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User Image Review submited by Maria

Amazing Adventures

Reviewed June 13, 2016

My husband and I were referred to Sarath by a colleague who had utilized his services in March.  We are so grateful that we did!  We've traveled to many places throughout the world and we can honestly say that no place has touched us the way Sri Lanka has and we credit a lot of that to our driver, Dumi.  Before we even set foot in Sri Lanka, we worked with Sarath, who was responsive and helpful in working out details regarding our trip to Sri Lanka.  Dumi greeted us upon arrival and welcomed us with a smile.  Dumi was an expert in getting us around the country to include Colombo, Kandy, Mulkirigala, Galle, Mirissa, and Talpe.  Our trip started in Colombo.  My husband and I didn't have a set agenda in Colombo so Dumi  was happy to take us on a tour to see the  main attractions.    We also did a day trip to Kandy and on the way we  stopped at Sarath's residence where he welcomed us into his home with tea, fruit, and cookies.  We felt honored to be welcomed  into his home and meet his family. It felt as though we were meeting a long lost friend!  Following the stop at Sarath's residence, Dumi safely navigated us to  to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage then to Kandy.  It was the full moon holiday so we got to witness a parade/celebration at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.  It was an amazing experience and we feel like we owe that all to Dumi who helped us menuver our way through Kandy.  The rest of our trip was spent in the South where Dumi drove us to Galle, a turtle hatchery, Mulkirigala Rock Temple, the Blow Hole and Mirissa Beach. This made our trip stress-free since we didn't have to rely on cabs/tuk-tuks/public transportation to get from place to place.  At the end our our journey, we felt like we gained a friend in Dumi and we were so sad to say our goodbyes when he dropped us off at the airport. We are so grateful for the hospitality, knowledge, laughter, and memories that Dumi provided.  We look forward to the day that we visit again and when that day comes we will certainly be reaching out to Sarath and Dumi again!!  

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Sarath Karunarathna's response to the review

June 14, 2016

Dear Madam Thank you very much for your kind feedback with your total experience of the tour. I will definitely convey this message to Dumi. He will be very happy to here your generous words and look forward to see you again in Sri Lanka??? "May Triple Gem bless you and your family" B regards Sa More

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User Image Review submited by Stephanie

Great Trip to Sri Lanka made even greater with this service

Reviewed June 2, 2016

Our driver was Ranjan, and he was awesome.  He got us around Sri Lanka safely and without honking his horn all the time (if you spend time in Sri Lanka, you'll understand the horns).  Our awesome train ride to Ella was made possible by his assistance and quick thinking.  

We got to meet Mr. Sarath and his family on our way to Kandy.  They showed us wonderful hospitality and my daughter now LOVES tea after drinking the tea his wife made for us.  I still can't make mine as good as hers!  There was great communication before and during our time in Sri Lanka.  Everything was clear, straight-forward, and no problems.

Having our own car/driver was perfect for our family.  The vehicle was really comfortable and spacious.  It was wonderful to be able to come and go on our schedule and not have to negotiate rides everytime with 7&9 year old kids in tow!

Travelled in as a family

User Image Review submited by Sarah

Great Sri Lanka Trip

Reviewed April 21, 2016

Our driver was Duminda and he was kind and courteous and safefly navigated us around the crazy roads of Sri Lanka!

Duminda drove us to Kandy and back and showed us the sights in Kandy. He was always on time, always smiling, and was very sweet to our 7 year old.

Thanks for helping us around such a beautiful country

Travelled in as a family

User Image Review submited by Abhas

Memorable Trip

Reviewed April 14, 2016

Our recent Sri Lanka trip has gone better than our expectations and all thanks to Mr Sarath and his team for extending the best possible services from airport pick-up till air-port drop. The driver, Mr Dharma, provided was excellent and he was our guide through out the trip. With his guidance we end up seeing places which we had not planned initially. Thanks for the great services !

Travelled in as a family

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Sarath Karunarathna's response to the review

April 15, 2016

Dear Sir You are absolutely correct, most of the customer has little knowledge about the historical sites and cultural sites plus famous attraction. But, Our duty is to explore Sri Lanka as much as you like beyond the expectation with clear understanding of your comfort and leisure. So your gener More

ous words reflects that our effort was success and 50% of the appreciation goes to you as you have very punctual attention and kept the timing to complete all the suggestions from your end. Without your corporation this tour won't be a win win tour. Thank you very much for your kind corporation. B regards Sarath Less

User Image Review submited by William

Say thanks to our driver/guider

Reviewed April 14, 2016

Dear Ranjan:

Thank you very much for your service. I have talked to Mr. Sarath about your professional and experienced service during passed 12days.It is an unforgettable journey in Srilanka,it is not only the beaultiful scenery all around Srilanka, but also the kind and mild Srilanka people,just like its scenery, make the whole Srilanka lanscape more beaultiful.Mr. Ranjan is a such kind of people. He is not only a professional an experienced tourist driver, he is a kind and mild man. His proposal alwayshelpful to us, All of us 8 people, remember the suggestions from Mr. Ranjan, to visit the Royal Forest Park of Udawattakele, a very good park but not in our itinerary, the delicious restaurant  near the Sigriya Lion Rock. Mr. Ranjan is also honest and royal to his resposibility, he never late, always stand by when you need him. We, all of 8 people, feel we and Mr. Ranjan become friends each others, not only the travelers and driver.We hope that Mr. Ranjan will keep his advantage to win more and more praise, and also make more and more friends.

Best Regards

William Chen

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Sarath Karunarathna's response to the review

April 15, 2016

Dear Sir It's my pleasure to here such a nice words with appreciation from you. Yes, it is's our duty to serve you in Sri Lanka and make you comfortable. Nevertheless it's more important for us that you leave as friends overthought you contacted us as a guest. I would like to pay my gratitude to More

all of your 8 friends who used our service and we will keep the good service to all your friends and relatives who come in future. B regards Sarath Less