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Rikaz Mohamed

I entered the world of hospitality and tourism back in 2006 with a love for meeting people from different walks of life. Fast forward to the present, I am in my seventeenth year in the trade.

Though I was born in Sri Lanka, I have travelled and lived in other parts of the globe for most parts of my life, and I have found nothing compares to my resplendent island of Sri Lanka. After a bitter 30-year civil war which ended in 2009, Sri Lanka remains to the world a new and exciting destination yet to be explored and experienced, though it has been making headlines in the word of travel since the last few years. It certainly gives me immense joy in sharing and showcasing the diversity of the island and beautiful experiences it has to offer to my clients and fellow tour operators around the globe.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"We have a firm belief and passion about curating insightful and bespoke journeys to Sri Lanka and take pride in being one of foremost tour operators on the island providing a professional yet discreet service with a heavy emphasis on giving attention to the minutest detail. We comprise of highly experienced designers who have comprehensive knowledge of the best the island has to offer, and the insider access and relationships needed to seamlessly plan and execute bespoke trips of the highest quality with authentic and intimate connections, insightful experiences with sustainability underpinning every trip.

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How did you get involved in travel?

"The world of travel has always fascinated me, having been blessed to live and work around the globe since my days as a kid. Exploring Sri Lanka since I repatriated nearly a decade ago at every opportunity, I get to leave my work desk and swap it for exploring the jungles of Sri Lanka being a wildlife enthusiast and a history buff, and equally exploring the ruins of Sri Lanka which stand out as a testament of the grandeur of its ancient past are my favorite pastime. It certainly is very rewarding when I share these intimate off the beaten track experiences with my clients when I do plan their holidays in Sri Lanka.

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Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"My most unique experience is going on a night Safari near to the midnight in the outskirts of the Jungle of Wilpattu. The experience was amazing and totally different to that of a safari done during the day time. I had the wonderful opportunity of coming across many nocturnal animals ,the lonely leopard out hunting, the slender loris with their big bulbous red eyes on trees and even the extremely rare, rusty spotted cat out fishing near a pond. An unforgettable experience. "

Rikaz is part of the following groups: Sri Lanka Travel Agents, Maldives Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Rikaz

Dami is a top quality guide!
Sri Lanka | May 5 - May 10, 2024

Eugene
Eugene S.
Greeley, CO | Reviewed on May 13, 2024
My wife and I spent a wonderful six days on tour across Sri Lanka with Dami (Daminda Bandara). I think we drove a little under 700 miles. Everything went very well: we saw lots of magical sites, ate delicious food, and engaged in exciting activities. The tour was very well planned. Dami was a fantastic tour guide and driver. He is outgoing and friendly, and a very enjoyable travel companion. A proud Sri Lankan, Dami provided us a good history of his native country and of the various sites... Read more

My wife and I spent a wonderful six days on tour across Sri Lanka with Dami (Daminda Bandara). I think we drove a little under 700 miles. Everything went very well: we saw lots of magical sites, ate delicious food, and engaged in exciting activities. The tour was very well planned.

Dami was a fantastic tour guide and driver. He is outgoing and friendly, and a very enjoyable travel companion. A proud Sri Lankan, Dami provided us a good history of his native country and of the various sites we visited including Sigiriya Rock, various temples, and a game drive. He is also an expert on native birds and could identify even the smallest birds from a distance. Impressive!

Throughout our tour Dami was an attentive guide and a good listener. On his advice we switched things up on the tour agenda so that we could climb Sigiriya in the cooler morning rather than the heat of the day. Dami learned we liked various foods, e.g., beetroot and chocolate, and he made sure we got to try some Sri Lankan beetroot curry and chocolate. Dami also pulled over on our drive to show us various sites and locals at work. For example, we stopped to see how coconut oil is made.

During our climb and descent of Sigiriya Rock Dami was very helpful to my wife who was leery of the uneven and gravel-covered steps.

Dami ensured we were well fed with high-quality food throughout the trip. All the lunch sites at which we stopped were delicious. One lunch might well be the best meal we will have had this year, at the Old Palm House in Galle.

Importantly, Dami is a careful driver and ensured that we were safe throughout the trip.

Overall, we give Dami the highest rating and would whole heartedly recommend him to others as a top-notch tour guide.

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