Private family holidays · 7 to 14 days
Family Holidays to Sri Lanka
Private family holidays with your own car and driver, child seats, family rooms with pools and short daily drives: elephants, the Ella train, sea turtles and safe beaches, planned around your children.
5 family holidays7–14 daysFree child seats24/7 WhatsApp
Made for parents and children
Family Holidays Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is one of the easiest and most rewarding places in Asia to travel with children. Distances are short, people are warm and welcoming to families, and every day brings something new: wild elephants, a climb up an ancient rock fortress, a blue train through the tea hills, baby turtles and long sandy beaches.
Our family holidays to Sri Lanka are private trips with your own car or van and English-speaking driver, child seats, family rooms and a pace that suits your children. Choose a 7, 8, 10 or 14 day route below, including a family surfing holiday in Sri Lanka,, or ask for a tailor-made holiday built around school holidays, ages and interests.
7–14 days
From a one-week holiday to a two-week island tour
Short drives
About four hours at most, with breaks whenever you need
Family rooms
Family-friendly hotels with pools, and child seats at no cost
Local team
A licensed, Sri Lankan-owned tour operator based in Negombo
Pick your family holiday
Family Holiday Packages Sri Lanka
Every holiday starts with airport pickup and is fully customisable: change the length, the hotels or the pace for your children. Filter by length, or tell us what you’d like.
Airport pickup · 6 nights
Sri Lanka Family Holiday – 7 Days
Sigiriya · Minneriya · Kandy · Bentota
Climb Sigiriya, meet wild elephants, see Kandy, then two beach days with baby turtles.
Airport pickup · 7 nights
Sri Lanka Family Beach and Wildlife Holiday – 8 Days
Bentota · Udawalawe · Yala · Mirissa · Hikkaduwa
Five nights by the sea, with turtles, baby elephants and a Yala safari in between.
Airport pickup · 7 nights
Family Surfing Holiday Sri Lanka – 8 Days
Weligama · Galle · Mirissa · Hiriketiya · Hikkaduwa
Learn to surf together in Weligama’s beginner bay. Days can be added or removed to suit you.
Airport pickup · 9 nights
Sri Lanka Family Holiday – 10 Days
Sigiriya · Kandy · Ella · Udawalawe · Mirissa
Our most popular family route: Sigiriya, the Ella train, baby elephants and the south coast.
Airport pickup · 13 nights
Sri Lanka Family Holiday – 14 Days
Sigiriya · Kandy · Ella · Yala · Mirissa · Bentota
The whole island at a family pace, with two-night stops, a Yala safari and beach days.
Your family, your way
Customise it your way
Every family holiday is fully customisable. Tell us your dates, your children’s ages and what they love most.
Travelling with children
Is Sri Lanka Good for a Family Holiday?
Yes. Sri Lanka is safe, friendly and compact, and most families find it far easier than they expected. Here is how we make it work for children of every age.
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Short daily drives
We keep most drives to two to four hours, with stops for toilets, snacks and photos whenever you need them.
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Free child seats
Tell us your children’s ages and we fit child or booster seats in your car or van at no extra cost.
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Family rooms and pools
Family rooms or connecting rooms, and hotels with a pool wherever possible, for afternoon downtime.
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Food children enjoy
Hotels serve Western dishes alongside mild Sri Lankan curries, fresh fruit, rice and roti; we can ask for less spice.
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Health and safety
Bottled water in the car, sun cream and mosquito repellent advised, and hospitals in every main town. Your driver is with you all day.
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Every age welcome
Babies, toddlers and teenagers all travel with us. We adjust the plan, for example climbing only part of Sigiriya with small children.
