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• Adrianna26 Nov, 2024

  5

  An Unforgettable Journey Through Sri Lanka! My recent trip to Sri Lanka was nothing short of spectacular, offering the perfect balance of history, culture, nature, and relaxation. From ancient ruins and majestic temples to stunning beaches and thrilling safaris, this trip had it all. A highlight of the experience was our incredible tour guide, Wish. Not only was he knowledgeable and helpful, but he also had an amazing talent for capturing the most beautiful moments with his photography skills! His dedication to making the trip enjoyable and memorable truly stood out. Exploring the historic sites transported me to another era, while the breathtaking beaches provided the perfect backdrop for relaxation. The safaris were exhilarating, offering close encounters with Sri Lanka's diverse wildlife—a dream come true for any nature enthusiast. Every day brought a new adventure and a deeper appreciation for this beautiful country. Sri Lanka's rich culture, warm hospitality, and stunning landscapes make it a destination I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking a fulfilling and diverse travel experience. A huge thank you to Wish for his guidance, positivity, and those picture-perfect memories. This trip will remain one of the best travel experiences I've ever had! ???

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  Sri Lanka All island Classic Tour
• Joanne22 Mar, 2024

  5

  Did the 8 day Historical tour in Feb 24. Ended up being a private tour with Hasanka as our Driver/Guide. It exceeded all our expectations! Hasanka did and amazing job to make sure we had a great time and saw the wonderful diverse sights Sri Lanka has to offer. Often going above and beyond to make sure things ran smoothly. Would highly recommend him and @mangovacations.

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  "Timeless Trails: Unveiling Sri Lanka's Rich History
• Merric18 Oct, 2024

  5

  Vishwa Lakshan - Awesome guide Summary: Vishwa is an outstanding guide and I highly recommend him – further comments below. It was the first time my wife and I have been on holiday in Sri Lanka (19 days), our first time on a private tour, we were not sure what to expect. Vishwa met us in Negombo at an Air B&B we had booked – the air B&B was tricky to find but he showed up on time, with a smiling face and an air conditioned car, we were off to a good start. From there, there was so much sight seeing for the first few days. But before that, on the first day of travel, he asked us where we would like to have lunch, both of us immediately said, something local and with good spice. Vishwa took us to a small, but well established buffet for lunch ( and by that I mean an off the road restaurant with exceptionally good food and exceptionally good spice and if you like hot curries and chillies then you would be fine). After enjoying a really good meal (given we enjoyed the food and the spice - Vishwa said there would be no problem taking us to all the special food places he knew). Vishwa introduced us throughout the tour to some amazing foods and some awesome off the normal track places to eat. Getting back to seeing the historical sites, we saw many. Vishwa’s overall knowledge of Sri Lanka, it’s history, politics, Temples, local religions, Flora and Fauna is outstanding. What is most impressive is that he finds a way to weave it into your overall experience and not overwhelm you with too much information all at once. I actually learned things about the Sri Lankan people that I will remember. Vishwa was also very patient and caring. Climbing Lion Rock (~1200 Steps) is a major task for middle aged people like us, he never rushed us and making it to the top was awesome and he shared in our success and we all had selfies together. After climbing Lion Rock, I added another 300 steps for Dambulla Cave in the same day. That whole day almost killed me, but I made it, it was 100% worth it, and I learned more at Dambulla Cave about Buddha than anywhere else. We also chose to go off the normal track and experience Ambuluwawa – if you have the time it was well worth the trip, we climbed up to the 10-11th floor – after that it gets a bit doddgy as the stairs become very narrow, but the views are great. You can get great photos from the 10th floor. Moving on to the Safaris, we did two they both were awesome. The safari in Kawudulla National Park (lots of Elephants – about 90++ -- the most wild elephants I’ve ever seen in my entire life) and Yala National Park where we actually saw three Leopards and an elephant that wanted to get very, very close and say hello). These excursions are a must, while I can’t confirm that you will see either elephants or Leopards (as they are wilde animals) you would be doing yourself a disfavour if you didn’t try. Vishwa organise both of these for us. He also came along on the Safari but I also loved that fact that he was just as excited to see the elephants and the Leopards as we were. Trust me, seeing them in the wild is an awesome experience. Driving & Safety – Driving in Sri Lanka is nothing like driving in Australia. Having said that, Vishwa is an extremely good driver (in Sri Lanka) & I always felt comfortable. I get the feeling that Vishwa loves his role as guide and driver and he was always available and willing to go the extra mile and help in any way he could. If you are willing to lean into a rich and fulfilling Sri Lankan experience and open to trust someone like Vishwa to show you the best Sri Lanka has to offer, then you will enjoy a tour with him. I highly recommend Vishwa.

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  Sri Lanka Island Culture and Adventure Tour