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Family Adventure

10 nights · Sigiriya · Kandy · Udawalawe · South Coast · from £3,960 pp

Overview

Short drives, an easy safari, a fort to explore, a train through the tea and a soft landing on a calm south-coast beach — a Sri Lanka itinerary paced for real families.

10 nights
Duration
Gentle
Pace
Udawalawe
Safari
Dec–Apr
Best months

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Negombo

    A relaxed first night to find your feet.

  2. Days 2–3

    Sigiriya

    A climb the children will boast about, plus a village cycle and a cooking class.

  3. Days 4–5

    Kandy

    The temple, the gardens and a gentle pace with pool afternoons.

  4. Day 6

    A scenic train

    A short, beautiful rail segment — far better than another car journey.

  5. Day 7

    Udawalawe safari

    A near-guaranteed elephant safari that younger travellers love.

  6. Days 8–10

    South coast

    Calm bays, turtles and a family-friendly beach to finish.

The route
  1. Negombo→
  2. Sigiriya→
  3. Kandy→
  4. Udawalawe→
  5. South Coast

Best time to travel

December–April for warm, dry days and easy travel with children.

Highlights
  • Easy elephant safari at Udawalawe
  • Galle Fort — walkable and traffic-free
  • A short, scenic train ride
  • A calm south-coast beach to finish
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