Navira Ceylon
Sri Lanka Family Adventure — Mother elephant and calf drinking at a waterhole in Udawalawe

Sri Lanka Family Adventure

Elephants, train rides and beach days at a pace that works for every age.

7 days / 6 nights4 destinationsPrivate tour — families of any size

Overview

About this journey

A family-friendly route with short driving days, wildlife encounters and plenty of beach time.

We can arrange family rooms, child seats and flexible meal times on request.

Day-by-day itinerary

1

Arrive and settle into Kandy.

Activities: Airport welcome

Dinner

Family hotel in Kandy

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy reflected in the lake at dusk
2

3

4

5

6

7

Accommodation

Family-friendly hotels with family rooms where available — confirmed in your quotation.

Transport

Private air-conditioned van with chauffeur; child seats on request.

Typically included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur
  • Accommodation as agreed in your quotation
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Itinerary planning and WhatsApp support during the trip

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Anything not listed in your confirmed quotation

Optional activities

  • Turtle hatchery visit
  • Surf lessons for kids
  • Whale watching (seasonal)

Ideal for

  • Families
  • Multi-generation groups

Important travel information

  • Final inclusions, hotels and prices are confirmed in your written quotation.
  • Entrance tickets and safari jeeps are quoted separately unless stated in your quotation.
  • Modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered) is required at temples.
  • A valid passport and Sri Lanka travel authorisation are required for international visitors.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms depend on your hotels and services and are provided in writing with your quotation, before you confirm.

Photo gallery

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy reflected in the lake at duskBlue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella surrounded by tea hillsMother elephant and calf drinking at a waterhole in UdawalawePalm tree leaning over turquoise water at Mirissa beach

Questions

On this route

Destinations covered

Kandy, Kandy District, Central Province — The last royal capital, home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Kandy District, Central Province

Kandy

The last royal capital, home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Explore Destination
Ella, Badulla District, Uva Province — Misty tea hills, the Nine Arch Bridge and scenic train rides.

Badulla District, Uva Province

Ella

Misty tea hills, the Nine Arch Bridge and scenic train rides.

Explore Destination
Udawalawe, Ratnapura & Monaragala Districts — Open grasslands with some of the island's best elephant sightings.

Ratnapura & Monaragala Districts

Udawalawe

Open grasslands with some of the island's best elephant sightings.

Explore Destination
Mirissa, Matara District, Southern Province — Palm-fringed bays, whale watching and laid-back beach days.

Matara District, Southern Province

Mirissa

Palm-fringed bays, whale watching and laid-back beach days.

Explore Destination

Experiences

Included experiences

Udawalawe Elephant Safari — Mother elephant and calf drinking at a waterhole in UdawalaweWildlife & Safari
UdawalaweDuration on request

Udawalawe Elephant Safari

Watch wild elephant herds on the open grasslands of Udawalawe.

Price on request

Hill Country Scenic Train Ride — Blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella surrounded by tea hillsNature & Scenic
Nuwara Eliya, EllaDuration on request

Hill Country Scenic Train Ride

Ride the famous railway through tea estates, tunnels and misty hills.

Price on request

Experiences

Optional experiences

Whale Watching in Mirissa — Palm tree leaning over turquoise water at Mirissa beachBoat Experiences
MirissaDuration on request

Whale Watching in Mirissa

Head out to sea from Mirissa in search of blue whales, sperm whales and dolphins.

Price on request

Experiences

Related experiences

Sri Lankan Cooking Class — Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy reflected in the lake at duskFood & Cooking
Kandy, Sigiriya, EllaDuration on request

Sri Lankan Cooking Class

Learn to cook rice and curry with local spices, then enjoy what you make.

Price on request

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic — Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy reflected in the lake at duskCulture & Heritage
KandyDuration on request

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Visit Sri Lanka's most revered Buddhist temple in the heart of Kandy.

Price on request

Little Adam's Peak Hike — Blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella surrounded by tea hillsAdventure & Hiking
EllaDuration on request

Little Adam's Peak Hike

A popular hill-country walk with wide views over Ella Gap.

Price on request

You may also like

Related packages

Classic Sri Lanka Island Explorer — Aerial view of Sigiriya Lion Rock rising above misty jungle at sunriseIsland Explorer Tours
10 days / 9 nights8 destinations

Classic Sri Lanka Island Explorer

Ancient kingdoms, hill country, wildlife and the southern coast in one complete journey.

Price on request

Romantic Sri Lanka Honeymoon — Palm tree leaning over turquoise water at Mirissa beachHoneymoon & Couple Tours
8 days / 7 nights5 destinations

Romantic Sri Lanka Honeymoon

Misty hills, private moments and sunsets on the southern coast — designed for two.

Price on request

Sri Lanka Wildlife & Safari — Herd of wild elephants walking through Yala National Park at golden hourWildlife & Safari Tours
6 days / 5 nights3 destinations

Sri Lanka Wildlife & Safari

Leopards in Yala, elephant herds in Udawalawe and the Cultural Triangle's wild side.

Price on request

Make it yours

Ready for the Sri Lanka Family Adventure?

Share your dates and group size — we'll send a personalised quotation.