Family-Friendly Discovery Tour – 12 Days

Theme: Family activities, fun experiences, and safe adventures
Best For: Families with kids, multi-generational groups, or relaxed travel seekers

Day 1: Arrival – Colombo to Negombo

• Airport pick-up by your guide and comfortable family vehicle

• Transfer to Negombo, a coastal city known for its relaxed vibes

• Check-in to a family-friendly beach hotel

• Leisure evening at the beach or hotel pool

• Optional: Sunset walk on Negombo Beach
  Overnight: Negombo

Day 2: Boat Ride in Muthurajawela Wetlands

• Breakfast at hotel

• Head out for an exciting boat safari through the Muthurajawela Marsh, spotting monkeys, birds, and water monitors

• Visit the Dutch Canal for a glimpse of local river life

• Return to hotel for rest or pool time
  Overnight: Negombo

Day 3: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

• After breakfast, drive to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

• Watch elephants bathe in the river and enjoy close encounters with baby elephants (feeding time is popular with kids)

• Visit the nearby Elephant Dung Paper Factory – fun and educational!

• Continue journey to Kandy and check into hotel
  Overnight: Kandy

Day 4: Kandy – Temple of the Tooth & Cultural Show

• Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic

• Stroll around Kandy Lake and enjoy a family walk in the town

• In the evening, enjoy a Kandyan Cultural Dance Show with vibrant costumes and fire dance
  Overnight: Kandy

Day 5: Picnic at Peradeniya Botanical Garden

• Spend the day exploring the expansive Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya

• Family-friendly picnic under giant trees or near the orchid house

• Kids can run freely in safe and spacious green zones

• Optional: Visit a nearby gem museum or tea shop for souvenirs
  Overnight: Kandy

Day 6: Scenic Train to Nuwara Eliya – Strawberry Farm Visit

• Take a family train ride through the misty highlands to Nuwara Eliya – one of the most scenic rides in Asia

• Transfer to hotel and refresh

• Visit a local strawberry farm – pick and eat fresh strawberries
  Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

Day 7: Gregory Lake Park & Pedal Boating

• Morning visit to Gregory Lake Park

• Enjoy pedal boating, pony rides, and relaxed lakeside walks

• Visit the Victoria Park – ideal for younger children

• Optional high tea at The Grand Hotel
  Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

Day 8: Travel to Ella – Easy Hikes & Zipline

• Scenic drive to Ella

• Stop at Ramboda Falls on the way for photos

• Visit Nine Arches Bridge (short easy walk suitable for children)

• Try the Flying Ravana Zipline (kids can watch or try tandem if age-appropriate)
  Overnight: Ella

Day 9: Safari in Yala National Park

• Morning drive to Yala National Park

• Afternoon Jeep safari to spot elephants, crocodiles, deer, peacocks, and maybe a leopard!

• Stay in a family-friendly safari lodge
  Overnight: Yala / Tissamaharama

Day 10: Turtle Hatchery Visit in Hikkaduwa

• Depart Yala and travel along the southern coast to Hikkaduwa

• Visit a Turtle Hatchery – kids can learn about conservation and see baby turtles

• Evening beach time or hotel pool leisure
  Overnight: Hikkaduwa

Day 11: Galle Fort & Family Beach Fun

• Morning drive to Galle Fort – a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Explore the fort’s ramparts, lighthouse, and charming streets

• Enjoy ice cream and shopping in family-friendly boutiques

• Afternoon relaxation on Unawatuna or Jungle Beach
  Overnight: Galle / Hikkaduwa

Day 12: Departure

• After breakfast, transfer to Colombo International Airport for departure

• Depending on your flight time, a short Colombo city tour or shopping stop can be arranged

✅ Inclusions to Highlight for Families:

• Family-sized vehicles with child seats available

• Hotels with kid-friendly amenities and swimming pools

• Safe and soft adventure activities for all ages

• Balanced itinerary with play, learning, and rest