Journeys
Sri Lanka with the Family
The island, gently
Discovering Sri Lanka with children, without the rush: that is exactly what this journey offers. The great sites of the Cultural Triangle at a gentle pace, the botanical gardens of Kandy, the panoramic mountain train, four settled nights in Ella, a safari in Udawalawe with a visit to the elephant orphanage, then the final reward: a week in your own lakeside villa, between beach, turtles, whales, surf, yoga and massages. The trip your children will remember, and the one you will come home rested from.
Duration
18 days / 17 nights, adaptable
Route
Departing from Colombo, ending at La Maison VEDA then airport transfer
Who it is for
Families with children, and anyone who wants to discover without rushing
Price
On request, depending on the vehicle and the size of the family. Real reference for 3 people over 17 nights in 2026: €4,380 with a private van or €3,950 with a private car, including the activities budget of around €1,050 paid on site.
Stops
Dambulla and Sigiriya (3 nights) → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → panoramic train → Ella (4 nights) → Udawalawe (2 nights) → La Maison VEDA (6 nights)
The pace
Never two big days in a row, pool breaks, gentle climbs, and long base-camp stops.
To be confirmed: Journey name and headline duration to be confirmed by Aurélie.
Day by day
- 01
Days 1 to 3, arrival and the Cultural Triangle
Arrival at Colombo airport and transfer to the Cultural Triangle, settling in for 3 nights from a single base: the Dambulla caves, the Lion Rock or the gentler Pidurangala, and Polonnaruwa by bicycle or tuktuk.
- 02
Day 4, Kandy
The botanical gardens of Peradeniya and the Temple of the Tooth during ceremony hours. An evening walk by the lake. Optional Kandyan dance show.
- 03
Day 5, up to Nuwara Eliya
The climb into the plantations, Victoria Park and the local market. The cool mountain air.
- 04
Day 6, the panoramic train to Ella
The legendary train from Nanu Oya to Ella through the tea plantations, while the driver takes the luggage by road. Four nights in Ella, the mountain base camp.
- 05
Days 7 to 9, Ella
Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arch Bridge to watch the train go by, Ravana Falls, and the Lipton's Seat panorama at Haputale, with plenty of downtime in between.
- 06
Days 10 and 11, Udawalawe
Down to the plain and a pool afternoon, then a morning safari in Udawalawe National Park and the Elephant Transit Home, the children's favourite.
- 07
Days 12 to 17, La Maison VEDA
Your lakeside villa for the last six nights: turtle hatchery, whale watching in Mirissa, Galle Fort and Unawatuna beach, Koggala lake by boat, surf lesson, cooking class, yoga and massages. Or simply nothing at all.
- 08
Day 18, departure
Morning transfer to Colombo airport, around 2½ hours. The end of the journey.
What is included
- Selected accommodation with breakfast
- Experienced English-speaking private driver for the whole touring section: private vehicle, fuel, tolls, parking, driver's accommodation and meals
What is not
- Lunches and dinners
- Activities, paid on site: around €350 per person as a guide, a fully flexible budget depending on your wishes, your pace and the weather
Good to know
A French-speaking guide is possible on request. They remain rare and expensive in the region: we prefer a reliable English-speaking driver used to French families.
Extend at La Maison VEDA
The stay ends with six nights in your own villa by Koggala Lake, at La Maison VEDA.
