by admin-unique | Oct 22, 2024 | Blog, Cultural Tours, Family Holidays, Family Holidays in Sri Lanka, Family Holidays to Sri Lanka, Family Tours in Sri Lanka, Family Tours to Sri Lanka
Spend Your Perfect Family Holidays in Sri Lanka
Come to Sri Lanka for the ideal family holiday where amazing scenery, exciting adventures, and fascinating cultures and friendly people all come together. This island has it all, from vibrant cities to pristine beaches that families can explore and spend quality time together. Sri Lanka offers a balance of excitement and leisure, whether you’re exploring wildlife in a national park, taking in the warm Indian Ocean, or discovering the rich customs of the local people. A family trip to Sri Lanka would be wonderful for making priceless memories with your family.
Plan Your Trip With The Best Travel Tips
Plan a Budget Family Holiday To Sri Lanka
Planning a budget-friendly family holiday to Sri Lanka from the UK, is all about making the right choices without compromising on experiences. When planning a family holiday to Sri Lanka, here are a few things to remember to run a budget family holiday,
Choose the right time to travel
The best time to visit Sri Lanka is in the off-peak season from May to September, which can help you save on flights and accommodation. The weather is still pleasant in many areas, particularly along the eastern and northern coasts. One of the main advantages of travelling in the off – peak is the peace and quiet. Most sites are not busy and beaches are quiet allowing you to have it all to your selves
Look for budget accommodation with good value for money
Choose guesthouses, Budget hotels or homestays with good reviews and ratings that provide good value for money with the local experiences. Carefully pick hotels at good locations with authenticity and character. You need to consider the distance from the hotel to services too.
Try Sri Lankan food
Experience authentic and budget-friendly Sri Lankan cuisine by dining at local restaurants and street food stalls, which offer a taste of the country’s rich cuisine. The food is not only good but reasonably priced as well, with options including hoppers, kottu roti, and rice and curry offering a verity for the whole family.
Visit low-cost attractions
Explore Sri Lanka’s amazing beaches, go on free or low cost hikes like Ella Rock, Adam`s peak, Knuckles Mountain range, visit historical landmarks such as Temple of the tooth in Kandy, Aluviharaya and Dambulla temples, and national parks such as Eco park in Habarana, and Bundala . There are many inexpensive ways to take in the history and natural beauty of the nation, from relaxing on the beautiful beaches to strolling around the ancient sites.
Family Fun Awaits,
Explore the Best of Sri Lanka Together!
by admin-unique | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog, Cultural Tours, Family Holidays to Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Cultural Sites, Tours In Sri Lanka
Visit the historical City of Sri Lanka- Kandy
Kandy was the last indigenous capital, the second-largest city and the most visited city by
Tourists of the island. It is a three-hour drive from the Airport to Kandy. The ancient Hill
Capital has so much to offer to the Tourists. It`s old Colonial Buildings that are well blended
with the modern City showcases the ancient glory and the most noticeable is, the Queens
The hotel is in the Heart of the City. Kandy is up in the Central hills with amazing views and
is a couple of Degrees cooler than Colombo and the Low Country. The Highlight in Kandy is the
Temple of the Tooth which houses a Tooth of Buddha. This active Temple is at its best during
the ceremony which happens three times a day. The best time to visit the Temple is 9.30 am,
as you get to see the colorful Ceremony with Monks and Drummers.
During the time of the Ceremony, you get to see the Casket of the Tooth, The Buddha Statue
carved out of a Cristal, The Library with old Palm Books, etc
The Kandy Market is a place that`s not been missed by Tourists. The verity of Fruits is a
highlight to the Tourists as they get to try some of the Fruits that they have never tasted
before. The vegetable market is so colorful and vibrant with so many different types of
Vegetables that have brought over from all four corners of the Country.
Walking around the Kandy Lake, Visiting a Hindu Temple, Trek in Udawattha Kelee Nature
reserve, Visiting the Garrison War Cemetery and Visiting the Botanical Garden are popular
activities in Kandy.
The Botanical Garden is a place where you can easily spend a day with peace and Quiet. The
Highlights are the Orchid House, Royal Palm avenue, and the Ficus Benjameena tree.
The less-visited hidden Gem in Kandy is the Hantana Mountain range that offers amazing views
of the area.
by admin-unique | Jun 7, 2019 | Adventure Travel, Blog, Cultural Tours
Are you the adventurous type looking for a holiday that encompasses a personal challenge? If so, then the Adams Peak Pilgrimage climb in Sri Lanka maybe something you would want to include on your next tour.
The Adams Peak Pilgrimage season is nearly on us – starting on the Full Moon (Poya) Day in December (12th December 2016) and finishing on the Full Moon (Poya) day in May (10th May 2017).
These Full Moon Poya Days have huge significance for Buddhists – each one is a significant day in the life of Lord Buddha.
Full Moon (Poya) day of December marks the arrival of the Bo tree sapling in Anuradhapura. This sapling was taken from the very tree under which Buddha reached enlightenment.
Full Moon (Poya) day of May celebrates the 3 key events in Lord Buddha’s life – his birthday, enlightenment and passing away.
by admin-unique | Jun 7, 2019 | Blog, Cultural Tours, Cultural Triangle, Tours In Sri Lanka, UNIQUE SRI LANKA HIGHLIGHTS
With the celebration falling on the 13th night and 14th day of the Hindu month of Phalguna or Maagh, the 2017 Maha Sivaratri Sri Lankan Festival, which in held in honour of the Hindu god Shiva, will this year take place on 24th February 2017.
The event is of great importance to the many Hindus in Sri Lanka who believe that worshipping Shiva through chanting prayers, meditation, fasting and Yoga will cleanse themselves of their sins. Maha Sivaratri, or “the Great Night of Shiva”, is said to mark the day Shiva married the Goddess Parvati and performed the cosmic dance known as Tandava Nritya.
by admin-unique | Jun 6, 2019 | Blog, Cultural Tours
Sri Lanka is a magnet for travellers looking to explore the finest cultural and historic sites in the world, with the small island containing six archaeological UNESCO World Heritage Sites alone – that’s more than Egypt.
While the main cultural gems are world famous – such as the Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Rock, Temple of the Tooth and Anuradhapura City – there are countless other hidden historic and cultural treasures waiting to be explored across the island.
We have picked five such sites which come highly recommended for your Sri Lankan tour.
by admin-unique | Jun 6, 2019 | Blog, Cultural Tours
We continue with our pick of five hidden cultural treasures of Sri Lanka, looking at the Aluvihare Rock Temple, Yapahuwa Rock Fortress and the towering Avukana Buddha statue.
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