The Grand Tour Of Sri Lanka

We had a total of 14 amazing days in Sri Lanka and our tour was 12 days with the best Tour guide Nishantha Kumara. The tour was adjusted around us as we had some health issues shortly before the trip so it was good of Nishantha to work it into our day as to what best suited us. All the hotels were of high standard and food was excellent. We will surely be back to enjoy more of this country.

My first time to this island paradise and I am totally satisfied with this great tour. Loved Sigiriya and Pidurangala both easy climbs and both spectacular. All safari’s were successful seeing up close Leopard Elephants Blue Whales (yes several) and more. My solo guide and driver Udara is fantastic and great always on time, providing relevant commentary and taking great photos of us. My first time on a private tour and I will do these from now on if available. Larger groups mean getting sick. Highly Recommended.

Exceptional! Very safe driver in a country that makes Boston drivers seem tame. Informative, attentive and always ready to please. Best tour guide we’ve ever had, and we’ve visited 50 countries many where we hired guides.

Our trip to Ari Lanka was overall a great experience. The accommodations were all very pleasant and the food options were excellent. The tour itself was well planned out even though not all admission fees were included. We stayed for 12 days and took a round trip. The car rides were longer than expected, also there was no mentions of the driving distances before booking the tour. That was something that surprised us. Our guide, Nishantha Rathnayaka, was very kind and made us feel very safe and comfortable. He has an incredible knowledge about the history of the country and is always willing to share his insights. He was a very careful driver and took us wherever we wanted to go. We didn’t know that it would just be us two when we booked the tour as it was promoted as a group tour. It would’ve been nice to know beforehand that we would be traveling with the guide and no other visitors. We loved the atmosphere and the overall energy of the country and are very thankful to have experienced such a rich culture.

Outstanding tour. All the highlights of Sri Lanka in a relaxed comfortable trip. The hotels and meals were simply outstanding, probably the best food I've ever had on a tour. My guide Rohan was superb. Knowledgeable, fun to talk too, and super accommodating.

This was an excellent tour and great value for money. We stayed in some wonderful hotels; one with a tree house and others with spectacular views. All were well appointed and comfortable - a few with great swimming pools. We were taken to all the best tourist destinations and were very lucky to see many elephants in the wild, plus a leopard, crocodiles, dolphins and much other wild life. We also enjoyed the cultural destinations very much too. Our driver, Ravi, was first class negotiating some scary drives with skill. His care for our well being and safety was exemplary. We really appreciated his friendliness and helpfulness.

I’ve just returned from the most incredible family trip around Sri Lanka, organised by BH Lanka Tours and booked on Tour Radar. Sri Lanka itself is vibrant, colourful and full of character with delicious food, dramatic scenery and unforgettable wildlife. The variety packed into this itinerary was so varied - from ancient cities and sacred temples to lush hill country, wildlife safaris and beautiful beaches. This trip offered a great balance of culture, wildlife, scenery and relaxation and we’re so grateful to have seen so much of the country in just under two weeks. The nature was genuinely some of the best I’ve ever experienced on holiday. We saw elephants, leopards, crocodiles, storks, kingfishers, peacocks (I am now obsessed with peacocks!), and even black-faced monkeys swinging through the trees. The landscapes constantly changed which was so beautiful to see; covering misty tea plantations, dense rainforest, dramatic rock fortresses and golden coastline. It felt like several countries in one. A huge thank you to our guide, Hesh, who was absolutely fantastic throughout. He was kind, calm and incredibly accommodating - especially supporting my mum with her mobility needs. He always made sure we felt safe, gave helpful local tips and handled everything seamlessly. Having a guide who is both knowledgeable and genuinely warm makes all the difference on a multi-stop tour like this where you spend a lot of time together! The hotels were a wonderful mix - from jungle lodges with fireflies at night, to hilltop views in Kandy and beautiful beachfront properties on the south coast. We loved that each stop had its own personality and atmosphere. The cultural experiences were thoughtfully chosen, including the iconic Sigiriya Lion Rock, Polonnaruwa, the Temple of the Tooth, the scenic train to Ella, tea country, and of course the safaris in Minneriya and Yala (seeing a leopard was a true life highlight). It felt immersive but still comfortable. This was such a special trip for our family and one we will treasure forever. We’re so grateful to the team for organising such a fun, educational and memorable journey and we could not recommend this tour more!

