Family Getaway With Kingfisher Tours 8 Days

Family Getaway With Kingfisher Tours 8 Days

Take your family on an exciting holiday by opting for this exclusively designed family tour in Sri Lanka. While the young and the fit are away hiking at the Horton Plains National Park, the old can sit back, relax and enjoy the views from their hotel. Every destination on this itinerary has something special to offer for the young and the old!

Itinerary

Day 1: AIRPORT - NEGOMBO

Pass By: Negombo, Negombo, Western Province
Upon pick up at the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be driven to the neighboring city of Negombo where your family tour in Sri Lanka will begin at. Depending on the time of the day in which you arrive, you may have time to go on a boat ride in the Muthurajawela Marsh.

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No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 4 Star Hotel "Only for selected option"

Day 2: NEGOMBO - SIGIRIYA

Stop At: Saffron Spice Garden, Kegalle - Rambukkana Rd, Rambukkana, Sri Lanka
Head off to Sigiriya and en route via Kegalle,
Experience Sri Lanka's renowed Spices inside a manmade forest with a free 10mins head massage.
Enriched with herbs, spice groves and plants with fragrant greenery shading from the tropical trees that enlightens the unique aroma of each spice and herb. We give the opportunity for our visitors to explore and gain knowledge on Sri Lankan spices, herbs and the benefits of Ayurveda. The tropical climate in which our plants and herbs are grown helps them preserve its ancient originality. The educational tour around the garden, which we call “The Spice Tour”, let the visitors feel the sensation of the Sri Lankan spices and herbs which is demonstrated in different foreign languages to suit our customer need.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka
Prepare to "GET WILD",

This three-hour safari takes you on a ride through the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place during the famous Great Elephant Gathering, which happens in the dry season between May to October. In addition to elephants, get a chance to also see many mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the scrublands, forests and other areas.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Only for selected option "With Accomodation"
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 4 Star Hotel "Only for selected option"

Day 3: SIGIRIYA

Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Visit the World Unesco Listed Lion Rock,
Lion Rock in Sigiriya is one of the most popular landmarks to visit during a route through Sri Lanka. The natural phenomenon is an enormous (200m) square shaped rock that looks like it’s placed there. Lion Rock is one of the eight UNESCO World Heritage sights and is a must visit in Sri Lanka.

Prepare yourself for a little challenge and conquer the 1200+ steps to the top.This is an absolute must do in Sri Lanka! The climb is marked with good paths and stairs. The start at the terraces gardens gives you the most impressive perspective of the rock.

During your way up to a breather at Sigiriya Frescoes (old wall drawings), mirror wall and at the lion claws carved out of the rock which is right before the last climb.

Once arrived at the top of Lion Rock enjoy the incredible 360 degrees view over the whole area. Every corner has its own unique view. Try to spot some areas you have just visited.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sigiriya Craft Village, Kimbissa, Sigiriya Sri Lanka
Experience the way of Ancient living and Culture in Sri Lanka by a Village Safari,

You will be Riding a Tuk Tuk, Going on a Bullock Cart, Tasting the Traditional Sri Lankan Foods by Preparing it, Riding a Catamaron in a lake and see how people stayed overnight at Tree House to get rid the Elephants which comes to eat Paddy

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Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Only for selected option "With Accomodation"
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 4 Star Hotel "Only for selected option"

Day 4: SIGIRIYA - KANDY

Stop At: Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, Kandy - Jaffna Highway, Dambulla 21100 Sri Lanka
Drive to Kandy enroute via Dambulla Cave Temples,
Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sorborn Gems & Jewellery KANDY, 645 William Gopallawa Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Visit a Gem Museum. Sri Lankan Gem has a big history where the name "RATNA DEEPA" (Gem Island) was called to Sri Lanka. Explore a Gemmological Museum and see the History of Gems with Cutting and Polishing

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Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show, 7 Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Experience the Cultural Dance Show,

The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.

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Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Only for selected option "With Accomodation"
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 4 Star Hotel "Only for selected option"

Day 5: KANDY - NUWARA ELIYA

Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Ramboda Waterfall, Pussellawa Sri Lanka
Begin your journey to the beautiful town of Nuwara Eliya. En route, you stop for a visit at the lovely Ramboda Water Falls.

Stop At: Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea garden, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
Stop at a Tea Estate and experience the Tea Plucking then visit a Tea Factory to see how Pure Ceylon Tea are prepared with tasting various flavours of Ceylon Tea.

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Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Only for selected option "With Accomodation"
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 4 Star Hotel "Only for selected option"

Day 6: NUWARA ELIYA

Stop At: Horton Plains National Park, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
Explore the stunning Horton Plains and the trail to the “World’s End” point visiting the Baker's Falls after a Hike at Horton Plains National Park
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
Visit the Gregory Lake and ride some wonderful Boat rides with visiting the Strawberry Farm
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Only for selected option "With Accomodation"
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 4 Star Hotel "Only for selected option"

Day 7: NUWARA ELIYA - ELLA - MIRISSA

Stop At: Avissawella - Hatton - Nuwara Eliya Hwy, Nanuoya 22150, Sri Lanka
The following morning we have a beautiful train journey lined up for you from Nanu Oya to the breathtaking town of Ella,

Your friendly guide will meet you at Ella Railway Station with your bags.

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Upon reaching, you can visit the “Little Adams Peak” and the Rawana Water Falls. In Ella you also have the unique opportunity of taking part in a cookery class that teaches you how to make the authentic Sri Lankan Rice and Curry.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Mirissa, Mirissa, Southern Province
Head towards Mirissa with beautiful backdrops and waterfall views.
Sit back and relax while you pass the misty mountains and Greeny Tea Plantations En route, you can visit the fish market as well as observe the old and mind boggling tradition of stilt fishing. Once you check in to your hotel

​Relax at the Beach

Stop At: Flying Ravana Mega Zipline, 98 Adventures (Pvt) Ltd, Little Adams Peak Uva Greenland Estate, Ella - Passara Rd, Ella 90090, Sri Lanka
Time for some adventures for youngsters!
Go on a Zipline Adventure at Ella while the olds get relax and enjoy the scenic mountains.
This is just off to the beaten path in Sri Lanka for a wonderful experience.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Only for selected option "With Accomodation"
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 4 Star Hotel "Only for selected option"

Day 8: MIRISSA - AIRPORT

Stop At: Mirissa Beach, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
Early morning Whale Watching in a Luxury Cruise to see Hump Back Whales, Killer Whales, Sharks & Dolphins.

Sit back and enjoy the Whales playing while you have your breakfast at the Cruise.

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Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Drive to Galle, where you will explore the Galle Dutch Fort.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Bandaranaike International Airport, Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka
As you approach the end of this Sri Lanka family tour,
Begin your journey to Airport. On the way, we have lined up a visit to the turtle Hatchery and a boat ride on the Madu Lake.
You are now at the end of the wonderful and luxurious tour with Kingfisher Tours.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Cruise seeing the Whales Playing
No accommodation included on this day.