A good destination can make family getaways special. A great destination can make it memorable forever. Bring your family to Sri Lanka once and you won’t have to wrack your brains to find another holiday destination anymore.

With a host of exciting activities at the pristine beaches, mountains, rivers, valleys, cities, towns, villages and even the skies, you will never have a dull moment in Sri Lanka.

Walk with elephants, greet monkeys, and spot whales, crack clues to find hidden treasures, learn exotic crafts and introduce your kids to ancient cultures, traditions, new tastes and in short have great experiences.

Aquatic Activities

Sri Lanka’s beautiful beaches are the favourite haunts for adults and kids. There is so much you can do. For starters, enrol your kids for surfing lessons. You can join too. It’ll be a fun bonding exercise. Once you’ve conquered the waves, just relax with a refreshing drink at the shore and let your kids run wild on the sand. The next experience could be even better. Deep-sea fishing. See how it’s done by sailing with experienced local fishermen. This is one of those early morning activities that your kids will certainly enjoy. While learning about the variety of fishes, it also teaches about responsible fishing and conservation.

Make friends with jumbos and primates!

How about making some friends from the animal kingdom? You children will love it and, we believe, so shall you. Sri Lanka is home to a wide variety of animal species – from mighty elephants to quirky monkeys and many more.

Interacting with other species is an excellent way to enhance empathy. It instils the values of ecological conservation. In short, it makes us more humane. Roam around with jumbos at elephant camps and also learn about the complex history between the species and Sri Lanka.

Have fun observing the various primate species in the Lankan forests. Their antics are funny and their intelligence intriguing. Make it into a fun game of identifying the various types of monkeys and learning their local names.

Aerial experience

Now for some fun in the skies. Seeing the world from up above is always enticing. And watching of Sri Lanka from the skies makes is an exquisite experience. You can hire small planes or hop in a hot air balloon at chosen locations. From the skies, the sea, the land and the forests offer up spectacular views. Be ready to be surprised by some of the hidden gems that are never visible so vividly from land as it is in the skies.

Fun with Culture and History

Tuk-tuk rides are always fun but watching your kids’ glee will be priceless as the three-wheeled machine whirs through the streets. It’s a great way to enjoy the cites and towns. Rent one out for a whole day and soak in some culture and history.

Children can enjoy learning traditional mask-making. Adults can too. The experience is enhanced with anecdotes and legends that go with each type of mask. The exotic cuisine of Sri Lanka is best enjoyed from its street eateries. This could be the opportunity to introduce your child to some spicy treats. If it gets too hot handle, there’s always sweetened tea to mellow the effects.

Hop back in the tuk-tuk and your driver can show you through various temples and monasteries in the locality. It’s an opportunity to understand other faiths – Buddhism and Hinduism - and how spirituality transcends borders and faiths.

Pedal Through Plantations

Family flights, family fishing, family surfing – all that’s done. Now put those legs to work for some family cycling. Pedal through farms and plantations in rural Sri Lanka. Learn how the exotic Ceylon tea blends are made, how rubber takes various shapes from its origin as sap or how cinnamon is grown and processed. These cycling excursions are also the chance to experience rural life up close and learn valuable life lessons.