Sri Lanka Kids Adventure - Wildlife, Beaches & Conservation

Overview

A 7-day family adventure designed to delight children aged 4-14. Witness elephants up close, release baby turtles, ride a toy train through tea plantations, and go on a wildlife safari - all with the whole family! Why Kids Love This Tour: ✅ Elephants up close at Pinnawala ✅ Turtle conservation experience ✅ Toy train ride through tea plantations ✅ Safari adventure at Udawalawe ✅ Beaches and water fun at Bentota ✅ Educational wildlife encounters

Highlights

• Feed and watch elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
• Kandyan cultural dance and drum show
• Toy train journey through misty tea plantations
• Strawberry farms & horse riding at Gregory Lake
• Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation - release baby turtles
• Madu River safari and mangrove exploration
• Beach games and sandcastle competition at Bentota
• Jeep safari at Udawalawe National Park

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo

Arrive in Colombo and check in to your hotel. Relax after travel and visit the seaside promenade at Galle Face Green. Family-friendly dinner at a local restaurant. Evening stroll along the Colombo waterfront.

Day 2: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Kandy

Morning visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Watch elephants being fed and bathed in the Maha Oya River - a children's favourite! Scenic drive through lush hill country to Kandy. Evening: Kandyan cultural dance and drum show.

Day 3: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya by Toy Train

Board the iconic toy train from Kandy to Nanuoya (Nuwara Eliya). Journey through misty tea plantations and breathtaking waterfalls. Visit strawberry farms and pick fresh strawberries. Horse riding and boating at beautiful Gregory Lake.

Day 4: Turtle Conservation & Bentota

Drive to Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project. Meet rescued sea turtles of all ages - an unforgettable encounter. Learn about marine conservation with the family. Optional: Release baby turtles into the sea (seasonal, subject to hatchings). Check in to Bentota beach resort.

Day 5: Bentota Fun Day

Morning Madu River boat safari through mangroves and tiny islands. Explore bird life, monitor lizards, and crocodiles in their natural habitat. Afternoon beach games, sandcastle competition, and swimming. Evening: Fun beach bonfire and local snacks.

Day 6: Udawalawe Safari Adventure

Drive to Udawalawe National Park - Sri Lanka's premier elephant sanctuary. Exciting jeep safari to spot elephants, crocodiles, peacocks, water buffalo, and deer. Great educational experience for children of all ages. Overnight near the park.

Day 7: Colombo & Departure

Return to Colombo for last-minute souvenir shopping. Visit a local handicrafts market for spices, masks, and toys. Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.