Highly recommended

We had Ran as our driver for just over two weeks while travelling around Sri Lanka, and we were really pleased we chose him. His van was always clean, comfortable, and in excellent condition, and we felt safe throughout the whole trip. His driving was calm, careful, and professional, which made travelling around the country very relaxing. Ran has a great knowledge of Sri Lanka and was always happy to suggest places to visit and things to do based on what we were interested in. He listened to what we wanted from our holiday, was flexible with our plans, and was happy to stop whenever we wanted to take photos or have a break. He was friendly, reliable, and easy to get along with, and having him as our driver made getting around Sri Lanka completely stress-free. We’d happily recommend Ran to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy driver, and we’d definitely use him again if we return to Sri Lanka. Thanks, Ran, for helping make our trip such an enjoyable one.

Not just a driver, an educated guide!

I am from the United States and I spent 15 days traveling throughout Sri Lanka with my 14-year-old daughter. I must admit I was initially quite nervous about being so far from home with a male driver. Luckily Ran’s warm and pleasant personality immediately put us at ease. Even my husband—thousands of miles away—felt comfortable after speaking with him on the phone. My daughter and I arrived as a stranger to Ran, and we left as friends. Ran is so much more than just a driver. He is a highly knowledgeable, award-winning guide with a deep understanding of Sri Lankan history. He holds university degrees and has even taught classes. His English is fluent. Throughout our entire trip, Ran was incredibly respectful and never pressured us to go anywhere we didn't want to go. I always felt completely safe. His support went above and beyond. He ensured we were always charged fair local prices. When I decided to extend our stay at a hotel, he managed to secure our train tickets on two separate occasions and even ran ahead on the platform to ensure we got seats. He did the same to make sure we had excellent spots for our whale-watching tour.…

An unforgettable 16-day trip with Ran - The perfect guide!

We spent 16 amazing days in Sri Lanka with Ran and we definitely recommend it, whether you are with family (we were with our 76 year old parents, brother and friends) or friends. ​To summarize: ​Adaptability & Passion: He knows the history and nature of his country at his fingertips. He adapted the program to all our desires and the needs of each. ​Security & Conduct: Its driving is safe and quiet (very reassuring in the face of bus and tuk-tuk chaos), which allows you to enjoy the scenery to the fullest. ​Local expertise: Excellent advice for restaurants (especially to find non-spiced dishes) and hotels adapted to our budget. ​Full reliability: Despite the fuel shortages, Ran had anticipated and stocked up so that our trip would never be interrupted. It is extremely responsive. ​Financial Confidence: The split payment (one part on arrival, the rest on departure) establishes an immediate relationship of trust. ​Thank you Ran for making this stay perfect!

100% successful family trip – even at 76!

16 exceptional days in Sri Lanka with the family! We were traveling with our children, and my wife and I are 76 — everything went perfectly thanks to our driver-guide. Smooth and very safe driving, ideal for travelling serenely. He was extremely professional and proactive, including anticipating समस्यes of fuel by stockpiling reserves so that our trip would never be disrupted. He was able to adapt to our needs and our budget, especially for the choice of hotels. He made us discover both the must-see sites and more authentic places, while sharing with passion the history and culture of the country. Very attentive, including in the choice of restaurants with suitable local cuisine (not very spicy for us). Always smiling and caring — we highly recommend it!

An unforgettable vacation in Sri Lanka

We’ve just returned from an 8-day trip around Sri Lanka. It was our privat trip and our guide (and driver) was Ranjith Alwis RAN HOLIDAYS SRI LANKA. He suggested the itinerary and selected the most interesting places to visit. He arranged comfortable hotels, ensuring excellent accommodations and delicious Sri Lankan meals. We traveled between attractions in a comfortable, air-conditioned Nissan van. We would like to note that Ran is an excellent driver; he drives very safely, which is particularly important on Sri Lanka’s roads. His car was cleaned every day. Ran was very caring, patient, and empathetic, and he helped us immensely in a critical situation when it turned out that, due to the outbreak of war in the Arabian Peninsula, we were having trouble returning to Poland. Ran told us a great deal about the history, culture, and daily life of the people of Sri Lanka. We had the opportunity to see the most beautiful monuments in Anuradhapura, Ella, and Kandy, but we also visited a tea plantation and learned about the entire production process. Other attractions Ran arranged for us a visit to a Sri Lankan village and the chance to prepare local dishes with the villagers.…

