by admin-unique | Nov 17, 2023 | Family Holidays, Family Holidays in Sri Lanka, Family Holidays to Sri Lanka, Family Tours in Sri Lanka, Family Tours to Sri Lanka, Travel Tips
Experience a wonderful family holiday in Sri Lanka that promises to create lifetime memories with your loved ones. Sri Lanka is a sanctuary filled with natural beauty and scenery that sets the stage for an amazing family tour. The country is surrounded by the Indian Ocean in which you can see amazing marine life such as sea turtles, mischievous dolphins,
and giant whales playing around through the rushing waves. You can explore the breathtaking waterfalls hidden in the majestic towering mountains and the lush green forests on our thrilling trekking adventures. The unique flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine, spices up your whole family holiday to SriLanka
A hot spot of Srilanka is the friendliness and sincere hospitality of Sri Lankans, who will welcome your family with open arms and make sure that your stay is nothing short of heartwarming. In Sri Lanka, each day holds the promise of new experiences making priceless family memories under some of the most stunning natural beauty on earth.
You have the chance to walk through this beautiful paradise with your family, if you book the unique travel Family tour which is great value for money. You could also tailor make your own personal family holiday as you wish with Unique travels,as we understand family holidays very well as this is our specialality.
Whether you want to explore Sri Lanka’s fascinating history by visiting amazing historical sites or doing thrilling activities like biking or white-water rafting, go on wildlife adventures, find out about hidden and mysterious locations, trek through lush rainforests, or simply unwind on a peaceful beach, we make your dream family tour into a reality. Hence, do not think twice to book your family tour to Sri Lanka with us.
by admin-unique | Mar 16, 2023 | Family Holidays, Family Holidays in Sri Lanka, Family Holidays to Sri Lanka, Family Tours in Sri Lanka, Family Tours to Sri Lanka, Travel Tips
Sri Lanka is one of the best places in the World for Whale Watching. There is almost a
guarantee that you will see Whales as the sighting percentage stands above 90%. The most
common Whale in the Indian Ocean is the Blue Whale which is the largest surviving
Mammal on Earth. Sperm Whale, Fin Whale, Bryde`s Whale, and falls killer Whales too are
often spotted in the Srilankan waters. Apart from Whales, Bottle-nosed Dolphins, Spinner
Dolphins, flying fish, and turtles are spotted in the Srilankan waters.
Mirissa in the southwest, Trincomalee in the northeast, and Kalpitiya on the northwest coast
are the three main whale and dolphin-watching areas in Sri Lanka.
The best time to visit is between November and April when the sea is calm in the South
and between July and October in the North
The movement of the Whales is closely monitored by the Wildlife conservation
department and the coast Guard. The boats are geared up with health and safety
equipment and there is a very helpful crew on board. Depending on the sightings you
spend three to five hours exploring the Indian Ocean.
Whale watching in Mirissa
Mirissa is the best and the most popular port to go whale watching in Sri Lanka..The best
time to spot whales here is from November to April as the ocean is calm, and whales are
migrating from the southern to the northern hemispheres. The geographic location makes it
ideal for whale watching as this is where the continental shelf is at its narrowest, with
ocean depths reaching 1km a few kilometers offshore.
Whale watching in Trincomalee
Trincomalee has one of the largest natural harbors in this region and sandy, golden, and
isolated beaches. Whale watching here is a lot quieter than in Mirissa. You do not see a lot of
boats here allowing you to Whale watch leisurely. All the Whales found in Mirissa are seen
in Trincomalee, but the percentage of success is not as high as in Mirissa
Whale watching in Kalpitiya
The least popular place is Kalpitiya. You often see a lot of Dolphins here, but the sightings
of Whales are not great. But this is a very unique experience there will be very few boats
in Sea. All the species of Whales seen in Mirissa are present in Kalpitiya, but they are in
small numbers. The best time for Whale watching in Kalpitiya is from November to
December and March till April.
Come to the best place for Whale watching in the World to have an
amazing experience. Visit our website, book your favorite tour, and
enjoy your vacation with your loving family.
by admin-unique | Mar 16, 2023 | Family Holidays, Family Holidays in Sri Lanka, Family Holidays to Sri Lanka, Family Tours in Sri Lanka, Family Tours to Sri Lanka, Travel Tips
Srilanka known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean is blessed with very good Weather. Being a
Tropical Country, makes it conducive for traveling all year round. Therefore, it does not
matter too much, when you come to visit Srilanka. But there are some minor points that you
may wish to know before booking your Holiday.
Though Sri Lanka is a small country, the Weather varies a lot. Within a drive of three hours,
the Temperature could go from 30 degrees to 10 degrees, from nice and Sunny to rainy and
misty. This mystical nature`s wander makes Sri Lanka a unique destination. No matter what
time of the Year you come, the Sun is guaranteed.
January – April
This is a good time to visit Srilanka as there is very little rain around, during this time. This is
the best time to see Whales. Swimming in the Sea is possible in the South and West Coasts.
