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jane Review submited by Jane

One week tour around Sri Lanka

Reviewed February 14, 2024

I am a single lady travelling alone.  Andrew met me at airport (I was very late and should have arrived at 3pm but did not get there until 00.30 the next day) and drove me 4.5 hours to Annaradapura arriving at 4.30am.  He sorted out my foreign exchange and obtaining a local SIM card.  He recommended and organised all the hotels I stayed at over the 7 day trip.  Some were really great (at Sigiriya and in Kandy) some less so, but always a reason for that.  He organised  expert guides for the historical sites, the Knuckles Range hike  and the cloud forest, I wanted to visit and advised on the best view sites and local knowledge gleaned from years of experience in the hospitality business.  He advised me on who to tip and how much to tip (the British are always very unsure of this) and helped me explore the local cusine, always steering me away from food which would be too spicy for me.  He knew I was suffering from lack of good coffee and went out of his way to find barista coffee shops wherever he could.  I cannot praise him highly enough for putting up with me for a whole week, his good humour, his patience, his excellent English, his unlimited supplies of bottled water.  He made my holiday a wonderful experience and I would recommend him to anyone wanting to get the most out of Sri Lanka.  He had also looked after my daughter and a group of her friends in 2021 so I knew I was in safe hands.

Travelled in as a couple

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Charles Andrew's response to the review

February 14, 2024

Ms Jane , Thank you very much for taking your valuable time to write a review on the tour you went with me, and what a great review you have written. Charles Andrew

richard Review submited by Richard

The Best Driver Ever!

Reviewed February 10, 2023

Charles Andrew was an excellent driver because he isn't just a driver, he has excellent knowledge of all the key tourist areas and he can also advise on accomodation, culture, food etc.

I would recommend Charles Andrew to anyone who wants a tailored trip. He is so flexible and will alter the trip to suit individual interests  and plans. 

I will visit Sri Lanka  again and will not hesitate to ask for Charles Andrew's services again.

Travelled in as a couple

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Charles Andrew's response to the review

February 12, 2023

Dear Mr Richard thank you very much for taking your time to write a review which I highly appreciate. Charles Andrew

dana Review submited by DANA

One of the best tour guides

Reviewed April 5, 2022

He is such a kind tour guide. His english is so good! And can guide you to places based on your preferences. He is knowledgeable with the history and places of Srilanka. I highly recommend him 

Travelled in as a couple