Sri Lanka Tailor-Made Tours

Our guide was amazing - he spent 12 days with us, showing us the beauty of his country. He was flexible to our requirements, a torrent of knowledge, humble and a fabulous driver!

Hotel Reviews

Goldi Sands Hotel

Negombo

Lovely rooms and two great pools. Right I. The beach but we were disappointed by the cleanliness of the beach. It was a quick stop so didn’t affect us too much.

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Granbell Hotel Colombo

Colombo

Nice hotel but seemed to appeal to the young crowd rather than have a family feel. We struggled to find anywhere to sit by the pool and get towels. Right on the coast. Was good to see the commuter train roll in.

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Smallest room as we would expect in Colombo. Loved the toilet seat!

Ella Flower Garden Resort

Ella

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Close to zip line/ and Little Adam’s Peak walk.

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Huge room with the most breathtaking view!

Galway Heights

Nuwara Eliya

This was our favourite place to stay! Staff were lovely ( although there were a lot of them) Hotel had a lovely feel to it.

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It was a little isolated but in fabulous surroundings with nice walks.

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Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts

Heerassagala, Kandy

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It was quite a long way out of town but we loved the isolation and views!

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Athena Lake

Dambulla

We had a huge room. Small scale hotel - it was nice to have very personalized service. Amazing waiter.

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Activity Reviews

Turtle Hatchery Visit

Sri Lanka

I question the ethics of this sanctuary. It’s hard to know really. It was interesting but some if the turtles looked sad.

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Yala National Park Jeep Safari

Sri Lanka

We were lucky and saw leopards, a sloth bear and a wild pig! We were a little concerned about the number of jeeps gathered around the bear and how long they managed to get in his way for. We still enjoyed it.

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Arrive in Negombo

Negombo

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Discover Ella

Sri Lanka

Kids did the zip line and pistol shooting . The morning walk was also fabulous. It was also great to be able to walk to the bridge from the hotel. Ella is a lovely little town to explore on foot.

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Scenic Train Ride in Sri Lanka's Hill Country (Kandy/Nuwara Eliya/ Ella)

Sri Lanka

It was a bit touch and go about whether we had tickets or not but it was a great experience sitting in 3rd class with the samosa man! Our guide went to great efforts to make sure we had seats.

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Tour a Sri Lankan Tea Plantation

Sri Lanka

Touristy but we were the only ones there. Was fun dressing up and picking tea and walking through the factory.

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Discover Kandy: Temple of the Sacred Tooth visit

Kandy

Interesting - didn’t realize we couldn’t actually see the tooth! Loved hearing about the elephants!

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Visit Spice gardens, wood carving centers & gem museums in Kandy

Sri Lanka

Quite touristy but it was really interesting and we loved the ‘free’ massage.

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Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Sri Lanka

Awesome! We left early and went back to the hotel for breakfast after. Avoided huge crowds and the heat. Beautiful views and experience.

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Discover Ancient Polonnaruwa

Sri Lanka

Too hot for us to enjoy really!!!! Interesting but we cut it short.

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Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple Complex

Sri Lanka

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RITIGALA SANCTUARY AND ANCIENT BUDDHIST MONASTERY

Sri Lanka

Great first spot to stop. We were the only ones there which made it very special and our local guide was great. Again, it was unbearably hot!!! The guide actually invited us to his place and his wife made us cold drinks!

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Wilpattu National Park Wildlife Safari

Sri Lanka

Great go skiing experience bug it was SO hot. We ended up altering staying at the Yala equivalent. Loved the campfire and dinner experience. The optional bush walk wasn’t too exciting. We did ask for a reconfiguration of the room and an extra fan and both were sorted promptly.

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Rural Village Trail in Habarana (Cycling, Boat Trip & Lunch)

Sri Lanka

We didn’t do the cycling - not sure why. We took a tractor instead of the bullock cart. This was due to time constraints I think but would have preferred the cart. The boat was lovely. The whole thing was a Bit touristy but it was fun and everyone enjoyed it.

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As travel professionals ourselves, we approach every journey with high expectations regarding organization, authenticity, logistics, and overall guest experience. Our trip to Sri Lanka exceeded those expectations in every aspect.

The itinerary was thoughtfully designed, combining cultural heritage, nature, and local life in a balanced and well-paced program. From the impressive archaeological sites of Dambulla and Polonnaruwa to the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, each experience was carefully scheduled to maximize enjoyment while avoiding unnecessary fatigue. The transition into the hill country, with its tea plantations and the spectacular scenic train ride, offered a beautiful contrast to the cultural triangle, while the Yala National Park safari and the historic atmosphere of Galle provided a perfect conclusion to the journey.

Operationally, the trip ran flawlessly. Transfers were punctual, coordination between activities was seamless, and the overall flow of the program demonstrated strong destination knowledge and professional planning. This level of execution allowed us to fully enjoy the destination without logistical concerns, something we particularly value as industry professionals.

A special recognition goes to our local specialist, Dhanushka, whose responsiveness, attention to detail, and deep understanding of traveler expectations ensured a smooth and personalized experience throughout. Communication was clear, adjustments were handled efficiently, and every service reflected genuine care and professionalism.

Sri Lanka stands out as a destination offering remarkable diversity within short travel distances, culture, wildlife, landscapes, and warm hospitality and this journey showcased it in an authentic and meaningful way.

We confidently recommend both the destination and the organizing team to travelers seeking a well-structured, high-quality travel experience delivered with professionalism and local expertise.

The Kimkim travel team, especially Shalindra, planned an absolutely magical 5 day trip to Sri Lanka for us!
Kanishka was our guide and we cant rate his guide and chauffeur skills highly enough! He is a genuinely kind and knowledgeable person!
He anticipated our every need with every excursion, and once he got to know us, even planned a few unexpected ones that turned out to be some of our very favourite memories.
Please recommend him HIGHLY to ALL of your clients and we will do the same once we get back to Abu Dhabi!
The Deer Park and Amaya Hills hotels were among some of the best we’ve ever stayed in and the staff are super friendly and accommodating.
The elephant safari in Minneriya, Dambulla Rock Temple, Kandy, Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Lion Rock and bathing the elephants at the elephant orphanage are absolute must sees!
Sri Lanka is a magical country and we will definitely be visiting again!!