Sri Lanka Reviews
Review 1
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The people I met along the way and the elephant safari
What did you think of your tour leader?
Excellent. He took every opportunity to show us the real Sri Lanka. Nothing was too much trouble and he made organising 16 people and keeping them safe look effortless.
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
Absolutelyl we ate in local truck stops, reataurants and familiy homes. Supporting the local people with souvenir purchases.
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
100%. The guide Sampath made that possible by going out of his way to ensure we experienced the way of life of the locals
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Book Sri Lanka now, you wont be disappointed!
Reviewed by Helen Danagher who travelled in November 2010 on the Highlights of Sri Lanka trip
Review 2
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The people I met along the way and the elephant safari
What did you think of your tour leader?
Excellent. He took every opportunity to show us the real Sri Lanka. Nothing was too much trouble and he made organising 16 people and keeping them safe look effortless.
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
Absolutelyl we ate in local truck stops, reataurants and familiy homes. Supporting the local people with souvenir purchases.
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
100%. The guide Sampath made that possible by going out of his way to ensure we experienced the way of life of the locals
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Book Sri Lanka now, you wont be disappointed!
Reviewed by Helen Danagher who travelled in November 2010 on the Highlights of Sri Lanka trip
Review 3
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
All of it! I really enjoyed the variety(I chose the tour because it was so varied) and found all of it interesting and memorable.
What did you think of your tour leader?
Brilliant! The best tour leader we have ever had on any tour. Ajit was very knowledgable on all aspects, but also he went way beyond what he needed to, took us to many extra things to show us his country and was also excellent company with a wonderful sense of humour when he stayed up talking well into the night.
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
Yes - our tour leader took us to local people for lunch - helping employment of locals.
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
Yes - helped greatly by our tour leader. Ajit's eagerness for us to understand his country knew no bounds.He also enabled us to travel by rail in style after the tour by arranging for Observation Coach tickets on our rail trip(see below).
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Do this tour and ask for Ajit as the tour leader. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country and all the people we met were very friendly and helpful. Once the tour is completed if possible spend more time in Sri Lanka and travel by rail from Columbo to Badulla staying overnight at Bandalawera - a marvellous trip!
Reviewed by Christine Phillips who travelled in July 2010 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 4
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
All of it! I really enjoyed the variety(I chose the tour because it was so varied) and found all of it interesting and memorable.
What did you think of your tour leader?
Brilliant! The best tour leader we have ever had on any tour. Ajit was very knowledgable on all aspects, but also he went way beyond what he needed to, took us to many extra things to show us his country and was also excellent company with a wonderful sense of humour when he stayed up talking well into the night.
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
Yes - our tour leader took us to local people for lunch - helping employment of locals.
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
Yes - helped greatly by our tour leader. Ajit's eagerness for us to understand his country knew no bounds.He also enabled us to travel by rail in style after the tour by arranging for Observation Coach tickets on our rail trip(see below).
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Do this tour and ask for Ajit as the tour leader. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country and all the people we met were very friendly and helpful. Once the tour is completed if possible spend more time in Sri Lanka and travel by rail from Columbo to Badulla staying overnight at Bandalawera - a marvellous trip!
Reviewed by Christine Phillips who travelled in July 2010 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 5
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
All of it! I really enjoyed the variety(I chose the tour because it was so varied) and found all of it interesting and memorable.
What did you think of your tour leader?
Brilliant! The best tour leader we have ever had on any tour. Ajit was very knowledgable on all aspects, but also he went way beyond what he needed to, took us to many extra things to show us his country and was also excellent company with a wonderful sense of humour when he stayed up talking well into the night.
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
Yes - our tour leader took us to local people for lunch - helping employment of locals.
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
Yes - helped greatly by our tour leader. Ajit's eagerness for us to understand his country knew no bounds.He also enabled us to travel by rail in style after the tour by arranging for Observation Coach tickets on our rail trip(see below).
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Do this tour and ask for Ajit as the tour leader. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country and all the people we met were very friendly and helpful. Once the tour is completed if possible spend more time in Sri Lanka and travel by rail from Columbo to Badulla staying overnight at Bandalawera - a marvellous trip!
Reviewed by Christine Phillips who travelled in July 2010 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 6
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The scenery
What did you think of your tour leader?
Excellent. Very kind, knowledgeable and helpful.
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Have good walking shoes!
Reviewed by Elizabeth Merendino who travelled in December 2008 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 7
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The scenery
What did you think of your tour leader?
Excellent. Very kind, knowledgeable and helpful.
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Have good walking shoes!
Reviewed by Elizabeth Merendino who travelled in December 2008 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 8
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The scenery
What did you think of your tour leader?
Excellent. Very kind, knowledgeable and helpful.
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Have good walking shoes!
