Morning/Afternoon: Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and transfer to Kandy, the island’s hill capital (approx. 3.5 hrs).
Evening: Take a leisurely stroll around Kandy Lake followed by a relaxed family dinner in town.
Overnight Stay: Kandy at Star-class Hotels (3★ / 4★ / 5★) or Boutique Hotels.
Morning: Take a full-day family excursion to Riverston, in the Knuckles Mountain Range. A gentle trek across Pitawala Pathana grasslands offers scenic views without strenuous climbs.
Afternoon: Enjoy a family picnic surrounded by fresh mountain air and misty landscapes.
Evening: Return to Kandy and relax at your hotel.
Overnight Stay: Kandy at Star-class Hotels (3★ / 4★ / 5★) or Boutique Hotels.
Morning: Drive to Nuwara Eliya (approx. 2.5 hrs), winding through lush tea country and waterfalls.
Afternoon: Visit a tea estate and factory, where you’ll learn how Ceylon tea is made and enjoy a tasting session.
Evening: Spend time at Gregory Lake with options for family boating or pony rides.
Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya at Star-class Hotels (3★ / 4★ / 5★) or Boutique Hotels.
Morning: Visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens, home to roses, orchids, and cool-climate plants, perfect for a relaxed family outing.
Afternoon: Head to Ambewela Farm to see dairy cows and sheep, then enjoy strawberry picking at a nearby farm.
Evening: Take a family walk in Victoria Park, a landscaped garden popular with children and nature lovers.
Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya at Star-class Hotels (3★ / 4★ / 5★) or Boutique Hotels.
Morning: Transfer to Yala (approx. 5–6 hrs) through changing landscapes of hills, forests, and dry plains.
Afternoon: Check in to your lodge and unwind after the drive.
Evening: Relax at leisure in your hotel surrounded by the wilderness.
Overnight Stay: Yala at Star-class Hotels (3★ / 4★ / 5★) or Boutique Hotels.
Morning: Embark on a thrilling jeep safari in Yala National Park, home to elephants, leopards, crocodiles, sloth bears, and birdlife.
Afternoon: Drive to Galle (approx. 4 hrs).
Evening: Explore the colonial streets of Galle Fort and watch the sunset from its iconic ramparts.
Overnight Stay: Galle at Star-class Hotels (3★ / 4★ / 5★) or Boutique Hotels.
Morning: Stop near Matara for a crocodile safari along the waterways.
Afternoon: Continue north to Bentota for a Madu River Safari through mangroves and a visit to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, where families can learn about sea turtle conservation.
Evening: Drive to Colombo and settle into your hotel.
Overnight Stay: Colombo at Star-class Hotels (3★ / 4★ / 5★).
Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before transferring to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for departure.
Overnight Stay: Not applicable (departure).
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