AYUBOWAN-! Welcome to Sri Lanka, the land like no other and 14 days of explorations giving you the opportunity to touch the UNESCO World Heritage sites and unique Sri Lankan culture, the lush green tea estates & waterfalls in the hills, the wildlife and exciting adventures, the beautiful soft sandy and remote beaches. Upon arrival at Colombo CMB Airport, you will meet and greet by the tour leader and then will be transferred to your hotel. The first destination will be Negombo coastal town, which has long been known as the most popular beach in Sri Lanka, famous for its golden sandy beach, food and entertainments. For day one we haven't planned any activity, so you will have a relaxing day at Negombo beach or by the pool of your cosy hotel. Evening, you may walk along the seashore while enjoying the beautiful sun setting and the pleasant evening atmosphere of Negombo beach.
Upon arrival, step back in time as you explore the sacred city of Anuradhapura. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Once the heart of Sri Lanka’s first kingdom, this grand ancient capital was ruled by 113 kings over more than 1,000 years. This showcases its lasting significance.
After breakfast, it’s time to trade ancient stone temples for soft white sands as we make our way east to the tropical shores of Pasikudah, one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful and peaceful beach destinations.
Enjoy the day at leisure on the beach, where you can relax by the shore, soak up the sun, or take a refreshing swim while enjoying the peaceful coastal atmosphere.
Your first stop is Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most impressive archaeological cities in South Asia.
Afterwards you will enjoy a wonderful afternoon safari.
Today visit to the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of Sri Lanka’s most striking landmarks. Rising nearly 200 meters above the jungle, this massive rock became a palace in the 5th century under King Kasyapa. It features water gardens, mirror walls, and beautiful frescoes that remain today.
On the way to Kandy, stop at the stunning Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.
You’ll visit the famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of the most significant Buddhist pilgrimage sites globally.
As the sun sets and the city lights up, dive into Sri Lankan culture with an energetic and colorful dance performance. Drummers, fire dancers, and traditional Kandyan performers take the stage to bring ancient stories to life, an unforgettable way to wrap up your day in Kandy.
In the morning, visit the Natural Gems and Gemological Museum, where you can learn about Sri Lanka’s renowned gemstones and view a fascinating collection of precious and semi-precious stones.
Afterwards, stop at the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. This is one of Asia’s top botanical spaces. Walk through carefully arranged gardens.
In the morning, you will enjoy a spectacular train journey from Nanu-oya station to Ella village. It is known as one of the most picturesque hill country train journeys in the world (Train tickets will be arranged at the station / Class category is subject to availability).
When you arrive in Haputale, go to the famous Haputale Viewpoint, where the world appears to drop away into a sea of green. On a clear day.
Before hitting the road, take a final stroll through the charming village of Ella, a hill country haven loved by travelers for its breathtaking views and relaxed atmosphere.
You will enjoy a wonderful late-afternoon safari.
On the way, you will stop at Coconut Tree Hill, a scenic spot famous for its iconic coconut palms set against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean, offering perfect photo opportunities and panoramic coastal views.
Upon arrival in Galle, visit the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its colonial architecture, charming streets, and rich history dating back to the Dutch and Portuguese eras.
After breakfast, you could grab a towel to relax on the beach and sunbathe while enjoying a cocktail under the shade of a palm tree. You have two days to relax and explore this wonderful location. Thanks to its white sands and gentle waves, this beach is the ultimate getaway for those who desire a relaxing vacation in Sri Lanka. Experience a quiet bliss in a tropical heaven, far away from the busy and chaotic life. Overnight stay at a beach resort in Mirissa/Weligama
Thereafter, you’ll visit Sri Lanka's capital city of Colombo, which has an interesting history running back to the fifth century. Even in ancient times, this was an important port city in the East-West sea trade. Nowadays it has become a bustling modern town with a unique atmosphere. The colorful streets, restaurants and modern shopping malls attract hordes of locals and tourists alike.
Thereafter, proceed to the airport in time for your return flight or we drop you back to your hotel in Colombo or Negombo.
We booked our private driver with BH Tours and we designed our own itinerary. We had a fabulous time. Our driver, Nalin was lovely. He accommodated all our requests and was easy to deal with. We will recommend BH Tours to all our friends and family.
The best part of this tour was Sri Lanka. The next best thing was the food. Our guide, Sidath Thilakarathna, made everything extra special. Sidath was able to figure out exactly what we wanted to do and to find the best local restaurants and guides. He took such great care to make sure the trip went as we wanted.
