Tropical Island Wanderer Family Holiday
- Tour Operator:
- Exodus Travels
- Max group size:
- 9
- Age range:
- 9 to 99
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 33343
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Climb to Lions Rock Fortress
- Discover Minneriya National Park
- Visit the Dambulla cave temples
- Explore Colombo
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Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: Start Chilaw.
- Day 2: Drive via Kurungala to Sigiriya; relax by the pool. (breakfast)
- Day 3: Explore ancient Polonnaruwa; game drive at Minneriya National Park. (breakfast,lunch)
- Day 4: Climb to the top of Lion Rock and cycle through local villages. (breakfast)
- Day 5: Cave temples at Dambulla; visit a spice garden; drive to Kandy visiting a traditional rope factory (using coconut husk) en route. (breakfast)
- Day 6: Visit the Temple of the Tooth. (breakfast)
- Day 7: Visit a tea plantation in Nurawa Eliya and have a go at tea-picking; stay in the beautiful highlands. (breakfast)
- Day 8: Drive to Yala National Park via Ella gap; afternoon game drive. (breakfast)
- Day 9-11: Transfer to our beach hotel via Tissamaharama; 3 nights by beach to relax or explore the area. (breakfast)
- Day 12: To Colombo via the old Dutch Fort at Galle. (breakfast)
- Day 13: End Colombo. (breakfast)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Operated by Exodus Travels
For almost 50 years Exodus has been a pioneer of active small group adventure tourism that gives back to the communities they visit through sustainable guided and self-guided tours, ranging from Responsible Wildlife to Walking and Trekking, Cycling, Cultural, Family and Polar adventures to 90+ countries worldwide. Winner of the 2021 National Geographic Reader Awards for The Operator, 2021 Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, 2021 USA Today Awards, 2020 British Travel Awards and 2019 National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards they have a vast range of trips across seven continents. Their award-winning local guides have hosted over 250,000+ travellers on adventures across the globe. Whether it is solo travellers, couples, groups or families, Exodus offers an incredible choice of trips for all ages and activity levels. Operating in 90+ countries with 500+ tours, Exodus insists on low impact tourism and contributing to local communities through their registered non-profit The Exodus Travels Foundation. Exodus understands the importance of regenerative travel, now more than ever. Their recent Rewilding initiative guarantees that for every person who travels with them, they rewild 100 sq metres. Exodus is dedicated to creating incredible adventures that are run responsibly, so as the world reopens, travellers can continue to book and travel with confidence. Do we also care about the communities and environments we go to visit? Exodus has always been and will always be a responsible tour operator. It is in our DNA to work hard to look after what we so prize. We work closely with all our overseas partners to run our tours in the best possible ways, we train our leaders, we actively seek out specific projects so that we can make a real practical difference on the ground. But please do not just take our word for it. We have won several awards and we ask you, our clients, to check what we do on the ground so that we can make improvements where needed. Why do we do all this? Quite simply we love the places we go and we love sharing those great experiences with like minded people.
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
Katja· April 24th, 2017It was a great trip! My son and I enjoyed it a lot. There is a lot of driving but the bus was very comfortable. Our tour guide, Nalaka, was great....attentive to our needs and wishes. Overall a very nice experience.Trip date: April 2017- AKathryn Berry· August 6th, 2013Another great holiday from Exodus. A bit less full on than the other trips we have done (Egypt and India) which was good and Sri Lanka is well worth visiting for the scenery, people and food!What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?Watching... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- ASuresh Vijayaraghavan· April 30th, 2013Amazing time and great holiday for kids and families.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?Climbing Sigiriya rock Watching blue whales at MirissaWhat did you think of your group leader?She was really nice and considerate. Always smiling... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- AImran Arshad· April 17th, 2013Sri Lanka is surely underrated as a tourist destination. The whole Sri Lankan experience was a lot better than any other destination I have been to (and I have been travelling regularly for many many years). The food, people, the setting, every changing... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- ACarolyn McDermott· September 16th, 2012The holiday was beyond amazing! Sri Lanka is diverse, beautiful and with people who are so happy to show you their country of which they are very proud.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?So much to be inspired by; bathing elephants,... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- ASimon Park· September 13th, 2012We have just returned from a fantastic holiday with our 13 year son. Sri Lanka was far better than I expected, the country was beautiful, the locals were always smiling and very friendly. This is an excellent holiday for both the children and adults,... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- ARaj And Nina Gonsai· August 12th, 2012We have just come back from the best holiday we have ever had. Travelling with our two boys aged 8 and 5 with Exodus has been an amazing experience. We feel this is largely due to our tour leader Suresh Bandara. His passion for his country and job made... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- ATracey Joyce· January 21st, 2012Something for everyone! This is a great holiday if you want to explore as much of the island as possible. I felt like I got a really good feel for Sri Lanka, as we travelled to so many parts, from the busy cities, to the cool highlands and the beautiful... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- ATracey Joyce· January 21st, 2012Something for everyone! This is a great holiday if you want to explore as much of the island as possible. I felt like I got a really good feel for Sri Lanka, as we travelled to so many parts, from the busy cities, to the cool highlands and the beautiful... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- AMark Murphy· September 13th, 2011A fantastic introduction to a wonderful country. Our host, Sujee, couldn't do enough for us. My daughter and I have returned home recounting so many wonderful experiences to our family and friends.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?In... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
Dates & Availability
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- Monday3 Apr, 2023Saturday15 Apr, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,649
- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday23 Jul, 2023Friday4 Aug, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,7990% Interest Instalments
- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday6 Aug, 2023Friday18 Aug, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,6490% Interest Instalments
- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday13 Aug, 2023Friday25 Aug, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,6490% Interest Instalments
- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday17 Dec, 2023Friday29 Dec, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,8790% Interest Instalments
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can my 4 year old child join me on this tour?
This won't be a problem. We will be able to have your child on this trip at the age of 4 years old.
- What are your group sizes and ages?
The average age on our tours is late 40's early 50's but we get all age ranges travelling with us.
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