A little bit of everything: discovering Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has a remarkable way of packing an astonishing amount of variety into a relatively small island. Within a few hours of each other, you can move from misty mountains and tea plantations to wildlife encounters, colonial-era villas and long stretches of surf beach. For a family travelling with young children, that variety is a gift. There is always something new around the corner, but the…
Sri Lanka is a land of diverse landscapes and experiences within a small island. Travelling from Colombo to Kandy and down to the south coast, the author discovered an itinerary filled with activities suitable for both children and adults. Upon arrival in Colombo, the family checked into the Heritance Negombo, a short 15-minute drive from the airport, bypassing the need to explore central Colombo.
The next day, they visited the Elephant Freedom Project, an alternative to commercial elephant attractions, where rescued elephants were fed, bathed, and their natural habitats were explored. Afterward, they stayed at Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, an 18th-century boutique hotel with personalized service and a relaxing pool area. Along the journey, the family stopped at a poo paper factory, where they learned about elephant dung processing into paper, and a tea manufacturing plant, followed by a traditional cultural show with acrobats and fire-walking.
Returning to Colombo, the family checked into the Hilton in the city centre, providing a brief change of scenery before reaching Weligama, a laid-back surf town on the south coast. Staying at a resort overlooking the surfers' beach, the family could also explore the surrounding coast, including the historic Galle city built by the Portuguese and later expanded by the Dutch.
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