Sri Lanka has steadily become a popular destination for holidaymakers and adventurers alike, also ranked ‘top country to visit in 2019’ by Lonely Planet. In addition, Sri Lanka is also the ideal destination for families, with a plethora of sightseeing and activity options for those with young children and teenagers alike. With an abundance of family friendly accommodation including villas, Sri Lanka is a great destination for Multi-Gen holidays.
Sri Lanka is rich in culture, history and fascinating customs. A wide and distinctive smile is common amongst the locals, while families have the opportunity of interacting with them and immersing themselves in true Sri Lankan culture. The island is also rich in bio-diversity as well as natural wonders and beauty, which gives families the opportunity in engaging in many interesting and adventurous activities.
Travel company Authenticities strives to communicate through its itineraries what is authentic, culturally relevant, experiential and emotionally engaging. The company is driven by passion to travel and to create meaningful and authentic experiences. In keeping with their core focus, Authenticities are constantly innovating in terms of excursions and experiences. The firm believes in creating immersive and unique experiences for families. When preparing a unique FIT itinerary for clients, Authenticities take into account the children’s ages and interests. They offer a portfolio of curated immersive and engaging experiences and are able to customise according to a client’s preferences. Bathe and feed elephants by a lake, learn traditional dancing and drumming, play a game of ‘Cricket’ with local children, learn to cook authentic Sri Lankan meals at a Junior Masterchef class and much more, all without any other tourists.
Younger children are not forgotten with the chance to interact with local kids through lantern and kite making. For families seeking more adventurous activities, Authenticites can offer a variety of activities such as white-water rafting, canyoning, kite surfing, zip-lining, surf lessons and much more. Bike riding through villages or in the Cultural Triangle is also a popular pursuit for families. Authenticities has a range of bikes suitable for families, which can be supplied at no additional charge. Likewise childrens’ car seats and booster seats are supplied at no cost.
From the ancient kingdoms of the cultural triangle to the lush green tea covered hills and down to the enchanting beaches of the western and southern coast, Sri Lanka has something unique to offer families. Clients can choose to stay at a wide range of comfortable and luxurious hotels ideal for families, with specially designed family rooms and kids’ menus to ensure that families can enjoy the sights and sounds of Sri Lanka while experiencing true Sri Lankan hospitality.
Authenticities Sri Lanka now has a strong presence in Australia, with Sales & Business Development Manager – Kirsty Thomas-Thoeun based in Melbourne. For assistance with your clients’ travel plans to Sri Lanka, email kirsty@authenticitiessrilanka.com, call 0439 194 249, or see authenticitiessrilanka.com
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