A fabulous tour. Our first visit to Sri Lanka and it exceeded expectations.

Wow what an amazing experience! Everything from the food, the people, the accomodation, the experiences but most of all our guide, Sidath! Having Sidath there was a Godsend. Not only for his wealth of knowledge and expertise but because 20mins after landing, the ATM decided to freeze with my card held captive. Not only did Sidath liase with the bank and arrange collection of my card, (which was no easy feat with a weekend, public holiday and closing times of 3pm) but he also offered us some cash until we could get the card back! But we did and saw everything from elephants, to crazy traffic, tuk tuk rides, temples, Buddas, mountains, white water rafting and canyoning, tea plantation, boat rides, turtle hatchery, cricket grounds, historic sights, shops, beautiful hikes, trains, whales, dolphins, cheetahs and even had time to relax by the beaches or pools! Did we see everything that Sri Lanka has to offer, nope, but what we saw in our 12 days was perfect! Having everything arranged for us just made it so much more relaxing. The accomodation was brilliant, I was concerned with 3 people we would get cots or roll away beds but every hotel had a proper bed. The food in the hotels was spectacular and most days we didn’t even have lunch as we weren’t hungry. The best thing about having Sidath……he was great at taking photos! However the behind the scenes team at BH Lanka were superb as well. Always prompt and returning emails, adding or changing things was a breeze, thanks Hiruni for organising a great first trip to SriLanka!

We had an unforgettable 14-day journey through Sri Lanka with our guide and driver, Nishantha Rathnayaka from BH Lanka Tours. His knowledge, kindness, and careful driving made us feel safe and inspired throughout the trip. Thanks to his excellent organization and warm support, our holiday became a truly memorable adventure. Highly recommended!– Annette & Hans

We had an absolutely amazing holiday, getting to know this beautiful tropical country. The itinerary was varied and completely flexible so we could choose not to do any of the activities if we didn’t want to. The hotels selected were very good and all staff we met were amazing. The tour operators used were in our opinion, the best of the operators - particularly our safari guides who found so many animals for us. Our guide Sakun was friendly, knowledgeable, organised and great company for our holiday. He is a really nice guy which is evident by how happy all the tour operators are to see him. When we return to Sri Lanka for our next visit we will be asking for him personally as we were so impressed with him as our tour guide.

Narlin Fernando was our tour guide on our classic and culture tour, He was very friendly efficient and obliging. He was very happy to show us and explain sites in his country

Our 14 day adventure was an amazing experience. Now Lynn, our guide was a top gun who exceeded all expectations. Congrats.

Many thanks for the perfect organisation and prompt replies before we began the trip. Every question and change of the tour was accepted and alternatives were offered. Many thanks as well for the best man: Prasanna. Who was our driver and guide. He is an absolutely good driver and always keeps his attention to our security and saftey. He explained everything and gave information in our mother language, which is german.He is the best guide ever. Many thanks Prasanna and all the best for you and your family. Marit/Jörg

This 13-day Sri Lankan tour was an absolute dream come true! It blended ancient wonders, lush landscapes and genuine hospitality into pure magic. From the sacred temples of Kandy to the tea-clad hills of Nuwara Eliya and the pristine beaches of Mirissa, every moment felt like stepping into a living postcard. Wildlife safaris in Yala National Park were thrilling, with heart-pounding leopard sightings. The food was a flavour explosion – spicy curries, fresh seafood and king coconut. But the true star was our guide Aruna. From the moment he greeted us at Colombo airport with his warm smile and flawless English, he transformed our journey. His knowledge brought sites like Sigiriya Rock Fortress to life. He anticipated every need, arranging photo stops at misty viewpoints and fulfilling my bucket list dream of photographing the stilted fishermen of Merida. His infectious enthusiasm, quick wit and exceptional safe driving skills on winding mountain roads and busy highways gave us total peace of mind. The logistics were flawless, the accommodations comfortable and the value incredible. Book now and request Aruna – he’s a lifelong friend. I’m already planning my return and giving it a 10/10!

