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Adventure holiday to Sri Lanka, independent reviews
 Reviewed 25 Feb 2009 by Kelly Geoghegan |  |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Sri Lanka more then exceeded my expectations in every way. There were memorable moments everyday. The friendliness of the locals and the beauty of the places combine to make this a wonderful holiday destination. Dolphin watching, elephant safari and climbing Adams peak in time for sunrise were definite highlights. There was something new to experience everyday, a fantastic itinerary.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Having travelled extensively in Asia I would rate Sri Lanka as the safest and easiest SE Asian country to travel in. I see the current political situation as certainly no reason not to travel. The island is certainly suffering from a lack of tourists, most places we went were quiet, and this is their high season. Everyone seems pleased to see you there. You will come away with a lasting impression of the friendliness of the Sri Lankan people. Accommodation standard does vary from fantastic 5* resort to basic resthouses, but these are the best available in some of the areas you will visit. Eat local food, its amazing and the western dishes offered are disappointing.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
We used local guides often, for nature walks, village tours and other excursions. We ate in local villagers houses sometimes and tried to shop in local stores. We travelled in our own private bus, which whilst not being the most environmentally friendly option, was the only way to follow our itinerary.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Fantastic. The people, the places and the experiences made this one of the most memorable holidays I have had. The excellent guide, Ruwan, and my fellow travellers helped to make the experiences fun. I think we got a reputation for laughing too much wherever we went! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sri Lanka to anybody. It really is an amazing country and this trip allows you to experience all aspects of the island.
