Classical Sri Lanka Family Tour

Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Tour Type: Family-Friendly | Cultural | Scenic | Relaxation
Route: Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Yala → Bentota → Colombo

Day 1 – Arrival in Sri Lanka / Negombo

• Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport.

• Transfer to Negombo – a charming coastal town.

• Relax after your flight, enjoy a boat ride in the Dutch Canal or a sunset walk along the beach.

  Overnight: Negombo

Day 2 – Sigiriya / Dambulla

• Drive to the Cultural Triangle region.

• Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Evening visit to the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress – climb to the top for breathtaking views.

  Overnight: Sigiriya

Day 3 – Sigiriya / Minneriya Safari

• Morning village tour by bullock cart and boat – experience authentic rural life.

• Afternoon Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park – famous for elephant gatherings.

  Overnight: Sigiriya

Day 4 – Sigiriya → Kandy

• En route, stop at a Spice Garden in Matale.

• Visit Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic, the holiest Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka.

• Evening: Cultural dance performance.

  Overnight: Kandy

Day 5 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

• Scenic drive through the tea country.

• Visit a Tea Factory and Plantation to see how world-famous Ceylon tea is made.

• Explore Gregory Lake and the colonial town of Nuwara Eliya.

  Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

Day 6 – Nuwara Eliya → Ella (by Train)

• Take the scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella – one of the world’s most beautiful train rides.

• Visit Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak.

  Overnight: Ella

Day 7 – Ella → Yala

• Drive to Yala National Park, famous for leopards, elephants, and diverse wildlife.

• Evening Jeep Safari inside the park.

  Overnight: Yala

Day 8 – Yala → Bentota

• Head to the southern coast via Galle Fort – explore the Dutch-era streets and ramparts.

• Continue to Bentota and relax on golden beaches.

  Overnight: Bentota

Day 9 – Bentota (Leisure Day)

• Relax by the beach or enjoy optional activities:

  • Madu River Boat Safari

  • Turtle Hatchery visit

  • Water sports (banana ride, jet ski, snorkeling)

    Overnight: Bentota

Day 10 – Bentota → Colombo / Departure

• Transfer to Colombo.

• Drop-off at Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.