Discover Sri Lanka

Our Clients’ Reviews

Here at Exodus we thrive on feedback from our customers. It's the only way we can ensure our trips continue to be the best they can be. So, for the real tales, twists and turns of the trip you're interested in, look no further than the reviews from our previous travellers. Any feedback collected (Good or bad) from Exodus clients is posted straight onto our website - totally unedited. Read more...

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  Laura Wiles

  DISCOVER SRI LANKA

  

  Written February 2013

  This was a really good holiday, an amazing country, lots of different places to see and different activities to do.  Weather was fab and food was good enough that I am trying to recreate it at home. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  • visiting so many different places
  • The elephant sanctuary
  • The bike ride
  • the safari
  • The food, namely anything that was eaten on a banana leaf
  • Whale and dolphin watching
  • the Sri Lnakan people were really friendly and make you feel so welcome
  • Stayed in some amazing hotels, namely Deer park and Hotel Suisse

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Really friendly and approachable, had lots of knowledge about Sri Lanka

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  • This is not the most active trip, lots of getting on and off the bus
  • mosquito repellent

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Had a really good group of people who I travelled with.

  Would have been nice to not eat in the hotel's so often and eat more local food.

   
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  Ian Young

  DISCOVER SRI LANKA

  

  Written February 2013

  This was a great experience, both as a holiday and as an adventure. Lasting just over two weeks and covering around 1000 miles, this tour offered a comprehensive insight into Sri Lankan life and countryside. Congenial company, a superbly organised leader and a remarkably composed driver (the traffic is wild!) combined to make this a wonderful trip.  Strongly recommended. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  There were so many that it is impossible to select just one.

  The cycle ride through through beautiful countryside to a small village for lunch was great fun, despite everyone being totally soaked in a tropical downpour.  We certainly entertained the local children who came out in numbers to cheer the mad drenched Brits.

  The splendour and colour of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya near Kandy will last long in the memory, as will a posh colonial style dinner at the Hill Club at Nuwara Eliya.

  Finally the walk on Horton Plains provided some much needed exercise after too many irresistible buffet dinners, with a spectacular waterfall, glorious views and a rare sighting of a giant Sri Lankan squirrel.  

   

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Sujan was excellent. His success in organising  stress-free transport, baggage transfer and hotel check-ins throughout the holiday was remarkable.  He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Sri Lankan wildlife, history and geography, including the widespread location of accessible clean public toilet facilities (an essential attribute given that most of the travellers were on the wrong side of 60). Perhaps his greatest skill was in gently herding 18 free spirits through a relatively busy schedule without appearing to be in any way bossy or harassed.   

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  The birdlife in Sri Lanka is fantastic and with hindsight we wish that we had brought better binoculars and a camera with a good close-up lens.  Most of the activities are great fun, but several members of the group were disappoined by the Yala safari drive, possibly because of the 4-5 hour bone-shaking drive over endless pot-holes in a jeep with dubious suspension. If you are prone to sea sickness it would be wise to hesitate before signing up for the whale watching - one unfortunate group member was prostate for most of the boat-trip. And don't forget the suncream and the mossie spray.  The mosquitoes were not too abundant but they do venture forth at dusk in the hope of finding some tasty unprotected tourist blood. 

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  GREAT FUN.  ENJOY.

   
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  Catherine van Wissen

  DISCOVER SRI LANKA

  

  Written February 2013

  This was a wonderful trip with a lot of variety. It was a great experience. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Seeing the local people in the villages around Giritale working to improve their lives in any way they can. We saw a local man making spoons out of coconut shells to support his family. He used to do this by hand, but his income had been greatly increased simply due to the donation of an electric tool to help him.

   Riding cross legged on the neck of an elephant, while feeding him bananas. He kept blowing hot banana breath on me through his trunk to persuade me to feed him some more.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Sujan was a perfect leader. He was entertaining, yet did not talk TOO much. The depth and breadth of his knowledge and information was amazing. He went out of his way to give us the best possible holiday that he could, and his love for his country was clear to see and very inspiring. 

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  If you are intending to climb Adam's Peak and you have walking poles, take them with you. They were definitely worth the small amount of space they took up!!! Also, don't expect to be able to sit down and rest at the top. There was only just enough space to stand alongside all of the people who were sitting and sleeping everywhere.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Definitely take advantage of every opportunity on this trip, including all the optional extras. You need to have a certain level of fitness to do some of them, but they were all amazing.

   
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  Glyn Scott

  DISCOVER SRI LANKA

  

  Written February 2013

  A great way to see different aspects of the island and appreciate just how beautiful it is and how the people live. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  No one moment - it was a whole experience of Sri Lankan life where we did feel we saw some of the real Sri Lanka and not only the touristy parts.  

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Sujee made our trip. He described Sri Lanka as our new home from the first few minutes and shared his love of his country. His great sense of fun made him a friend.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Go with the flow. Join in, take advantage of the experiences.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Sri Lankan food is fantastic. Try everything, normally buffet meals, there is always a selection of curries from mild to hot!

   
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  Mitchel Auerbach

  DISCOVER SRI LANKA

  

  Written January 2013

  This trip is a great experience for those who want to cover a considerable amount of territory in two weeks.  I feel like we saw an amazing number of sights and had a superb number of experiences in such a short time.  Our leader, Roshan, is superb and he did a great job ensuring that the hiccups were minimal.  Plus under his management, the hotel check in and checkout process went off very well.   The only down side to this trip was that since we stayed in ten different hotels over the course of this trip that was a lot of packing and unpacking.  Also too much time was spent on the coach since whilst the difference that we covered weren't great, the generally poor road infrastructure meant that many hours were spent moving around. Finally, we could have skipped the one night stop in the town of Kitulgala (where the rafting was nothing that special nor the hotel that good either).  Instead we would have been able to spend two nights at the delightful hotel station hotel in Nuwara Eliya.  

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Hiking in Horton Plain NP in the hill station area.   Also Yala NP.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  He is very competent and good at what he does.  Since he has done this trip close to 200 times, he knows his stuff.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Be prepared for a fascinating and interesting country.   Also, if the itinerary doesn't change, be prepared for quality time in the coach.

   
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  Alison Vaughan

  DISCOVER SRI LANKA

  

  Written December 2012

  A very varied trip with Culture, Adventure activities, Wild Animals and Beaches. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  I never expected to see a Leopard even though Yalla Park has a large population.

  Seeing a leopard asleep in the tree above us, completely unaware of all the excitement beneath was very special.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Sujan was a fantastic leader and always did his best to ensure the group got the most from the trip.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Don't worry if it rains. We climbed Lions Rock in the rain without waterproofs as it was still lovely and warm and we soon dried off.

   

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  We did white water rafting for the first time with some hesitation. Amazing,  loved it.

   
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  Simon Thomas

  DISCOVER SRI LANKA

  

  Written December 2012

  The trip included a great blend of culture, leisure and activity with plenty of sightseeing opportunities and time to relax by the sea and pool.  

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Christmas day walk to Worlds End, cycle ride and Lunch in Giritale and swimming with the locals in the river at Kitulgala.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Roshan was an excellent guide, very knowledgable and professional with a great understanding of the differemt needs of individual members of the group. Enthusiastic about Sri Lanka's culture and history. Easy going with a great sense of humour.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Be prepared for an active trip and take lots of mossie spray. 

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  More active trip than implied from the 'Leisurely' grade in the brochure. Ideal for us, but too active for some of the group. Food was great, although too 'watered down' for our tastes. Hotels were well above our expectations and even where rooms were basic, this was compenstaed for by the location and service of staff.

   

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