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Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi

Sri Lanka is my home! I love my culture, people, food, landscapes, breath-taking hill country, countless wildlife experiences and the golden sandy beaches around this resplendent island. I live in the suburbs of Colombo with my wife and daughter enabling us to have a balanced experience of both city and local village life. With my one and half decades of experience in different aspects of tourism, I am passionate to provide unique and customized travel solutions for you to visit Sri Lanka.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

" I am specialized in Nature, Adventure, Wildlife and Classic Highlights with a Twist all over this magical island; Sri Lanka."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Since my childhood, I am passionate about meeting people from different cultures. Even most of my school friends were from different ethnic groups, having different faiths and I enjoyed it very much. My eagerness to meet people with diversity drive me to work in a gambling club (which was only limited for foreigners) soon after my advance level . This lead me to study tourism for my higher studies and and to complete my B.Sc in Tourism Management. The experience I gathered in many aspects of tourism over last 15 years, is helping me to delight every guest arrive in Sri Lanka through us."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I cherish the stay at Ahaspokuna Bushwalk Camp which is the only bush walks camps in Sri Lanka as one of the very unique travel experiences. It was an amazing stay where we witnessed the roaming elephants just outside the camp when we were on a short bush walk.

The panoramic scenery of the hill country, pure wilderness and super luxury tents created lasting memories in me."

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Recent trip reviews for Yasantha

Stunning, reliable, unforgettable, wonderful
Sri Lanka | Feb 5 - Feb 19, 2023

Kyla
Kyla M.
Israel | Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023

Our trip was breathtaking....We were met at the airport in the middle of the night by Ruwan who was to be our fantastic, knowledgable and generous driver and guide throughout our 16 day trip. I highly recommend to ask for him specifically. He made sure entries into all the sites went smoothly and he was a safe and careful driver on very tricky roads. We were greeted at the hotel at 3am with fresh juice and a lovely hotel team. Next morning we met Ishan who was our amazing guide as well,... read more

Our trip was breathtaking....We were met at the airport in the middle of the night by Ruwan who was to be our fantastic, knowledgable and generous driver and guide throughout our 16 day trip. I highly recommend to ask for him specifically. He made sure entries into all the sites went smoothly and he was a safe and careful driver on very tricky roads. We were greeted at the hotel at 3am with fresh juice and a lovely hotel team. Next morning we met Ishan who was our amazing guide as well, predominantly but not only , when we were on our bicycles which was up to 6 hours a day. He cycled us, a party of 4 - 50 something old parents and 2 strapping 20 something old sons, through the gentle quiet roads, through forests pointing out all kinds of stunning scenery, the magnificent birds that he knew by name, up and down hills and through jungles. All are requests for what we were interested in...mainly the Sri Lankan life and as little as possible touristy places, were met gracefully. Every evening we sorted out the route for the next day....exactly according to our ability, interests and his advice regarding the best path, scenery. Both Ruwan and Ishan I can recommend very highly for their unfaltering reliability, knowledge, humor, kindness and understanding....The hotels were all superb...quiet places that all provided breakfast on the go and a wonderful dinner. We particularly enjoyed the camp sites in the countryside with fabulous views and our own lake to canoe in. Yasantha was in touch with our guides throughout and had been in touch all the time as we planning...with patience and understanding helping us plan our trip and with irreplaceable advice. I recommend everything about the trip.....Even after the trip was over our wonderful guides offered unlimited support to our son who stayed in Sri Lanka another 2 weeks. We would like to thank all of the kimkim team that provided the platform for Yasantha Ishan and Ruwan and for a life long memorable holiday.

Hotel Reviews
Blue Magpie Lodge
Sinharaja

Loved it. Great large room. Beautiful surrounds. Very kind staff and great food.

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Big Game Camp - Udawalawe
Udawalawe, Angunakolapelessa

Ecocamps are a must for any trip in Sri Lanka....they are outstanding....on everything....

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Lady Hill Hotel
Galle

Very interesting renovated hotel....super staff lovely swimming pool great views

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Morning Star Resort
Negombo

Loved it, great garden lovely dinner perfect swimming pool

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Just a short ride from the airport. Quiet steet
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Big Game Camp -Wilpattu
Wilpattu

Middle of the jungle, camping in incredible style. Fantastic dinner and night nature walk....unforgettable

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Amaara Forest
Sigiriya

Loved it. Lovely rooms Beautiful surroundings, cool refreshing pool. Great service. Nearby lots of historical sites at Sirygia.