Competent, experienced friendly and reliable guide and driver with humor

Already my brother told us about a great guide/driver with whom he and his wife explored the country in 2018. After he made contact with us, we developed a 10-day tour with Ranjith Alwis. Ranjith picked us up from our hotel in Negombo and as a private guide gave us everywhere the perfect information about the history of the country, about Buddhism and about the special places we saw. He organized all of us hotels on this trip. Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Sigiriya and Dambulla were the beginning of our journey. Kandy and the large botanical garden, the train ride from Ambewela to Ella were other stops. He warned us about the very touristy Ella, but we wanted to see it anyway. On the last day of our trip together, he recommended a safari tour in Udawalawe National Park, one of the highlights of this 10-day trip. Finally, he drove us to Ranna to our beach hotel. I can't think of a better driver than Ranjith after the event, he always drove carefully in the chaotic traffic, the car was very comfortable and had wifi and air conditioning. With his many years of experience and extensive knowledge as a leader, he was perfect and we had a lot of fun together. He speaks perfect English.…

Wonderful 15-day drive through Sri Lanka with our driving guide Ran

We just finished a 15-day trip through Sri Lanka. We decided to rent a vehicle with driver/guide and the truth is that it has been quite a success. It has allowed us to take advantage of every day, have flexibility and make stops where we were most interested. We have visited two national parks, Willpatu in the north and Uda Walaba in the south. Both have been amazing destinations. Pure nature and plenty of wildlife. The cultural triangle, with visits to the Buddhist caves of Dambula, Mihintale and Sigiriya have allowed us to get closer to Buddhist culture and to know ancient sites and with a lot of local people. And the last few days, already destined to rest on the southern beaches. Paradise. In short, a very varied trip, and best of all, enjoying the kindness of the people of Sri Lanka. Our driving guide, Ran, who has a long career working in the sector, has shown unbeatable professionalism. We are very grateful for her driving, always very safe and all the explanations she has given us along the way. It has also allowed us to enjoy your friendly company and know many things about the local culture, religion, food, etc.…

Punctual, efficient, kind, knowledgeable and careful guide/driver who we had become very fond of and would use again.

We had to cancel our booking five years ago with Ran because of Covid-19 so were very pleased to find he was available when we contacted him in 2025. His communication before and during our 15 day trip was excellent. His English is very good and he has a sense of humour which is needed in his role I’m sure! His motto is ‘your trip your choice’ and he is very true to that. We stipulated we did not want to be taken shopping and to try and avoid overcrowded destinations - both of which he avoided. We headed north instead of the usual cultural circuit and it was great, eating in little roadside cafes, seeing roti and hoppers being cooked, stopping for king coconuts en route etc. Ran is so knowledgeable about all aspects of Sri Lanka and his 30+ years as a guide and driver are very evident. He’s an excellent and very careful driver, looking after his comfortable vehicle and guests extremely well. He’s not the cheapest but we feel you get what you pay for in this instance. We stayed in some really basic places and a couple of upmarket places which we had booked ourselves and not once did he judge our choices.…

Excellent guide and perfect trip

That was our second tour with Ran in Srilanka. We came back after 9 years to see more of Srilanka what we haven’t seen before. Ran is very reliable and thoughtful guide. Very safe driving and providing a lot of information. Very helpful and trying to help in every situation. We truly appreciate his efforts. And recommend to everyone coming to Srilanka.

