I had a wonderful experience with Hellow Travels. Dhanuka organised the trip seamlessly, allowing us to customise our itinerary within our timeframe while staying within our budget. The hotels were beautiful, comfortable, and well-suited to our needs. Our guide and driver, Kasun, was with us throughout the journey, taking us to key attractions at the best times to avoid crowds and maximise our experience. Kasun was very knowledgeable with the history of the sites we were visiting and provided us with lovely restaurant recommendations in the different areas that we travelled. He was also very flexible, accommodating our requests and adjusting the schedule when needed. Overall, Hellow Travels provided a well-organised and personalised trip, and I highly recommend them!
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Day 1
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Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters high.
Day 2
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Sri Lanka is well known for production and hosting of spice garden and hence known as the Land of Spices. There are 15 distinct types of spices are cultivated in the spice garden of Sri Lanka; most of these spices are being exported to the global Spice Market. Spices are one of the major products of Sri Lankan Spice garden
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha
Sri Lanka, a country rich with culture & tradition offers a very vibrant and unique show of Sri Lankan traditional dances, in the form of Kandy cultural show. The highlight of the show is definitely the fire walking show, where the artists walk through a specially prepared fire pit, roughly 8 feet by 3 feet covered with red-hot charcoal, completely barefoot and emerges unharmed at the other end
Day 3
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River. It is renowned for its collection of orchids.
Nuwara Eliya is better known as Little England of Sri Lanka. The climate, surroundings, and architecture of this area are different than other villages. Due to its cooler climate, it is the most important area for tea production in Sri Lanka.
Ramboda Falls is 109 m (358 ft) high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945 m (3,100 ft) above sea level.
Lake Gregory, sometimes also called Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir, is a reservoir in heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Lake Gregory was constructed during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. The lake and the surrounding area make up the Gregory Lake Area
Day 4
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The Nine Arch Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country. The construction of the bridge is generally attributed to a local Ceylonese builder, P. K. Appuhami, in consultation with British engineers
“Punchi Sri Pada” is another name for this peak. It is 1141 m in height. Little Adam’s Peak attracts many travelers who come to Sri Lanka. Gradually with an easy hike up to the mountain of Little Adams Peak you can consummation a worth panoramic view. You have to walk through lush green tea plantations, waterfalls and paddy fields while enjoying the scenery.
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The falls have been named after the legendary king Ravana, which is connected to the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana. According to legend, it is said that Ravana (who was the king of Sri Lanka at the time) had kidnapped princess Sita, and had hidden her in the caves behind this waterfall, now simply known as the Ravana Ella Cave. The reason for the kidnapping is said to be a revenge for slicing off the nose of his sister by Rama (husband of Sita) and his brother Laxmana.
The most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. The park consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to the public, and also adjoining parks. The blocks have individual names such as, Ruhuna National Park (block 1) and Kumana National Park or 'Yala East' for the adjoining area. It is situated in the southeast region of the country, and lies in Southern Province and Uva Province.
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Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onward
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Take a magical speed-boat ride down the beautiful Madu River, a wetland estuary spreading over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares is covered with water and inhabited with 64 islands. The boat ride is a wonderful way to take a closer look at this complex wetland ecosystem; a world heritage site protected by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands being one of the last wetlands in Sri Lanka to contain a pristine mangrove forest.
Turtles are reptiles of the order Chelonii. Therefore they are also called chelonians by researchers and conservationists. Chelonians are charaterized by the special bony shell or carapace, which is developed from their ribs and acts as a shield. They are an old group with the very first proto-turtles having evolved over 220 milliom years ago in the Triassic Era. The order of Chelonii, also known as the Testudines, have three members in the group; turtles, tortoises and terrapins.
Day 8
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The Arcade Independence Square is a shopping complex in the city of Colombo in Sri Lanka, housed in a group of renovated buildings including the former Jawatta Lunatic Asylum and the former Western Provincial Council Building
The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, is a convention center located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Built between 1970 and 1973, the convention centre was a gift from the People's Republic of China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister.