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Thilanka Hotel
Kandy

Stunning room. Great views....lovely dinner including live music and European food.

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Lake View Comfort Bungalow
Nuwara Eliya

Unexpectedly unique place. Lovely staff cooked us a delicious meal. Great scenery all around us.

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Kinchigune Adventure Camp
Belihuloya

Camping for real in the heart of the country surrounded by birds, monkeys. The guy who runs the place was fantastic, welcoming and knowledgable. And the lake was incredibly warm and we could swim and canoe. Breathtaking scenery and wild life....birds, buffalo, dear....

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Camping with all its charm!
Fairview Hotel
Colombo

Very convenient and quiet in the midst of busy Colombo...Very comfortable and clean. Relaxing...perfect place.

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Activity Reviews
City Tour in Colombo
Colombo

Ruwan took us on a fascinating tour of the city. Memorable, interesting and diverse. Help us with some lasting minute shopping as well making sure we got a good deal.

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Cycling Trail in the backyards of Sigiriya
Sigiriya

Ishan was a wonderful cycling guide and was the best we could have imagined. He fulfilled our dream of a cycling holiday....we cycled through villages, past lakes with countless birds, though forests and jungles and even through bustling towns...always with our warfare and satisfaction foremost in his thoughts....thank you

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Local specialist: Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Yasantha
Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Local specialist in Colombo | Replied on Apr 18, 2023

Hello Kyla,
How are you doing?
It is great that you have had a fantastic time in Sri Lanka with us. It was a great honor to us, it was lovely to had a chat with you at the hotel on your last day in Sri Lanka.
Please feel free to kim kim for any other future travel requirement as our team of specialist around the world are geared to serve our best.
Cheers!!!
Yasantha

Our guide was the absolute best. We were so l...
Sri Lanka | Jan 20 - Feb 3, 2022

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Elizabeth Y.
Sugar Hill, GA | Reviewed on Feb 11, 2022

Our guide was the absolute best. We were so lucky to have him and all arrangements were as promised Everything went very smoothly and could not have asked for more. The people at all the hotels were so kind and couldn’t do enough for us. The whole experience was amazing. read more

Our guide was the absolute best. We were so lucky to have him and all arrangements were as promised Everything went very smoothly and could not have asked for more. The people at all the hotels were so kind and couldn’t do enough for us. The whole experience was amazing.

Hotel Reviews
Goldi Sands Hotel
Negombo
Tips for future travelers

No other than pack a swimsuit

Authenticity & Character
Setting on the ocean
Location
Just a bit noisy
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Amaara Forest
Sigiriya

The road to the hotel is not good but once there the staff are very kind and the rooms are very nice. The meal service was quite good

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Just be careful of the road

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Just a little bit isolated
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The road
Amaya Hills
Kandy

Excellent hotel in a good location. Excellent buffet breakfasts and dinners we used the nSsagd services and highly recomnend

Tips for future travelers

No really All was good

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The view
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Centrally located
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The Blackpool
Nuwara Eliya

The staff went out of their way and even made a special Sri Lankan dish for me. Chef served all our meals with imagination and flair. The rooms were huge and well appointed .

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Large airy rooms
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98 Acres Resort & Spa
Ella

Most amazing view ever, we could not believe how beautiful this place was. Food was excellent Nd we also had massage treatments that were fabulous. Make sure you book them early Very professional team

Tips for future travelers

Make sure you get a room with a far ranging view

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Local specialist: Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Yasantha
Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Local specialist in Colombo | Replied on Feb 11, 2022

Hello Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was an honor for us to be your service provider in Sri Lanka. We have well noted your feedback on the hotels, we will share the same with them in order to look into the areas that need improvements.
Cheers!!!
Yasantha

Round trip during corona
Sri Lanka | Aug 13 - Aug 28, 2021

Sabine
Sabine V.
Spain | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2021

