by admin-unique | Jul 17, 2019 | Blog, Family Holidays, Family Holidays in Sri Lanka, Family Holidays to Sri Lanka, Family Tours in Sri Lanka, Family Tours to Sri Lanka
The unique and exuberant Galle Music Festival is making its annual return in May 2017 – a family friendly music and cultural event taking place in the stunning city of Galle looking out onto the Indian Ocean.
A very much different experience than the muddy, overpriced UK music festivals, the Galle Music Festival has been running annually for the past five years and is a melting pot of Sri Lankan music and dance. It takes place on the ramparts of Fort Galle with its views over the specular Indian Ocean.
Free to enter, the festival has a family friendly slot between ten in the morning and one in the afternoon where you can wonder around the various food and craft stalls while various acts perform impromptu sets as a teaser for the main events after sunset.
The music and performances are a fusion of different styles from across the island. The festival itself prides itself on its musical and cultural diversity which brings together people from different backgrounds across the island to celebrate through music and dance.
International artists also attend the event, with Raghu Dixit Project – the famous Indian singer-songwriter, producer and film score composer – being a notable past performer at the event.
by admin-unique | Jun 7, 2019 | Blog, Family Holidays, Family Holidays in Sri Lanka, Family Holidays to Sri Lanka, Family Tours in Sri Lanka, Family Tours to Sri Lanka
Each year the Sri Lankan sky is awash with colour as the annual Sri Lanka National Kite Festival commences. Taking place at various locations across the island, the Kite Festival is a fun event that celebrates the artistic abilities of the participants and Sri Lankan national unity more widely.
The day is a great occasion for all the family as the sky is filled with the colourful creations of the many people who take part. There are various kite competitions held over the course of the festival, including the longest kite, the best kite made solely from national resources, most innovative kite and the number one fighting kite!
With various kite workshops also held, the day is fun packed and perfect for the entire family.
by admin-unique | Jun 7, 2019 | Blog, Family Holidays, Family Holidays in Sri Lanka, Family Holidays to Sri Lanka, Family Tours in Sri Lanka, Family Tours to Sri Lanka
Routinely ranked as one of the best spots in the world for surfing, Arugam Bay is a magnet for surfers and water sport enthusiasts. The bay particularly attracts visitors during June time for the annual Arugam Bay Beach Festival.
Situated on the east coast of the island Arugam Bay is unique. Its position and relief generates plenty of high waves during the summer months and, compared to other coastal regions, doesn’t get affected by the annual monsoons.
During the peak summer season (between April and October) there is an influx of visitors, both from across Sri Lanka and from around the world who are drawn to the large waves. A testament to this is the large number of international surfing competitions that occur at Arugam Bay, including the very popular Red Bull Ride My Wave contest.
Visiting Arugam Bay during these festival months is highly recommended for avid surfers. Although the guest houses are fairly basic, the bay area itself is well looked after and preserved making it a great spot to enjoy the stunning Indian Ocean.
For families looking to surf in Sri Lanka we usually recommend Weligama beach on the south coast. Although the waves are not as large as those at Arugam Bay it is generally a much better option for those looking to learn to surf with a selection of great surf schools along the beach making for a fun family trip when visiting during your Sri Lanka family holiday.
If you’re looking to visit Sri Lanka this summer, please get in touch. We have a popular selection of Sri Lankan tours and specialise in tailor-made holidays to Sri Lanka!
by admin-unique | Jun 6, 2019 | Adventure Travel, Blog, Family Holidays, Family Holidays in Sri Lanka, Family Holidays to Sri Lanka, Family Tours in Sri Lanka, Family Tours to Sri Lanka, National Parks, Tours In Sri Lanka, Travel Tips, Wildlife and National Parks, Wildlife Safaris
This month’s Wanderlust Travel Magazine cover story takes their readers on a voyage of the Indian Ocean, the highlight being the incredible experience of exploring Sri Lanka’s cultural gems and witnessing her stunning wildlife up close.
The first-hand experience of the magazine’s writer Phoebe Smith (and the amazing photographs taken on the journey by Neil S Price) takes the reader on an epic journey around the Bay of Bengal where they explore mangrove forests, the rock-top fortress of Sigiriya and exploding volcanoes.
by admin-unique | Jun 3, 2019 | Blog, Family Holidays, Family Holidays in Sri Lanka, Family Holidays to Sri Lanka, Family Tours in Sri Lanka, Family Tours to Sri Lanka, Hotels
This is a small 10 bedroomed family run hotel in Mirissa, on the land-side by the Galle Road.
The best beaches are a short tuk-tuk ride away from the hotel in Mirissa.
The hotel’s restaurant serves a tasty fusion of Sri Lankan and Occidental dishes freshly prepared with local products. In between the normal meal times the restaurant also offers delightful snacks that can be enjoyed while you explore the beautiful settings. Above the restaurant is the Esprit d’ici bar which serves a selection of refreshing drinks throughout the day.
The focal point for those looking to relax at the hotel is no doubt the infinity pool which overlooks the majestic Mirissa jungle.
by admin-unique | May 31, 2019 | Blog, Family Holidays, Family Holidays in Sri Lanka, Family Holidays to Sri Lanka, Family Tours in Sri Lanka, Family Tours to Sri Lanka
The Esala Perahera known as the best unpaid procession in Asia in Kandy is one of the oldest and grandest of all Buddhist festivals featuring dancers, jugglers, musicians, fire-breathers, and about 100 decorated elephants. The procession lasts for ten days with the presence of thousands of locals. The Sinhalese term ‘Perahera’ means a parade of musicians, dancers, singers and acrobats. The Esala Perahera is an annual event held to honour the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha housed in the temple of the tooth in Kandy where the procession begins.
The festival starts on the 16th of Aug 2018 & finishes on the 25th of Aug. You get the chance to see the procession on our tours below.
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