Nalin Dissanayake from BH Lanka Tours was an exceptional tour guide for our Grand Tour of Sri Lanka not only was his knowledge of his home town Sri Lanka incredible he was also very kind and humble. Went above and beyond to ensure we were always happy and satisfied with our rooms and meals. The service was 5 star plus. Our safety was ensured at every venue by Nalin Dissanayake and he would always check washrooms to make sure they were clean before we used them. Nothing was ever too much trouble for Nalin with many stops for ice creams, snacks, toilet breaks or medicines along the way. This was our 1st trip to Sri Lanka and we are heading home with so much information on the history, people and culture of Sri Lanka thanks to Nalin. Could not recommend Nalin Dissanayake highly enough as a tour guide if you are ever planning on visiting Sri Lanka.

We had a really amazing time with Camilas on our 12 day trip. He is an amazing guide and we got to see a lot of the country. It was a good mix of culture, adventure and relaxation. We would highly recommend Camilas and BH lanka tours. Everything was well organised. Even when it rained on some days our guide was so knowledgeable and flexible so that we could do everything in our itinerary

We did a 12 day tour with BH Lanka tours & it was great. We met our guide Sidath in Negombo & he was very friendly. We then found out it was only the 3 of us on the tour for the 12 days so we had a private tour through Sri Lanka and it was amazing! We loved the tour & Sidath was very informative & helpful. There were so many highlights of this trip one was getting close to the elephants at Kaudulla Natinal Park & seeing a leopard at Yala National Park! Both the safari drivers were awesome. We loved this tour & having Sidath as our guide was great. He was really friendly & easy to get along with. We got so much great information from him along the trip. Sri Lanka is a great country to visit & there is so much to see & do.

Although the weather conditions were really bad (Tropical storm Ditwah, with great impact on the overall infrastructure of the island), we really enjoyed our stay at Sri Lanka. When the weather conditions got too bad (and even dangerous), our tour was quickly altered by our professional guide Chandima. Hotel bookings were quickly changed so our family was safe during the cyclone. Although we could not continu our original tour due to road blokkades, a new route was chosen quickly, including new activities organized by our tour guide. All hotels that we stayed in were really great (the rooms were big and clean) with good breakfast and dining facilities (all included in our tour). When the storm had passed (after a few days) we could even enjoy the lovely weather again. Thank you BH Lanka Tours and thank you Chandima for an excellent vacation!

We did the 12 day Classic & Cultural Tour. It was absolutely fantastic from beginning to end. Our Tour guide Jagath went out of his way to make it special for us. On my birthday he organised for the hotel to make a whole cake just for me and sing happy birthday at dinner (It was a really nice cake!). When the airline lost our bags, he was in constant contact with them to make sure we got them back ASAP as we were constantly on the move. In the end he managed to have them delivered to where we were stopping for lunch! He never hurried us along when we were taking longer than expected during the activities which brought us the most joy, and he even organised an additional snorkeling trip with turtles for us (which was incredible). Jagath... YOU ARE THE BEST!!! This tour exceeded our expectations in all ways. There were so many highlights. For us, we loved all the animals. Being able to bath an Elephant and being sprayed with trunk water in the process was something we will remember forever. Seeing them in the wild in such abundance that we actually had to slow down as the cross the road was something we wouldn't have even imagined. The Forrest & mountain landscapes as well as the oceans and rivers are a real sight to behold. Something the don't mention in the tour guide is the opportunity to take the most wild zipline ride over the valley at Ella. DO IT! To have all our breakfasts and dinners covered and with BH arranging a couple of extra days for us in Colombo (be cause we asked) made this such a calm and easy tour. All (except 1) of the hotels we stayed in were absolutely wonderful. Thank you BH Tours, we will definitely travel with you again.

The tour was incredible and we were able to see everything we wanted with highlights being Sigiriya, the train to Ella and the safaris. The sights were varied and never felt repetitive. The food and accommodation was good too! Special mention of our guide Janaka who was kind, knowledgeable and so punctual. He made the experience so much more special and I can’t recommend him highly enough. Anyone considering Sri Lanka as a destination should not hesitate there is so much culture and natural and the people are so friendly.

