Tropical Island Wanderer Family Holiday

Transport

Vi tar deg til reisemålene

Kombiner fly, tog, buss og ferger i et søk. Med REISEbazaar har du tilgang til alle type flypriser i kombinasjon med andre transportmåter.

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Transfer

Søk & reserver transfers over hele verden.

Unn deg litt komfort ved ankomst og reserver smidig og trygg transport til ditt bestemmelsessted med våre mange samarbeidspartnere over hele verden

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Cruise & seiling

Oppdag verden fra dekk

Her finner du alt fra legendariske elvecruise til episke ekspedisjoner og seilopplevelser i hele verden.

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Leiebil

Leter du etter det perfekte kjøretøyet ?

Få friheten og muligheten til å utforske din drømmereise i ditt eget tempo. Her finner du gunstige priser om du er på forretningsreise eller planlegger feriereise. Velg mellom leiebil eller bobiler.

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Fly & Drive

Nyt friheten på den åpne landevei.

Med vårt nye reservasjonsverktøy har det aldri vært lettere å sette sammen den perfekte kjøreturen → bygg din reiserute nå

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Tema & Gruppereiser

177 land og territorier venter på å bli utforsket

Oppdag populære og obskure reisemål, bisarre festivaler, dyreopplevelser og aktive reiser for den eventyrlystne. Du har drømmene vi har reisene.

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Utflukter

Ikke gå glipp av våre mange høydepunkter.

Oppdag ukjente sider med våre allsidige og utflukter. Få med deg det beste av ditt reisemål med våre spennende utflukter.

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Hotel & Overnatting

Finn ditt favoritt hotell eller leilighet over hele verden.

Her finner du leiligheter, hoteller, Bed & Breakfast steder. Søk med mer enn 15 ulike internasjonale leverandører i et enkelt søk eller sett sammen flere steder samtidig.

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Skreddersy din reise

Sett sammen din egen drømmereise

Med vår unike søkefunksjon kan du lett sette sammen din egen reise. Vi har samlet noen av verdens ledende reiselivsaktører inn i en og samme søkemotor.

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Eventbilletter

Ikke gå glipp av store begivenheter neste gang

Planlegg reisen og få med deg konserter, sportsarrangement og inngangsbilletter. Ikke gå glipp av ditt favoritt band på konsert eller lange køer til inngang på severdigheter. Bestill billetter på forhånd.

Annen informasjon

Enhver reise krever nøye planlegging som f.eks forsikringer, visum og annen nyttig informasjon. Her finner du en oversikt over våre andre tjenester og hovedsamarbeidspartnere.

