4 independent reviews for Sri Lanka tailor made tour, culture & nature
Reviews for Sri Lanka tailor made tour, culture & nature
Sarah Inigo-Jones review 15 Jan 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The combination of experiences that Sri Lanka offers within one island2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Spend 2 - 3 days in each place; everything has its own character and there is so much to see - don't rush through from site to site. Having a driver is invaluable3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The company make a number of efforts to be more sustainable. No recycled plastic, careful choice of accommodation and use of hybrid car for example. We also weren't taken to commission style outlets which was really appreciated4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very good. The local agent was not so good at communicating with the client (us) but the arrangements were well made and the driver extremely good. Most of the hotels were good with 2 exceptions.Read the operator's response here:
Hello Sarah,
Thank you so much for your invaluable feedback on your holiday experience with us. I would like to share my thoughts on the following. Sustainability aspect - We have taken many steps in order to make your holiday with a lot of benefits for both locals and the environment. Your stay at Mahoora Camp had no carbon footprint on your stay at Mahoora Tented Safari Camp in Wilpattu. We always take necesary steps to minimize Single-use plastic in our trips, we offered you re-usable Aluminium Water bottles where our chauffuer filled them with big 5 ltr bottles. We usually get the service of local guides whenever possible, the 3 Stages of Pekoe Trail were done with local guides allowing local communities to benefit as well as allowing the guests to mingle with local folks. Laps in Communication with the local agent (us) - Our operations team is constantly in touch with the chauffeurs who are on tour, making the necessary arrangements to ensure the smooth operations of the trip. There were a couple of emails/commuications got delay, but everything was communicated to the Chauffeur Guide. Despite all, it is glad that you have had a great experience, it was a great honor to be your service provider in Sri Lanka.
Gillian Slater review 30 May 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It was all great but probably the wildlife reserve.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Make sure you are prepared for rain. Check the days that include temple visits and make sure you are wearing suitable clothing.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent, helped by our wonderful guide.Rebecca Webster review 30 Apr 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Seeing wild elephants on wildlife safari at Uda Walawe National Park.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Book a driver if you can. The journeys will be more relaxing and you'll have more flexibility to make short stops along the route. Also, take socks with you to temples!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We felt our holiday benefited local people as we used a local travel agent, stayed in hotels run by local people , and purchased from local businesses such as a family woodcarving business. Not sure our holiday reduced environmental impacts - there were our flights, a lot of driving and many plastic water bottles... We felt our holiday supported conservation as we visited animal sanctuaries such as the Elephant Transit Home and a turtle hatchery, and we also visited a number of national parks.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
ExcellentChandra Whear review 25 Sep 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It is difficult to choose our most memorable part of the trip as every day brought some new experience.s However we all agree the two days at Yala and Udawalawe are probably the most stand out moments; the elephants, golden jackals, mongoose and numerous other animals and birds, together with the whole camping experience is one we will never forget.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Accommodation can vary greatly. Don't compare European standards with Sri Lankan as you will be disappointed. Accept it for what it is and enjoy, the people wherever you go are always lovely and the food is great! We travelled with our teenage children who were able to understand the effects of the civil war, cope with the humidity and some long journeys. If you have a guide you must specify what you want to do and where you want to go otherwise you are taken to places you had no intention of visiting. It usually ends with you paying for something you didn't want. Make sure your guide has a good grasp of your language, we ended up getting all our info from the guide book. With hindsight we should have asked for a different guide. Take plenty of mosquito spray!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, we had a Sri Lankan driver and guide and stayed in a variety of accommodation types all owned/ run by the local people.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Fantastic. A holiday we will all remember for always. Lovely people, fantastic food and a beautiful country. Will definitely return but do it ourselves next time. A good introduction to the country.Holiday Reviews
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