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THE ULTIMATE TWO-WEEK FAMILY ITINERARY TO SRI LANKA
Ruined palaces and bustling fish markets. Blissful beaches and exotic wildlife. SRI LANKA ticks all the right boxes for children. This island paradise has the temples and train rides and curries and cricket of its larger neighbour to the north but condensed into a much smaller area, and without the chaotic crowds that can make India feel a bit too intimidating for some parents.
In two weeks, you’ll circuit the bottom half of the country, from the Buddhist capitals and temple caves of the Cultural Triangle to the South Coast’s glorious beaches. Along the way, your kids will take Hill Country hikes and camp out in national parks, they’ll spot langur monkeys and leopards and sloth bears and blue whales, they’ll cycle round ruins and make offerings to a sacred tooth. And they’ll want to come back one day and do it all again.
BIG TRIP SRI LANKA
YOUR DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE FAMILY ADVENTURE
THE BIG TRIP: SRI LANKA MAP
THE LIJOMA LOWDOWN
SRI LANKA INSIGHTS
Delve deeper with our tips on what to read and watch before you go, foods and drinks your kids must try, and some key cultural advice
OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY IN SRI LANKA
From safari camps to beachfront villas – our pick of the most memorable places for families to stay in Sri Lanka
NEED TO KNOW
WHEN TO VISIT SRI LANKA
A handy overview of Sri Lanka’s weather and climate throughout the year, with recommendations for the best time to visit
SRI LANKA ESSENTIALS
Pre-trip practicalities, including getting there, visas and passports, health and safety and how to get around
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