We did a 2 weeks round trip of Sri Lanka with KimKim. Everything was perfectly organized by our agent Yasantha. Our driver Denver was the best. Very good and safe driver. He showed us all the special places and hidden waterfalls, knows the good local restaurants and the best Nature Guides. There was daily follow up between Yasantha and Denver to make sure everything went ok. Even when we wanted to make changes to the trip, Yasantha arranged it immediately. When another lockdown was announced... read more

We did a 2 weeks round trip of Sri Lanka with KimKim. Everything was perfectly organized by our agent Yasantha. Our driver Denver was the best. Very good and safe driver. He showed us all the special places and hidden waterfalls, knows the good local restaurants and the best Nature Guides. There was daily follow up between Yasantha and Denver to make sure everything went ok. Even when we wanted to make changes to the trip, Yasantha arranged it immediately. When another lockdown was announced there were some places that we couldn’t visit. Even the same day they made other arrangement to replace these activities.
The nature guides of EcoTeam are excellent. They can spot you any animal or bird.
We had an exceptional trip : all the main tourist areas and parks we visited as the only foreign tourist. It is safe to travel during corona.
I can fully recommend KimKim as an agent. We actually are arranging our next trip with them.

Local specialist: Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Yasantha
Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Local specialist in Colombo | Replied on Sep 08, 2021

Hi Sabine & Freddy,

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback on your experiences with us in Sri Lanka. We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic tour in Sri Lanka during the pandemic lockdowns. It was always our duty to take care of every single need to make sure that you have a great travel experience in Sri Lanka.

Thank you for bearing the sudden changes of the routes with us due to the imposed lockdowns which was beyond our control, your kind adaption of the changes was... read more

Hi Sabine & Freddy,

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback on your experiences with us in Sri Lanka. We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic tour in Sri Lanka during the pandemic lockdowns. It was always our duty to take care of every single need to make sure that you have a great travel experience in Sri Lanka.

Thank you for bearing the sudden changes of the routes with us due to the imposed lockdowns which was beyond our control, your kind adaption of the changes was commendable. Without your corporation, we couldn't arrange this trip up to such a level.

Thanks again for your lovely comments, it was a great honor to be your host in Sri Lanka.

Kudos to the Lanka Kim Kim Team
Sri Lanka | Feb 9 - Feb 27, 2020

Barry
Barry M.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 07, 2020

We were delighted with our Sri Lanka trip. The organization was great and when we were dissatisfied with one of our hotels, Yasantha quickly made alternate arrangements that were perfect. Our guide/driver, Kumar added to the overall enjoyment of our visit to Sri Lanka. He is an excellent reflection on the Kim Kim operation, along with Yasantha.

There are too many highlights to cover. We REALLY enjoyed the Horton Plains hike; and, of course, Sigiriya, and the cave temples of Dambulla.

Local specialist: Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Yasantha
Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Local specialist in Colombo | Replied on Mar 09, 2020

Hello Barry,

Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. It was an honour for us to be your service provider in Sri Lanka. We believe that it is our duty to look after our valued guests when they are in Sri Lanka and to make it a home away from home and become a family away from family.

All our drivers and guides are well qualified and trained to look you after when you are on tour and deliver the best services to exceed your expectations, Kumar is one of our well trained best drivers... read more

Hello Barry,

Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. It was an honour for us to be your service provider in Sri Lanka. We believe that it is our duty to look after our valued guests when they are in Sri Lanka and to make it a home away from home and become a family away from family.

All our drivers and guides are well qualified and trained to look you after when you are on tour and deliver the best services to exceed your expectations, Kumar is one of our well trained best drivers that always gets good comments from our guests.

Thanks again for your valued feedback, please do not hesitate to contact Kim Kim for any future travel requirement all over the world.

Cheers!!!
Yasantha

Beautiful Trip to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka | Jan 3 - Jan 10, 2020

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Harsha P.
Long Beach, CA | Reviewed on Jan 25, 2020

Trip was great, the country is beautiful. we saw many beautiful spots. we had a very good time based on the itinerary that we had customized. Sigiriya rock, Dambulla cave, Cutlural dance show. Yala National Park was amazing. The tracker and naturist were very good and made us see mostly all animals. We saw Leopards, Sloth bear, Tusk Elephant, Crocodile, lots of Birds, Peacock, Land monitor, Deer, Eagle, etc. Then we went to Mirissa and saw the Blue Whale, it was so beautiful. We took a ride... read more

