Just southeast of India, Sri Lanka is a tropical playground filled with history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. Known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” this island is packed with golden beaches, lush jungles, misty hills, and ancient wonders.
On this 10-day family adventure, you’ll explore vibrant cities, meet friendly locals, and dive into the island’s rich heritage. Spot elephants in the wild, wander through ancient ruins, and relax on sun-kissed shores. With fun activities for all ages, delicious food, and plenty of unforgettable moments, this journey is perfect for creating lifelong family memories.
Ready for an adventure the whole family will love? Let’s go!
Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival – Kandy (-/-D)
- Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, please clear immigration & visa formalities, collect your baggage, and proceed to the arrival lounge through the green channel if you do not have goods to be declared to customs
- Explore Vacations Representative will page you by your name. Thereafter you will be assisted to the Coach Park to begin your journey as per the itinerary
- Proceed to Kandy.
- Check into the hotel and Relax/unwind after a long flight
- Dinner and Overnight stay at Kandy
DAY 02: Kandy (B/-/D)
“The city is known for being the last capital of the ancient Sri Lankan era of Kings. It is the religious as well as administrative city of Sri Lanka. It is known as a pilgrimage destination for the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site”
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Thereafter visit The Temple of Tooth relic of Lord Buddha
- Participate in the pooja ceremony at the Temple of Tooth Relic
- City tour of Kandy including a stopover at a Gem Museum & lapidary.
- Evening visit to a Botanical Garden, Peradeniya.
- Witness the cultural dance show including fire walking
- Return to the hotel
- Dinner and overnight Stay at the hotel
DAY 03: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (B/-/D)
“Nuwara Eliya is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its name means “city on the plain (table land)” or “city of light”. Nuwara Eliya is well known as the “Little England” located at an altitude of 1868m with a picturesque landscape and temperate”
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning Check out and leave for Nuwara Eliya (Approximately 2-hour drive)
- En route Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Witness Ramboda Waterfall
- If time permits visit a working tea factory
- Check into the hotel
- Dinner and overnight stay at the Nuwara Eliya Hotel
DAY 04: Nuwara Eliya (B/-/D)
- Enjoy breakfast and after that, you have this whole day at your disposal.
- You can go out and stroll in the nearby streets, try some tasty local food, head to the strawberry estates, or sit on the shores of Victoria Lake and marvel at the magnificent sunset from amidst the hills.
- Dinner and Overnight stay at the same hotel.
DAY 05: Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala (B/-/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Check out and transfer to the Yala
- En route Visit Nine Arches Bridge
The Nine Arches Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country
- If you like you can do adventure activities in Flying Ravana
- Witness the Ravana Waterfalls
- Arrive in Yala & Check into the hotel
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 06: Yala – Mirissa (B/-/D)
- In the morning, Experience an adventurous wildlife safari
Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s most popular wildlife park due to the presence of many leopards. Sri Lanka is one of the few countries in the world where the population lives side-by-side with free-roaming animals. It isn’t uncommon to see elephants crossing roads or sneaking into a hotel lobby – a unique and beautiful way of living.
- Return to the hotel and take your breakfast
- Check out and transfer to the
- En route Visit the coconut tree hills.
- Check into the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
DAY 07: Mirissa (B/-/D)
- Early morning leave for an Exciting whale-watching excursion off the coast of Mirissa with a packed breakfast
- Mirissa at 6.30 AM in search of Blue Whales and expected to return to the shore by noon.
This small sandy tropical beach boasts some of Sri Lanka’s best and most stunning sunsets and sunrises. All the Guesthouses and homes are set back from the actual beach giving you the impression that you are on a deserted palm-fringed island. Now and again the silence is broken by the sound of a coconut falling on the sand or a chilled beer being opened by someone further up the beach.
- Enjoy the rest of the day as you wish.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 08: Mirissa – Galle – Bentoa
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Check out from the hotel and transfer to Bentota
- En route Enjoy the Galle City Tour (Galle Fort Clock Tower, Galle Lighthouse, Galle Dutch Fort, The National Museum of Galle)
Galle is a city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It’s known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century”
- Do a Madu River for a Boat Safari
The boat ride is a wonderful way to take a closer look at this complex wetland ecosystem, a world heritage site protected by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, It is one of the last wetlands in Sri Lanka to contain a pristine mangrove forest
- Visit Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda and see baby turtles
- Arrive in Bentota
- Check in to a Hotel for dinner and Overnight Stay at the hotel
DAY 09: Bentota – Colombo (B/-/D)
- Enjoy breakfast, check out from the hotel and leave for Colombo.
- Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and de-stress for some time.
- Later, in the evening, you can stroll on the shopping streets or try out the local food.
- Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 10: Colombo – Departure (B/-/-)
- After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to Airport.
- Goodbye from Explore Vacations until we meet again.
Itinerary map
