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Best Sri Lanka family holidays

Sri Lanka is a magical destination for a family holiday, offering a wonderful choice of activities, beaches, experiences and accommodation.

Whether you are simply looking for a beach holiday or would like to combine this with other adventures and cultural experiences, we can tailor-make the perfect family holiday for you.  You can either choose to start on the beach before moving on to explore the interior, or do it the other way around.

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South coast

If you don’t think you would want a 2 to 3 hour drive immediately after your arrival at Colombo airport, we would suggest a night at The Wallawwa before your journey to Sri Lanka’s south coast, which is well served with family friendly resorts and wonderful family villas. Our top recommendations are:

pool exterior at anantara peace haven resort sri lanka

Hidden on a rocky outcrop along a secluded stretch of Sri Lanka’s southernmost coastline, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is set in a superb location. Located...

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Walatta House Sri Lanka

Designed to perfectly reflect a fusion of architectural and natural elements, 3 bedroom Walatta House is noted for being one of the most distinctive villas...

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Parasols and clouds reflected in infinity pool at the Fortress Sri Lanka

The Fortress, Galle cleverly mixes modern design with Dutch and Portuguese architectural heritage, creating a modern resort set against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean...

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residence pool and garden at Cape Weligama Sri Lanka

A superb luxury resort on Sri Lanka's south coast with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, about 30 minutes from historic Galle. Cape Weligama, set in...

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Cultural Triangle

Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle stretches from Dambulla in the south, to Polonnaruwa in the east and Anuradhapura in the north.  Sigiriya is in the centre of the triangle, and close to our recommended places for families to stay:

Pool with coconut palms to one side at Cinnamon Lodge Sri Lanka

Set in 12 acres of landscaped gardens and just 30 minutes from the main sites in the Cultural Triangle, Cinnamon Lodge has recently been refurbished...

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Exterior across river at Vil Uyana Sri Lanka

Vil Uyana is a member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World and offers spacious luxury dwellings, built over a wetlands area just a...

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Infinity pool at Aliya Resort and Spa Sri Lanka

With spectacular views of Sigiriya, this charming little resort is a great value choice for visitors to the area. Aliya Resort & Spa sits among the...

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Smith private pool at Kalundewa Sri Lanka

Kalundewa Retreat is an idyllic hide-away nestled in 100 acres of land near Dambulla, in Sri Lanka's famous Cultural Triangle. The area is rural and remote:...

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Itinerary ideas

Fabulous 8 night tour of Sri Lanka, visiting some of the country's magical highlights, followed by a 3 night luxury stop-over at Baros in the Maldives on the way home. Your
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Sunbeds on beach at Jungle Beach Sri Lanka
Explore the main highlights of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle and experience history, culture and wildlife followed by a stay in a unique property on one of the country's finest beaches.
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Avani Kalutara Sri Lanka
Discover the picturesque city of Kandy, visiting its temples, lakes and tea estates, before heading to the west coast for a relaxing week on the beach.  
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