Trip was great, the country is beautiful. we saw many beautiful spots. we had a very good time based on the itinerary that we had customized. Sigiriya rock, Dambulla cave, Cutlural dance show. Yala National Park was amazing. The tracker and naturist were very good and made us see mostly all animals. We saw Leopards, Sloth bear, Tusk Elephant, Crocodile, lots of Birds, Peacock, Land monitor, Deer, Eagle, etc. Then we went to Mirissa and saw the Blue Whale, it was so beautiful. We took a ride on Madu Ganga river seeing the mangroves and we watched the best sunset when the birds were flying over water. Gangarama temple was very beautiful. On the way to these places we stopped at couple of hindu temples that we customized in the trip. Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple, Ashoka Vatika, Sita Amman Temple, etc. The Peradeniya botanical garden is not worth the visit.
our Driver/ Guide Pradeep was great, very honest, tried everything to keep us happy. The hospitality at all hotels were great. Food was good everywhere. the only thing we didn't like is that every hotel, the dinner is open buffet but not so great menu. and the hotels are not interested to take a la carte orders. however on our last day we ordered a la carte, it was more expensive than buffet but it was very nice food and we were happy with that. The car also was too low and not fit for countryside driving, too many slopes, each time the bottom would hit the road when driving. next time, they should provide an saloon car or an SUV.
All the hotels, the guide, the driver, the national park people helped us to have a wonderful trip. Every single place we went to was worth the drive, we wouldn't remove any place we went to based on our customized trip.

Local specialist: Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Yasantha
Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Local specialist in Colombo | Replied on Jan 21, 2021

Hello Harsha,

Thank you very much for your lovely comment and it was always our duty to make your stay a remarkable one. You have captured nice shots covering the entire trip, probably we can use them in our future itineraries if you do not mind.

Your comment on every single point is very well noted, we will do our best to cater to all our future clients in a way that they will cherish their experiences throughout the lifetime. Your concern on the vehicle is well noted, the situation may be... read more

Hello Harsha,

Thank you very much for your lovely comment and it was always our duty to make your stay a remarkable one. You have captured nice shots covering the entire trip, probably we can use them in our future itineraries if you do not mind.

Your comment on every single point is very well noted, we will do our best to cater to all our future clients in a way that they will cherish their experiences throughout the lifetime. Your concern on the vehicle is well noted, the situation may be due to a technical fault when you were travelling, However, I accept that it is our duty to make your stay comfortable if you could have informed on the condition of the vehicle during the trip, we would have changed the vehicle to make you comfortable.

Please feel free to contact us for any future requirement.

Stay Safe with your beloved ones.

With Warm Regards,
Yasantha

I arranged my trip with Bilal not Yasantha. ...
Sri Lanka | Dec 22 - Jan 5, 2020

Segal
Segal A.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2020

I arranged my trip with Bilal not Yasantha. Arrangements for my trip was good. Not perfect only because initially Yasantha never returned my calls. Bilal was good but also not great at returning calls. Bilal did a good job planning my trip. Once I got to Srilanka my driver was excellent. Excursions and hotels were great also.

Local specialist: Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Yasantha
Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Local specialist in Colombo | Replied on Jan 30, 2020

Hello Segal,

Thank you very much for your feedback on our services, it was an honour to be your service provider in Sri Lanka. It is great to hear that you have enjoyed the trip to Sri Lanka and have a wonderful time here. The pictures of your experiences & encounters look great, hope you do not mind if I use them in our itineraries.

With regard to returning calls, I apologise for delays in getting back you, the reason for the delays of the phone calls due to the time difference and the... read more

Hello Segal,

Thank you very much for your feedback on our services, it was an honour to be your service provider in Sri Lanka. It is great to hear that you have enjoyed the trip to Sri Lanka and have a wonderful time here. The pictures of your experiences & encounters look great, hope you do not mind if I use them in our itineraries.

With regard to returning calls, I apologise for delays in getting back you, the reason for the delays of the phone calls due to the time difference and the phone number you have entered into Kim Kim. You wanted to contact you through another phone number where we could not contact you via the system. However, we managed to contact you and get your trip arranged, please accept my sincere apologies for not returning to you without any delays.

Have a great time!!!