The temple's architecture demonstrates an eclectic mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture. This Buddhist temple includes several imposing buildings and is situated not far from the placid waters of Beira Lake on a plot of land that was originally a small hermitage on a piece of marshy land. It has the main features of a Vihara (temple), the Cetiya (Pagada) the Bodhitree, the Vihara Mandiraya, the Seema malaka (assembly hall for monks) and the Relic Chamber. In addition, a museum, a library, a residential hall, a three storeyed Pirivena, educational halls and an alms hall are also on the premises.
Fort is the central business district of Colombo in Sri Lanka. It is the financial district of Colombo and the location of the Colombo Stock Exchange and the World Trade Centre of Colombo from which the CSE operates. It is also the location of the Bank of Ceylon headquarters
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We had a very good time with our guide. He explained everything in detail and if we had any questions, he also explain it even further. It was a very relaxing vacation and we really enjoyed it. We recommend it to all the people because it is a Nice place to visit and we really enjoyed it. Our guide should say he is an excellent in his profession. I would highly recommend Hellow Travel to anybody that would like to take the tour.
We went to sri lanka for the first time and chose to use HELLOW TRAVEL company. From day one everything was so organized and every day we did different activities. Our driver ( Mr. Kasun) was always very friendly and polite when we spoke. Anytime we asked for something extra he was happy to help. We also meet with Dhanuka and he was a really nice guy and kind person. Hotel’s never stopped surprising us , very nice and friendly staff. Tea factories, jungles, sunrise, temples, train rides and many other activities. Definitely recommend this company. 10/10.
Dhanuka is a passionate & trustworthy guide who loves his country , its culture & people . I really felt the Sri Lankan warmth & hospitality from start to finish . Cannot thank him enough for making such beautiful memories. ❤️ - Very knowledgeable about Sri Lanka’s history , current affairs , archi sites etc - Good recommendations of hotels & restaurants according to our budget and tastes - Personalised itinerary to suit our preferences , everything was well planned & executed - Safe & responsible driving w clean, well kept vehicle You can count on Dhanuka to always bring you to the best ( sometimes secret ) places to catch the best views, so many epic views captured becoz of him , truly a lot of value- add to our holiday . I am still craving that awesome mango curry during the Village tour( cannot miss this ! ) & the spectacular views at Ella tea plantation .
HellowTravel is the right choice for travel in Sri Lanka. The tour guide was very friendly, flexible, helpful and ready for any challenge. If you want to get to know Sri Lanka in its entirety (culture, customs, history, life) then HelloW Travel is the right choice. We spent a wonderful, adventurous 14 days with our guide. If we were to do Sri Lanka again, I would choose the same agency. I highly recommend it.
7day/5 night custom tour to fit my crazy schedule Dhanuka, was a great driver and and knowledgeable guide. Great hotels throughout, and food choices. Can't wait to return to see more of this wonderful country with Hellow
We had an amazing time there. Hellow travel put together a fantastic tour for us. We were picked up by our travel guide Dhanuka Prasad ( the best tour guide in Sri Lanka) who took us to the best hotels in the areas and gave us amazing experiences on the trips we did visiting sights and on safari's. He was so lovely and knowledgable with every adventure that it enhanced our experience of the whole journey together. Dhanuka was friendly, helpful and made our trip the experience of a lifetime.
Our tour guide dhanuka was so friendly and kind. He made sure we had a great experience and got the most out of our time while we were there.
Dhanuka was great, he was super friendly and funny. He knew all the best spots. He even helped us book our jeeps on the safari, which meant we were first in line to enter and could avoid the dust off the other jeeps. He also got us super close to a momma Leopard, herds of Asian elephants and their tiny babies and a musky Tuscker in heat. Dhanuka also took us around Colombo to try some street food and see the city.
