Thilina Dilan weerasinghe

We had a really short trip to Sri Lanka and spent 3-4 days in the company of Dilan. Being seasoned travellers, we would not normally have taken a driver and would have travelled by public transportation instead - but we wanted to cover quite a bit in the short time that we had. We started off Colombo-Galle and spent the night there, then to Ella (one night), to Kandy (one night) and back to Colombo where he dropped us off at the hotel we had reserved. 

Dilan is very relaxed and cheerful - it's not an easy job that he does and we had many km to cover in one day, but he's always smiling. Extremely resourceful and flexible - he found a shorter route from Galle to Ella when we decided to skip the safari at Yala National Park. He's also a very safe driver and does not take unnecessary risks - but he does not dawdle on the roads either. He offered us little tidbits about the places we were driving past and he's also a great conversationalist. He's responsible, punctual and loves his job.  

Although we had our own transport to the airport on the last day of our trip, he still called us to check that we were ok. If you are short on time or is someone who enjoys travelling with a guide and driver on a personalised tour, then Dilan is a good choice. He's concerned for the safety of his guests and wants to make sure that you enjoy your trip. He speaks English relatively well and is a kind soul.