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Day 1: Start Chilaw.
We arrive in the afternoon at Colombo's Bandaranaike Airport and transfer to our hotel at Chilaw on the coast, approximately an hour and a half north of the airport. Those not flying with the group will join us at the hotel in time for the welcome briefing.Carolina Beach Hotel or similar
Day 2: Drive via Kurungala to Sigiriya; relax by the pool.
Today we drive out to Sigiriya. This can take approximately 3½ hours but there will be two stops, including a rest by the lake in the historic city of Kurunegala. The town is famous for its impressive 5th century rock fortress, which rises 600 feet from the plains and overlooks the surrounding countryside, giving far reaching, magnificent views. The afternoon is free to enjoy the town, relax at the hotel and jump in the pool!Sigiriya Village Hotel or similar
Day 3: Explore ancient Polonnaruwa; game drive at Minneriya National Park.
After breakfast we take a short drive to the 10th century capital of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa. Here there are many Buddhist relics and ruins dating from a thousand years ago when Sinhalese culture reached its zenith. In the afternoon we will go on a safari at Minneriya National Park where we should see elephants in their natural habitat.Sigiriya Village Hotel or similar
Day 4: Climb to the top of Lion Rock and cycle through local villages.
Sigiriya is our base for the next two days. We will climb ‘Lion Rock’ in the morning whilst its cooler (the return trip usually takes around three hours). Once used as a safe haven from invaders, the route to the top is up a series of steep steps and gangways. Crowning the flat summit of the rock are extensive remains of the King’s Summer Palace from where there are breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside. The descent is much easier and will take a lot less time. Please make sure that your children are accompanied at all times as there are some steep drops on this climb. It is of course optional and you may not wish to climb to the top of the fortress itself. In the afternoon we include the opportunity to cycle slowly through local villages and soak up the atmosphere, which is usually a great experience for everyone (if you do not wish to participate you can hire a tuk tuk locally for approximately £10 per tuk tuk and follow the group but not cycle).Sigiriya Village Hotel or similar
Day 5: Cave temples at Dambulla; visit a spice garden; drive to Kandy visiting a traditional rope factory (using coconut husk) en route.
Today we visit the magnificent Cave Temple at Dambulla, for some, the most impressive sight in Sri Lanka. There are colourful, and very well preserved, paintings and statues of the Buddha inside the caves, which date back to the 1st century BC. After lunch we stop at a spice garden near Matale where we can smell the various spices and herbs growing and the resident expert explains their uses. There's a chance to stock up on massage oils, spices and Ayurvedic medicines. Before we drive to Kandy we stop by a rope making factory – which is a local house in the Matale area. The group will be able to visit the facility on the way to Kandy and witness the traditional process of rope making. Children will also be able to witness – and even experience – how interesting masterpieces are carved out a busy machine that strings out ropes of all colors and sizes. The activity lasts for approx. 30 minutes and the process could be a rewarding sight for both children and adults. We then drive to Kandy.Royal Kandyan Hotel or similar
Day 6: Visit the Temple of the Tooth.
Kandy is a picturesque hill town situated on a lake and home to Temple of the Tooth, Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic. We begin with a visit to the temple during the ceremony. The Tooth of Buddha was taken from the funeral pyre in 543 BC and only found its way to Sri Lanka in the 4th century AD. There are normally hundreds of worshippers who visit the temple each day and it is open to the public. We then visit a sari factory, where we learn about these traditional garments that have been worn in Sri Lanka for thousands of years. We will watch how the silk is weaved into rolls of beautiful coloured fabric and there's even time for some dressing up! The rest of the day is free to wander round Kandy, by the lake or take a taxi up to the surrounding hills for wonderful views over the town.Royal Kandyan Hotel or similar
Day 7: Visit a tea plantation in Nurawa Eliya and have a go at tea-picking; stay in the beautiful highlands.
Today we make the spectacular drive through the tea plantation district to Nuwara Eliya. This was the favourite hill station for the British during the colonial era, situated in the cool highland air at 1890m, it has a very British feel to it. Known locally as 'Little England' it is dotted with British style houses, hotels and even a racecourse. The area is famous for its high quality tea and we visit a working plantation later in the day. This will also include a short tea picking session in a working tea plantation, depending on the weather condition. We stay in the hill country overnight at Bandarawela.Bandarawela Hotel or similar
Day 8: Drive to Yala National Park via Ella gap; afternoon game drive.
This morning we continue on to the Ella Gap where we have spectacular views of the coastal plain nearly 1,000m below. Almost the entire southern part of the island should be in view and on a particularly clear day the shimmering silver of the ocean is visible. We then head south out of the hills to Kataragama down on the plains, which is our base for visiting Yala National Park. After lunch we will have a game drive; the park is best known for its elephants but we may also see deer, monkeys, buffalo and a wide range of bird life. If you are lucky you may also see a leopard as Yala has one of the highest concentrations of these beautiful animals in the world (Please note that the sanctuary is closed for 4-6 weeks from September to October allowing the park authorities to check the animals. We therefore go to an alternative area close by, usually the Udawalawe National Park).Mandara Rosen or similar
Day 9 - 11: Transfer to our beach hotel via Tissamaharama; 3 nights by beach to relax or explore the area.
Today we leave for the coast and its beautiful palm fringed bays. On the way we stop at Tissamaharama and walk through rural farmland to a village where you can try some unusual local delicacies such as boiled manioc served with coconut and a spicy mixture of chillies, onions, peppers and lemon. You will see daily life and may even take part in some traditional Sri Lankan games. We then head back to our bus in little tractors used by the farmers. We will arrive at Ahangama in the afternoon and the rest of your time here is free with a chance to swim, relax on the beach or by the pool or do any one of numerous optional activities that your leader can organise for you.Insight Resort or similar
Day 12: To Colombo via the old Dutch Fort at Galle.
We set off today and drive along the coastal road to the historic port of Galle, which dates back to the 17th century, and now a UNESCO world heritage site. On the way we stop at a small folk museum inspired by the local writer Martin Wickramasinghe. The museum is a typical house from the Koggala region and is set amongst beautiful gardens. We continue along the expressway to Colombo reaching our hotel in the late afternoon. Hotel Mirage or similar
Day 13: End Colombo.
We have a relaxed breakfast before those flying on the group flight transfer to the airport for an early afternoon flight. Arrangements for those not flying with the group will end after check out.

