Family Adventure

You will be met on arrival and driven to Galle from Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport. Built by the Dutch beginning in 1663, the 36-hectre fort occupies most of the promontory that forms the older part of Galle. UNESCO has recognized Fort as a World Heritage Site. You can relax at the hotel or enjoy an evening tea at the hotel or walk around the fort area to Paddler’s Inn who has a reputation for chocolate brownies and toasted sandwiches served with sweet chutneys. (Depending on the flight) For dinner you may try Italian food at Anura’s Restaurant , according to the guide lonely planet you get the best thin crust light pizza in Sri Lanka here and they also have a range of vegetarian food. Or if your choice is for Sea food I would recommend Rampart Hotel where they serve s full range of seafood dishes and the coldest beer to be found in the fort.

Enjoy the morning breakfast at your hotel, after Breakfast you can visit Galle Fort to see the Fort Jumpers spring in to action each day from 9 a.m -6 p.m. This hair –raising forty five foot jump is from the top of the wall at Flag Rock, between point Utrecht Bastion and Triton Bastion may wander the atmospheric streets of Galle or a visit to the Museum or you may even visit the silk factory where you get a varied selection of silk clothes and gifts. For children, why not enjoy a bicycle ride inside the Galle Fort this will be a good experience for kids to learn about the history of Sri Lanka. Or you may just relax at your hotel and enjoy a swim at the lovely swimming pool or simply read a book while enjoying the breeze from the Indian Ocean.

Enjoy the morning breakfast at your hotel, after Breakfast you can visit Galle Fort to see the Fort Jumpers spring in to action each day from 9 a.m - 6 p.m. This hair –raising forty five foot jump is from the top of the wall at Flag Rock, between point Utrecht Bastion and Triton Bastion may wander the atmospheric streets of Galle or a visit to the Museum or you may even visit the silk factory where you get a varied selection of silk clothes and gifts. For children, why not enjoy a bicycle ride inside the Galle Fort this will be a good experience for kids to learn about the history of Sri Lanka. Or you may just relax at your hotel and enjoy a swim at the lovely swimming pool or simply read a book while enjoying the breeze from the Indian Ocean.

Depart Galle for Buttala. Arrive at Galapita Healing Garden which is one of those rare and magical places built atop a magnificent rock that soars like a huge bathing elephant out of the water of the Menik Ganga (Gem River). There are four ecological pavilions each built using local materials such as stone, wood, mud and thatched roofs. All reflect a contemporary interpretation of traditional Sri Lankan style. Galapita provides you with a unique experience in Sri Lanka. Spend your days having a massage, reading, panning for gems, swimming in the river, eating superb curries, canoeing, taking a picnic to the magnificent herb garden, enjoy a day out at the 50ft tall cascading pigeon falls, swing in your hammock by the river or just bliss out!

Today visit the Yala National Park Enjoy the Jeep Safari at the park. There will be a Jeep organized to take you around inside the park together with a well-experienced tracker and guide. It’s not Kenya, but Yala National Park is a major draw in Sri Lanka for its opportunity to see herds of elephants, leopards and an array of other animals, including reptiles and birds.

Leave Yala for Uda Walawe. One of Sri Lanka’s most popular national parks with herds of Elephants, Wild buffalo, sambar deer and leopards, Uda Walawe is the Sri Lankan national park that best rivals the savanna reserves of Africa. There are different varieties of birdlife as well these northern migrants join the residents between November and April. Afternoon enjoy the Jeep Safari at the park. There will be a Jeep organized to take you around inside the park together with a well experienced tracker and guide.

Today you may enjoy a jeep safari at the Uda Walawe National Park either during morning hours or in the evening (The choice is yours!!) You may even experience both the safaris if you desire. There will be a Jeep organized to take you around in the National Park. During the daytime you may relax at the hotel by the pool area or may be just do some reading while enjoying the nature.

Today depart to Kalawana - Sinharaja The last major undisturbed area of rainforest in Sri Lanka, this forest reserve occupies a broad ridge at the heart of the island’s wet zone. On most days the forest conjures copious rain-clouds that replenish its deep soils and balance water resources for much of southwestern Sri Lanka. Recognizing its’ importance to the island’s ecosystem, UNESCO declared the reserve a World Heritage Site in 1989.

Today you may experience another trek at the Sinharaja National Park, during morning hours or in the evening (The choice us yours!!). There will be a Jeep organized to take you to the entrance of the park together with a well-experienced guide.

Today depart Kalawana – Sinharaja to Hatton at the Tea Trails Bungalow in time for lunch. Spend the next 3 nights at any of the bungalows which is a part of Ceylon Tea Trails. Enjoy playing croquet in the afternoon or walking through the tea. This area is also known as the Golden Valley of Tea and home to old Ceylon, replete with rolling green hills and plantation bungalow. Relive the lifestyle of a tea planter.

Today morning visit a tea factory and see how they make tea and in the afternoon go bike riding or a canoe on the lake. Evening set off to climb the Adams’ Peak, located in a beautiful and fascinating area of the Southern hill country, this lofty peak has sparked the imagination for centuries. It is variously known as Adams Peak, (the place where Adam first set foot on earth after being cast out of heaven), Sri Pada (sacred foot print, left by the Buddha as he headed towards paradise) or Samanala Kanda (Butterfly Mountain, where butterflies go to die). Some believe the huge ‘foot print’ on the top of the 2243m peak to be that of St Thomas, the early apostle of India, or even of Lord Shiva. Which ever legend you care to believe, this place has been a pilgrimage centre for over 1000 years. (This experience is offered only during the season from December full moon Poya to May Full moon Poya)

get back to the hotel.

Today depart for Negombo. Bustling Negombo town is a historically interesting place, strongly influenced by the Catholic Church. The narrow strip of land to the South of the lagoon and the many canals make for good exploring.

After relaxing and enjoying your stay in the afternoon take in Negombo’s most famous fish market where you can see Fish auctions on the beach and sales at the market. Visit the ruins of the Dutch fort near the lagoon which has a fine gateway inscribed with the date 1678, also here is a green, called Esplanade, where cricket matches are a big attraction. You may visit St. Mary’s Church in the town centre, has very good ceiling paintings by a local artist.

Depart Negombo for Airport.