A great personal experience facilitated with great local knowledge
Sri Lanka
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Apr 27 - May 13, 2024
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Dhanushka and the Koon Holiday team created a great personalised experience for our holiday in Sri Lanka.
The initial consultation on what we wanted identified the type of experience we were after. Nothing was too much to ask.
Our local guide and driver, Kapıla Kaluarachichi was a great travel companion, in addition to being a great local guide, and provided great cultural and historical background for all of the sites visited.
Special mention goes to Mr Goonie in Polonnaruwa for his second to none knowledge of the local archeological sites and to Mr Jimmy Heyn, the manager at Sambar Hills resort in Nuwara Eliya for his attention to detail and his personalised service.
We would definitely use KimKim again.
Activity Reviews
![Enjoy a Refreshing Snack at a Roadside Food Stall](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/e3888e92e43030eff9448a2129cf25187a8f0e53/original-94787b054f80b9eae60f67f1bfdc6431.jpg)
A nice introduction to the roadside stalls, which are the heartbeat of the local economy..
![Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple Complex](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/50fb2a25576a06ec35351d1f1d90eed0a46de5b9/original-6e4bf0a9606c8e304cf7a74b526edec1.jpg)
![Discover Ancient Polonnaruwa](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/ffbfbeb55d315e5ea7f789a747adbc77e7b47f68/original-d8d651a55c4a1015d4b6cf721fe1c97f.jpg)
The guide selected by Koon Holidays and KimKim was a retired archeologist from the area whose knowledge was first rate.
![Elephant Safari in Minneriya National Park](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/886d9bd19938ba9b31fc6a7b943c09d8195c9fa3/original-8a8b248e764dd83e3f904a1168f071b4.jpg)
Seeing these great beasts in the wild was amazing.
![Ancient Sites of Anuradhapura](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/01c7eac87da1c1d0dec7134f216b8fba6cec668e/original-6473fe09654400f73448ee1bac0c813b.jpg)
The history behind what are some of the most sacred sites in Sri Lanka was very illuminating.
![Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/ca026467677c461a38d33232ee9025dd67e82c05/original-caa8db6e7c47e48ffa38ce25573ddf31.jpg)
![Visit ancient Trincomalee fort (Fort Fredrick)](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/ebb9a8537f6002ea02c20d13d1625b575eba4e6c/original-63842672b4031bd77c13f167bca9551f.jpg)
Go to the fort at about 4:00 pm in the afternoon. This will allow you plenty of time to wander through the fort and arrive at the Hindu temple for the afternoon ceremony.
![Temples & Beaches in Trincomalee](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/537ae66701bb24f461425361b8dcbc5cc7acf2c2/original-fa4d715e942fea9524c96a04b01e79e2.jpg)
A great area to relax or go scuba diving
![Discover Kandy: Temple of the Sacred Tooth visit](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/8adc9066938a1fdffdd0979d865866e773967575/original-ca5f798780d8ee8cad4126af9eebc440.jpg)
One the best and most important temples in Sri Lanka and definitely a must do.
![Discover Three temples loop in Kandy](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/414c942d94421973c45600116cca4c202662fd3b/original-014bddc44e15e8e95c4cb7fa75a51156.jpg)
![Visit Spice gardens, wood carving centers & gem museums in Kandy](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/50f3e2bcc59f385293f6b4a2259f0e4a7d5d17f1/original-53a3820b4108843fa36bbc010fe3012b.jpg)
A really amazing guide at the spice gardens, Gem centre and Batik crafts. These people are passionate about what they do.
![Explore Nuwara Eliya](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/ae466bcef2a917ac11487c0ff87d6d4216ed89d1/original-6e889715a56b9d2330832cde9a06fc6d.jpg)
![Galle Dutch Fort Visit](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/6721572c0903bd1f4fdcd1e4908da88e188abe56/original-f63a015545fc29773a514ce22fa23d48.jpg)
A great place to simply have a wander and marvel at the historical architecture.
![Explore Lively Colombo](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/9db3d49f6e1951a199912ba2d70c45f3874ca8cc/original-4dcf950f36fd08f3c9996d5a22395c04.jpg)
Some great sites combining the original culture and modern day architecture.
![Dhanushka](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/users/profile_photos/71b10a1812758f7b004b50940841b8852465ef7e/original-2cfdb2c8c305fed48347b286c51b1fa2.jpg)
Hello Bryce,
Thank you so very much for the wonderful review & comments!
I am glad that you enjoyed the vacation in Sri Lanka & truly honored to be your local travel expert who planned your holiday.
Sri Lanka has so much to offer & I invite you to visit Sri Lanka again to discover & explore the beautiful island.
Stay tuned & connected with Kimkim travel !
See you soon in Sri Lanka again !
I remain at your disposal.
Thanks again,
Dhanushka