Reviewed by Elizabeth Merendino who travelled in December 2008 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 9
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
EVERYTHING WAS GREAT, THE ORGANISATION, THE COUNTRY BUT WHAT I WILL NEVER FORGET,OUR VISIT TO THE MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK, WE SPEND THE AFTERNOON OBSERVING THE WILD ELEPHANTS, THE SUNSET SURROUNDED BY ELEPHANT WAS UNFORGGETABLE
What did you think of your tour leader?
HE WAS FANTASTIC,HE WAS THE SPIRIT OF OUR TRIP,ALWAYS MAKING EVERYTHING EASY FOR US
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
I HOPE SO
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
DIFFICULT IN ONLY 2 WEEKS, BUT WE VISIT MANY PLACES AND GET IN TOUCH WITH THE LOCAL PEOPLE
What advice would you give to other travellers?
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOUR, IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST IN MY LIFE, EVERYDAY WAS A NEW AND DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE
Reviewed by Beatriz Lajo who travelled in September 2008 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 10
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
EVERYTHING WAS GREAT, THE ORGANISATION, THE COUNTRY BUT WHAT I WILL NEVER FORGET,OUR VISIT TO THE MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK, WE SPEND THE AFTERNOON OBSERVING THE WILD ELEPHANTS, THE SUNSET SURROUNDED BY ELEPHANT WAS UNFORGGETABLE
What did you think of your tour leader?
HE WAS FANTASTIC,HE WAS THE SPIRIT OF OUR TRIP,ALWAYS MAKING EVERYTHING EASY FOR US
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
I HOPE SO
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
DIFFICULT IN ONLY 2 WEEKS, BUT WE VISIT MANY PLACES AND GET IN TOUCH WITH THE LOCAL PEOPLE
What advice would you give to other travellers?
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOUR, IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST IN MY LIFE, EVERYDAY WAS A NEW AND DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE
Reviewed by Beatriz Lajo who travelled in September 2008 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 11
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
EVERYTHING WAS GREAT, THE ORGANISATION, THE COUNTRY BUT WHAT I WILL NEVER FORGET,OUR VISIT TO THE MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK, WE SPEND THE AFTERNOON OBSERVING THE WILD ELEPHANTS, THE SUNSET SURROUNDED BY ELEPHANT WAS UNFORGGETABLE
What did you think of your tour leader?
HE WAS FANTASTIC,HE WAS THE SPIRIT OF OUR TRIP,ALWAYS MAKING EVERYTHING EASY FOR US
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
I HOPE SO
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
DIFFICULT IN ONLY 2 WEEKS, BUT WE VISIT MANY PLACES AND GET IN TOUCH WITH THE LOCAL PEOPLE
What advice would you give to other travellers?
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOUR, IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST IN MY LIFE, EVERYDAY WAS A NEW AND DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE
Reviewed by Beatriz Lajo who travelled in September 2008 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 12
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It was all memorable
What did you think of your tour leader?
Excellent
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
I would like to think so. Our tour guide and driver were local people and most hotels were run by local people
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
This is difficult to say. A tour like this is always a rush, with little time for really getting to know a place, but it was chosen to see as much in s short a time as possible, so it was a conscious choice
What advice would you give to other travellers?
This was the best tour I have taken of its kind and other than recommendeing the tour itself, I have no further recomendations
Reviewed by Pauline Jamieson who travelled in August 2005 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 13
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It was all memorable
What did you think of your tour leader?
Excellent
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
I would like to think so. Our tour guide and driver were local people and most hotels were run by local people
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
This is difficult to say. A tour like this is always a rush, with little time for really getting to know a place, but it was chosen to see as much in s short a time as possible, so it was a conscious choice
What advice would you give to other travellers?
This was the best tour I have taken of its kind and other than recommendeing the tour itself, I have no further recomendations
Reviewed by Pauline Jamieson who travelled in August 2005 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 14
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It was all memorable
What did you think of your tour leader?
Excellent
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
I would like to think so. Our tour guide and driver were local people and most hotels were run by local people
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
This is difficult to say. A tour like this is always a rush, with little time for really getting to know a place, but it was chosen to see as much in s short a time as possible, so it was a conscious choice
What advice would you give to other travellers?
This was the best tour I have taken of its kind and other than recommendeing the tour itself, I have no further recomendations
Reviewed by Pauline Jamieson who travelled in August 2005 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 15
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Do you know what, I remember so much of it, there's lots of points that stick in my mind, that's how good it was!
What did you think of your tour leader?
Excellent, every question, even if it wasn't to do with the tour was answered - our tour leader had so much passion for the tour and the country it was totally infectious!
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
Always difficult to say really, I generally believe that by being there (and being conscious) is benefiting local people, but yes, the monies given and some of the activities we did proved how Imaginative Traveller had thought about what they were doing.
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
Absolutely - it got under my skin too, truly beautiful and gem in the Indian Ocean, so many people only see the beaches, which to me, now, seems such a waste!
