FAQs for family travel in SriLanka


Ask us all you need to know about about traveling to Sri Lanka with kids - info@ayuinthewild.com

Sri Lanka is great for a holiday with kids but you need to carefully pick what to do and where to go. Ayu in the Wild are specialists forbespoke family tours in Sri Lanka with recommendations for age-appropriate activities and family friendly accommodation. Check out our list of holiday advice before you plan your family holiday in SriLanka.


Top Activities for my kids (and us adults) in Sri Lanka
Jungle Book - Junior Rangers Safari
A holiday between May-September - Sample tour with Kids activities
A holiday between December-April - Sample tour with Kids activities
What can we 'young at heart' enjoy? - Experiential Travel

Are wildlife safari rides comfortable for kids?
The Jeep rides can be rather bumpy and are usually in open sided jeeps with bar handles for protection. The roof is generally canvas or metal but you will be safe from the sun and rain. Be prepared for a bit of wind, dust and the thrill of being in one of the top destinations outside Africa for Wildlife and you will have the time of your life.

Are there Family Rooms in Sri Lanka?
Yes, with separate beds for kids but it is not common. Where Family rooms are not available, you could book a double or triple with an extra bed or an interconnecting room in hotels. In most places fold-away beds will be provided even in Family Suites.

Are travel times long between destinations?
With the recently opened Expressways, travel times have been cut down drastically along some routes. However, depending on your itinerary and the time of day you travel in, it can be long but we try to keep it to about 3 hours. If this is not possible, we factor in places for quick stops to stretch your legs.

What happens if the kids play up and dont want to do an activity?
Cost of entrance fees can be excluded from your tour cost, so you pay only if you go. Check with us about which activities are included and which ones are 'optional extras'.

My kids are under 6 years, can they handle the local experiences?
We will discuss each activity in detail when crafting your tour including the the duration, what time to wake up and leave (e.g; Sigiriya is best done early am, its about a 1000 steps, very doable, but the last bit of the ascent is windy and steep for young children). There won't be any unpleasant surprises.

Are Railway Journeys in Sri Lanka comfortable for kids?
We book our guests into the luxury Carriages, which offer lunch, snacks, have plush seating, are airconditioned and withh good toilet facilities. Railway travel is at a leisurely places through some stunning scenic routes which kids will love.

Beach Stays - which beaches to choose in Sri Lanka?
From November to April - is the season for beaches in the West, South West and South of the Island where the seas are calm (the time when the North East of the island experiences monsoon rains). From May to October look no further than the beautiful shallow waters of the Eastern seas (when the monsoon winds make the southern beaches wet and windy and the seas rough). Almost all beaches can get a tad crowded during each respective season.




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Ayu in the Wild Safaris Sri Lanka is owned and operated by Wild Island Safaris Pvt Ltd & is a Destination Management Company for trips and tours in sri lanka. Specialists in experiential travel, bespoke family holidays, family safaris, crafting unusual experiences in SriLanka and booking special places to stay.See 'life' in Sri Lanka through the eyes of the locals.From bohemian professionals proudly Sri Lankan by nature to Jungle Farmers & acclaimed Poets.Get to know your do's and don'ts, Sri Lanka travel tips and all the holiday advice you need to feel safe and comfortable in Sri Lanka with Ayu in the Wild.

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