10 nights · 5 places
Family Island Adventure
Elephants, trains and beach time for all ages
Built around what keeps children happy: shorter drives, plenty of animals, a train ride, and three nights at the beach to finish.
- Sigiriya
- Kandy
- Ella
- Udawalawe
- Bentota
From, per person
$679
FamilyWildlifeBeach
- Length
- 10 nights
- Places to stay
- 5
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
- Style
- Family, Wildlife, Beach
Highlights
What makes it special
- Minneriya elephant safari
- Village tour and lunch
- Scenic train to Ella
- Turtle hatchery
Your route
Day by day
Day 1: Arrive and drive to Sigiriya
Your driver meets you at the airport for the drive of about three and a half hours. Have a swim and an early night.
Day 2: Village life and elephants
Ride an ox cart and eat lunch in a local home, then head out on a jeep to see the elephants at Minneriya in the afternoon.
Day 3: To Kandy
Around two and a half hours to Kandy. In the evening, watch the drummers and fire walkers at the Kandyan dance show.
Day 4: Kandy
Spend the morning among the giant trees at Peradeniya Gardens. The afternoon is free.
Day 5: The train to Ella
A real highlight for most children. Your driver takes the bags and meets you at the other end.
Day 6: Ella
Walk through the tea fields to the Nine Arch Bridge, and stop at Ravana Falls.
Day 7: To Udawalawe
Around two hours down from the hills. See the young elephants at feeding time at the Transit Home.
Day 8: Safari, then the coast
Take a morning jeep safari with the herds, then drive to Bentota, around three hours.
Day 9: Bentota
Visit the Kosgoda turtle hatchery, then enjoy an afternoon on the beach.
Day 10: Bentota
Take a boat trip through the mangroves on the river, and swim for the rest of the day.
Day 11: Fly home
Your driver takes you to the airport, a little over two hours away.
Stays
Where you could stay
Choose a hotel level on the right, or pick each hotel yourself in the designer.
| Stop | Budget | Comfort | Superior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sigiriya2 nights | Back Of lake Villa | Lion See Hotel - Sigiriya | La Cloudz Sigiriya |
| Kandy2 nights | Kings Grove | Arambhaya Boutique Hotel | The Golden Crown Hotel |
| Ella2 nights | Ella Thenulya | Mountjoy Ella | The Ledge Ella |
| Udawalawe1 night | Eagle Safari Cottage | Green Paradise Cottage Udawalawa | Dhalaya Resort Udawalawe |
| Bentota3 nights | Sisi's Place | Amber House Lanka | Taru Villas The Long House - Bentota |
Prices through the year
When it costs least
Per person for 10 nights, two people sharing, at comfort level. Best months for this route: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec.
- December 2026: Dec$755
- January 2027: Jan$747
- February 2027: Feb$747
- March 2027: Mar$747
- April 2027: Apr$686
- May 2027: May$679
- June 2027: Jun$679
- July 2027: Jul$719
- August 2027: Aug$719
- September 2027: Sep$679
- October 2027: Oct$679
- November 2027: Nov$706
Lowest price Best weather for this route Other months
Included
- Your choice of hotels, with breakfast each morning
- Private air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking driver
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- The activities listed, including entry fees
Not included
- International flights
- Sri Lanka travel authorisation (ETA) and travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners, unless your hotel plan includes them
- Tips, drinks and personal spending
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