Exploring Cultural Treasures & Natural Wonders in 5 Days

Traveler Reviews

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  Vishvajeet5.0•April 2026
  I cancelled it like 4 days before the tour and haven't yet got the refund..worst services by tourradar
  Traveled in March 2026
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  kay5.0•February 2026
  The 5 day tour that I enjoyed certainly exceeded my expectations. I had hoped to join a group tour, and was...
  The 5 day tour that I enjoyed certainly exceeded my expectations. I had hoped to join a group tour, and was apprehensive when I discovered that I was own with a driver, but Kasun Nilanga was everything a driver/guide should be and made my tour a wonderful experience. The highlights were certainly Sigiriya, the Dambulla caves and the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. I would have chosen to miss the village experience, a pressured tourist trap, and preferred to visit another ancient site. The train journey to Ella was an experience not to be missed and an opportunity to see the glorious hill country. As I had already been on safari in a national park, I chose to miss Yala on the last day, which Kasun agreed to, getting me to the airport in plenty of time for my flight. I cannot heap enough praise on Kasun, who looked after me ( a 79 year old) superbly. I feel strongly that the contrast between my top grade accommodation and his shared digs was embarrassing and would prefer my fees to have been more fairly distributed. I had not expected such high grade accommodation, nor my driver to stay in such basic digs. Overall, a great trip. Thank you.Show more
  Traveled in January 2026
  

  Reply from: Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd

  Dear Kay, Thank you very much for your kind and detailed review. We are truly delighted to hear that your 5-day tour exceeded your expectations and that you had such a wonderful experience exploring Sri Lanka. It’s especially heartwarming to know that Kasun Nilanga took such great care of you throughout the journey. Your kind words about his professionalism, attentiveness, and support—especially ensuring your comfort and timely airport transfer—mean a great deal to us, and we will certainly share your appreciation with him. We’re also pleased that you enjoyed the key highlights such as Sigiriya, the Dambulla Cave Temple, the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, and the scenic train journey to Ella—these are truly special experiences. At the same time, we sincerely appreciate your honest feedback. We understand your concerns regarding the village experience and will take this into consideration when refining our itineraries to better match our guests’ expectations. We are especially grateful for your thoughtful comments regarding accommodation standards for drivers. Please be assured that we take this matter seriously, and your feedback will be carefully reviewed as we continue working to ensure fairness and comfort for all members of our team. Thank you once again for choosing Apple Vacations. We are very happy that, overall, you had a great trip, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Warm regards, Apple Vacations Team

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  Jessa5.0•January 2026
  We had an amazing trip with Apple Vacations, made even more memorable by our driver, Dhanesh. He was professional,...
  We had an amazing trip with Apple Vacations, made even more memorable by our driver, Dhanesh. He was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly accommodating—going above and beyond by dropping us off at our next hotel even after the tour officially ended. His local insights and recommendations truly enhanced our experience. The itinerary was well planned and covered some fantastic cultural highlights, including the Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya village tour, and Bluefield Tea Factory. While the overall itinerary was excellent, the hotels arranged were a bit hit or miss. Mount Randholee stood out as a favorite, while a few others were less comfortable. Some scheduled stops, such as the Spice Garden and Isini Gems, felt overly sales-driven and high-pressure. Most meals were provided as hotel buffets, which were convenient, though the quality varied depending on the location. Overall, this was a wonderful way to explore Sri Lanka. Despite a few areas for improvement in hotel selection and certain tour stops, the strong itinerary and Dhanesh’s exceptional service made it a truly memorable experience. Highly recommended!Show more
  Traveled in December 2025
  

  Reply from: Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd

  Dear Jessa, Thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had an amazing trip with us and that Dhanesh made your journey even more special. His professionalism, flexibility, and local knowledge are exactly what we strive to provide, and we will be sure to share your kind words with him—it will mean a lot. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the itinerary and highlights such as Dambulla Cave Temple, the Sigiriya village experience, and the Bluefield Tea Factory. We’re glad these experiences helped you connect with the culture and beauty of Sri Lanka. We also sincerely appreciate your constructive feedback. We take your comments about hotel selection very seriously and will continue working to ensure more consistent comfort across all stays. Regarding visits like the Spice Garden and gem shops, we understand your concerns and will review these stops to ensure they feel more relaxed and less sales-driven for our guests. Thank you as well for your note on meals—we will keep improving our dining selections to maintain better consistency. We’re very happy that, overall, you had a memorable experience and that you would recommend us. It truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again for another unforgettable journey in Sri Lanka! Warm regards, Apple Vacations Team

