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Sri Lanka Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
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...
The accommodations provided by CharlieTheTraveler were remarkable. Typically, traveling overseas is stressful and I am on high alert at all times, meaning I never re...
CharlieTheTraveler’s tour to Sri Lanka was interesting, for sure. I had fun and traveled without any stress. The tour guide was also great. He was very passionate an...
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...
I have never really traveled to an international destination. However, it didn’t take me long after reading everything CharlieTheTraveler fit into this trip to book ...
The trip to Sri Lanka through CharlieTheTraveler was one to remember, as it included high quality activities that made the trip well worth it. It was obvious our tou...
CharlieTheTraveler put my mind at ease because of its organization and experience. Our tour guide had everything planned out quite well. He was very efficient with m...
I wanted a revitalizing trip. The trip I booked through CharlieTheTraveler to Sri Lanka proved to be what I was looking for. I felt connected to nature and all of th...
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the natural landscapes and the culture of the local people. This was very helpful as I learned what to and what not to do...
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 am generally attracted to romantic getaways, so when I saw all that CharlieTheTraveler offered for this Sri Lanka trip, I was pleasantly surprised that they includ...
The tour was awesome! Traveling with CharlieTheTraveler is a lot of fun. Everything from the start to the end ran smoothly. The tour guide was very friendly and ener...
joe
May 2024
For an Active tour we spent a lot of time driving. After 1 week the guide bought a map and the journeys got a little shorter! Despite being a very bright man our tou...
Trusted Customer
Feb 2024
The trip was marketed as 'Active' but the active parts weren't very active! A 'hike' in the Knuckles Ranges was little more than a 2km stroll along a paved road and ...
Trusted Customer
Feb 2024
Holiday was very well organised from start to finish.,with a great variety of...
Trusted Customer
Dec 2023
Brilliant Explore! trip, great combination of SriLanka historical sights, farming, religion, food, wildlife with loads of physical activities in-between. We walked m...
Trusted Customer
Nov 2023
George our guide was fabulous, the food was sensational and the itinerary was perfect
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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