We were very fortunate to have such an excellent driver/guide in Aruna. He did everything we asked of him and more. He even assisted us with a recommendation of somewhere to stay after our tour finished. We were very comfortable with his driving and he went out of his way to meet our every need. Aruna ensured that our tour was a great success and we feel very privileged to have been given such a wonderful guide for our travels in Sri Lanka.

Great company, good communications when booking, I wanted an additional night and they arranged no problem. Great trip, very varied, busy at times. Hotels were all good but food very much the same, often quite cold. It would be nice to not have hotels booked for dinner every night. We ate out a couple of times. If you have done a safari before I would definitely miss out the elephant safari, far too many jeeps, too commercialised. Now to our guide/driver Sakun, what a star! ️ Very polite and attentive, good fun. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Excellent driver. He is an asset to your company.

Coming to the end of a first trip to Sri Lanka; this has been a full on enjoyable tour which delivered a variety of cultural, historical and memorable experiences. This is a beautiful country and has much to offer. Sakun our guide/driver/photographer has been amazing, a great asset to the company - always polite, respectful, extremely knowledgeable and been good company along the way. Thank you.

We booked 4 months in advance after friends had told us what great time they had in Sri Lanka. We originally booked the 12 day Grand Tour with BH Lanka tours through an Australian company, Tour Radar, and thought we would be travelling with a small group on a bus. It seemed like good value. As it turned out, we were met at our hotel by Nalin D, who advised we would be on a private guided tour with him..... it would appear that no other guests had signed up for our tour. Nalin Dissanayake is an excellent english speaking local guide with an extensive network of professional contacts, a wealth of knowledge about Sri Lankan history and culture, and a very professional and considerate personality. He m ade our holiday tour a great success. Highly recommended.

The tour delivered exactly as promised. Our guide Udara was friendly, knowledgeable and an excellent tour guide. Udara was always punctual, well presented and our schedule ran to time. We had some amazing experiences in this beautiful and friendly country.

We completed the BH Lanka Grand Tour of Sri Lanka. The tour provided us with many wonderful experiences. Our guide Nalin Dissanayake worked tirelessly to ensure our tour ran smoothly. He is extremely knowledgeable on every aspect of Sri Lankan history, wildlife and culture. He speaks perfect English which made communication easy - his vehicle was extremely clean and comfortable. Our accomodation and meals were a very good standard and Nalin ensured we were happy at every stage of the trip. We would happily recommend BH Lanka Tours and guide Nalin dissanayake as the perfect way to see Sri Lanka.

Holiday of a lifetime! We enjoyed a fabulous tour of Sri Lanka over 12 days. Our tour guide Arjun Awanasinghe was amazing and ensured our holiday was one we will never forget . He looked after us so well and was so friendly, very knowledgeable and caring. He was always happy and cheerful and knew so much about his country. We were the only couple booked on the tour so really enjoyed travelling in his lovely air- conditioned car rather than a mini- bus. The itinerary was fabulous, every day was so diverse and interesting. Lunch restaurants were excellent, as were all the hotels too. Seeing 2 leopards in the national park was very special. We would highly recommend this tour. Thanks to Arjun and HB tours!

We had a wonderful time in Sri Lanka. This was our first time in the country and the tour was a great introduction to Sri Lanka. The itinerary was just right for us as we like to fit lots into our holidays. Accommodation and food were terrific and each day featured a new insight into this place. A big thank you to our wonderful driver and guide, Nalin Dissanayke. Nalin was not an excellent and safe driver, but a great guide and a source of lot of information about this country. Nothing was too much trouble for Nalin and he looked after us very well. We very much appreciated his company and his great English skills, even when we used Australian terms. I would thoroughly recommend BH Sri Lanka Tours and Nalin as your guide

A superb tour of a beautiful country, expertly lead by our great guide and driver Arjuna. He took time to take us to additional locations and is very knowledgeable about the history and wildlife of Sri Lanka. Very highly recommended trip

A fabulous trip with Suranga over 12 days!! It was a perfect combination of activities (climbing, white water rafting, snorkelling) cultural events and some down time on the beach. Suranga provided local insight and knowledge and when needed arranged guides at the UNESCO sites for more in depth knowledge. He got to know us as a family and we had fun along the way!