Helpful, thoughtful, safe and informative driver/guide for our young family

9 days of great service from Ran, beginning with picking my family up from the airport in Colombo, being ever so patient with us and our young children (boys aged 10 and 9) as we worked our way through jetlag tantrums and disorientation - he was always there to guide us and to make sure we had nothing to worry about. Nothing was too much trouble for Ran, and he adjusted his plans and his route to accommodate the needs of a young family. We had prearranged our own accommodation and route and only contacted Ran about a month before our arrival - but in hindsite we wish that we had taken some advice from him before we booked our trip - he knew what we were likely to enjoy and what we might be better avoiding - but in any case he expertly guided us around the Habarana/Sigiriya area, the hills south of Kandy, the area around Ella (including tea plantation visit), some secret waterfalls and then down to Tissa for dual safaris (afternoon and the next morning) which he arranged for us with a trusted local driver, and we were even treated to the rare sight of a leopard!…

Priceless experiences on our journey with Ran

We travelled 13 days with Ran and can highly recommend him! He has a calm and humorous manner, speaks very good English and you can tell he has been doing this work for 30 years. He knows every corner of Sri Lanka. We planned what we would like to see in our destinations, but we were also able to react spontaneously to things we found interesting there. It is characterized by a lot of historical and current knowledge about Sri Lanka. We had booked our accommodations (homestays) ourselves before the start of the trip and thought of a route. Ran prepared for this and made us good further suggestions along the way, drove to clean restaurants and washhouses and adapted our planned activities flexibly to the weather or a convenient time. Ran booked safaris, admissions, train rides and many other things on our trip at cheaper prices and different conditions than we would have received ourselves as tourists. We really appreciated that, because only someone who has experience, knows people and speaks their language can achieve that. We felt very comfortable to have someone by our side who allowed us to view everything in peace without being approached by tourist smugglers.…

Memories to last a lifetime

Just had the grand finale of 10 days with Ran. He surprised us with a bbq and bonfire for the last night and it was the perfect way to end an unforgettable experience. He made a 10 day planning for us that took us to some of the most important landmarks of Sri Lanka, the biggest safari park (Wilpattu) and upon our request he included the less visited Jaffna in our trip. We especially appreciated that flexibility he showed to take us any place we wanted to go, even off the beaten track. Also his English is very good and his comfortable van with AC is the perfect way to see the island and get some rest while he’s driving. And even the hotels he selected were all very nice. We will never forget the memories he gave me and my mom. See all 9 photos

Fabulous trip thanks Ran

We are a family of 20 who have just returned from a 15 day holiday in Sri Lanka using Ran holidays. We were extremely happy with the services provided by Ran and the 2 drivers. Ran gave us good advice and excellent guidance throughout our holiday. Even though he described us as a ‘challenging’ group his friendly enthusiasm to show us his country never waivered and he ensured everything ran smoothly for us all. Thanks so much Ran.

Wonderful host, wonderful time!

We had an incredible experience with Ran as our tour guide in Sri Lanka! He took us through stunning beaches, an unforgettable safari, and some amazing snorkeling spots. Ran was exceptionally knowledgeable about the area, sharing fascinating insights about the local culture and wildlife. His vehicle was clean, spacious, and comfortable, making our journey even more enjoyable. Beyond that, his friendly and welcoming demeanor made us feel at ease throughout the trip. We couldn't have asked for a better guide and highly recommend him to anyone visiting Sri Lanka!

An unforgettable journey

We got to know Nuwan thanks to reviews from tripadvisor. A discovery that made our trip wonderful, Nuwan is an exceptional guide and driver as well as an honest person available nice and who gave us a trip full of emotions and authenticity. We were looking for an Italian-speaking guide to help our children connect with him, being able to ask him their 1000 questions. He immediately connected with us and our 4 children aged 7.6 4 and 3 years, managing to fully satisfy our and their needs and curiosity. Nuwan was much more than a guide, he accompanied and supported us during every moment of the journey. With the children it was nothing short of wonderful, patient, playful, funny he was able to entertain them even in the most tiring moments such as when we made the walk to Sigirya Rock or the descent of 7 km from the Lipton tea and in many other moments (You did not see many guides accompanying their tourists at these times). It made us completely immerse ourselves in the local culture allowing us to also visit a kindergarten and a small hospital. He has always accompanied us even during safaris giving us so much information.…

A guide with class.

