Sri Lanka(Ceylon), what a surprise Island you were, With your green tea plantations, friendly welcoming people, beautiful Green reach mountains and awesome beaches, But also, your elephants, leopards, spicy curries and national parks.
Sri Lanka is a fantastic holiday destination for families with children of all ages. The island is incredibly diverse, home to animal-filled national parks, spectacular hill country and awe-inspiring cultural sites, and boasts a culture rich with art, music and dance influenced by traditions from around the world. Contrary to its diversity, Sri Lanka is reasonably small, and it is easy to do a full island tour with limited travel. Add these two facts together and you get a holiday with no long journeys that are nevertheless with fun-filled activities to keep the kids entertained.
The best time to go to Sri Lanka is between December and mid-April, which is considered to be the peak season by tourists, although Sri Lanka is genuinely a year-round holiday destination. Temperatures are fairly constant year round, with coastal regions enjoying average temperatures of 25-30°C awesome for sunbath and the highlands(hill county) 15-18°C on average.
09 Best activities
01, River Rafting in Kelani River
This breathtaking journey down the Kelani River is one you won’t soon forget!
02, Explore tea plantation with Stunning Mountain’s
Ceylon’s central hills which are covered in great wrap of tea estates and mountain forest and give over to stunning vistas
03, Witnessing national parks
Sri Lanka is home to an spectacular 26 national parks. Each park is unique with its own landscape and array of animals. Spot leopards, herds of elephants, different species of birds, sloth bears and crocs.
04, Snorkel with sharks at Pigeon Island or Hikkaduwa
Just harmless black tip reef sharks – not as scary as it sounds, You will also find sea turtles, sting rays and vibrant colorful fish swimming around the corals at this protected nature reserve.
05, Climb Sigiriya Rock or Pidurangala
No doubt you will have heard of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka’s most iconic attraction and wonder of world. For astonishing aerial views of this wonder, climb neighbouring Pidurangala Rock is breathtaking moment.
06, whales watching at Mirissa
Whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa is one of the most exciting water activities you can do during your holiday in Sri Lanka. Often spotted blue whales are the biggest animals in the world and Mirissa is the best place for whale and dolphin watching
07. Visiting Galle fort
Galle Fort is the most beautiful coastal town in Sri Lanka. Here, life slows down as locals play cricket alongside the beach, travelers walk on the ancient fort walls, and street vendors sell fresh tropical fruit under the palm trees. Its history makes it a melting pot of culture, with a unique fusion of European and Asian influences, as seen in the whitewashed Dutch-style buildings that line the cobbled streets. Head to the most southwestern corner of the country and enjoy all the beautiful things to do in Galle Fort, Sri Lanka.
08, Explore historical city of Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura Temple Sri Lanka is not one temple but it is a collection of historical monuments. Anuradhapura is an archaeological zoo with thousands of ancient monuments and comprises a breathtaking collection of temples,
09, Climbing Ambuluwawa tower
The Ambuluwawa Tower stands on top of a mountain and it’s 48 m (157.4 ft) high, so it’s not a place for those who are afraid of heights! If you do climb this tower, it would be an adventure for those who do not fear heights. however, you’ll be rewarded with a magnificent 360° view over the surroundings.