Today morning, before leaving to the cultural triangle, make a visit to the Gangarama Temple with your kids. Buy some fresh lotus and incense sticks for a cheap price as kids would love to walk up to the sacred Boo Tree to offer the same. Fill a small brass pot with water and pour it to the tree while walking around the tree to get the blessings of Buddha. The chief incumbent of the temple will offer you a pirith chanted thread to be wrapped on your wrist and it will keep you safe and sound throughout the tour.

With the blessings obtained, start your family adventure! Continue driving to Matale-Dambulla where a lot of magic and authenticity is waiting.

Stop at Kajugama to buy the crunchy cashews freshly roasted for your delight!  Kids will surely want more to take home as well.

Next stop at Millennium Elephant foundation en route and take up a walk with the gentle giants. Both kids and adults will love the elephants who are residents there. Walk leisurely along the village paths with them and bathe them in the river.

Take the morning garden walk to learn the spices and veggies and also try your hand at activities as diverse as milking a cow and yoga.

The kids can plant a tree in the garden and it will be named after them! A gift to the Mother Nature, a great example for the kids and they will be remembered in Sri Lanka for many years to come….

Then make a trip to Polonnaruwa to learn the ancient history of Sri Lanka.

The roads are very scenic, shaded with trees and you can stop for some snacks – perhaps some coconut flat cakes and hot tea cup from a small shop on the way.

Today drive to the serene hills of Kandy. Kandy is a countryside hamlet with cool breeze, leafy green landscapes and misty mountains gathered around the lake. In a quick visit to the market, you can find a lot of seasonal fruits, vegetables and spices.

Pay a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which houses what is believed to be an ancient relic of Lord Buddha. Offer an oil lamp and flowers to the temple joining the local devotees! This is a fascinating place to teach kids about one of the world’s oldest religions.

Family tip – When visiting the Temple of the Tooth, remove your hats and shoes and store them with a shoe keeper or in the rucksack. If you just leave your shoes, monkeys around might snatch them.

Today morning, you get to be visiting a village kindergarten. The small local kids will be very happy to see you. Your kids will love to learn a small Sinhala nursery rhyme and you also can sing a simple English rhyme for them. This is a wonderful opportunity for your kids to make some little friends from Sri Lanka.

Then, venture towards the mountains for a family adventure!

Adventure begins! Pack your back pack for an interesting waterfall trekking.  Kids too can have a small backpack with all their favorite sweets, mints and snacks. This is a professionally guided trekking experience hence everyone will be well looked after.

Leave your camp by 06.30am and it will take 4-5 hours for the completion of the trek but the treks can be customized as per the kids’ ages and capabilities.

After an early breakfast, today you will travel up to the Sri Lanka’s most beautiful and magical region – the Hill Country –the quiet town of Nuwara Eliya

The drive to the scenic mountain region is a highlight of any trip. You will take winding roads through the beautiful green plantations past tea bushes trimmed by daily picking.  You can enjoy this picturesque route watching the green sculptures fading up and down the cloudy hills.

Sri Lanka is synonymous with tea and it’s great for kids to see how it’s grown and produced. En route stop by a tea factory and you will learn the art of Ceylon tea making. Kids will love to watch how big machines do operate. At the end of the session, you get to taste a freshly brewed cup of Tea and we can arrange a tea tasting session for you if further interested.

Continue your journey -cool off and enjoy the clear mountain air. With brick and stone-built houses, nice scented rose gardens and ideal lawns, Nuwara Eliya, in many ways resembles a small ‘English village’. Afternoon time, make a trip to Gregory Lake where you relax and sample some fresh strawberries and waffles as a family! You and kids all can try pony riding and a boat ride!

Jetwing St Andrews is an old bungalow converted to a beautiful hill country resort.  The well kept garden is full of pretty flowers. The deluxe room with attic is just perfect for a family and kids will definitely want to sleep in the attic.

Today morning after breakfast drive to Nanu Oya station to take the scenic train to Ella. Hop in to the train and get a seat in second class carriage since you can open windows and encounter many locals who will be in the same carriage.

This dramatic ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella is considered one of the Asia’s greatest train journeys. Kiddos will love the music of clacketty-clack through dark tunnels and the scenic journey passing tea bushes, up and down the misty hills and silvery waterfalls.

While on board buy some “short eats” from food vendors and you will see some local musicians who will sing at the top of their lungs for a few rupees. Enjoy your journey with kids– this is the complete experience. Your chauffer guide will pick you up from the station and drive to Ella

Welcome to everyone’s favorite hill-country village and the place to ease off the travel accelerator with a leisurely stay and of course combined with interesting adventure as a family.

Today, you can rest & relax amidst this breath taking sceneries! Book the Family room and the view from the balcony is heavenly!

If you can rise a bit early and get the kids ready, climb Little Adam’s peak to enjoy the astounding sunrise atop. If the little feet can walk, continue the cross country hike across Demodara Railway Station which is situated near the famous Nine Arches Bridge with its rampant history. The Demodara Railway Station with its unique ‘looping’ railroad, is surely a must visit piece of architecture.

Also if your kids are a bit older, why not trying the zip line? The ride offers a magnificent bird’s eye view of the beautiful hills and the green estates of the surrounding area.  Staff is well trained and they ensure all safety measures are implemented prior to the ride making is all good for those who are brave enough. (However, there is an age limit for this-check this with the hotel)

From hills to the wild life!

Make your journey to Udawalawa where wild elephants are mostly inhabited.

Take an afternoon safari at Udawalawa National park which will ensure to keep your kids both younger and older fully occupied. It is less crowded in comparison to other national parks and offers a more quiet and rewarding experience overall.  The landscape is green grassland with scattered bushes and majestic twisted trees. As your Jeep drives along, you might see an elephant calf or two appearing behind a bush with their parents, or a large herd taking their evening walks munching on the grass. Human family will meet elephant family here! This safari is three hours long, the perfect length of time for little ones. There are plenty of peacocks and colourful birds to see. There are also monkeys, water buffalo, crocodiles and wild boar.

You must not forget to visit Udawalawa Transit Home- The elephant calves are taken in, nurtured and cared for back to health. Since the elephants here are not chained, they can freely roam. The feeding session will be special and enjoyable for kids.

Then drive to the blue belt of the Island-the beaches of Tangalle.

Last days of your holiday should be memorable and Anantara Peace Heaven is best choice in the area. The garden is spectacular. The pool is with two levels and kid’s pool is huge for a good swim and fun time. The hotel has special kid games and play areas so that kids will be more than happy to stay here with all the luxuries. The beach is a golden sandy stretch and the waters are clear and inviting if you’d like to go for a splash.

Spend your morning leisurely in the hotel by the beaches!

Kids love to listen to stories and folk lore. Sri Lanka has its own puppetry popular as a kind of rural drama. Make a drive to Ambalangoda and everyone will like to watch a puppet show where almost life-size puppets thrill and amuse the audiences.

On the way back, stop by Galle. Why not a leisurely walk in the Galle Fort? The picturesque Galle Fort is a perfect combination of blue ocean, history and culture. And surely you will spot kite flying. If the colours of the kites don’t get the kiddos excited, the kaleidoscopic hues of the sunset surely will.

With all the happy family memories, drive to airport to take your departure flight home! Safe Flight!