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Sri Lanka Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
The trip was amazing, first time saw the wild elephant, enjoyed the lunch with local family, rode on the local train and bus, visited baby turtle etc. also I have me...
It was magical! I discovered a beautiful country and lovely people thanks to...
It whas a good mixture of culturral experience and nature. I like that.
This was a great trip to see the best of Sri Lanka on a short space of time, and made it easy to have it so well organised so I didn't have to think of anything. I d...
Wonderful group of people to travel with in a beautiful and very interesting country.
This is very hard to do as the trip was so good and there were so many positives i find it hard to sum up the whole ten or so days. All i can say is that this trip i...
An excellent way to travel, and I'm likely to do it again.
Very enjoyable and I would certainly recommend it to both friends and family. A great way to meet new people and a very good way to learn and experience everything S...
It was a nice journey and especially the roadtrip by train was amazing. Only the hotels really could be cleaner. Especially the bathromms where sometimes really disg...
A great way to see the best parts of Sri Lanka and experience both the tourist and local life!
Dreamy couple of weeks. Met some wonderful people and had an effortless time seeing the main sights of sri lanka. It really felt like i was being treated to a stella...
There is no doubt in my mind that the company CharlieTheTraveler made the perfect itinerary showing the best Sri Lanka has to see and do. We could not have done the ...
CharlieTheTraveler planned this trip with a balance of natural and cultural activities in Sri Lanka. This 10-day trip included excursions I never would have planned ...
CharlieTheTraveler chose amazing sites to visit each day of this 10-day Sri Lanka trip. The tour guide provided by the company was knowledgeable about the area and p...
I would recommend CharlieTheTraveler for this Sri Lanka trip. The company provided an awesome tour guide who was charismatic and overall welcoming. His knowledge of ...
There were some excellent tours of natural wonders on this trip to Sri Lanka. CharlieTheTraveler highlighted the beauty of the country and organized an unforgettable...
I appreciated how much of the natural beauty this company highlighted in the Sri Lanka trip. I love to travel and I found this trip one of the best trips I have been...
I appreciated the natural sites of this trip. I think CharlieTheTraveler did a great job in choosing attractions for us to visit. This company highlighted the beauty...
Sri Lanka is a beautiful country that I am very glad I visited through booking with this company. Our tour guide got to know each person in the group which made the ...
Our trip with CharlieTheTraveler was memorable. We were provided with a variety of top-notch activities. They were all worthwhile. Our tour guide understands his wor...
Editor’s Take
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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