Ranjith was an excellent and experienced guide, I can only recommend him. Will tell my friends about him too. A big thank you! Ernst & Luis

Could not be happier

Ran was our driver and guide for 2 weeks while my boyfriend and I visited over 10 cities across Sri Lanka. We couldn’t recommend him enough. Ran is clearly passionate about his job and about delivering the best experience to his customers. He is always communicative and in good spirits, professionally dressed, open to all our requests and consistently plans for the day ahead. It’s no surprise that he currently holds the title for the best tour guide in Sri Lanka. Aside from his historical knowledge which be is always happy to share, Ran impressed us with his ability to provide information on religious and cultural norms in Sri Lanka, as well as insights into the country’s political and economic situation. He is also a really safe and comfortable driver. The journeys went by quickly as we chatted with him, and read on the road. Finally, Ran is very well connected in Sri Lanka. He was able to plan 2 safaris for us with only a day’s notice and found us the best Jeep drivers and guides who drove off track to get closer to elephants. He also planned multiple lunches along the road at authentic restaurants thats only locals would know. Thank you for an amazing 2 weeks Ran!…

Brilliant driver/guide to ensure you get the most out of your Sri Lanka trip

We've travelled with Ran 3 times now, in 2008, 2018, and 2024 and thoroughly recommend him. He's friendly, very knowledgeable, speaks great English and is 100% reliable. He'll ensure every aspect of your trip goes smoothly, including planning an itinerary, arranging accommodation, finding great places to eat, planning daily activities, and will make sure your money goes to the local economy. He'll make sure you get the best out of your Sri Lanka trip.

An exceptional guide

We had such a good time on our holiday in Sri Lanka thanks to Ran. He is very knowledgeable about everything. The hotels he booked for us were all great. They took trouble in preparing food for us to suit our tastes. If you are planning a holiday in Sri Lanka you can do do better than to hire Ran as your driver and guide for the whole trip.

Upcountry with Ran in Sri Lanka

We had an amazing three days upcountry with Ran in June 2024. Ran was an excellent guide with great knowledge and experience. He was friendly, considerate and caring without being overbearing. A very capable and safe driver. A bonus was wifi access in the van. Nothing was too much trouble. Review of: Chauffeur Guided Private Tour Based on Customer Programme

An amazing holiday with amazing driver

We hit the jackpot with Ran! His communication prior to the trip was prompt and very helpful and from the minute we landed till we said goodbye we felt like friends! His van is very comfortable with great air con! He showed us parts of Sri Lanka we would not have found ourselves. He would do as much or as little as we wanted each day, he would translate for us as well. He is not just a driver but a guide would specialise is wildlife! He was not the cheapest quote I had but I’m so pleased I went with him as everything was included, tolls, parking etc and he did not take us to any tourist trap shops (unless we asked) . I highly recommend Ran and will be back again!

Great and authentic experience in Sri Lanka

Just completed a 21 day tour with Ran Holidays with my wife and 2 children (ages 7 and 10). We had a really great experience exploring many corners of beautiful Sri Lanka, and formed some fantastic memories. As a guide and driver, Ran was great. Professional, punctual, incredibly knowledgeable, and friendly are just a few words that come to mind. What made our experience particularly unique is that Ran went out of his way to expose us to local experiences- like eating and which hotels we stayed in. It left us feeling that we understood the local culture in a more authentic way. Ran’s passion for all things Sri Lankan shined through and I recommend this tour for anyone who is interested in exploring Sri Lanka. Review of: Chauffeur Guided Private Tour Based on Customer Programme

Fantastic

The experience with Ran Holidays/ Ran Alwis was fantastic He organize small nice and clean hotels all locations around 35 to 45 USD with breakfast one double room.which was very good places.his luxury new van transport,safe driving guide all visit site including safari trip.absuletly his knowledge about history, culture and Buddhism impressive.wonderful memories srilankan tour.he did not ask advance money before go to srilanka..I can recommend his service. ranholidays@hotmail.com WhatsApp+94761660432

