Sri Lanka with kids

There are two Turtle Hatcheries in Habaraduwa/Koggala. Both of them take care of wounded turtles and also helps to protect the eggs laid on the beach, preventing them to get eaten by birds or dogs. 

They tell you all about the turtles of Sri Lanka and their work and if you are lucky you come on the right day to let some small turtles out in the ocean to begin a new free life! 

A beautiful boat trip on Koggala Lake. Visit cinnamon island and taste the cinnamon made there (that is what is in the mouth of our son on the pictures, not a cigar😊), they also show you how cinnamon is made. You get to try a fish spa in the lake and visit the temple island. If you are lucky you might also see some crocodiles luring in the shores. 

Of course you have to try to surf when in Sri Lanka! Dewata and Weligama are two great beaches for beginners. There are many places that rents surfboards and have instructors. We can recommend Raja Surf School, he is great both with total beginners and more advanced surfers of all ages. He will also go with you to different beaches to try the waves!

Even if the beaches are beautiful and you can spend days there playing it might be fun with a change for an afternoon.  At Leisure Land waterpark you find a waterslide, rope swings and other water activities to keep you busy for a day. 

There are rope swings both on Talpe Beach and Dalawella beach. A fun experience for both kids and adults!

A local family business that helps and saves snakes whilst making anti-venom for locals. They are very knowledgeable and handles the snakes securely. You will be able to hold a few of the snakes whilst learning about them and what they do at the snake farm. 

The Shack is a very popular restaurant in Dewata amongst tourists and expats. There are always lots of kids playing, surfing and fooling around. Even though Dewata might not be the most beautiful beach it has got a nice vibe and the kids will love it! And it is shallow a long way out.