School Holiday Special — Fun 6-Day Family Tour
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About
Designed specifically for school holiday weeks — maximum fun for kids, maximum relaxation for parents! Elephant encounters, beach days, train rides, wildlife safaris, and a turtle hatchery visit. Sri Lanka's best family adventures in 6 action-packed days.
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Ages: 3–99
Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle
Guide language: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Ticket type: Mobile ticket accepted
Highlights
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage — feed & bath elephants
- Minneriya wild elephant safari
- Scenic highland train ride
- Mirissa beach — swimming & snorkelling
- Kosgoda turtle hatchery — release baby turtles
- Colombo food tour with kids
What's included ▾
- Private A/C family van
- 5 nights family room hotel
- All meals
- Child seats provided
- All entrance fees
- Airport transfers
- Child-friendly snacks
What's not included ▾
- International flights
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
Meeting & pickup ▾
- Driver meets you at Bandaranaike International Airport arrivals with name board
- Hotel pickups available from Colombo or Negombo
- Drop-off at Colombo airport on departure day
- Driver's WhatsApp shared 48 hours before arrival
Cancellation policy ▾
- Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before start
- Free reschedule up to 48 hours before
- No refund for cancellation within 24 hours
Additional information ▾
- Confirmation sent within 24 hours of booking
- This is a private tour — no other travellers join your vehicle
- Itinerary can be customised around your interests
- Dress modestly when visiting temples (sarongs provided)
- Sri Lanka e-visa required — apply at eta.gov.lk (Get a Free Quote)
📋 Private tour — itinerary fully flexible. Below is our recommended plan. Contact us to customise.
1
Colombo Arrival & Kids Food Tour
Airport pickup · Colombo kids food tour
- Airport pickup
- Colombo kids food tour
- Gangaramaya Temple
- Beach at Mount Lavinia
Dinner on own
2
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (feeding & bathing) · Kandy Temple of Tooth
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (feeding & bathing)
- Kandy Temple of Tooth
- Kids cooking class
All meals
3
Sigiriya & Wild Elephants
Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb (kids love it!) · Dambulla Cave Temples
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb (kids love it!)
- Dambulla Cave Temples
- Minneriya wild elephant safari
All meals
4
Scenic Train Adventure
Kids favourite — scenic mountain train ride · Tea factory visit & tasting
- Kids favourite — scenic mountain train ride
- Tea factory visit & tasting
- Nuwara Eliya Gregory Lake pedal boats
All meals
5
Mirissa Beach Day
Mirissa beach swimming & snorkelling · Glass-bottom boat
- Mirissa beach swimming & snorkelling
- Glass-bottom boat
- Kosgoda turtle hatchery (release baby turtles!)
- Beach BBQ dinner
All meals
6
Galle Fort → Airport
Galle Fort treasure hunt walk (kids activity) · Ice cream on the ramparts
- Galle Fort treasure hunt walk (kids activity)
- Ice cream on the ramparts
- Airport transfer
Breakfast included
Tour details & pricing
Vehicle options
- 1–3 passengers: Toyota Prius / Premio (A/C sedan)
- 4–6 passengers: Toyota KDH van (A/C minivan)
- 7–12 passengers: Rosa Coaster (A/C minibus)
- Luxury upgrade: Mercedes / BMW (+Get a Free Quote/day)
Hotel upgrade options
- 3-star standard: Included in base price
- 4-star upgrade: +Get a Free Quote–300 depending on duration
- 5-star luxury: +Get a Free Quote–700 depending on duration
Group size pricing
| Group size | Vehicle | Price/person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | Sedan | Get a Free Quote + 20% |
| 2 people | Sedan | Get a Free Quote |
| 3–4 people | Minivan | Get a Free Quote - 15% |
| 5+ people | Minivan/bus | Get a Free Quote - 25% |
4.9
★★★★★
72 reviews
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4 ★8%
3 ★2%
James & Sarah M.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
March 2025
★★★★★
"Absolutely unforgettable"
Our driver-guide was exceptional from start to finish. Sri Lanka exceeded every expectation — the landscapes, the people, the food. Velona Travels handled every detail perfectly. Cannot recommend enough!
Klaus & Marie H.
🇩🇪 Germany
February 2025
★★★★★
"Perfekte Organisation"
Alles war perfekt organisiert. Unser Fahrer sprach hervorragendes Englisch und war unglaublich hilfreich. Sri Lanka ist ein wunderschönes Land — wir kommen definitiv wieder!
Raj & Priya P.
🇦🇺 Australia
January 2025
★★★★★
"Sri Lanka will change your life"
We've travelled to 35 countries and Sri Lanka is genuinely in our top 3. Everything Velona Travels arranged was perfect. Our guide's knowledge and warmth made it truly special. Already planning to return!