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The trip destination

Two weeks exploring the best that Sri Lanka has to offer, the perfect family destination
Transport minibus, jeep and bicycle
Some long drives

Food

All breakfasts and 1 lunch included. We suggest allowing about GBP15 (USD25) p/p per day for meals. Sri Lankan cuisine is a fascinating reflection of the island’s heritage; there is a unique fusion of fresh local produce with spices brought to the island over the centuries by Malays, Arabs, Indians as well as the Dutch, Portuguese and English. Despite, or perhaps because of, these influences Sri Lankan cuisine is often referred to simply as ‘Rice and Curry’; this is the staple dish in most restaurants and is usually a serving of rice accompanied by assorted meat and vegetable curries as well as various pickles, ‘sambols,’ and a handful of tiny poppadum’s – all using the contrasting flavours of coconut, chilli, curry leaves, cinnamon and garlic . The variety is constant and this along with the abundance of fresh seafood and fish ensures the cuisine is a constant highlight of the trip. Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests. Please note that in Sri Lanka the availability of certain products is minimal or non-existent, for example wheat or dairy-free, please be prepared for this and you may need to bring these from home. Spicier food can be avoided easily and lots of the hotels will serve Western options alongside traditional food.

Weather

Generally, you should expect rain at some time but with plenty of sunshine. On the plains, day and night time temperatures are warm to hot with Colombo having an average daytime temperature of 30ºC. The temperatures drop as we go higher into the hills and especially at Nuwara Eliya and Bandarrawella where daytime temperatures are between 10 - 25ºC and night time temperatures will be chilly (about 10ºC minimum) and a warmish jacket will be needed.

Is this trip for you?

This trip is graded Level 3, moderate. It is designed for 9 to 12 year olds but is also suitable for ages 13 to 16yrs. Our family activity levels are aimed at children in the primary or ‘Designed for’ age group. We are confident it is also suitable for those in the ‘Also for’ age range, however note if your child is in this secondary category they may find it a little easier. Please see the family activity levels on our website for further information. When grading our trips we consider multiple factors, the pace

how busy an itinerary is

and the level of activity involved. Then there’s the amount of time a family will spend travelling. The weather is an important factor too. This holiday aims to show you the best parts of Sri Lanka by bus, foot and bike. Although this is not a particularly demanding trip, three of the drives are long (over 3 hours with one drive of up to 5 hours) and are on windy mountain roads that can be affected by the rains, which occasionally can cause short delays. The longer drives are broken up with many chances to stop for a view or a refreshing drink. Temperatures can be hot on the plains and chilly in the hills, but because we use an air-conditioned bus, this is not normally a problem.

TILGJENGELIGE DATOER	PRIS (1 VOKSEN)	PRIS (1 BARN)	STATUS REISE
man, 03 apr 2023 / lør, 15 apr 2023	NOK 21 710	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 23 jul 2023 / fre, 04 aug 2023	NOK 23 030	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 30 jul 2023 / fre, 11 aug 2023	NOK 23 030	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 06 aug 2023 / fre, 18 aug 2023	NOK 21 710	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 13 aug 2023 / fre, 25 aug 2023	NOK 21 710	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 17 des 2023 / fre, 29 des 2023	NOK 23 685	På forespørsel	På forespørsel

TILGJENGELIGE DATOER	PRIS (1 VOKSEN)	PRIS (1 BARN)	STATUS REISE
man, 03 apr 2023 / lør, 15 apr 2023	NOK 21 710	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 23 jul 2023 / fre, 04 aug 2023	NOK 23 030	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 30 jul 2023 / fre, 11 aug 2023	NOK 23 030	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 06 aug 2023 / fre, 18 aug 2023	NOK 21 710	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 13 aug 2023 / fre, 25 aug 2023	NOK 21 710	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 17 des 2023 / fre, 29 des 2023	NOK 23 685	På forespørsel	På forespørsel

Antall dager	13
Pris fra	NOK21,710.00
Destinasjoner	Colombo
Turkode	FIS
Aktivitet	Tema & kulturreiser,Dyreopplevelser & fotoreiser,Familiereiser,Multiaktivtetsreiser,Reiser for de mellom 18-30+
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