We had a wonderful time in Sri Lanka. The tour is very well arranged, with no things to worry about at all. Private guide, Nishantha, was better than we ever could have hoped for. So gentle and lovely, really trying to give us the best experience possible. The tour is somewhat exhausting at some points, but nonetheless worth it every second. We really recommend the tour, if Sri Lanka is on your wish list!

We had the best time on this tour, all of the activities and accommodation were planned very well and to a high standard. Our tour guide Bhathi, from BH Lanka tours made the experience very special with his excellent service, and extensive knowledge of the countries culture and history. The activities had a good variety and we explored well many parts of the island! I would recommend this tour and especially Bhathi to anyone who would like to experience this beautiful country- he will look after you and make sure you have the best holiday.

This tour showed us the real Sri Lanka and a bit of downtime at the beach. Thank you to Sasika our guide/driver for making our trip memorable. He was very knowledgeable on the culture and history of his people. He added personal touches like stopping and buying coconuts so we could experience real coconut water and Buffalo curd with Treacle. We have a lot of good memories to take home with us.

The tour was very well organised with each day having a variety of activities planned and high quality hotels booked. Sakun, my guide, was extremely helpful and answered all my questions and taught me so much about Sri Lanka.

We spent 12 days traveling through Sri Lanka with BH Lanka Tours and our Guide Buddhika – and it was a great experience! Buddhika always shared a lot of insights about the history and culture of the country and was always very helpful. He made sure that everything ran smoothly and adapted to our wishes whenever possible. Therefore, we were able to enjoy a smooth and memorable journey through this beautiful country. Thank you for this unforgettable holiday!

We had a lovely, relaxing and effortless trip around Sri Lanka thanks to BH Lanka and our driver Udara. This is the first time we've done a tour of this nature, normally roughing it on our own, so it was a change of pace for us staying in some very fancy hotels and being chauffeured around. While at times we missed some of the freedom of backpacking, it was nice to experience having everything so thoughtfully taken care of! Udara was knowledgeable, helpful and made the whole trip seamless. We especially appreciated his effort to get us into the temple of the tooth relic despite the massive crowds there for a special event. We feel like we've had a good taste of Sri Lanka's highlights, with a mix of ancient history, temples, nature and relaxing beaches. Thank you!

We had an excellent vacation. The communication upfront with bh Lanka was perfect and very professional. We adjusted our tour to include some extra relax days. We were welcomed by our guide Chintaka , at the airport, and he stayed with us the entire journey. He shared so many insights of the country and made sure that we were having a fantastic vacation. We were a group of 2 families with children of 12 and 22 years old. For everyone he made sure that we did activities that all of us good enjoy! And adjusted the tour on our requests to get the most of off Sri Lanka ! We had an amazing time . Thank you bh Lanka and especially Chintaka for the wonderful experience . A perfect balance between culture vs nature . Highly recommended !!!!

Wonderful tour around the country (southern part) touching on the best sights and locations. Tour guide Buddhika’s experience and love for his country was showcased in a multitude of ways as he was always ready to inform us or adapt the tour to our needs and interests.

Diana and I thoroughly enjoyed our Grand Tour of Sri Lanka. The tour covered a great variety of locations and experiences; our favourite was the train trip to Ella. All the hotels we stayed in were comfortable and peaceful; including delicious meals. Our tour guide/driver Udara made the whole tour flow effortlessly with his expert organisation and driving; he was also very knowledgeable on many aspects of life and places in Sri Lanka and answered our questions well. Thankyou BH Lanka and Udara.

We did a 12 day comprehensive tour of Sri Lanka with a private guide Nalin Dissanayake. During this tour we saw beaches, wild life parks, amazing temples and historical sites.

We have had a brilliant time in Sri Lanka with BH Lanka tours. We did a 12 day tour. Heshan was a brilliant guide. Reliable, considerate and thinks ahead to make sure you have the best holiday ever. You don't have to think of anything because he has it covered, you just enjoy this amazing country. The activities were wonderful. The hotel choices were excellent and everyone is so kind. Can't rate it high enough. We'll be coming back.

Excellent tour, covered an incredible amount of different things (history, wildlife,food...), good range of hotels, guide, Buddika, was great!

