You will find that the island nation of Sri Lanka is a marvelous destination for an unforgettable family holiday. This beautiful country would offer lovely beaches, interesting cultural attractions, a rich historical heritage, picturesque natural scenery, exotic wildlife, delectable food, and more. The local people would also be very friendly and hospitable adding to the country's allure. Provided below are some suggestions for enjoying a delightful family holiday in this enchanting nation.

Naturally, in a tropical island paradise, spending time on the beaches would be an important part of your family holiday. However, you should keep in mind that there would be some local beaches that wouldn’t be appropriate for children if the seas are rough; however, you shouldn’t have a problem finding those that are suitable, like Dalawella Beach close to Galle, Bentota Beach and many others along the south, west and east coasts. Your children may also have the opportunity to spot the turtles that regularly visit these waters, while there will be plenty of water sports on offer too.

Authentic Sri Lankan Spices | Image via flickr

Undoubtedly, Sri Lanka would be renowned for its exotic spices, with many of them being used to flavor the distinctive local foods. A captivating family experience would be taking a spice tour which would take you to the localities where these amazing spices would grow. On one of these tours, your family could learn a great deal about these fascinating spices and the manner in which they are cultivated. On these excursions, your children could also encounter the fascinating mimosa pudica plant with leaves that fold up when touched.

This island nation would be renowned for its splendid wildlife and your family visit here wouldn’t be complete without undertaking a safari at one of the national parks. As you might expect, all of the members of your family would enjoy spotting creatures like elephants, leopards, sloth bears, deer, monkeys, crocodiles, and other engrossing denizens of the wild. Whilst you could also observe captive animals during your visit to this country an authentic safari experience is likely to be far more memorable. For an exciting safari tour in Sri Lanka, consider those arranged by Walkers Tours.

Whilst ascending the sacred mountain of Adam’s Peak may well be too challenging for your kids, they are likely to enjoy making their way to the summit of Little Adam’s Peak which you will find at the town of Ella. You would see that the path to the summit would be paved for the most part, meaning that it would be an easy stroll for all family members. Probably the optimal time for making this ascent would be the morning hours when the appealing views would be clearer.

Many visitors to Sri Lanka would have an interest in viewing the iconic stilt fishermen in action. Although you wouldn’t often see this kind of fishing nowadays, you could still experience this sight if you make your way to the town of Koggala; you may have the opportunity to spot them engaged in this pursuit at Weligama Beach as well. As you might expect, it would be an engrossing sight to see these fisherfolk engaged in this age-old practice during your holiday and some may even give you a chance to try it yourself!

Another not-to-be-missed Sri Lanka experience would be taking a ride in one of the three-wheeled vehicles known as tuk-tuks. You will find these vehicles virtually everywhere you go on the island, especially in the main cities, and it would be very easy to hail one down. Undoubtedly, taking a ride in a tuk-tuk would be an appealing experience for all. However, travel in a tuk-tuk would be more suitable for relatively brief distances; it probably wouldn’t be advisable to take long journeys on one of these vehicles, particularly on winding roads.