There are many things to do in Sri Lanka so we are glad we booked a guided tour. Our guide Dhanuka from Hellow Travel organized and drove us to multiple attractions each day, and managed to show us the highlights of the Sri Lanka culture such as the ceremony at the Tooth Relic temple. He brought us to best places even to exchange dollars, and for the scenic train ride, he suggested us the get out at the next stop so we can see the Nine Arch bridge from the train as well. Overall we are glad we had a guide and not just a driver, and he are much more glad we had Dhanuka
Dhanuka’s energy was absolutely contagious. His first words meeting is at the airport were: “Are you ready for an adventure?” Indeed this was an adventure that I will never forget. There are so many wonderful things I could say about Dhanuka, but I would encourage anyone to experience this Sri Lankan gem for themselves. It will certainly exceed your expectations ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🪷🙏🏻
Wow what an amazing time in Sri Lanka! I came to Sri Lanka for a conference from the U.S. My friend had visited Sri Lanka a couple months earlier and highly recommended her guide, Dhanuka with Hellow Travel, and raved about her two-week trip with Dhanuka as her guide and driver. Especially as a solo female traveler going to a new country where I don’t speak the language, I was very happy to be able to book with someone she trusted. Before my trip, I WhatsApped with Dhanuka, who created a custom itinerary for me to fit the free time I had, with a one-day tour of the ancient city of Anuradhapura with Lakshitha before my conference, and a two-night itinerary with Dhanuka to Kandy, Ella, and Galle for the days after the conference. Both Lakshitha and Dhanuka were amazing guides, and I recommend them and Hellow Travel without reservation! Both Lakshitha and Dhanuka were incredibly kind and friendly, very knowledgeable about everything we visited, and extremely patient and caring in everything they did. Hellow Travel has a fleet of very clean and comfortable hybrid cars, and both guides were excellent and safe drivers, which allowed me to just relax and see the beautiful countryside. Sri Lanka is a gorgeous country with a fascinating history and so many incredible things to see, and to be able to see the country with Dhanuka and Lakshitha was such a treat. In addition to learning about the things we visited, I loved having the opportunity to be able to ask and learn about Sri Lankan culture, the Sinhala and Tamil languages, the history and practice of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, and so much more. All this plus the fact that the tours were reasonably priced (which would have been even more reasonable had I been traveling with someone else) makes Hellow Travel a great choice, whether you are a solo traveler, couple, family, or even a group of 36 (they have vans and buses in addition to the hybrid sedans). A little more about my two tours in case it’s helpful to any travelers: My flight arrived in Colombo at 2:30am, so Lakshitha was waiting for me at my hotel at 3:30am to embark on my adventure to Anuradhapura. We drove north, on the way driving through a bird sanctuary where we saw many varieties of birds and then made our way to the remains of the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura. We made over 15 stops (I lost count!) in the Anuradhapura area to see the remains of ancient royal dwellings, irrigation systems, frescos, reliefs, and more. We also saw some awe-inspiring Buddhist temples and religious sites, including the location where there is a tree grown from a cutting of the original Bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment some 2500 years ago. We finished with a peek into an archeological dig site where they’ve found even older remains. My visit to Anuradhapura was the perfect way to start off my time in Sri Lanka. Lakshitha was an excellent tour guide and was a total rock star for his stamina — it was a nearly 20 hour day because of my late night/early morning arrival, a little mix up at the hotel that had to be resolved before we could leave, and some rain at the end of the day, and despite the long hours of driving to/from Anuradhapura and hours of explaining everything from history to Sri Lankan culture all the while battling the Sri Lankan heat, Lakshitha never gave any indication of fatigue — he was always kind and patient as ever throughout the long (but very awesome) day. Dhanuka was an equally amazing guide and driver. I had about 2.5 days after the conference, so Dhanuka picked me up from the conference and drove me to the second largest city and last kingdom, Kandy, to see a traditional cultural dance show (complete with a finale with fire breathers and walking on fiery hot