Elderly Holidays Sri Lanka is a special travel plan for senior citizens who require special care / assistance while traveling. Sri Lanka is an ideal tropical destination for elderly friendly holidays. Aro Travels accessible team is dedicated to provide a hassle free assisted holiday for elderly travelers. Elderly holidays are equipped with very comfortable vehicles with carefully selected tour guides who are well aware of handling elderly friendly / assisted holidays.
Aro Travels provide all necessary medical assistance during holiday with periodic medical checks for elderly travelers. We make sure to take you from an aircraft and escort back to aircraft on departure through special channel on request. Whatever your level of mobility, Aro Travels, provide the accessible adventure of a lifetime.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival - Negombo
Ayubowan (May You Live Long)
Welcome to Sri Lanka!!
• Arrival and Transfer to Negombo (1 Hr)
• Check-in to accessible hotel in Negombo
• No activity scheduled for today after long flight
• Relax / unwind
• Overnight stay in elderly friendly hotel in Negombo
Negombo is a popular coastal city in close proximity to the Colombo International Airport and it is the best place to relax after a long tiring journey and catch the first glimpse of local culture of Sri Lanka. Relax and get ready for your holiday in Sri Lanka.
Day 2 :
Negombo – Anuradhapura
• After leisure breakfast, we transfer you to Anuradhapura (4 Hrs drive)
• Enroute visit famous Hindu Temple in Chilaw (Munneswaram Hindu Temple)
• Visit Anawilundawa bird sanctuary if time permits
• Proceed towards Anuradhapura Sacred City
• Check-in to Anuradhapura elderly friendly hotel
• Visit Mihinthale Buddhist Temple complex Anuradhapura
• Overnight stay in elderly friendly hotel Anuradhapura
Mihinthale - is said to be the point of meeting between Mahinda, the Buddhist monk, who arrived from India and Sri Lankan King, where the formed preached the doctrine of Buddhism, which was the opening point of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Important place of Buddhist Pilgrimage in Sri Lanka.
Day 3 :
Anuradhapura
• Leisure breakfast
• Visit The Sacred City of Anuradhapura (UNESCO World Heritage)
• Visit to a local village near Anuradhapura
• Leisure afternoon and enjoy hotel amenities
• Overnight stay in elderly friendly hotel Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura - Anuradhapura was the cradle of glorious Sinhalese Buddhist civilization with living heritages. You may witness ancient stupas / ancient reservoirs / Sacred Bo Tree (Ficus Religiosa) and other Buddhist monuments. Well known destination for Buddhist pilgrimage / family holidays in Sri Lanka.
Day 4 :
Anuradhapura - Trincomalee
• Check-out from Anuradhapura and leave for Trincomalee (2 Hrs drive)
• Check-in to elderly friendly beach hotel in Trincomalee
• Trincomalee sightseeing
• Leisure on the beach
• Overnight stay in accessible hotel in Trincomalee
Trincomalee (Trinco) is capitol of Eastern Province Sri Lanka located on one of the world's most beautiful natural harbors with plenty of attractions such as Pigeon Island National Park / Natural harbor / Centuries old famous Hindu Shrines. Recommended destination for family adventure / honeymoon tours.
Day 5 :
Trincomalee
• Visit to Pigeon Island National Park
• Visit to Thirukoneshwaram Hindu Temple Trincomalee
• Boat ride in Trincomalee harbour / War cemetery visit
• Visit Fort Fredrick Trincomalee
• Overnight stay in elderly friendly beach hotel in Trincomalee
Pigeon Island National Park Trincomalee - Declared a national park in 2003, the nature reserve consists of two islands that are connected by corals and is home to a countless of marine species and many coral species. One of the best things to do in Trincomalee during family adventure holiday in Sri Lanka.
Day 6 :
Trincomalee - Habarana
• After breakfast, leave for Habarana (2 Hrs drive)
• Check-in and leisure
• Village tour in Habarana and enjoy Sri Lankan local meal.
• Visit Minneriya National Park (3 – 6 PM)
• Overnight stay in elderly friendly / accessible hotel in Habarana
Minneriya National Park Sri Lanka is the place you can observe the world-famous elephant gathering in South Asia. Being a massive and diverse eco system, this national park is the home for over 250 species of animals. Ceylon Expeditions will arrange elderly friendly accessible jeep safari to meet your requirement.
Day 7 :
Habarana - Kandy
• Transfer to Kandy
• Enroute visit spice garden in Matale and enjoy a delicious lunch
• Optional visit to Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage)
• Check-in to accessible hotel in Kandy
• Witness Kandy cultural show (Daily 5.30 PM)
• Overnight stay in Kandy
Sacred City of Kandy is lovely exotic city that you should never miss during your holiday in Sri Lanka. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, Kandy is the site of the renowned temple that enshrines the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the Royal Botanical gardens.
Day 8 :
Kandy
• Explore The Scared City of Kandy (UNESCO World Heritage)
• Visit Royal Botanic Gardens Kandy
• Visit The Temple of the Tooth Relic
• Overnight stay in Kandy
Royal Botanical Gardens is the oldest and the best among formal gardens in Sri Lanka. Originally a pleasure garden for the Kandyan queens, now the park is a beautiful well-kept garden of flowering and non-flowering tropical plants. The Royal Botanic Garden is a wheelchair accessible site and recommended place during your elderly friendly holiday.
Day 9 :
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
• Transfer to Nuwara Eliya 2 Hrs drive)
• Nuwara Eliya Sightseeing
• Explore British remains
• Visit tea estates / Tea Factory
• Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is a serene hillside town with a hint of old Victorian country vibe. With its continental atmosphere and mesmerizing natural scenery, it is the ideal place to escape from the tropical climate and enjoy a heavenly time of soothing and calming. Best destination for honeymoon tours.
Day 10 :
Nuwara Eliya - Kataragama
• Leave for Kataragama
• En route visit Ravana Falls.
• Check-in and relax the afternoon in the hotel
• Overnight stay in Kataragama
Kataragama is a historic city which is famous for the Kataragama Devalaya, the place of worship for the guardian deity by the same name. Thousands of people from different faiths come to this place asking the god to fulfil their worldly desires and making vows in return.
Day 11 :
Kataragama
• Visit Kataragama Temple.
• Visit to Yala National Park.
• Overnight stay in Kataragama.
Yala National Park is the most visited national park in the country. It is considered as the best place to observe the Sri Lankan Leopards who are a distinct sub species of the Indian Leopards. Yala is a hotspot for wildlife photography tours in Sri Lanka.
Day 12 :
Kataragama - Galle
• Transfer to Galle
• Visit the Galle Dutch Fort (UNESCO World Heritage)
• Overnight stay in Galle elderly friendly hotel
Galle Dutch Fort was first built by the Portuguese and enlarged and strengthened by the Dutch in the 17th Century. Later it was handed over to the English in 1796. Today this Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site with magnificent colonial remains. Important place for archelogy educational tours in Sri Lanka.
Day 13 :
Galle
• Leisure day
• Overnight stay in Galle elderly friendly hotel
Day 14 :
Transfer to Colombo
• Transfer to Colombo
• Colombo City Tour
• Enroute visit Madu River boat ride.
• Overnight stay in Colombo accessible hotel
Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, is a busy city, culture and a handful of ancient and modern iconic sights. You may sspend the evening amidst the busy streets and city vibes.
Day 15 :
Departure
• End of the elderly assisted holidays Sri Lanka.
• Leave for Colombo International Airport according to your flight time.