With our drive/ guide Sidath Thilakarathna we had a wonderful experience, Not only is he a kind and attentive person, he is a safe driver and he provided us with excellente recommendations and information. Thanks to his knowledge of the cultural and tourist scene we felt he picked the best for us ( dolphin watch, village tour, safari) and our experience often went far beyond our expectations . Sidath also show flexibility when we asked to change some parts of the programme and offered alternatives. He was open to our suggestions for places to eat and made some suggestions to offer her an authentic culinary experience.
We largely took the trip BH suggested with some specific modifications and BH were great at listening, adjusting and affecting alternatives when required. Sidath Thilakarathna our guide was key, e.g he got us to the train towards Jaffna finding a station for us to pick up train and had a friend meet us at the other end until he was able to get there. He quickly worked out our rhythm, he took the initiative to make adjustments and suggestions, seemed to know the perfect guides for the wild life parts (knowledgeable and respectful of the wild life) and was spot on in terms of getting us ready for what to expect at each visit. He really was key to what has been an absolutely amazing two weeks.
A most pleasant and professional experience from the moment we were collected from the airport all the way up to the drop off two weeks later ! We were expertly looked after by Janaka for the whole two weeks. His insight into Sri Lanka’s history, culture, food and traditions made our trip a memorable one. I cannot recommend him enough ! The choice of hotels was of the highest calibre as was the schedule crafted for us. If i were to highlight anything, it has to be the safaris. Wildlife at such close quarters is a beauty to marvel at. Our holiday was an absolute success thanks to all those that made it so 🙏🏽
Ayobowan! What an unbelievable holiday. Everything was taken care of right from the start with an airport transfer to our hotel room after we arrived into Colombo at midnight. We met our wonderful driver Mr Darshana who showed us the beautiful country for the 14 days we were with him. His knowledge of the history and landscape of Sri Lanka were excellent and we learnt so much from him. Being a private tour it was just my wife and I but at the hotel rooms you got to meet other travellers as well. Prices for the optional experiences were very reasonable and we never felt pressured into doing anything we didn’t want to do, you also have the option of changing the itinerary to suit your needs if required. We absolutely loved Sigiriya, Ella and Dickwella, being the highlights of our trip. Everyone in Sri Lanka was super friendly and always felt welcomed everywhere we went. Definitely will recommend to friends and family back home
The tour gave us a wide taste of Sri Lanka. We saw temples, important historical ruins, experienced the traditional way of life including cooking and crafts, and best of all the diverse wildlife of its national parks. The tour was well run with no organisational glitzes and our accommodation was high standard. We had time off to relax as well. Our driver / guide, Mr Heshan, was great, he looked after us and made sure that everything happened to schedule as well as skilfully negotiating the sometimes difficult traffic conditions of the Sri Lankan roads.
Our guide Nalin Dissanayake made our first visit to SriLanka outstanding!! This was a very good overview tour of this beautiful country. We will definitely return in the future.
My wife and I took the "2 week tour of Sri Lanka" (with BH Lanka Tours), from July 12 to July 25. Our guide/driver's name is Heishan. Overall, our trip was a very good experience. In general, the hotels chosen by BH Tours were excellent, with some minor shortcomings in a few cases. Dinners at the different hotels (included in the total price of the tour) were of great quality, I would say even outstanding in some particular cases. Transportation in the company 's van was very comfortable. Water bottles were provided every day. Heishan, our guide/driver was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive to all the details. He always picked us right on time, he made sure that we were fully taken in charge in every hotel. He also made sure that were taken care of in every train, boat or jeep reserved for our excursions. He translated for us from English to Sinhalese whenever necessary. Overall, he was proactive, protective and thorough. We felt safe during the whole trip. Thank you !!
We had an amazing time in Sri Lanka - it’s such a beautiful country and was so well presented to us by Sasika who drove us around and shared his knowledge and clear appreciation and delight for the sights and locations. He was thoughtful and accommodating throughout the 2 week tour and we were very sad to part company at the end of the trip. We made a new friend and opened up our hearts to the beautiful landscape and people of Sri Lanka. Phil & Tess.
BH Lanka has organised our 2 week tour of Sri Lanka & provided us with a beautiful vacation & unforgettable memories. We travelled as a group of 7 for 2 weeks. Our itinerary was packed with interesting activities, we stayed in beautiful & great value for money hotels, the food was amazing. Our ever so knowledgeable & fun to be around guide Ruvin looked after us superbly & was super patient and accommodating. THANK YOU RUVIN & BH LANKA!!
