Sri Lanka Family Tour: Mangrove Excursion & Watersports

An agent’s representative will pick you up at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo and take you to Kandy. Enroute, you can stop by at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and enjoy the beautiful sights of wild Asian elephants here to begin your fun family trip to Sri Lanka.

On reaching Kandy, check-in to the hotel and then relax for a while. Go out and explore the Temple of Tooth Relic. You can also indulge in a bit of shopping at the local markets. Once you have explored the beautiful streets of Kandy, head back to your hotel and stay for the night.

Distance from Colombo to Kandy: 133 km 

Travel Time (Colombo to Kandy): 3 hours

Begin the second day of your Sri Lanka family tour package with a delectable breakfast and then travel to the beautiful town of Nuwara Eliya. Enroute, you can enjoy the scenic views of the tea plantations and visit the lush tea estates. Later, visit the Peradeniya Botanical Garden that will charm you with its beauty.

After a fun-filled ride, check into the hotel and then relax for the rest of the day.

Distance from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya: 76 km 

Travel Time (Kandy to Nuwara Eliya): Approx. 2.5 hours

After a scrumptious breakfast, set out to explore this beautiful rose-tinted town of Nuwara Eliya which is perfect for your family trip in Sri Lanka. 

Go to Gregory Lake and hire a boat for you and your family and also enjoy authentic cuisine at the local food stalls here. Then take a train ride to Ella and take in the picturesque views all around. After an entertaining day, come back to the hotel for an overnight stay

Kickstart the third day of your  Sri Lanka trip itinerary with a hearty breakfast and then check out from the hotel. Get ready to be transferred to the glistening beaches of Bentota and enjoy the wonderful sights enroute.

Once you reach, check into the hotel at Bentota and then spend the rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, you can go to the Bentota beach and just relax with your family, or you can go fishing. Return to the hotel after a relaxed day for an overnight stay.

Distance from Nuwara Eliya to Bentota: 210 km 

Travel time (Nuwara Eliya to Bentota): 5 hours

Optional: While customizing your Sri Lanka family holiday package, request for inclusion of an excursion to Mirissa where you can enjoy whale watching (charges extra).

After, enjoying a delicious meal, set out and explore the vibrant town of Bentota. Head over to the beach for some adventure packed water sports for an entertaining family tour in Sri Lanka.

You can also take a speedboat ride via the Mangrove forests and just take in the beauty of nature with your family. There are plenty of watersports you and your family can take part in with this  family tour package to Sri Lanka. Go snorkelling, scuba diving and engage in other sporting activities to spend an action packed day. After a fun but tiring day, go back to the hotel and rest.

Tip: For Indian food in Bentota, visit Golden Grill or The Villa Cafe.

This is the last day of your Sri Lanka family tour. Enjoy a late grand breakfast at the hotel and then check-out. Once you are done, head over to Colombo and spend some time shopping in the local markets to collect souvenirs for your family. Get transferred to the Colombo International Airport with your family and then depart with fun memories.

Distance from Bentota to Colombo: 87 km 

Travel time (Bentota to Colombo): 1 hour