Family Highlights of Sri Lanka

Really excellent trip - we saw and experienced so many things. Only downside is it meant a lot of travelling on the bus and only one night in every hotel. Highlights were the Safari - seeing the elephants especially. Climbing Lions Rock at 6am and the delightful food we had along the way. Our guide, Chamodi was very enthusiastic and friendly. She was especially good with the children.

Chamo is an exceptional tour leader. Beyond being highly knowledgeable, well-organized, caring, and friendly, she often went out of her way to enrich our experience. Whether it was gifting us necklaces made of seashells, organizing lunches and dinners on our free days, or arranging a spontaneous visit to the Fish Market in Negombo, she consistently added thoughtful touches. She paid close attention to each member of the group, accommodating individual needs while still keeping the tour running smoothly. Her enthusiasm and passion for Sri Lanka shone through, and it was truly a pleasure to travel with her. The itinerary, however, has room for improvement. At times, it felt like there was a lot of driving and not enough opportunity to fully enjoy the places we visited. For example, Ella is a stunning town, but we didn’t have time for activities like hiking or ziplining since we arrived in the evening and left the next morning. Extending the tour by a few days would make it feel less rushed and allow for more meaningful experiences. Our favorite activity was rafting, and my son especially loved the swimming pools. The safari, on the other hand, was a bit tiring and somewhat disappointing, with long drives and not much to see. Thank you!