Elderly-Friendly Tour of Sri Lanka
Elderly Holidays Sri Lanka is a special travel plan designed for senior citizens who require extra care and assistance while traveling. Sri Lanka is an ideal tropical destination for senior-friendly holidays, offering scenic beauty, spirituality, and comfort. The Seven Seas team provides a hassle-free, fully assisted holiday experience with comfortable vehicles and trained guides who specialize in elderly care. Enjoy a relaxed journey through heritage cities, tea country, wildlife safaris, and the southern coast with professional assistance throughout.
Trip Highlights
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Kandy.
- Enjoy scenic hill country journeys including the world-famous train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella.
- Experience cultural shows, tea plantations, and authentic Sri Lankan village life.
- Relax at peaceful beaches in Mirissa and explore Galle Fort before your return to Colombo.
Itinerary
A 15-day guided and assisted tour across Sri Lanka designed for elderly travelers. Discover ancient heritage cities, serene hill country, wildlife encounters, and tropical beaches — all while receiving personal care and comfort throughout your journey.
Your guide will welcome you at the airport. He will take you to your first destination, Negombo. You may choose to simply relax at your beach side hotel and recover from the long flight.
If you like, you may visit the dynamic Negombo fish market or enjoy a bird watching safari during your stay in Negombo.
Overnight stay at Negombo
This morning, your driver/guide will pick you up from your Negombo hotel and take you on a 4 hour journey to the Anuradhapura
Along the way, we stop at the Pinnawala elephant orphanage, which works to improve the lives of Asian elephants in captivity. You can interact with the elephants and observe them while they bathe. The small elephant population here provides a more personal and humane alternative to other elephant orphanages that can be overrun with tourists.
After pinnawala Proceed towards Anuradhapura Sacred City Check-in to Anuradhapura elderly friendly hotel
Overnight stay at 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.
Overnight stay at Anuradhapura
We travel 90 minits to Dambulla and Once in Dambulla, you may visit the UNESCO listed world heritage site, the Dambulla Cave Temple.
Return to your Habarana hotel for lunch before embarking on an afternoon jeep safari in Minneriya National Park in search of wild Asian elephants.
Overnight stay at Habarana
This morning, we take a one-hour drive to Polonnaruwa, a World Heritage Site that served as Sri Lanka’s capital from the 11th to the 13th centuries following the fall of Anuradhapura.
Before returning to Habarana, you can explore these magnificent ruins, which contain some fine examples of Buddha statues, and marvel at this ancient civilization.
Overnight stay at Habarana
We travel for 30 minutes this morning to Sigiriya, also known as Lion’s Rock, a massive 5th-century fortress and palace ruins surrounded by extensive gardens and reservoirs. This incredible sky fortress is now a World Heritage Site
In the afternoon, tour start with the bullock cart ride to the village. Then a walk through the tiny village of hiriwadunna while enjoying the views and the cooling breeze.
At a house in a village relax and taste delicious srilankan lunch, that you helped prepare.
After that experience a boat ride to the next rural village while the sunsets. Finish the tour by taking the tuk tuk ride back to the hotel Habarana
Overnight stay at Habarana
This morning, we travel 2.5 hours to Kandy, the bustling hill capital of Sri Lanka, stopping along the way at a spice garden. Before checking into your hotel in this religious and ancient capital of kings, we visit the Royal Palace. Enjoy a cultural show in the evening, complete with dancing and fire walking.
Overnight stay at Kandy
Today we go to the sacred Temple of the Tooth, which houses a Buddha tooth relic. Religious pooja ceremonies are held daily at 05.00, 09.30, and 18.30, making this the best time to visit.
Kandy was the last capital of Sri Lanka’s kings and is now a World Heritage Site, thanks in part to this temple. Its main Buddhist complexes are significant; the high priests of the two best-known, Malwatte and Asgiriya, are the most important in Sri Lanka, and the Asgiriya Maha Vihara contains a large reclining Buddha image.
Following that, we go to the lovely Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, which has a rare collection of indigenous tropical flora, including the famous Orchid House.
Overnight stay at Kandy
We leave Kandy today and travel three hours to Nuwara Eliya, taking in the scenery and tea plantations as we wind our way through the hill country. Before checking into our hotel in Nuwara Eliya, we visit a local tea factory.
Evening Nuwara Eliya City Tour and Enjoy the Gregory lake at the Evening.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya
Most Beautiful Train Journey in the World
The train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella is a popular and scenic journey in Sri Lanka, known for its beautiful tea plantations and landscapes. The trip typically takes between 2.5 to 3 hours
Place To visit,
Ella Gap, Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, Lipton Seat, Ravana Water Fall
2 Nights stay at Ella
Start your day with a visit to the Rawana waterfall and the Buduruwagala Rock Temple before hitting the road for Mirissa.
Watching whales, Dolphins and Sea turtles from mirissa early as 06.30 in the morning.
An evening of relaxation at the beach hotel
2 Nights stay at Mirissa
Morning starts the journey to colombo and on your way, world heritage Galle fort Visit. This is southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was initially constructed in 1588 by the Portuguese, then significantly strengthened by the Dutch throughout the 17th century from 1649
In the Evening Colombo city tour
Overnight stay at Colombo
Prepare to say "goodbye" to Sri Lanka as you have a hearty breakfast at the hotel before checking out. You will be taken to Bandaranaike International Airport, from whence you may continue to your home country
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Accommodation in elderly-friendly hotels
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver/guide
- Train tickets (Nuwara Eliya to Ella)
- Safari jeep at Minneriya National Park
- Assistance throughout the journey
Excludes
- International airfare
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Visa fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions not mentioned in itinerary
FAQs
Yes, all destinations and hotels are carefully chosen to accommodate elderly travelers with easy access and minimal walking distances.
Yes, we ensure that your route includes nearby hospitals or clinics in each major city.
Yes, upon request, we can arrange vehicles with wheelchair support.
Comfortable 3–4 star hotels with elderly-friendly facilities such as elevators and ground-floor rooms.
Absolutely. We can provide vegetarian, diabetic-friendly, or low-salt meal options upon request.
Travel insurance is not included but highly recommended for all travelers.
The best time is from November to April, with pleasant weather and less rainfall.
Yes, frequent stops are scheduled for comfort and refreshments.
Yes, family members are always welcome to accompany elderly travelers.
