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Sri Lanka Tour & Trip Reviews
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This was a good introduction to the country and we certainly fit a lot in
Our tour guide, Akthar, was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable about his country and gave lots of information about the real Sri Lanka. He managed to keep the gr...
S
I would like to express my gratitude and thanks to Akthar in making our tour very enjoyable
Akthar is a very special person. He went above and beyond his duties to make out tour extremely enjoyable and run smoothly. Nothing was too much trouble. A genuin...
T
Sri Lanka was a beautiful country
This tour provided a very good variety of activities and scenery so we had a great holiday seeing many different sights. The highlight was definitely the Jeep Safari...
B
Awesome tour with a superb guide and group of people
Accomodation and sights were fantastic, culminating with the safari in the Udawalawe National Park. The Kandy Festival, Sigiriya, train ride to Nuwara Eliya and home...
L
Thanks for a great trip, we really enjoyed it and absolutely loved Sri Lanka! The tour content was fantastic, but pace was too fast for me
I did want to see a lot so this tour definitely ticked a lot of boxes but I'd also have appreciated some free time to break up the activity- perhaps one extra day wo...
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Thank you on the go tours! We had a fantastic trip
It was certainly 'on the go' from start to finish but we saw a lot which was one of our objectives as we wanted to make the most of the time available. The guide Akt...
C
The hotels exceeded our expectations as did the breakfasts at each hotel
We thoroughly enjoyed the canoe trip to the local village and helping to prepare lunch. Aktar was an exceptional guide, knowledgeable as well as good fun and his tip...
J
This was a terrific tour! It was a very quick fly by adventure with every day packed with at least 3-4 different exciting and interesting aspects to explore
The best part was our tour guide, he was so knowledgeable about everything and so pleasant and accommodating. I would really recommend Sri Lanka as a place to visit ...
T
There is a lot of time on the coach on this tour, and I think it is too short by a couple of days
we didn't have time to look around Kandy on foot, or Colombo - not the guide's fault, but there was too much travelling in between places to allow time for this in 8...
J
We had a fantastic time on the tour, there were lots of highlights for us including the visit to the village, the train ride and Sigiriya
Our guide Manoj became more personable as the tour progressed and dealt with some more difficult travellers in a very professional manner. A suggestion we had was to...
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Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour, and it was the perfect start to our honeymoon
Pros: In advance of leaving for the tour Libby was fantastic giving us all of the information we needed, and was very helpful. Booking with OTG was easy, and the ex...
T
Akthar was an incredible guide! Very knowledgeable, highly professional and accommodating
I feel like Akthar made the whole trip for me.
A
The guide was great, the tour was very fast paced (Lots of early starts) but great fun and a really variety of different experiences and contrasts
The Safari, train ride and village lunch were the highlights for me!
A
This tour was very good, the hotels were all good the bus was very good and our tour guide Aktar was 1st class, very knowledgeable and helpful
He was well organised nothing was a problem. The tour schedule was a little rushed with no free time but because it all went smooth the slight bad points were irrel...
P
Overall the trip was great and well rounded and I have thoroughly enjoyed and loved the country
Aktar is very diligent and a credit to On The Go. Suggested improvements: The Nuwara Eliya day needs activities added. Perhaps we should squeeze in a trip to the Nat...
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Had an excellent time Akthar was very helpful and informative
This was a very fast paced tour and feel that it should be le...
N
Aktar is a brilliant guide
We have experienced many over the years and this enhanced the experience for...
B
Manoj was an excellent guide
He mingled well with all members of the group and put us all at ease. This was our first organised tour and first trip to Asia, so we were a bit nervous about it. Ma...
L
The tour had a higher degree of comfort to our normal trips and we found we enjoyed the quality of the hotels and the comfort of the travel
We certainly were 'on the go' and found that the time given to each activity was just about right. The visit to the tea factory was mediocre but the canoe trip and l...
E
As a first time traveller overseas without family, I was a bit apprehensive for going on a tour, but really did not need to be- the guide, group and itinerary were great
We had such an excellent time in Sri Lanka thanks to On The Go tours. We were very busy, with long days (lots of time on the bus too) but at night there was always a...
Editor’s Take
What to Look for in Sri Lanka Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Sri Lanka is a rising travel destination, new to many travelers, and until the last decade, many people were not visiting. There was a 30 year civil war that kept tourism away. Now that the war is over, there is a huge increase in tourism, and it’s growing every year. Sri Lanka hasn’t had much time to keep up with the growth, so in areas such as transportation certain issues can arise.
Public transportation is limited and often unreliable, which can be frustrating so it's important to keep an open mind and be flexible when traveling in Sri Lanka. The perk of going with a travel group is that private transportation is commonly used.
When you go with a tour group, consider the type of travel that you are doing. Many people love to visit Sri Lanka to see the religious sites, so there are Sri Lanka tours that are heavy on visiting multiple temples. If you’re more interested in seeing the nature side of the country, rather than visiting historical/religious sites, look through the tours to find an itinerary that match your interests.
Another mentioned frustration is consistently having to take off your shoes at historical sites, at some restaurants and other places. Some viewed this as uncomfortable. A simple fix is having shoes that are easy to slip on and off.
On the other end, many people who visit Sri Lanka fall in love with the country. There are few places in the world you can have the ocean, the jungle, the rainforest, and mountains all within a few hours drive from each other. The weather is warm year round, making it an ideal destination at any time of the year.
There is a plethora of things to do. Relax on the beach, visit tea plantations, explore the jungle, visit temples and historical sites. There are plenty of opportunities to see wildlife as well around the island. One of the most popular things to do in Sri Lanka is taking a scenic train ride through the country, which many trips offer in some form or another. One of the most popular train routes in the world, Ella to Kandy (or reverse), is in Sri Lanka!
Another highlight is the opportunity to mingle with the locals. Reviews often mention how thoughtful and helpful and friendly the people of Sri Lanka are. When you have a tour guide who is a local, you get the opportunity to see the country through their eyes and learn about the life of the locals.
Sri Lanka is a country that is rich in culture and spending time with the locals really bring this to life. The people of Sri Lanka are extremely passionate about their country, and they want visitors to have a great experience and want to come back.
For a professional take on traveling in Sri Lanka, see the Travelstride Sri Lanka Guide »
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