What children love
Best Things to Do in Sri Lanka with Kids
Every family holiday mixes these highlights, so there is always something to look forward to.
| Activity | Where | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Wild elephant safari | Minneriya and Udawalawe | All ages |
| Baby elephants at feeding time | Elephant Transit Home, Udawalawe | All ages |
| Blue train through the tea hills | Nanu Oya to Ella | All ages |
| Climbing a rock fortress | Sigiriya | Ages 6 and up |
| Turtle hatchery and sea turtles | Bentota (Kosgoda) and Hikkaduwa | All ages |
| Whale and dolphin watching | Mirissa, about December to April | Ages 5 and up |
| Learning to surf | Weligama and Hiriketiya, November to April | Ages 6 and up |
| Leopard safari | Yala National Park | All ages |
| Bullock cart and canoe ride | Village tour near Sigiriya | All ages |
| Tea factory and tea plucking | Nuwara Eliya | All ages |
| Walking the fort walls | Galle Fort | All ages |
Choose your route
Which Family Holiday Package Is Right for You?
| Holiday | Days | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Family Holiday – 7 Days | 7 | A first taste of Sri Lanka with young children |
| Family Beach and Wildlife Holiday | 8 | Families who want more beach time |
| Family Surfing Holiday | 8 (flexible) | Learning to surf together, with beach days |
| Family Holiday – 10 Days | 10 | The classic route: culture, train, elephants, beach |
| Family Holiday – 14 Days | 14 | Seeing the whole island at a relaxed pace |
Want something different? See our Sri Lanka tour packages, wildlife holidays or luxury tours.
When to go
Best Time for a Family Holiday in Sri Lanka
| Travel time | Where to go | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas and February half-term | West and south coasts, Cultural Triangle, hill country | Peak season for the beaches; book early |
| Easter holidays | All of our family routes | Hot and mostly dry; a good time for the whole island |
| Summer holidays (July–August) | Cultural Triangle, hill country and the east coast | The south-west coast is windier; Minneriya’s elephant gathering is at its best |
| October half-term | Cultural Triangle and hill country | Inter-monsoon showers, usually in the afternoon |
Read more in our Sri Lanka travel tips.
Good to know
What’s Included in Our Family Holidays
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Airport pickup and drop-off
We meet you on arrival and take you back for your flight home.
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Private car or van and driver
Air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, sized for your family and luggage.
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Child seats
Child and booster seats on request, at no extra cost.
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Family-friendly hotels
Family rooms or connecting rooms with breakfast, most with a pool.
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Clear quotes
Entrance tickets, jeep safaris, the Ella train and whale watching are listed separately, so you choose what to add.
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24/7 support
Our Negombo team is on WhatsApp for the whole holiday.
Questions
Family Holidays to Sri Lanka – FAQs
Is Sri Lanka safe for a family holiday?
Yes. Sri Lanka is a friendly, welcoming country for families. You travel with your own driver, stay in family-friendly hotels, and our team is on WhatsApp throughout.
What is the best age to take children to Sri Lanka?
Any age works. Babies and toddlers are fine with short drives and pool time; children from about six enjoy climbing Sigiriya, safaris and the train.
How many days do we need for a family holiday in Sri Lanka?
Ten days is ideal for the classic route. Seven or eight days covers Sigiriya, Kandy and the beach, and two weeks lets you see the whole island slowly.
How much do family holiday packages in Sri Lanka cost?
Every holiday is private, so we send a personalised quote based on your dates, hotels, vehicle and children’s ages. Entrance tickets and activities are listed separately.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes. Child and booster seats are provided on request at no extra cost.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes. Hotels serve Western dishes as well as Sri Lankan food, and we can ask restaurants to make curries mild.
Which beaches are best for children?
Bentota and the reef-sheltered parts of Mirissa and Hikkaduwa are good choices. The sea can be rough in some places, so we always point out the safest spots.
How do we book and pay?
Send us your dates and children’s ages on WhatsApp or by email. Once you are happy with the plan, you can pay a deposit or in full in advance, and we confirm every hotel in writing.
Ready when you are
Plan Your Family Holiday in Sri Lanka
Tell us your dates and your children’s ages, and we will tailor any of our family holidays for you, with a private, itemised plan within 24 hours. See also our Sri Lanka tour packages and day tours.