Sri Lanka · VIP
The shortlist you would send a friend flying in next month: 14 vip experiences worth the money, each with a traveller verdict attached.
Review of Mirissa’s $65 whale and dolphin cruise, with boat comfort, sightings, pickup details, breakfast, safety, and honest value advice.
“They were no whales to be seen at all, just a few dolphin. Ship has too many chairs. Pretty expensive for an ordinary ferry ride with breakfast.”
Review of a five-day private Sri Lanka tour covering Kandy, Ella, Yala, Galle and Colombo, with hotels, breakfast and a luxury car.
“Amazing time our driver Pradeep Ravindra was very informative, drove exceptionally well and kept us safe”
Review of Kandy’s private 8-hour city tour, with the Temple of the Tooth, tea factory, botanical gardens, cultural show, transport, and value tips.
“Private tour with a driver/guide. Very flexible on what we wanted to see. Excellent lunch stop. Safe driving in hectic traffic. Would recommend.”
Review of Yala’s $77 private jeep safari, with wildlife tips, pickup details, park fees, timing concerns, inclusions, and booking advice.
“I enjoyed the safari. The driver was polite and tried to find all kinds of animals. We did not see a leopard though. However, we exited the park and went home around 10am even though the listing says 6+ hours and the ticket allowed us to stay in the park until 12.”
Review of a 7-day private Sri Lanka tour with breakfast, luxury car, ancient sites, safaris, hill country, and the southern coast.
“We had an amazing experience with Drivers in Sri Lanka! We traveled across 7 different cities and the whole trip was smooth, comfortable, and very well organized.”
Review of Yala’s private safari with park tickets, meals, hotel transfers, expert guides, binoculars, and strong leopard-spotting potential.
“We booked on a private tour which we really enjoyed because it meant we could choose how long to stay and watch animals. Our driver was really knowledgeable and was able to answer every question with had as well as name every animal including all the birds we saw. We didn’t follow the main crowd of jeeps which meant we got to see elephants with nobody else around. We were well fed throughout with delicious breakfast and lunch provided and some snacks in the afternoon which was a bonus. We spent the whole day spotting all the different wildlife but the leopards were very difficult to see today until the…”
Review of Sri Lanka Driver’s and Guide with Luxury Cars, including Sigiriya, Kandy, Dambulla, price, timing, value, and practical tips.
“Fantastic experience with Chama as our driver around Sri Lanka for 9 days!”
Review of an 8-day private Sri Lanka tour covering Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, wildlife, Galle, and airport transfers for $456.
“Timing our visit with local festivals was a fantastic decision. We got to witness the vibrant colors, music, and dances of traditional Sri Lankan celebrations. Each day was filled with excitement and cultural immersion. The accommodations were conveniently located, allowing easy access to the festivities.”
Review of DanLanka Tours’ private airport transfer from Negombo to Colombo, with air conditioning, driver service, costs, exclusions, and booking tips.
“We are running short of words to express our gratitude for the wonderful trip arranged by Danushan and Shan of DAN TOURS. The Luxury Van, Hotels, Itinerary were IMPECCABLE. It was an amazing LIFE TIME EXPERIENCE for me, my wife and my niece. Shan accompaRead more”
Review of Colombo’s private night cycle tour, with Independence Square, temples, colonial sights, Galle Face Green, pricing, safety, and tips.
“We had an excellent night bike riding tour. Guide was exceptional careful with safety. At all times it was explained to us what was happening and what to expect on the road. The places we visited were interesting and our guides knowledge Read more”
Review of Spa Ceylon’s 90-minute Ayurvedic massage in Sri Lanka, with tea, a gift pack, location choices, pricing, and booking tips.
Review of Yala’s luxury leopard safari from Colombo, with private tents, two game drives, meals, drinks, and a dawn lake walk.
“A truly excellent experience with very dedicated staff making sure everything went very smoothly. The only advice i would give is probably plan the tented part during the cooler months as it was quite hot in late July, they did have a fan and a cooler that made it bearable. The staff, including the pickup driver were amazing. Everything and more was catered for.I would highly recommend it.”
Review of a 10-day private Sri Lanka tour with Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala, Mirissa, Galle, hotels, safari, and train travel.
“Pansilu Nimash was the best guide ever he made the journey absolutely fantastic, and Dilhara Ranasinghe did an amazing job organizing the the trip, so it fit with our vibe!!! Everything was beautiful, we went on our honeymoon and everyone did such an amazing job making it the most spectacular trip it could be. About the hotels: The hotels were nice, some of them better than others, but all were very decent and good to stay in! About the activities: This was the best part! Our guide knew a bunch of stuff about everywhere we went, so we could even go on some extra tours on the water. We went…”
Review of an 8-day private Sri Lanka tour covering Negombo, ancient cities, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo, hotels, meals, and transport.
“From the moment our journey began, we knew we were in the best hands with Kemi Travel and Tour, and especially with our driver and guide, Mr. Nirmal. He went above and beyond to ensure our trip was everything we dreamed of.”
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