Reviews

Review 1

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Trekking through mountains delivering pens and books to Tamil children and seeing the Parahara parade. Tiger Rock and Train ride also highlights

What did you think of your tour leader?

Kingsley was great! Learnt lots and felt he provided us with real understanding of history and culture of Sri Lanka

What advice would you give to other travellers?

Take lots of toilet paper, hygiene hand wash and insect repellent on all day trips!

Sum your holiday up in one sentence

An amazing experience, more than a holiday!

Reviewed by Linda Cannell who travelled in July 2012

Review 2

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

There were so many memorable acitivties and sceneries, to name a few - Trekking to World's end and the walk down through the hill plantations - Climbing the Sigiriya rock fortress - Cycling through the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa - Home cooking evening, helping out making delicious Sri Lankan food

What did you think of your tour leader?

It was great to have a local guide who was passionate about his country. He had a very good understanding of the country and a good connection to the local people and was happy to share his knowledge with us. I also appreciated that the listened to our own suggestions of things to see to suit our individual interests.

What advice would you give to other travellers?

Choose this trip to Sri Lanka for a diverse mix of culture, history and amazing scenery and a chance to taste delicious local food and meet the friendly locals.

Sum your holiday up in one sentence

Discovering the real Sri Lanka.

Reviewed by Birgit Clottens who travelled in April 2012

Review 3

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

The elephant ride and the mountains at Ella.

What did you think of your tour leader?

Great! So knowledgeable and helpful.

Sum your holiday up in one sentence

A great adventure, one of the best holidays I have ever had!

Reviewed by Simon Coultas who travelled in March 2012

Review 4

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

The people I met along the way and the elephant safari

What did you think of your tour leader?

Excellent. He took every opportunity to show us the real Sri Lanka. Nothing was too much trouble and he made organising 16 people and keeping them safe look effortless.

Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?

Absolutelyl we ate in local truck stops, reataurants and familiy homes. Supporting the local people with souvenir purchases.

Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?

100%. The guide Sampath made that possible by going out of his way to ensure we experienced the way of life of the locals

What advice would you give to other travellers?

Book Sri Lanka now, you wont be disappointed!

Reviewed by Helen Danagher who travelled in November 2010