We had a wonderful 14 days Trip around the whole beautiful island. Our guide Ruvin was professional and super friendly and did all to create an incredible experience for us. The elefant safari and the train ride through the Mountains were magical for us. We also learned so many new things about Sri Lankan culture and people and enjoyed all the tasty food, that could be find on our way. A magical and once in a lifetime journey. Thank you!
We've just returned from an amazing holiday in Sri Lanka, fully organised by BH Lanka tours. From the first time we contacted the company to the day we left, the service we received has been great. Our trip was made even better by our tour guide Indunil, who greeted us at the airport when we arrived and was with us until airport drop off 2 weeks later. His knowledge of Sri Lanka and flexibility towards our requirements made the trip even better. We loved Sri Lanka, there is so much to do from visiting historic sights and temples, to seeing elephants on a safari and relaxing at a beach hotel. The hotels we stayed at were all lovely, especially at Kandy, Yala and Dickwella. Overall this was a great holiday!
After much research I booked a 14 day slendid adventure tour with BH Lanka. Their tour sure lived up to it's name and offered the best value for money whilst covering all the main highlights and much more. I received the full itinerary, hotel and activity details before my arrival. I was welcomed with a traditional Sri Lankan hospitality and so began my adventure. I would like to give a special thank you to my wonderful driver, Heshan. He was courteous and polite and maintained an excellent level of professionalism, ensuring I was safe and comfortable at all times. As a solo female traveller this is especially important in making a holiday a postive experience. Heshan was able to offer advice on good places to eat and shop and it was great to be able to rely on local expertise. My tour covered safari, beach days, hike up Sigiriya and visits to all the main temples and stupas. Main highlight was reaching the summit of Adams peak, a truly memorable experience. The tour company was fantastic in accommodating my needs as I had requested at very short notice to change a day in my itinerary. Sri Lanka is an amazing and beautiful country. The people are lovely and friendly and it is a trip of a lifetime!!
We had a wonderful trip to Sri Lanka. Our driver Udara was fabulous and took us to many sights at the perfect time. We arrived at The Temple of the Tooth just at the half hour viewing when the bejeweled cask was opened and at a temple just as the monks were returning for the evening. We viewed the elephants just as they were coming in to drink, etc. He had superior knowledge and made our time in Sri Lanka very special, he was also a lot of fun and looked after us (2 ladies) and made sure we were safe from marauding monkeys.
Good tour with excellent guide Chinthaka. Our guide/driver was really helpful and attentive. He helped my wife find the fruits and vegetables she wanted, and went out of his way to add individual activities not in the itinerary. We would definitely recommend the guide. About the tour itself, we had booked the All island Discovery tour - a small group tour, so were surprised that only 2 of us were on tour, when at the time of booking we were told there were 3 others on the tour. If we had known it was effectively a private tour, we would have tried tailoring the itinerary. So an opportunity missed. Otherwise a good tour and good value for money.
14 days roundtrip, highlights of Sri Lanka, visting Unesco sights, wildlife parks, gardens, tea region, tempels and historic sites. Professional organised by BH Lanka, very good hotels and very pleasant and knowledegable driver Nishanta, all positief. On arrival at the airport picked up and brought to the hotel in Negombo, next day started the tour. Sigirya, ballon ride, east coast Passikudha, central Danbulla, kandy, Eliya, south Yala park, Dickwella, and back up on the west coast Galle, Beruwala, towards Colombo. Wonderfull trip, very pleasant people, full recommandation.
This was the best trip that we have ever done to this region. It is not just what you see and experience that makes a trip so special. It was our amazing and soooo friendly guide Chami.
We went on the two week private Grand Tour. Sri Lanka is a fantastic holiday location and this tour provides excellent value for money. Our driver/guide Udara is very knowledgeable and helpful. He has a very good understanding of the English language and even understood some of our jokes!! We were made welcome everywhere we went and never felt threatened or intimidated; unlike many other parts of the world. We had an amazing time on our tour, seeing all that Sri Lanka has to offer including temples, tea plantations, train journey, scenery, wild animals on safari and beautiful beaches.