With Warm Regards,
Yasantha

Sri Lanka - safari and cultural places
Sri Lanka | Dec 26 - Jan 5, 2020

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Jason P.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2020

The whole trip was very well organised.
The initial specialist Yasantha put together a very comprehensive itinerary that covered all the places I wanted to see and more. In fact it was so busy that I had to ask my driver/guide for some time off from all the sight seeing!
Boni the driver was very courteous and helpful and struck the right balance between being informative and not engaging in conversation.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the holiday.
Thank you
Jason

Local specialist: Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Yasantha
Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Local specialist in Colombo | Replied on Jan 08, 2020

Hi Jason,

Thank you very much for putting your feedback together and sharing your thoughts with us. It was always our pleasure to arrange your holiday in Sri Lanka. You have decided to travel to Sri Lanka during the busiest period of the year, however, we are glad that we were able to make your dream holiday a reality. Our drivers are always willing to travel a step out from the way and allow you to experience the authenticity.

Once again thanks for choosing Sri Lanka as your dream holiday... read more

Hi Jason,

Thank you very much for putting your feedback together and sharing your thoughts with us. It was always our pleasure to arrange your holiday in Sri Lanka. You have decided to travel to Sri Lanka during the busiest period of the year, however, we are glad that we were able to make your dream holiday a reality. Our drivers are always willing to travel a step out from the way and allow you to experience the authenticity.

Once again thanks for choosing Sri Lanka as your dream holiday destination and it was a great honour to assist you in putting all the services together and make your dream holiday a reality. Please feel free to come back to us when you plan to travel to Sri Lanka in future.

With Warm Regards,
Yasantha

Surprise, a good one
Sri Lanka | Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2019

José
José B.
Brazil | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2019

I didn't have any expectations about it, and the whole trip surprised me, specially my driver: what a good mood, i have to say. Since we had to drive for several hours almost every day he truly made the difference. Hotel and food were good as well, so the tours, the places; its entire history. I believe this opened my mind about Sri Lanka, and that's one of my favorite feelings about a trip.

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Yasantha
Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Local specialist in Colombo | Replied on Nov 19, 2019

Hi Jose,
Thank you very much for your feedback on your experiences here in Sri Lanka with us. It was a great honour to serve you, hope you will surely visit Sri Lanka again.
Thank you very much
Best Regards,
Yasantha

Dear KimKimOur driver Nishantha was very hel...
Sri Lanka | Oct 5 - Oct 12, 2019

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Julie S.
Australia | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2019

Dear KimKim
Our driver Nishantha was very helpful, polite, punctual and always provided a clean car each morning. He opened the door for me and was forthcoming with helpful information during our trip.
Our favourite part of our time in Sri Lanka were the safari camps. Mahoora safari camps were excellent. Our first camp in Wilpattu was exceptional. Our naturalist/guide was so interesting and informative. Everything about the camp was exceptional. The food, service, facilities, vehicles... read more

Dear KimKim
Our driver Nishantha was very helpful, polite, punctual and always provided a clean car each morning. He opened the door for me and was forthcoming with helpful information during our trip.
Our favourite part of our time in Sri Lanka were the safari camps. Mahoora safari camps were excellent. Our first camp in Wilpattu was exceptional. Our naturalist/guide was so interesting and informative. Everything about the camp was exceptional. The food, service, facilities, vehicles and safari's were wonderful. Our second safari camp in Udawalawe was wonderful also. We didn't particularly like the dogs in the park but apart from that the experience was fabulous. We didn't have a naturalist there like in Wilpattu but the guide/operational manager was most helpful. The food was beautiful and the staff were just wonderful. We just loved our experience in both safari camps. I will certainly recommend them to our friends. Our accommodation during our stay was good. Unfortunately my husband got Salmonella while staying in Cassandra Cultural resort which was most unfortunate. He ate some meat at dinner which he feels resulted in his illness. He was unwell for at least four days which made his holiday less enjoyable. Unfortunately he was not well enough to go to the Tooth Temple and cultural show or travel on the train as per our itinerary. He was too weak and when not travelling spent the rest of his time in our hotel bedroom. Our last hotel in Colombo was a bit disappointing as they did not serve alcohol in either the hotel or restaurant. I wish we had know this prior to booking this accommodation. We like to spend our evenings over dinner with a nice bottle of wine. Therefore we had to find a restaurant in Colombo in the pouring rain where we could relax over dinner. I should have checked the miles/kilometres we would be travelling before finalising our itinerary as I felt we did too many miles. We probably should have gone to Yala safari camp and Udawalawe which were closer together rather than all the way up to Wilpattu. We loved our hotel in Kandy, I could have stayed there longer. I should have stayed at a nicer place in Nuwara Eilya. We went to dinner at The Grand Hotel which was a beautiful establishment. The villa we stayed in was nice but small and I much preferred The Grand Hotel. Anyway, these are things I have learned during our visit to Sri Lanka that will assist me when booking future holidays. Regards Julie Stretton