This is a good time for water sports such as surfing and snorkeling. January is a bit cooler by
Srilankan standards and April is tilted towards the hot season. The Country goes to the Holiday
mood after the 13th of April because of the Sinhala New Year. April is the best time for
Kitesurfing in Srilanka which is becoming more and more popular every Season.
May – June
This is the time that the South- West Monsoon kicks in. There is some rain around and the
humidity climbs up as well. This is not the Ideal time for a beach Holiday in SriLanka, but it is
a good time to travel around the country sightseeing. The sites will be unique over this time
with very few tourists around. Most of the sites will be for your selves to explore compared to
lining up to visit sites during the busy Season.
July – September
This is the time for family Holidays. Lots of families are seen in July/ August. Though there is
little rain around, this is a good time to visit SriLanka. The Elephant gathering in Minneriya
National park happens during this time of the Year where you get to see hundreds of Elephants
with babies. The Perehera in Kandy [Procession] takes places in July/ August to pay homage to
the Tooth relic of Buddha which is a unique highlight.
October – November
This is the time of the North- East monsoon. But this does not mean it would rain all day. The North
East monsoon is not very heavy and usually, it rains in the late afternoon. This is a fairly quiet time in
Srilanka. You can swim in the Sea in the North and East during this time of the Year. .
December
This is the best time to visit Sri Lanka as far as the Weather is concerned. This is the coolest month in
Srilanka which would be the ideal temperature for you. The temperature will be around 25 Degrees.
This is the busiest time of the year for sure and a lot of families visit SriLanka during this time of the
Year.
Unique Travels offers fantastic affordable tours to make your holiday the most memorable
Holiday. We will make sure that you are well looked after by our very experienced field staff.
Our mission is to make sure that you will have your best Holiday in SriLanka
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by admin-unique | Mar 16, 2023 | Family Holidays, Family Holidays in Sri Lanka, Family Holidays to Sri Lanka, Family Tours in Sri Lanka, Family Tours to Sri Lanka, Travel Tips
Sri Lanka is a country with many festivals. Most of them are Buddhist festivals where the Srilankan traditions are well exposed. Hindu, Muslim and Christian festivals too are celebrated in Srilanka, showcasing the ethnic unity and the harmony of the people. All the festivals are public Holidays in Sri Lanka and this allows the people to celebrate these festivals in style. Srilanka has over 30 public Holidays and most of them are to, celebrate the Festivals. Out of the many festivals we have, we have picked the top five and listed them below.
Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations
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This is by far the most popular festival celebrated in Sri Lanka. The traditional Srilankan New Year
arrives on the 14th of April at the given auspicious time by the Astrologist which varies every year. All
the traditional food and sweets made over the New Year is a key feature in the celebrations. Every
one join in the traditional Srilankan games making it a fun event. This is the family time for
Srilankans and most families get together leaving big cities like Colombo deserted. The instrumental
factor of the celebrations is the pre-determined auspicious times for activities such as the first meal,
first bath, first day to work or school etc of the New Year prolonging the celebrations for about a
week.
Vesak Poya
This is called the festival of light or the festival of enlightenment. This falls on the full moon
day of the month of May to commemorate the Birth, Enlightenment and passing away of
Buddha. The whole Country will be illuminated with colourful pandalls and lanterns. People
travel around for days sightseeing enjoying the so much varied art work. The temples get
very busy with people dressed in white offering flowers and lighting oil lamps.
Vel Festival
This is a Hindu festival that is held in July /August. The event exhibits Hinduism’s rich
cultural and religious legacy. The celebrations mainly take place in Colombo where pilgrims
gather for the procession.
You hear the sound of drums from a distance, smell the burning incense, chants, and
colourful dances in their vibrant costumes parading the streets of Colombo. The
celebrations honour the defeat of bad forces and evil . The Vel festival is dedicated to
God Skandha, The God of victory.
Kandy Esala Perahera
This is by far the most popular event for Tourists. This procession is claimed to be the
largest unpaid procession in Asia. There are colourful dances , over 50 Elephants ,
Drummers and temple officials walking in the procession that will fill the streets of Kandy
in the central hills of Srilanka. There are self-mortification activities such as walking of
fire, hanging on hooks etc. This festival is held to pay homage to the Tooth relic of Buddha
that starts ten days before the full moon day of August and finishes on the full moon day.
Maha Shivarathri
This festival is been held to celebrate the marriage of Lord Shiva to Parvati and is an
important for Hindus. . This festival takes place in March and there are many traditions that
are followed by the devotees during the festival
People come to temples in bright and vibrant dress for the event. This festival is mainly
focused on the spiritual attributes.
Above are a few of many festivals SriLankans celebrate. Within your holiday of two weeks,
there is every chance that you could experience a festival as we have that many.