Our favorite aspect of the trip was our guide, Sidath Thilakarathne. He took a great itinerary and made it even better. Extraordinarily accommodating and went out of his way to create many fond memories of our 15-day trip. Always on time and well-organized. He also helped meet our personal requirements to stop for snacks, ATMs, etc. Sidath is a professional guide with many years of experience and it shows. Thanks, Sidath
Note: We went to Sri Lanka May 2022 at the heat of protest and fuel shortage – and despite US Consulate recommendation to avoid Sri Lanka, we did our own investigations and decided to go and felt safer in SL during protests then we did in the US, so you should not hesitate to go. We even viewed a couple protests which were orderly and very civil. Go to SL now as it is not crowded and they really rely on tourism so service will be even better. We searched many reviews for respectable tour companies that offered both good value and quality accommodations and itineraries and found many positive reviews in Trip Advisor so we chose BH Lanka Tours. We booked a 14 day tour and Bianca constantly provided fast and thorough response to all our inquiries. We even changed from a small group tour to a private tour due to concerns of Covid. We met our tour guide Nalin who picked us up at our hotel. After the first few minutes of meeting him, we believed we were in for a good experience. Our concerns about clear English speaking, safe/clean car, good driving, and knowledge of the country were soon all relieved. Nalin spoke perfect English and BH Tour requires him to wash inside/outside of his late model sedan daily. He drove us for countless hours (without need for gps or map) and constantly communicated with us, pointing out some many things along the way to destinations. He even made several unscheduled stops so we can experience local life. He discretely informed each hotel we were celebrating our 26th wedding anniversary, so we every hotel had special decorations in our room and with fruit platters and personalized cake. The itinerary was perfect and Nalin did not just drop us off at the entrance, and instead walked with us explaining far more history about various sites than others. It is clear that he truly loved his job and wanted to share the same with his guests. We started our tour with extreme fuel shortage, so before fuel was delivered to the country, he stayed in line at gas station each nite (once till 2am) to get fuel so we could continue our trip. At one point we difficulty getting fuel to the owner Hasitha and his partner drove 40km just drop off fuel, which they siphoned from their vehicle so our tour would not be interrupted. Gas prices doubled within days and they never asked us for additional surcharge. Every hotel we stayed at was top quality and we even had preferred rooms, most with views. They did not skimp on hotels even when we only slept one night! (* See our reviews of each hotel that was booked by BH Lanka Tours) Do NOT HESITATE booking with BH Lanka tours and make sure you ask for Nalin as your guide, and you will have the best experience while visiting Sri Lanka. (BTW – we are very experienced travelers and capable to figuring things out while traveling, but because Nalin took care of EVERYTHING, we just enjoyed the sites, the culture and his company.) BH Lanka Tours esp our guide Nalin far exceeded our expectations on this memorable experience and will surely contact them for future travel.
I wanted to support a Sri Lanka based travel business for our Sri Lanka holiday as I believed they would have the best local knowledge and connections to offer us the best possible experience. After looking at many providers and reading allot of reviews I decided on BH Lanka Tours. Things started of fantastically but embittered quickly after payment was made. Below I have summarized my main issues with BH Lanka Tours • Hotels marked as 5 star on tour but was actually not • Incorrect billing several times. • Unreachable during tour, not answering calls, replying to WhatsApp messages hours later. • Reckless driving. • Tour guide such a heavy accent that we could not understand him half of the time. • No PPE, sanitizer or water offered • Not a tour but a taxi driver from one tourist trap to the next. • After 4 days of of our 14 day tour we canceled our tour. When I asked to be refunded for the remainder of the trip we were told that hotels have already been paid and we will not be able to get back the money. I contacted all the hotels and they all confirmed that they never received payment from BH Lanka. • Received a refund letter that stated that they will pay us back 500 euro (my calculation for the refund is 2500 euro), I asked for a breakdown of this but still have not received this. • Money that was to be paid back was never sent.
We have just returned from a fantastic two week tour around Sri Lanka, organised for us by BH Sri Lanka Tours. They provided excellent communication prior to the trip, with all queries answered very promptly by Bianca, which is always very reassuring when you are booking with a company you have not dealt with before. On the tour itself, nothing we too much trouble for our fantastic tour guide, Buddhika and his driver Vimal. They always went the extra mile to ensure we had a fantastic time and were great at suggesting the best way to tackle the excursions we wanted to fit in, knowing when was the better time to arrive etc. We didn't choose the top price accommodation but were satisfied with the quality of the hotels that we stayed in which all met our expectations, and were well placed for the various excursions. There is a good choice of optional excursions that can be built into the tour. Whilst we enjoyed all that we did, seeing the elephants in the wild of the national parks is an experience I will never forget, along with the opportunity to go whale spotting - simply amazing. The transportation was comfortable and kept spotlessly clean by Vimal. All in all, we felt this was a great value for money tour, and would highly recommend BH Sri Lanka Tours and their wonderful guide Buddhika.
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