Sri Lanka Boat Tours, Water Sports and Marine Wildlife 2024/2025

“Im writing this from my Sri Lankan poolside as just about to embark on a more cultural highlights tour but having completed the Wild Sri Lanka trip Im even more excited about whats in store, this is a wonderful country.If you arrive with realistic expectations of hotels, food and especially wildlife sightings, you will not be disappointed.All accommodation has been clean, tidy and comfortable. Kithala resort was idyllic and a real treat, whilst at the other extreme Talalla retreat was eclectic and not my cup of tea but an experience none the less. It was fun watching the monkeys in the trees while I showered in the open roofed area but I did wonder if they may come and grab my shower gel!The game drives were varied and generous, each being at least 3 hours giving as much opportunity as possible to view the animals on offer. Being Wild, nothing can be guaranteed, but our trip did see a Leopard, Sloth bear, multiple close encounters of Elephant, several wild boar, hares, mouse deer, ever present displaying peacock a Civet cat and, for the bird lovers, in excess of 140 different species.Food has been plentiful, of an acceptable standard. Not surprisingly, curry has been a staple, but be prepared for them to be spicier than their Indian counterpart. There are some long days of travel (as identified in some earlier reviews) but this is clearly stated in the itinerary and.........Sri Lanka is a big country and this trip sees a lot of it.For a real taste of wildlife from the Tropical rainforest to a coastal game reserve this trip offers it all.”

“My husband and I have just returned from this experience and it was brilliant. From landing in Colombo to leaving 2 weeks later everything was well organized by this travel operator. It was a good value trip with lovely hotels/camp, a comfortable van with a lovely driver. All the connections were hassle-free and we were always treated with courtesy and care. The game drives were excellent, long days with lots of traveling over bumpy tracks but how else can you enjoy the thrill of seeing wild animals in their natural environments? We saw so many animals including a serval, 2 sloth bears, 4 leopards, and many herds of deer, water buffalo, a number of bird species, and elephant herds sweeping majestically across the plain. The whole trip exceeded our expectations.”

“Our 20-day tailor-made trip to Sri Lanka was truly unforgettable, largely thanks to our wonderful guide Lahiru. We had the pleasure of visiting some of the country's most famous national parks, including Wilpattu and Yala, and Lahiru's extensive knowledge of the wildlife, regions, and local cultures made the experience all the more enriching. He went above and beyond to ensure that our trip was a success, and we couldn't have asked for a more helpful and accommodating guide. Throughout the planning process, Lahiru was extremely communicative and clear in his explanations of everything from airport pickup to lodging to costs. The lunches provided were delicious, with a warm lunch on the first day and quintessential 'boxed' lunches on subsequent days. The dinners were all buffet-style, but with plenty of options, including vegetarian. Overall, we feel that our trip was worth every penny and would jump at the chance to do it all over again. Thank you, Lahiru, for an incredible Safari adventure!”