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Sri Lanka
FAMILY
GROUP TRIPS
TROPICAL ISLAND WANDERER
14 days from £1,349 to £1,649 including flights
Explore the fabled ancient city of Sigiriya Relax on palm-fringed
tropical beaches Visit an elephant refuge Game drive in Sri Lanka's
best national park Independent family trips available
Sri Lanka has an amazing array of mesmerizing sites to visit. From
the ancient cave temples of Dambulla to the extensive remains of
the old capital at Polonnaruwa and the world famous Temple of the
Tooth, there is something to fascinate everyone in the family. We
climb to the top of the Lions Rock Fortress in Sigiriya, take an
elephant ride through the jungle and visit the elephant centre at
Udawalawe; later we see them in the wild at Yala National Park.
After our visit to the tea plantations in the cool highlands we
head to stunning beaches lined with coconut palms for some relaxation
? the perfect end to a varied and fun holiday.
Itinerary
Day 1 Depart London.
Day 2 Arrive Colombo; transfer to beach hotel at Negombo.
Day 3 Drive to Sigiriya, site of the Lions Rock Fortress; relax
by pool.
Day 4, 5 Based at Sigiriya we explore or climb the fortress, cycle
through local villages, take an elephant ride through the jungle
and there's time for an optional visit to the ancient capital of
Polonnaruwa.
Day 6 Visit the famous paintings and statues in the Buddhist cave
temples at Dambulla; explore a spice garden; drive to the hill capital
of Kandy.
Day 7 Visit the gem museum,Royal Botanical Gardens and see the Temple
of the Tooth.
Day 8 Visit a tea plantation in Nurawa Eliya and stay in the cool
and beautiful highlands.
Day 9 Visit Udawalawe Elephant Centre, a refuge for baby elephants;
drive to Yala National Park.
Day 10, 11, 12 Morning game drive in Yala folowed by 3 nights at
a tropical beach to relax, swim or explore the area.
Day 13 Visit the old Dutch Fort at Galle on the way to Colombo.
Day 14 Fly to London.
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The family trips are designed to appeal to
children with lots of varied activities. There are usually
4 - 6 families and they work well for single parents. Many
of the groups have special teenage dates, so please ask
for these.
All prices include air fares from London.
Footloose can book these trips for
you, at no extra cost, and give you the benefit of our personal
advice and service. We can also organise different flights
and add-on excursions.
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