8-Day Family Holiday in Sri Lanka

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Today, you'll say goodbye to Negombo and make your way to your next destination, Kandy, the hill capital of Sri Lanka. En-route, you will make a stop at the stunning Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens. Upon your arrival in Kandy, you'll have the rest of the day to explore the city on your own.

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Today during your family holiday in Sri Lanka, you'll have time to explore Kandy and its surroundings. You'll have the morning free to get acquainted with the city on your own before you attend a traditional Kandyan Dance Show in the afternoon and discover the different traditional dances and costumes as well as a demonstration of walking on fire. In the evening, you'll visit the Temple of the Tooth, a sacred temple that contains the most important Buddhist relic in the country.

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Today, you'll travel to Haputale via the scenic hills of Nuwara Eliya. Often nicknamed "Little England", Nuwara Eliya is a beautiful mountain resort that has kept a "colonial British" atmosphere intact with traditional-looking houses. The cooler climate of Nuwara Eliya is particularly enjoyable as a break from the heat of the rest of the country. You'll then continue your journey from Nuwara Eliya to Haputale, a small town ideally located amidst the tea plantations.

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Today, you'll set off in a traditional tuk-tuk for a ride through Haputale and its mountains and tea plantations. You take an alluring road, lined with beautiful trees such as tulip trees of Gabon and eucalyptus while the tea plantations stretch out as far as the eye can see. Along the way, you stop at a mosque, visit the majestic Hindu temples and a small local village. At the Lipton Seat Lookout, with a cup of tea in your hand, you enjoy a fabulous panorama of the mountain.

Today, you'll travel from Haputale to Unawatuna by road. Upon arrival, you'll have the rest of the day free to enjoy the beautiful beach and the facilities offered by your four-star hotel. You can take a nap on your sunbed under the palm trees, sip a fresh fruit juice watching the pristine water, go for a walk along the sandy beach or swim in the Indian Ocean. Approaching the end of your trip, this is the perfect time to relax.

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Today, you'll travel the short journey to Galle. Take this opportunity to visit the colonial Dutch Fort and after visiting the ramparts, you take the time to stroll through the alleys of the old town whose ambience evokes that of a medieval European city. Cafes, restaurants, craft shops and artists' studios contribute to the liveliness and charm of the old city. You can also go cycling around Galle and explore its villages and ride amidst the rice fields to witness rural Sri Lanka!