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  Alex5.0•January 2026
  We were only 2 participants. Not very logical program. I cannot understand how it is possible to do what was...
  We were only 2 participants. Not very logical program. I cannot understand how it is possible to do what was programmed for the day 5 in one day.But since we were only 2 people and Kitty the driver was very kind knowledgeable and responsible we could do the necessary adaptations. We skip the Little Adam's Peak and Yala Nat. Park (we did Mineria Elephant Park which was not included orriginally on the second day). Instead did a nice walking tour in Galle Dutch Fort along the very long drive from Ella to Colombo and even a short Colombo city tour at the end. These both should be included. The Alta Vista hotel in Ella looked to us very bad, so we changed to a better one ands got a small refund. Overall it was a splendid tour of a beutiful country due to the landscapes, friendly people and Kitty the driverShow more
  Traveled in December 2025
  

  Reply from: Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd

  Dear Alexander, Thank you very much for your detailed review and for sharing your experience with us. We truly appreciate your honest feedback regarding the itinerary. We understand your concern about Day 5, and your comments are very helpful for us to further improve and better balance our tour programs in the future. At the same time, we’re very happy to hear that despite these adjustments, you had a splendid experience overall. It’s wonderful to know that Kitty took great care of you—being kind, knowledgeable, and flexible—and helped adapt the tour to better suit your preferences. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We also appreciate your suggestions about including Galle Dutch Fort and a Colombo city tour in the itinerary. Feedback like this helps us enhance our experiences for future travelers. Regarding the hotel in Ella, we sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations. We’re glad we could assist with an alternative arrangement and partial refund to ensure your comfort. Thank you again for choosing us and for highlighting the beauty of Sri Lanka, its landscapes, and its people. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again for an even more seamless experience. Warm regards, Apple Vacations Team

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  Isabelita4.0•November 2025
  We joined this tour 22-26 November 2025. It was a good experience. The accomodations were excellent. Places and...
  We joined this tour 22-26 November 2025. It was a good experience. The accomodations were excellent. Places and activities from Day 1 to day 3 were exhausting but exciting, especially the climb to Sigiriya rock. The driver assigned to us from Nuwara Eliya to Ella was not familiar with the tourist destinations, he kept on asking from the locals which way to take. We wasted time on the 4th day, waited for 3 hrs in the train station to Ella, missed lunch. The driver did not even offer to take us to a nearby resto. The 5th day was hectic: climbed Adams peak, to the 9 arch bridge then joined the safari. I rate safari 2.5/5 as there were very few animals. It was more of bumpy ride. Over-all, it was worth the money.Show more
  Traveled in October 2025
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  Suzette5.0•November 2025
  My clients were very happy with this tour and specially their tour guide .
  Traveled in October 2025
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  Christina5.0•November 2025
  Destinations well chosen. Krish was a calm driver and gave us many informations about Sri Lankan history and the...
  Destinations well chosen. Krish was a calm driver and gave us many informations about Sri Lankan history and the places we visited. Excellent hotels various stylesShow more
  Traveled in October 2025
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  Wendy4.0•October 2025
  The tour was very nice overall but we did not enjoy the 3rd day. Gregory Lake was filtlhy and the train ride wasn't...
  The tour was very nice overall but we did not enjoy the 3rd day. Gregory Lake was filtlhy and the train ride wasn't great since it was hours late (which is almost always the case) and there was a loud rude group on our train which made it hard to relax and enjoy the experience.Show more
  Traveled in October 2025
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  Simon4.0•September 2025
  Good tour, takes you to lots of interesting places in Sri Lanka. I would've like to be in a van or bus with other...
  Good tour, takes you to lots of interesting places in Sri Lanka. I would've like to be in a van or bus with other tourists so there were others to talk to. That happened on the first day, but the remaining four days were only me and a driver, different driver each day. On the trip to Yala national park, the driver asked me for 42,000 rupees for entry, hire of jeep, and driver. I don't know if that was the correct price. I asked for a receipt but was not given one. Still, I enjoyed the 5 days.Show more
  Traveled in August 2025
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  Lauren4.0•August 2025
  Overall, my tour of Sri Lanka was a wonderful. There was beautiful scenery, amazing history, and a knowledgeable...
  Overall, my tour of Sri Lanka was a wonderful. There was beautiful scenery, amazing history, and a knowledgeable driver/guide. However, a few details did not match the itinerary provided. I was expecting a 2nd class train ticket but received a 3rd class ticket on the slow train, which made the 5+ hour journey to Ella very crowded and uncomfortable. In addition, we did not stop at Hanuman Hindu Temple, which had been listed as part of the tour. While I still enjoyed much of the trip (particularly Sigirya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple), I would suggest confirming ticket classes and all planned stops in advance to ensure traveler expectations are met.Show more
  Traveled in July 2025