Visit Srilanka and we will tell you more about Srilanka
when you are here. Book with us right now!
by admin-unique | Mar 16, 2023 | Family Holidays, Family Holidays in Sri Lanka, Family Holidays to Sri Lanka, Family Tours in Sri Lanka, Family Tours to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is well known for its cultural heritage. The most popular region among tourists is the cultural triangle. Within two days you can visit the most popular cultural sites in Sri Lanka. Having a long written history that dates back to the 3rd Century BC has been instrumental in developing the Tourism industry in SriLanka
Sri Lanka has eight UNESCO World heritage sites. Having this many sites, in a small country is great. The most visited ancient city is Polonnaruwa, The Rock fortress of Sigiriya is claimed to be the 8th Wander of the World. Anuradhapura is the most impressive ancient city with massive relic Temples. Dambulla is the largest painted cave temple in the World. Kandy was the last indigenous Capital of the Country and it still remains the cultural hub.
The sacred city of Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura the longest-lived Capital in the World from the 5th Century BC till the 10th Century AD is known for its impressive relic temples. The tallest temple at Anuradhapura was the third tallest monument in the World at that time.The sacred Bodhi tree is the oldest tree in the World with a recorded history that dates back to the 3rd Century BC.Ruwanweliseya is the best-preserved relic temple in the country with a white Cristal on the top of the pinnacle that reflects the sunlight onto the devotees. The Samadhi Buddha statue, The twin ponds, Brazen Palace & Isurumuniya are the other highlights in Anurathepura
The ancient city of Polonnaruwa
The medieval Capital of SriLanka was flourishing from the 10th to the 12th Century AD. The monuments here are in better shape and well preserved as they are younger than the ruins in Anuradhapura. Most of the monuments are close to each other which makes it easier to explore. The ancient city is close to the largest ancient man-made reservoir called Parakrama Samudraya. The highlight of Polonnaruwa is the Rock temple or Gal Viharaya. There are four statues of Buddha carved out of a single piece of granite rock.
The golden temple of Dambulla
The Golden Rock temple was built in the 1st Century BC by a King who was driven away by the South Indians from the ancient Capital. The King lived in these caves for nearly two decades. He converted all five caves into temples. The paintings on the walls and the sealing are amazing. Natural colors have been used to paint the caves
The ancient city of Sigiriya
The Rock fortress of Sigiriya was the Capital of Srilanka in the 5th Century BC for nearly two decades. The 600 feet rock was converted into a fortress with moats with Crocodiles & sinking mud, Stone catapults, and many other obstructers.
The views from the top are breathtaking and you get to see the outer rim of the once active volcano. Sigiriya was the inner core of the volcano. This is easily the most visited ancient monument in Srilanka and is a highlight for most people.
The sacred city of Kandy
The most visited city by Tourists is the cultural center of Sri Lanka. The lake in the heart of the city makes Kandy unique. The highlight of Kandy is the Temple of the tooth where the Tooth Relic of Buddha is housed. This is a very active temple with hundreds of pilgrims visiting it daily. The best time to visit the temple is during the ceremony. Another highlight in Kandy is the Royal Botanical Garden which is in an area of 67 hectares.
The Dutch fort in Galle
The Dutch are one of the few living World heritage sites. The fort was first built by the Portuguese. But later on, the Dutch re-furbished and expanded it.
You can walk all the way around the fort seeing the highlights such as the Dutch church, National Museum, Dutch Hospital complex, lighthouse, flag rock, and the clock tower
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by admin-unique | Mar 16, 2023 | Family Holidays, Family Holidays in Sri Lanka, Family Holidays to Sri Lanka, Family Tours in Sri Lanka, Family Tours to Sri Lanka, Wildlife Safaris
Where and when to see elephants in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan elephants, a subspecies of Asian elephants, can be seen in large numbers at Minneriya and Kaudulla National parks. The best time to visit these parks is from July to November when you get to see the elephant gatherings. Seeing a hundred to two hundred Elephants is a common sight in July and August. The special feature is the number of Baby elephants you see here. If you go on a game drive there is a guarantee that you will see elephants and the question asked is how many. You could watch their unique
behavior for hours for sure.
“Nature’s great masterpiece, an elephant ― the only harmless great thing.”
– John Donne –
There are over three thousand wild Elephants in Sri Lanka and most of them
live in the dry zone. Though there is no opportunity to see the gathering,
National parks like Udawalwa & Wasgamuwa are infested with a large number
of Elephants. Yala and Wilpatthu National parks give you a good chance
to spot the Sri Lankan Elephant. But as these are the two largest National
parks the Elephants are scatted and usually being spotted in small numbers.
The born free foundation is running an Elephant transit home where they
treat and nurse orphan baby Elephants. Once the Elephants recover they
slowly release them to the Udawalawa National Park.
The Elephant population is stable in Srilanka. There is no poaching as most Asian Elephants do
not grow tusks. There is a human–elephant conflict that has been going on for some time. It is
being controlled to an extent by building electric fences around the National parks and the bordering
villages.
Family Holidays in Srilanka are very popular. The main reason for the cause is the Elephants. The Kids love
watching the Elephants playing in the huge reservoirs, Babies being fed by their Mothers, rubbing
their bodies against the trees, and endlessly eating. The gentle nature of this giant mammal is
indeed a pleasure to observe.
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