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Family Highlights of Sri Lanka (West Coast)

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Negombo

    Negombo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Earls Regent Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Negombo fish market
    • Watch sunset at the beach and observe local fishing boats
    • Dinner with tour group (optional)
    Landmarks
    Negombo Fish Market
    Bandaranaike International Airport
  3. Day 2

    Negombo to Wilpattu National Park

    Negombo to Wilpattu National Park
    Accommodation
    Camping (Big Game Safari Camp Wilpattu)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park
    Landmarks
    Wilpattu National Park
  4. Day 3

    Wilpattu to Polonnaruwa

    Wilpattu to Polonnaruwa
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch with locals featuring homegrown vegetables prepared as curries and rice)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Lavendish Lake Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Tuk-tuk ride to community vegetable garden in Habarana
    • Traditional Sri Lankan lunch with locals
    • Canoe ride on village lake
    • Bicycle and walking tour of ancient Polonnaruwa ruins including Royal Palace, Audience Hall, Bathing Pool, and Quadrangle

    Optional Activities

    • Participate in cooking preparation with locals
    Landmarks
    Habarana
    Polonnaruwa Royal Palace
    Polonnaruwa Quadrangle
  5. Day 4

    Polonnaruwa to Kandy

    Polonnaruwa to Kandy
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mahaweli Reach Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Climb Sigiriya (Lion Rock) to the summit
    • Walking tour of Kandy's old town and markets
    • Visit to Royal Botanical Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa)
    • Shopping at Kandyan Art Association's workshops for crafts and souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya
    Royal Botanical Gardens Kandy
    Temple of the Tooth
  6. Day 5

    Kandy to Kitulgala

    Kandy to Kitulgala
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kitulgala Resthouse Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • White-water rafting on Kelani River (grade 2-3 rapids)

    Optional Activities

    • Jungle trek to hidden waterfall (subject to water levels and season)
    Landmarks
    Kelani River
  7. Day 6

    Kitulgala to Hikkaduwa

    Kitulgala to Hikkaduwa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Citrus Hikkaduwa)
    Landmarks
    Hikkaduwa
  8. Day 7

    Hikkaduwa

    Hikkaduwa
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Citrus Hikkaduwa)

    Included Activities

    • Two-hour surf lesson in Weligama

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkelling trips
    • Ayurvedic massage
    • Visit historic Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    Landmarks
    Weligama Beach
    Galle Fort
  9. Day 8

    Hikkaduwa to Negombo

    Hikkaduwa to Negombo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Earls Regent Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Local train ride from Hikkaduwa to Colombo

    Optional Activities

    • Continue by tour bus instead of train
  10. Day 9

    Negombo

    Negombo
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Samantha4.7•August 2025
    Seeing elephants at the safari was a highlight for me. My 10 year old enjoyed the local village tour and having...
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  • Jon4.7•March 2025
    Lions Rock, cultural trip to village with home cooked lunch, diverse range of religions, cycle trip around Polonnaruwa
    Traveled in October 2025
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  • Sara4.3•November 2023
    Highlights were rafting, jungle walks, snorkelling, temple visits, seeing the highlands and tea plantations. Also the...
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    Traveled in October 2023
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