What advice would you give to other travellers?
If adventure and culture (mixed with a great climate) is what you're after, don't hesitate to book this now!
Reviewed by Toni Williams who travelled in March 2008 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 16
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Do you know what, I remember so much of it, there's lots of points that stick in my mind, that's how good it was!
What did you think of your tour leader?
Excellent, every question, even if it wasn't to do with the tour was answered - our tour leader had so much passion for the tour and the country it was totally infectious!
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
Always difficult to say really, I generally believe that by being there (and being conscious) is benefiting local people, but yes, the monies given and some of the activities we did proved how Imaginative Traveller had thought about what they were doing.
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
Absolutely - it got under my skin too, truly beautiful and gem in the Indian Ocean, so many people only see the beaches, which to me, now, seems such a waste!
What advice would you give to other travellers?
If adventure and culture (mixed with a great climate) is what you're after, don't hesitate to book this now!
Reviewed by Toni Williams who travelled in March 2008 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 17
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Do you know what, I remember so much of it, there's lots of points that stick in my mind, that's how good it was!
What did you think of your tour leader?
Excellent, every question, even if it wasn't to do with the tour was answered - our tour leader had so much passion for the tour and the country it was totally infectious!
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
Always difficult to say really, I generally believe that by being there (and being conscious) is benefiting local people, but yes, the monies given and some of the activities we did proved how Imaginative Traveller had thought about what they were doing.
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
Absolutely - it got under my skin too, truly beautiful and gem in the Indian Ocean, so many people only see the beaches, which to me, now, seems such a waste!
What advice would you give to other travellers?
If adventure and culture (mixed with a great climate) is what you're after, don't hesitate to book this now!
Reviewed by Toni Williams who travelled in March 2008 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 18
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It is such a difficult decision, because it was all wonderful, but visiting the elephant orphanage was extraordinary
What did you think of your tour leader?
Our tour leader was great for the majority of the tour. He found extra things for us to see and always gave us the option to do even more than the itinery. He was enthusiatic, knowledgeable and passionate about his country.
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
In a small way: we ate in local restaurants, shopped in local shops. And we continue telling everyone to visit Sri Lanka on holiday
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
I feel that we really 'experienced' the country. We started to understand the culture, politics, education, beliefs and attitudes. I feel capable of giving an informed outsiders view of Sri Lanka.
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Go with an open mind and soak up every bit of it that you can. Eat in local places and learn that we can learn a huge amount from them.
Reviewed by Samantha Evans who travelled in May 2005 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 19
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It is such a difficult decision, because it was all wonderful, but visiting the elephant orphanage was extraordinary
What did you think of your tour leader?
Our tour leader was great for the majority of the tour. He found extra things for us to see and always gave us the option to do even more than the itinery. He was enthusiatic, knowledgeable and passionate about his country.
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
In a small way: we ate in local restaurants, shopped in local shops. And we continue telling everyone to visit Sri Lanka on holiday
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
I feel that we really 'experienced' the country. We started to understand the culture, politics, education, beliefs and attitudes. I feel capable of giving an informed outsiders view of Sri Lanka.
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Go with an open mind and soak up every bit of it that you can. Eat in local places and learn that we can learn a huge amount from them.
Reviewed by Samantha Evans who travelled in May 2005 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
Review 20
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It is such a difficult decision, because it was all wonderful, but visiting the elephant orphanage was extraordinary
What did you think of your tour leader?
Our tour leader was great for the majority of the tour. He found extra things for us to see and always gave us the option to do even more than the itinery. He was enthusiatic, knowledgeable and passionate about his country.
Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?
In a small way: we ate in local restaurants, shopped in local shops. And we continue telling everyone to visit Sri Lanka on holiday
Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?
I feel that we really 'experienced' the country. We started to understand the culture, politics, education, beliefs and attitudes. I feel capable of giving an informed outsiders view of Sri Lanka.
What advice would you give to other travellers?
Go with an open mind and soak up every bit of it that you can. Eat in local places and learn that we can learn a huge amount from them.
Reviewed by Samantha Evans who travelled in May 2005 on the Sri Lanka Discovery trip
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Sri Lanka May 2009
Okay I bought all of my tickets, so I am wondering if the May 9th Sri Lanka 14 day trip is guaranteed yet?
Visa
Hi In the Sri Lanka dossier it says that you need to get a single entry visa before your trip. In the list of countries supplied by the visa company you recommend it says that no visa is needed prior to travel as free one will be issued at Sri Lanka airport. Please advise Thank you Julie
Sri Lanka May 2009
I am booked on this tour and wanting to buy my airline tickets as this is part of three months of travel. When will I know if this trip is guaranteed to go? I have already made my flights into and out of Sri Lanka before I was told it was not guaranteed. Please advise on May 9th trip! Thank you.
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