Sigiriya Tours in Winter

Children (and many adults) universally waved and hollered hellos as we pedaled past--one man giving a few of us a Tour-de-France running push when he saw us struggling up a hill. We had a jam-packed schedule of riding, hiking, visiting temples, photographing elephants on a safari, getting a cooking demonstration (and recipes!), going on an epic train ride, swimming in the Indian Ocean, visiting a tea plantation and processing plant, seeing coconut husks turned into rope; taking tea, stopping for fresh pineapple, eating delicious Sri Lankan curries....it was an amazing adventure with really lovely, fun, game people.

A very diverse bunch of people came together to experience the classic 'cultural triangle' and much more - but in a more in-depth way. Apart from the lovely people we encountered on our travels, the wildlife was one of my favourite aspects. My absolute favourite moment was when a monkey dropped from a tree onto our 'snacks' table and made off with one of the spicy biscuits (good choice!) - chaos/hilarity ensued! Some of the riding days were tough - I hadn't got as much training in as I had planned - but the back-up crew were always there to help! A few of the rides (particularly the big one) are on busy roads so would recommend a 'commuter mask' if your lungs are sensitive. The fumes from the buses can get a bit much. Although the people travelling on them, hanging out the doors and windows shouting encouragement, almost made up for it!

Our guide/driver (Thalik) was fantastic as he safely navigated the busy road of Sri Lanka and simultaneously told us of the history, geography, religion and politics of this beautiful country. He took us to all the sites listed on our itinerary and more

The tour was fantastic although we would have preferred to add two nights at Yalta and reduce the beach nights at Earls Reef Hotel. Also although we did a day trip to Colombo from Bentoto, the traffic held us up and limited our time in Colombo. If we had finished our tour with one night in Colombo we could have seen more

Great itinerary! We visited so many cultural sights and learned a lot about Sri Lanka's rich history. This tour is ideal for culture lovers like my wife and me. On this tour, we didn't stick only to cultural and historical sites; we also had the chance to go on a safari and, of course, have a bit of adventure too. Everything is Great!

Our journey was truly one of the finest we've ever experienced! Every detail intricately organized and impeccably executed— not a hint of trouble in sight! Sri Lanka, with its abundant offerings, tempted us to extend our stay to months rather than the 12 delightful days we had. Everyone involved, from the drivers and guides to the hotel staff and the safari driver/guides, was absolutely splendid. The accommodations were top-notch, and we basked in the feeling of a first-class experience from the very start to the finish. Bravo, Lahiru! Your efforts are truly commendable!