We have just done the 12 day Grand Tour of Sri Lanka with BHLanka tours. Wow what a beautiful and welcoming country. Our tour covered ancient temples and sites such as Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Cave Temple, as well as an amazing elephant safari, before moving south to Kandy, Ella for the amazing mountain terrain and beautiful tea plantations, Yala for another safari with lots of animals and then a coastal beachy tour north back up to Negombo via Mirissa, Galle, Colombo. We have seen and done so much in the 12 days. Our driver and guide, Heshan, has been extremely attentive to our needs, caring for our welfare and in suggesting activities he believes we must see, whilst also being flexible to changes to cover things we are more interested in. We were lucky that this became a private tour as we were the only people in the group (what a bonus). The hotel selections in the mountains and beaches have been fantastic. We had mountain views in three of the hotels, and beach views in others. The safari transit hotels have been well chosen and all hotels have welcomed us very nicely, with a few free upgrades. The tour had the same hotel for a couple of nights per stop which was a nice way to rest, particularly in Mirissa. All in all a trip of a lifetime, and a particular thanks to Heshan for looking after us so well and sharing Sri Lankan culture and music with us.

If you want your Sri Lanka holiday to be as amazing as our was, choose BHLanka. It started with free upgrade to private tour and our guide Udara, most cheerful, patient, helpful, knowledgeable guy made it even better. As foodie couple he took us to most authentic food places where locals eat and food is to die for. He asked what we like and adapted to our needs and requirements, it felt like tour with local best friend. Tour pace is perfect, packed with sooo many attractions, activities and nice hotels (most of) we think its best to go for 12 days to don’t feel rushed. Thanks BHLanka

I cannot recommend BH Lanka Tours highly enough. Initially I was cautious booking direct rather than through an Australian agent but the experience with this company has been nothing short of exceptional. We took our family including a 12 and 14 year old and it has been a wonderful experience for them. Our guide has made this trip. Chinthaka (or uncle Chin which we called him!) was amazing. He was very calm and kind and incredibly knowledgeable. He made the trip for us - without him it would not have been the same. We travelled in an excellent aircon (essential) van with plenty of room and he negotiated the challenging traffic! Sanju in the office was fabulous too and so accommodating and helpful. Overall this company and Chin is 5 star all the way and we would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone coming to Sr Lanka

I'm travelling with my daughter and we are on our last day in this beautiful country, enhanced even more by the amazing contribution of our guide, Bhathi. His knowledge, present and past, took us to temples, to spice gardens, to rivers and all along the drive, Impressed us with the mention of every tree, every plant we encountered on our way. He was kind when my daughter was ill, he was not just our guide,he was our friend. The car was comfortable and always clean, and we had bottle water every day. We happily recomend BH Lanka tours and our guide Bhathi for your Sri Lanka experience.

We are reaching the end of our 12 day tour of Sri Lanka with BH Lanka Tours guide Bhathiya (Bhathi). From the moment we were greeted at our first hotel Bhathi has shared with us his vast knowledge of his country. Bhathi’s love for Sri Lanka shows in everything he does from explaining its culture and history to taking us on each new daily excursion. We have visited unesco heritage sites, temples, national parks, waterfalls and villages to mention a few, and Bhathi has provided us with the rich history to go with each visit. Bhathi has taken care of us from the very beginning of the trip, including arranging a doctor and medication for me when I was unwell. He was very patient and understanding whilst I recovered and showed genuine concern for me. The car was comfortable and clean and we were provided with daily fresh water bottles. The hotels picked out for us were fantastic, very comfortable and each with their own unique styles. Breakfast and dinner provided by the hotels were abundant, with a huge amount of choice. We were never left hungry! Sri Lanka and its people are truly beautiful and it is apparent they really care about their country. We would highly recommend Bhathi and BH Lanka Tours if you wish to travel Sri Lanka whilst gaining knowledge from a true local from this wonderful place. Thank you Bhathi!

The tour has been absolutely fantastic. Hiking, sightseeing, safari, rafting, relaxing, great accommodation and food. This exceptional tour can only be recommended. Not only the tour, but also our guide/driver Camilas has been excellent. He took us everywhere and also to try local food, as we wanted to experience real Sri Lankan food. Amazing! 5 stars to the tour, to BH Lankan tours and to our guide Camilas. Thank you!