A delicious 12 day introduction to beautiful Sri Lanka, paced and planned with kids in mind, featuring a happy mix of activities and leisure.
NegomboDambullacave templesSigiriya Lion Rock and bike rideKandybotanical gardensTemple of the Toothdinner with a local familyNuwara Eliyatrain to Bandarawelacountryside trektea hillsUda Walawe National ParkElephant Transit HomeMirissawhale and dolphin watching November to AprilGallekite making and flyingColombo
Price
US $2275US $1722ToUS $2540excluding flights
Duration
12 Days
Type
Small group
CO2
576.36kg
More info
Single supplement $670.
Offers
Up to US $570 off selected dates. Late availability on these dates: 22 Sep
Fantastic for families – fancy an impromptu game of cricket on the beach? Sri Lanka has it all.
Vacation information
Minimum Age:
7 years
Single parent:
This trip is well-suited for single parent families
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
As a global tour operator, we take our role in tourism extremely seriously. We recognise the impact tourism has on local communities and environments and we plan and travel with this at the forefront of our minds at all times.
We incorporate the principles of sustainable development in the way we provide our travelers with real life experiences. These values are more than just words on a page; they are ingrained in our culture and the daily operations of every office and every trip. We expect our staff and travelers to travel with the principles of responsible travel in mind and endeavour to demonstrate these values at all times - respecting people, cultures and local environments; in the distribution of wealth; in good will and cross-cultural sharing; and in contributing to sustainable development.
This trip gives our travelers a chance to integrate into the local culture and get involved with the daily practices of Sri Lanka. We visit a locally family run coconut plantation and learn how the coconut is used from ‘nose to tail’. A main ingredient in almost all Sri Lankan dishes, we learn that the whole tree, the roots and leaves, as well as the husk are put to good use. Our visit encourages travelers to minimise their waste distribution by learning how to utilise every aspect of the locally sourced foods.
People
We encourage deep and meaningful connections with the local people and on this trip we meet with local people and learn how their livelihoods were affected by the 2008 tsunami. The experiences our travelers have here give them a real insight into Sri Lankan culture and provide them with a snap shot of daily life after this disaster. We also spend time with a local family, joining them in preparation for the evening meal which we are invited to.
We use local restaurants and businesses wherever possible to support the local economy and this puts imperative financial resources back into the community. On this particular trip, we peruse the local seafood market for the ‘catch of the day’ and have it cooked up at a local seaside restaurant. Our travelers take a master class to learn the local way of cooking seafood and spend time and eat lunch with a local Tamil family, taking in the distinct flavours that the Tamil cuisine offers.
Our commitment to sustainable tourism doesn’t stop when our tour does. We use local transport wherever possible on our tours. We run and support a variety of projects, from healthcare, education, human rights, child welfare, sustainable development and environmental and wildlife protection. Our own in house foundation has been in operation for over 11 years; a not-for-profit fund that has distributed over AU$3 million to more than 70 non-government organisations since 2002. Donations come from our travelers and are then matched by us dollar for dollar.