Local specialist: Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Yasantha
Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Local specialist in Colombo | Replied on Nov 07, 2019

Hi Julie,
Thank you very much for your feedback and we truly appreciate your comment. It really shows us the points to be improved for the betterment of our valued clients. It's a pity that your husband got Salmonella during your holiday and could not do certain visits. We will surely inform the hotel about it and get their explanations and warn them.
It is true that one day in Kandy is not enough since we had only 8 days in Sri Lanka and to give you more exposure, we had to keep only one... read more

Hi Julie,
Thank you very much for your feedback and we truly appreciate your comment. It really shows us the points to be improved for the betterment of our valued clients. It's a pity that your husband got Salmonella during your holiday and could not do certain visits. We will surely inform the hotel about it and get their explanations and warn them.
It is true that one day in Kandy is not enough since we had only 8 days in Sri Lanka and to give you more exposure, we had to keep only one night in Kandy.
Very well noted your concern on putting Udawalawe & Yala together instead of Wilpattu. In fact, that is our usual practice. Since Yala National Park (block 1)is closed in September and October annually, I had to include Wilpattu & Udawalawe instead of Yala. However, the block 5 of Yala National Park will not be closed during the said period, but the area is too small for a full day safari. Hence I did not include Yala in the itinerary.
We have very well taken your feedback on your trip, I am sure that we could do better for your future trips in Sri Lanka.
Have a great day ahead!
With Warm Regards,
Yasantha

Sri Lanka: Trails of the Ancient Kingdom - 10 Days
Sri Lanka | Apr 16 - Apr 27, 2019

Joana Rini
Joana Rini K.
Germany | Reviewed on May 03, 2019

Yasantha did a great job and managed to tailor an amazing trip based on "Trails of an Ancient Kingdom" that perfectly fitted our desires. We decided to extend the 10-day programme, and modifying the itinerary, adding extra days of hiking, planning accommodation and connecting us with local trekkers and guides was always done instantly. Communication before our trip was excellent and ran very smoothly, all the questions that we had were answered which gave us the impression to be taken care of... read more

Yasantha did a great job and managed to tailor an amazing trip based on "Trails of an Ancient Kingdom" that perfectly fitted our desires. We decided to extend the 10-day programme, and modifying the itinerary, adding extra days of hiking, planning accommodation and connecting us with local trekkers and guides was always done instantly. Communication before our trip was excellent and ran very smoothly, all the questions that we had were answered which gave us the impression to be taken care of in a very personal way that you usually can't expect while using a booking platform. In the country itself we got in contact with awesome local guides, all the staff of Eco Team Sri Lanka works in an outstanding way, well trained, so kind and helpful and with a stunning experience and awareness of the nature (Knuckles Manigala trekking, Eshan and his team for the Belihuloya trek through the jungle, Adam's Peak and Russell and all the people at the Udawalawe Big Game Camp). Thanks to our driver Sanjaya who took us safely to all the exceptional places that this country has to offer.

Local specialist: Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Yasantha
Yasantha Kuruvita Arachchi
Local specialist in Colombo | Replied on May 08, 2019

Hello Joanna,

Thank you very much for your feedback and it's truly appreciated.

Further, I would like to offer you our sincere gratitude on behalf of the entire nation as you were with us during the hard times without leaving us and your act of kindness gave us a lot of courage. Your efforts in spreading the message that Sri Lanka is still safe to travel would be a great help in boosting Sri Lanka Tourism at this moment.

Thank you so much...

Best Regards,
Yasantha