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Family Travel in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has been voted best country in the world to visit in 2019 by Lonely Planet – quite an accolade, but it’s easy to see why.

Sri Lanka has fantastic beaches, historic ruins, wildlife-filled jungles, quaint tea plantations and so many more things to do in Sri Lanka with kids.

Sri Lankan food is also some of the best in the world and the people are so welcoming and friendly, especially with children.

Sri Lanka really does have the lot, and all in one small, easily navigable island. Due to its size, you can easily get from place to place and see and do so much (be sure to check out our Sri Lanka itinerary for visiting Sri Lanka with kids.

Pool area at the Royal Reach Family Restort in Udawalawe.

The 11 Best Hotels For Families In Udawalawe For Any Budget

Asia, Safaris, Sri Lanka
There are so many accommodation options around Udawalawe National Park but these are the best hotels for families in Udawalawe in each budget category.
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February 7, 2022
Kids in Sri Lanka on a Spice Tour

The Best Things To Do In Sri Lanka With Kids In 2025

Asia, Beaches, Safaris, Sri Lanka
With beaches and jungles, amazing food and people - Sri Lanka is a top destination for families. Read our guide on the best things to do in Sri Lanka with kids.
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February 7, 2022
Ella station

The Best Things to do in Ella Sri Lanka with Kids In 2023

Asia, Sri Lanka
Ella is situated in what is arguably the most beautiful part of Sri Lanka and with lots of things to do in Ella with kids, it is a must-see place on your Sri Lanka itinerary. From walking in the rolling hills to visiting tea estates and climbing small mountains, Ella is one of our favourite places in Sri Lanka.
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April 28, 2020
Elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Sri Lanka with Kids: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Sri Lanka, Asia
Sri Lanka is one of those places people visit and fall in love with for so many reasons. But should you consider going to Sri Lanka with kids? We say 100% Yes! There are so many reasons to consider Sri Lanka holidays with kids and it easily makes our top 5 countries to visit with kids. Here's why...
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April 26, 2020
Camps Bay Cape Town

The Best Family Holiday Destinations for 2025

Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Finland, France, Iceland, Jordan, London, Maldives, Middle East, Morocco, North America, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, USA
Looking for family holiday ideas for your family travels? Look no further! We've pulled together a list of the ten best family holiday destinations to help you narrow down your search. Most destinations these days are easy to travel to with a family, but these ones stand out as being exceptionally family-friendly.
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December 27, 2019
Nine Arch Bridge Ella

The Best Family-Friendly Sri Lanka Accommodation for Every Budget

Asia, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is one of our favourite destinations to travel to as a family and one of the things that makes it such a great place to visit is that there’s a fantastic range of family-friendly accommodation in Sri Lanka to suit all budgets. You can find budget-friendly homestays to luxury Sri Lankan hotels and anything else in between.
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December 11, 2019
aerial view of Galle Fort

10 Best Family-Friendly Things To Do In Galle With Kids

Sri Lanka, Asia, Beaches
Galle is one of those places that just gets cooler with age having undergone a regeneration transformation in recent years. It's not the largest city in Sri Lanka but it's the most well-known after the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo.  It's jam-packed with history and hipness and it's a great place to visit as a family as there are just loads of things to do in Galle with kids.
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December 4, 2019
The Perfect 14-Day Sri Lanka Family Friendly Itinerary 1

The Perfect 14-Day Sri Lanka Family Friendly Itinerary

Beaches, Asia, Itineraries, Safaris, Sri Lanka
There are so many beautiful sides to Sri Lanka. What makes it special is primarily the friendliness of the Sri Lankan people, but also the rich culture and diverse topography - all within a relatively small island. 14 days will give you a good amount of time to do a loop of the south coast, taking in pristine beaches, animal encounters on safari, colonial tea country and all while sampling delicious Sri Lankan food.
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March 21, 2019
The Lowdown on Tea Plantations in Sri Lanka 2

The Lowdown on Tea Plantations in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Asia
No trip to Sri Lanka would be complete without spending a little time in the Hill Country where you will see rolling hills blanketed in luscious green tea plantations. And it is all the more exciting if you’re a tea lover. Hill Country (or Tea Country) is arguably the most scenic part of the island and is also quite a bit cooler than the coastal areas due to its elevation.
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March 14, 2019
A Complete Udawalawe National Park Safari Guide For 2025 3

A Complete Udawalawe National Park Safari Guide For 2025

Sri Lanka, Asia, National Parks, Safaris
Udawalawe National Park is famed for its elephants and has the largest population of Asian elephants of all of the national parks in Sri Lanka. With around 500 resident elephants, if you want to do some elephant-spotting, Udawalawe would be a good choice with sighting all but guaranteed.
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March 12, 2019
Yala National Park | Your Complete Yala Safari Guide 4

Yala National Park | Your Complete Yala Safari Guide

Sri Lanka, Asia, National Parks, Safaris
The two most popular National Parks in Sri Lanka seem to be Udawalawe and Yala and it is well worth including one or the other in your itinerary. They are very similar, especially in terms of the wildlife you may see, although Yala has the highest density of leopards in the world. It really depends on the route you are going to take as to which one you choose. If you love safaris, maybe you will have time to squeeze in both!
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March 11, 2019
The Best Sri Lanka Beaches for Families 5

The Best Sri Lanka Beaches for Families

Sri Lanka, Asia, Beaches
Sri Lanka has 1,340km of coastline, most of which is made up of sandy beaches. Many of Sri Lanka’s beaches have quite rough surf, however, and whilst this is great for surfers or strong swimmers, they are not particularly child-friendly. Here are our recommendations for the most family-friendly beaches in southern Sri Lanka.
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March 7, 2019
Our Family-Friendly Guide to Sri Lankan Food - With Recipes 6

Our Family-Friendly Guide to Sri Lankan Food – With Recipes

Sri Lanka, Asia
Sri Lankan Food is hands down some of the most delicious food we have had on our travels. EVER! In fact, BBC Good Food has said that Sri Lankan food is its No.1 trending food in 2019. Everything is so fresh and tasty with some cheeky heat from the chillies!
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February 7, 2019

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