coals) and then to the Tooth Relic Temple, where we made it in time to see the ceremony The next day, we took off to see Ramboda Falls, a pretty waterfall, and then to the Nanu-Oya train stop where Dhanuka saw me to my train car to take one of the most scenic train rides in the world. The train journey took us through hill country and into the clouds, making the scenery almost other worldly (hot tip: get a window seat on the left hand side looking forward for the best views). After crossing the impressive engineering feat of the Nine Arch Bridge, Dhanuka met me at my train car to take me to a beautiful, modern hotel with a breathtaking view of Ella Rock and the valley below. On the final day, we woke up early to hike up Little Adam’s Peak to catch the sunrise, then after breakfast, did another short walk to see the train cross the Nine Arch Bridge. We visited beautiful Ravana Falls and watched the many monkeys hanging out around the food stalls and looking for any food people drop or might give them. After that, it was a nice drive through the countryside with a pit stop for some delicious local fruits from a fruit stand to visit Galle Fort and its Portuguese, Dutch, and British history and the quaint town inside. And finally back to Colombo to fly home. What a great adventure! I loved seeing so much of the country and learning so much about Sri Lankan culture and history, and traveling with a private guide meant I could always go at my speed, ask all the questions I wanted, all the while feeling totally safe, secure, and well-looked after. Thank you to Dhanuka, Lakshitha, and Hellow Travel for a wonderful, memorable adventure!
Words cannot capture how amazing and well organized this tour was for both me and my best friend. Both the organizer Dahnuka and our personal driver/tour guide Thushara made us feel so welcomed and safe. Having traveled 24 hours from California to reach Sri Lanka it was a much appreciated warm welcome from Thushara that made us instantly feel right at home. Thushara is a wealth of knowledge that we felt very lucky to have by our side during our trip. He also was flexible for our needs making us feel well accommodated. We upgraded to the premium hotels and wow! They're just as nice or tbh nicer than most high end US hotels. We packed so much in our trip of 8 days and still my only complaint would be next time to stay longer and explore more 🤣 do yourself a favor and visit Sri Lanka with these people :) Bohoma istouti🙂
We traveled to Sri Lanka with Hellow Travel. They were took the stress out of traveling. We traveled to multiple destinations and the travel arrangements by Dhanuka were beyond our expectations. He ensured we visited all sites and beyond and gave us valuable insights. Dhanuka is passionate about his work. Thank you Hello Travel for the lifetime memories.
The tour was great. We visited amazing places such as Ella, Mirissa or Sigiriya. Our driver, Dhanuka, was really kind and thoughtful and always took care of us. I highly recommend the tour.
This tour made my trip to Sri Lanka an anmazing experience. It was my time visiting Sri Lanka and it was truly unforgettable. My guide Dhanuka made the trip even more memorable he was very nice and really knowledgeable about his country. We were together the entire time he showed me around and took me to all of the attractions. I would give this tour a 10/10 if I could.
We decided to plan our holiday with Hellow Travel. We spent nearly eight days with Heshan on a tour of Sri Lanka. He has good knowledge of history and cultural places. He treated us every day with a great smile on his face. Tour planning and transport arrangements and Hotels are excellent. Hellow Travel has done a great job. We highly recommend Hellow Travel for personalized packages.
I have been wanting to visit Sri Lanka for a long time and this year we decided to go for Christmas. Our driver Mr Sudarshana was just amazing. He was waiting for us at the airport with flower necklaces and then we started our journey. We went straight to pinnawala elephant orphanage and from the get go we trusted him. We could leave all our bags in the car & just wander around and he was so patient. We travelled for 5 days from Negambo to Galle and we did everything we had wished for. He left us to our own devices and was there to help when we needed him. Very good driver and fantastically planned trip. Thank you for making our experience the beat possible!
It's been a great trip. We have enjoyed this great country a lot: its customs, its nature, its gastronomy, its people, etc. Special mention for our driver Dhanuka, who has cared so much for us. Always attentive so that we will not lack anything. Helpful and professional. Overall, a fantastic trip.
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