Wondering where to spend your family holidays? If yes, then its time you plan a trip to Sri Lanka. Pick up our travel guide and get your eyes reeling across this ultimate escapade and rest assured that your trip to this exotic family destination will be no less than a bag full of fun and excitement. Sri Lanka brims with fascinating places for kids, popular hotspots for adults and unending family adventure. Go places, visit monuments or indulge in some of the most enticing things to do as this country will bring to you a golden chance to rediscover your family bonds and have a quality time together. To help you have the best family holiday, we have enlisted 19 best attractions in Sri Lanka, so make sure to read this blog, before you prepare your itinerary.
1. Galle Fort/ Dutch Fort: Enjoy a Day Out
Enjoy a day out with your family to one of the most evocative and legendary archeological sites of the world, the Galle or the Dutch Fort. Built by the Portuguese and fortified by the Dutch, this historical monument is one among the best family attractions in Sri Lanka. During your outing to this popular tourist hotspot, walk around and witness the beauty of the colonial buildings. Together with your loved ones visit the museum, cafes, bookstores and antique shops situated within the bustling pavilions of the fort.
How to Reach: Board a bus or hire a cab from the capital city, the Fort is 132 KM away from Colombo.
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2. Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage: Take a Break
Delight in a journey to Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage located in the Pinnewala village 13 km northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka, which is again a popular tourist lure blessed with the bounties of nature. Enjoy spotting out a herd of wild Asian elephants at this orphanage established to look after elephants abandoned by their mothers. Your kids here can delight in the sight of elephants playing and bathing from the broad river bank. Also they will be able to watch the daily routine of the elephants here, such as bottle feeding of smaller ones and bulk of elephant food like jackfruit, tamarind, coconut and grass brought daily to feed the adult elephants. Together with your family, you can take pleasure in an open air picnic at Pinnewala, which is also one of the most alluring tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
How to Reach: One can hire a cab and take the A1 Colombo to Kandy main road. If you wish to take a train, the closest Railway station is at Rambukkana 2km away from the village of Pinnawala. You can also catch a bus from Kandy at the Bus Shed Station to Udamulla. From there you take another bus to Rambukkana and get off at Pinnawala.
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3. Yala West National Park: Head out for an Exhilarating Wildlife Safari
Journey to Yala West National Park that lies in Southern Province and Uva Province of Sri Lanka and head out for a wildlife safari which will be one of the most interesting things to do with family. Sri Lanka might appear small in the world map but it encompasses few of the world’s exotic biodiversity hotspots. This National Park will be no less than a treat to wildlife lovers. Don’t miss to jump in for an adrenaline filled jeep safari with your family across the Yala West National Park and spot out the bold leopards lolling around the park.
How to Reach: Hire a cab from Bentota and take pleasure in an intriguing 4hrs drive to Yala, which 210 km away.
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4. Galle to Mirissa: Delight in a Whale Watching Cruise
Travelling with children to Galle for a whale watching cruise can be real fun as they will enjoy witnessing the sights they haven’t witnessed before. The cruise will take you from Galle to Mirissa and further towards Dondra Point. While on your way you will get to see playful dolphins that your kids will surely love. You might also get lucky enough to watch the giant blue whale, which will add on a thrill factor to your trip. During your holidays in Sri Lanka, this one jaunt will surely lend your children and you with the most memorable moments.
How to Reach: Take a tuk-tuk or board a bus from Colombo to reach Galle which is 132 km away from the capital city, and serves as the starting point of the cruise.
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5. Kandalama: Jump In for a Hot Air Balloon Ride
Travel to Kandalama and hop in for an adrenaline filled hot air balloon ride with your family. Fly up in the sky and peep down to see the spectacular beauty under your feet. Hot air ballooning will open up to the surreal beauty of the clouds and unending panoramic views. While you are enjoying the amazing scenery around, you can also capture great clicks as this ride will bless you a wonderful scope for photography and also with an experience of a lifetime. So don’t forget to add this to your list of top things to do with your family while you journey across Sri Lanka.
How to Reach: Hire a cab or board a bus to reach Kandalama, which is 161 km away from Colombo.
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