Family holiday to Sri Lanka
| country: | Sri Lanka |
| departures: | 2009: 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 19 Dec 2010: 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug |
| price: | From £1578 - £1918 (14 days) per adult and from £1324 - £1664 per child (5-11yrs) including flights from the UK. From £799 - £899 (14 days) per adult and from £699 - £799 per child excluding flights. Recommened teenage departures available. Minimum age 5 yrs |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Sri Lanka has an amazing array of mesmerizing sites to visit.
From the ancient cave temples of Dambulla to the extensive remains of the old capital at Polonnaruwa and the world famous Temple of the Tooth, there is something to fascinate everyone in the family.
Explore the fabled ancient city of Sigiriya The ancient cave temple of Dambulla Visit an elephant refuge Game drives in Yala National Park
We climb to the top of The Lions Rock Fortress in Sigiriya, take an elephant ride through the jungle and visit the elephant centre at Udawalawe. Later we see them in the wild at Yala National Park. After our visit to the tea plantations in the cool highlands we head to stunning beaches lined with coconut palm for some relaxation – the perfect end to a fascinating holiday.
Sri Lanka is world famous for its beautiful beaches and has been described as being the finest island of its size in the world. Behind the beautiful coastline there is a lush interior with thick jungles and vast palm and banana plantations cut by high waterfalls and rushing rivers. In addition, there is a long and interesting history, beautiful Buddhist temples, spice gardens and an abundant wildlife. This trip gives you a taster of some of the highlights of Sri Lanka.
From the ancient cave temples of Dambulla to the extensive remains of the old capital at Polonnaruwa and the world famous Temple of the Tooth, there is something to fascinate everyone in the family.
We climb to the top of The Lions Rock Fortress in Sigiriya, take an elephant ride through the jungle and visit the elephant centre at Udawalawe. Later we see them in the wild at Yala National Park. After our visit to the tea plantations in the cool highlands we head to stunning beaches lined with coconut palm for some relaxation – the perfect end to a fascinating holiday.
Sri Lanka is world famous for its beautiful beaches and has been described as being the finest island of its size in the world. Behind the beautiful coastline there is a lush interior with thick jungles and vast palm and banana plantations cut by high waterfalls and rushing rivers. In addition, there is a long and interesting history, beautiful Buddhist temples, spice gardens and an abundant wildlife. This trip gives you a taster of some of the highlights of Sri Lanka.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Depart London. |
| Day 2: | Arrive Colombo; transfer to beach hotel at Negombo. |
| Day 3: | Drive to Sigiriya, site of the Lions Rock Fortress; relax by pool. |
| Day 4-5: | Based at Sigiriya we explore or climb the fortress, cycle through local villages, take an elephant ride through the jungle and there’s time for an optional visit to the ancient capital of Polonnaruwa. |
| Day 6: | Visit the famous paintings and statues in the Buddhist cave temples at Dambulla; explore a spice garden; drive to the hill capital of Kandy. |
| Day 7: | Visit the gem museum and see the Temple of the Tooth. |
| Day 8: | Visit a tea plantation in Nurawa Eliya and stay in the cool and beautiful highlands. |
| Day 9: | Visit Udawalawe Elephant Centre, a refuge for baby elephants; drive to Yala National Park. |
| Day 10-12: | Morning game drive in Yala folowed by 3 nights at a tropical beach to relax, swim or explore the area. |
| Day 13: | Visit the old Dutch Fort at Galle on the way to Colombo. |
| Day 14: | Fly to London. |
small group family holiday
This is a 'small group family adventure' - typically you will join several other families and travel in a group of approx. 16 people. The trips are great value and a great way for you and your children to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of time to yourselves. Most adventure kids tend to be aged between 7 and 15, but some are younger (minimum age is usually 5) and some older (perhaps travelling as part of a larger family group). Please check with the operator to confirm the minimum age for this trip how this holiday makes a difference
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As a part of our continued commitment to responsible tourism, we operate this trip in a way that aims to reduce impacts and to give as much back as possible to the local communities Whilst on this trip you have the chance to visit a project that we have been supporting since the 2004 Tsunami. Back to Life is an organisation that has built 25 new homes for those displaced by the terrible event. You will be able to interact with the community and see how this fantastic organisation has changed the lives of so many. As well as the back to life project the group, whenever possible (often affected by political situations), will visit the Udawalawe Elephant Centre. The money we spend through park entrance fees goes towards this refuge for baby elephants, looking to return them back out into the wild.
We have had a long-term relationship with the operator thereby stabilising the income generation and creating a more sustainable future, We have worked with our operator to help train staff in all aspects of their jobs, thereby investing in the people to help improve their knowledge and future prospects. This included Responsible Tourism training. This trip employs local leaders and staff through all aspects of the trip. Our leaders, already committed to Responsible Tourism, have received training and get additional refresher training on a regular basis. We use predominantly locally owned and run accommodation on this trip. Whilst visiting the Back to Life project we stay at a hotel re-built by our local operator after the original building was demolished by the Tsunami. Locally run accommodation like this contributes directly to the local communities as local staff are employed and locally produced and sourced goods are bought for the accommodation benefiting the wider community. We have at our offices worked to reduce our carbon footprint through a reduction of energy use and energy conservation measures. We also actively reduce the waste produced by having active reduction and recycling policies in place. We run annual staff workshops on Responsible Tourism. Global warming is a reality and to help you make a difference by reducing the carbon dioxide that is produced when you travel we offer a chance to carbon balance your flights. We encourage all our clients to do this and do so for all our staff travel. Go on do your bit! |
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