Amazing Family Holidays in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is one of the best destinations for those who want to tour, with a vast variety of different landscapes and activities. This is the perfect Active Family Holiday. 

From Safaris (where you can see elephants & leopards), to temples, waterfalls, beautiful beaches, tea plantations and of course the infamous nine arch bridge and iconic rail journey. 

The perfect twin centre with the Maldives, click the button below to tailor your itinerary today. 

I was lucky enough to visit this beautiful country in May 2025, it has fast become my new favourite family holiday destination.

I had some preconceived ideas about Sri Lanka, before I left. My eldest daughter had travelled there on her year off, she had told me the food was the best she had had the whole trip, and she wasn't wrong!! We genuinely didn't have a bad meal. 

If you are a foodie, this is the place for you. Most of the hotels we visited grew their own produce, so most of the food eaten is grown within a 1km radius of the property, in this instance, also organically grown. 

Although I knew you could see lots of wildlife, I didn't appreciate quite how much, and how spectacular it was. 

We did two Safaris, one late afternoon, one early morning, and saw an abundance of amazing bird life, monkeys, leopards and elephants. Elephants roam along the side of the road, so you can be driving and pass by an elephant. 

 

It is true, Sri Lanka is a total hidden gem, although they have some fabulous beaches, Sri Lanka is promoting itself as a touring destination. Most will hire a car and driver, the driver also acting as your guide. Rifaz was our guide, and he was wonderful! 

Sri Lanka is for you if:

• You love the idea of touring 
• You want to see wildlife, we saw Leopard, Elephants, Monkeys, lots of bird life, you can also see sloth bear, but sadly we didn't 
• You love food! 
• You want to stay in authentic, small & boutique properties. There are larger hotels, but the smaller hotels really give you a feel for Sri Lanka, and you will meet amazing people. 
• You want to experience culture, wildlife, mountains &  beaches in one holiday, but never feel like you are on the real tourist trail
• Only 45 minutes by plane to the Maldives, so it makes the perfect twin centre 

When to go to Sri Lanka:

It is a year-round destination, there will be different weather patterns in different parts of the country. The South West coasts are generally better in the UK winter months, whilst the monsoon season hits this area from April - November. This just means the beaches aren't quite at their best. There will be rain; it is a tropical island. If you are visiting in the UK summer, head to the beaches on the East Coast. 

The Elephant Gathering happens July to October in Minneryia National Park, where hundreds of elephants gather around the reservoir to feed and socialise. 

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