in order to book.
5. Minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.

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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 41 reviews submitted.
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Jessica · Traveled August 2024
This trip was the best family holiday we've ever taken. Our leader, Upul, was amazing. The itinerary was great and the driving distances manageable. Longer distances had interesting stops along the way. This covered all of the highlights of Sri Lanka.
Review submitted 26 Aug 2024

Karon · Traveled August 2024
Our first Intrepid Tour as a family and what an experience. We had an amazing group led by a wonderful guide who shared his knowledge and passion with us all. He made long trips easier by breaking them up at good stops and sharing information. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend
Review submitted 15 Aug 2024

Sarah · Traveled August 2024
This was our first adventurous travel since having children and going with Intrepid gave us amazing flexibility - an incredible itinerary without having to worry about arranging logistics ourselves, experiencing the local culture, an travelling with other like minded families meant the children were introduced to adventurous travel in a fun and easy format.
Review submitted 24 Aug 2024

Edward · Traveled July 2024
What a trip! Sri Lanka is beautiful and this tour showed us so much of it. The kids found friends, ate locally, joined in with everything, and the tour guide team could not have been more wonderful
Review submitted 13 Aug 2024

Nicola · Traveled July 2024
I cannot recommend this family tour highly enough. From climbing rocks, to beautiful bike rides, kite flying, elephant watching and swimming in the beautiful ocean. Travelling with like minded people and our exceptional guide Niranjala made this a trip of a lifetime for the while family.
Review submitted 27 Aug 2024
Sri Lanka Family Holiday
From
GBP £1,337