DAYS 1 – AIRPORT - NEGOMBO

• Arrival at Colombo International Airport – pick-up and transfer
• Check into Hotel
• Overnight stay at Camelot Beach Hotel or simila

DAYS 02 – NEGOMBO – KURUNEGALA – HABARANA – GIRITALE

• After breakfast proceed to Giritale.
• Enroute visit Kurunegala
• At Habarana an Exciting Elephant-back safari
• Check into Hotel
• Visit Giritale City (Nature Walk).
• Overnight stay at Royal Lotus Hotel or similar

DAYS 3 - GIRITALE

• After breakfast visit the magnificent 4th century Giritale Tank.
• Visit Polonnaruwa Ruins
• Overnight stay at Royal Lotus Hotel or similar

DAY 4 GIRITALE – SIGIRIYA

• After breakfast climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
• Back to Hotel relaxing by the hotel's pool
• Evening cycling through local villages
• Overnight stay at Hotel Sigiriya or similar

DAY 5 – SIGIRIYA – DAMBULLA – KANDY

• After breakfast visit Dambulla Cave Temple
• Visit Alu Vihara Temple & Mari Amman Kovil
• Visit Spice Garden
• Check in at hotel.
• Overnight stay at Hotel Thilanka or similar

DAYS 6 – KANDY – PINNAWELA – KANDY

• After breakfast, visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
• Visit Peradeniya botanical gardens.
• Visit the Temple of the Tooth and witness Kandy Cultural Dance.
• Overnight stay at Hotel Thilanka or similar

DAYS 7 - KANDY

• After breakfast, City tour of Kandy
• Visit Gem Museum and Art and craft Centre
• Time off for Shopping
• Overnight stay at Hotel Thilanka or similar

DAY 8 – KANDY – KITULGALA

• After breakfast, proceed to Kitulgala
• Train ride that twists and turns through the green ranks of tea bushes which cover the higher hillsides, to reach Nawalapitiya.
• Pick-up from Nawalapitiya
• Visit location of the film ‘Bridge over River Kwai” shot in 1957.
• Afternoon, can look forward to a variety of activities. Activities are based on or around the river and include white water rafting, canoeing.
• Overnight stay at Kitulgala Rest House or similar.

DAY 9 – KITULGALA – NUWARA ELIYA

• After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
• Visit a Tea Plantation, opportunities to stop and take photos
• Check into Hotel
• Overnight stay at The Heritage or similar

DAY 10 – NUWARA ELIYA – UDAWALAWE (JUNGLE CAMP)

• After Breakfast set off for our jungle camp,
• En-route visit Ella - Rawana Ella Falls etc
• Arrive at Udawalawe where you'll spend a night in a tented camp in a jungle clearing.
• In the evening can sit around the campfire CAMP (MULTI-SHARE)

• Before breakfast set off on early morning jeep safari at Udawalawe National Park . - kids will love the thrill of coming across a herd of wild elephants.
• Visit G alle - famous Dutch built Fort
• Overnight stay at Hotel Serendib or similar.

DAYS 12 – SOUTH BEACH

• Relax at Beach
• Glass Bottom Boat ride to see Corals
• Overnight stay at Hotel Serendib or similar.

DAYS 13 – SOUTH BEACH

• Relax at Beach
• Overnight stay at Hotel Serendib or similar.

DAY 14 – SOUTH BEACH – COLOMBO –
NEG OMBO - AIRPORT

• After breakfast proceed to Colombo
• Colombo City for a shopping tour. Visit the Ceramics Corporation Showrooms, Majestic City shopping complex and the ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique.
• Transfer to the airport.
• Tour Ends

• Accommodation - sharing double room on Half Board basis (Breakfast + Dinner).
• Transportation by Air-conditioned Vehicle from the Airport on Day 01 to Airport day 14.
• English Speaking chauffeur guide service
• Service charge.

SERVICE EXCLUDE:

• Air Ticket
• Lunch
• Drinks, Snacks etc
• Entrance Fees for Parks, Temples , Ruins etc…
• Video & camera permits
• Airport Departure Tax
• Government Tax (15%) & Cess (1%)
• Expenses of personal nature such as tips, porterage, laundry, telephone calls and communication charges, medical bills, Insurance and all such items not specified as being included.

PEAK PERIOD

The above rates are not applicable for peak periods. Hence if you are visiting Sri Lanka in peak period please contact us by Email/Fax with exact arrival dates for quotation.

SUMMER: 1 st July to 31 st August
WINTER: 20 th December to 15 th January

NOTE:

Please note in case the selected hotels are unable to accommodate due to over bookings or any other reasons, arrangements will be made to provide an alternative accommodation on same or similar standard

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This is a full itinerary that will appeal to those wanting to see the best the island has to offer. The heat and humidity can be tiring and there are a couple of long journeys (approx. 4 hrs each) on winding hill roads. Binoculars are useful for the wildlife safari. Recommended minimum age: 5 years.

A NOTE TO PARENTS CONSIDERING G TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN

We appreciate that parents wish their children to have a full range of experiences as possible as part of their development. The geographical and cultural awareness that travel brings can play a great part in their education. This is why we created adventure tours for families. However, we feel we should take this opportunity to warn you of some of the negative aspects of travelling with children. This is not necessarily intended to put you off, but to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision.

CULTURE SHOCK

Travelling off the beaten track - at grass roots level - you see the country as it is. From the minute you arrive, different sights, sounds and smells assault your senses. The Sri Lankan's have different customs, the food is new, the cities are usually noisy and crowded, and personal space may be an unknown concept. They may want to touch and play with western children, which you or they may find distressing. This culture shock can be daunting for adults, and even more so for children.

DIFFERENT STANDARDS

Standards of hygiene in Sri Lanka are sometimes considerably lower than at home. This is particularly the case when you travel off the traditional tourist path into more remote and economically under-developed regions. Remember that children may be more prone to sickness than adults and standards of medical care can be extremely variable. Similarly, standards of transport and accommodation may be lower than you are used to. However we have taken special care of choosing hotels considering the kinds .

DEGREE OF PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY

Most of our trips are more demanding than mainstream travel. Many include a reasonable amount of walking - be it sightseeing, day-walks or full scale trekking. Whilst your children could be fitter than you, a period of time in tropical heat with unfamiliar food could affect them adversely.

CONCLUSION

This may all seem a little negative but we must point out the potential lows as well as the highs. On the positive side, you're likely to find that children have a wonderful way of opening doors and breaking down cultural barriers. Children are usually more curious and less inhibited with foreigners than adults are, and you'll be amazed how quickly friendships build between your kids and local children despite the language barrier.