Sri Lanka with Kids: Our Family Adventure

Because nothing says “relaxing vacation” like traveling across a tropical country with a toddler and a six-year-old!

Why Sri Lanka?

When we started planning our trip, we wanted the perfect balance between cultural experiences and relaxing beach days.

Sri Lanka checked all the boxes: rich history, breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife, warm people, delicious food, and beautiful beaches. With two young kids in tow, we knew we had to tweak our itinerary to be both immersive and manageable. And guess what? It turned out even better than expected!

Here’s everything we did, plus some tips to help you plan your own unforgettable Sri Lankan adventure.

Our 18-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary

Negombo (2 nights) — Easing into Sri Lanka

📍 Ambarella Lodge & Spice Garden

After a long flight via Dubai (Emirates is fantastic with kids!), we arrived in Colombo and went straight to Negombo, a short drive from the airport. We booked our transfer on Booking.com. Our first days were all about adjusting to the time zone and getting a feel for Sri Lanka.

On the second day, with our private driver already, we visited Colombo’s Jami…