Great holidays with great driver and tour guide

We have decided to ask Ran to be our driver and tour guide because of positive opinion here. I can only confirm that everything what is written about Ran is true. We spent 14 days with Ran in August 2023 in Sri Lanka. Ran took care of us for the whole trip starting and finishing at the airport. Before we communicated and agreed everything via email. Ran is not just a driver. He was our guide, and he shared a lot information about Sri Lanka, culture and nature with us. He was always very punctual and safely driving us over the country. He made sure that hotels, restaurants suites us. Ran is passionate about his job. He is very friendly. He tries to get to know his customers and considers individual preferences and expectations. He makes suggestions and advices where to go, where to eat, what to see. But never put a pressure and adapts to his customers individual way of seeing Sri Lanka. Kids really appreciated wi fi in his car. We highly recommend Ran for your Sri Lankan adventure.

A great destination with a great guide

Choosing Ran (Ranjith Alwis, of Ran Holidays - Sri Lankan Experience) as our guide was one of the best things about our trip to Sri Lanka. Ran looked after us three active women for 15 days (June 2023) as our driver, guide and adviser on everything from suitable roadside foods, to the best times to visit sites, to appropriate tipping. Our holiday included visits to Colombo, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Gal Oya, Kandy, Sigiriya, Nilaveli, Anuradhapura and Negombo, so we covered a lot of the country. Ran communicated via email over several weeks as we clarified the itinerary, rates, accommodation and expectations. His suggestions for accommodation at $US30 a night each were perfect. When one was cancelled at the last minute (due to the hotel’s switchboard blowing up), the owner and Ran swiftly organised alternative accommodation at a comparable property nearby, in the jungle, that proved to be a foodie highlight of our trip. The care, warmth and diligence by all concerned won’t be forgotten. Over decades as a guide, Ran has built a network and knowledge base that gives his clients wonderful personal experiences.…

Exceptional tour guide for your Sri Lankan adventure.

We chose Ran to be our tour guide during our 14 day Sri Lankan holiday on the recommendation from friends who have done many tours with Ran. Ran is an exceptional guide in many ways. His knowledge of his country's history and culture is extensive and Ran is shares this with enthusiasm. If you care to know more about the Sri Lankan people and their current situation he also generously answered all sorts of questions we had. Ran taught us some useful Sri lankan words and greetings and we loved having a few basics to acknowledge local people in their language. The advantage of having the same driver for our entire trip was that it gave us confidence and the ability to really relax and thoroughly enjoy our time in Sri Lanka. Ran was able to help us with the little things and gave us tips along the way to make everything more enjoyable. He took us to some fabulous roadside restaurants which had incredible food, which we probably wouldn't have known about without his help. We did a fairly extensive trip and Ran was very aware that it was our holiday and was keen to tailor make it so it met our wishes. His motto is "Your tour, your choice" and he certainly followed through with this.…

Fabulous experience

Ran met us at our hotel, he was prompt and very professional. We had an excellent tour covering: Kandy and cultural display Tea plantation fabulous stop for the waterfalls then he arranged our train tickets which was a great experience. We stayed over in a small mountain hotel before going again the next morning to another waterfall and the elephant safari which was amazing. We stayed in that area in a fabulous small hotel. The last full day we did Yala safari at our request which isn’t as good as it’s very busy. He highlighted many other points of interest along the way. Ran then drove us to our next hotel to end the tour. We would highly recommend Ran he’s a true gentleman, very considerate of his guests and looks after you very well. He is very knowledgeable on his tours and we would definitely use him again next time we are in Sri Lanka. Until the next time Ran fair well dear friend See all 8 photos Review of: Chauffeur Guided Private Tour Based on Customer Programme

Excellent planning. chauffeur and guide

Ranjith is extremely knowledgeable and planned a trip to meet our expectations covering, culture, heritage and nature. Before arrival, he communicated with us providing all the necessary information. He is well organised and punctual. Ranjith's vehicle is very clean and comfortable. He is a very safe driver. He has an excellent knowledge of road conditions and routes, knows where to get the best view be it a temple or nature. He is not just a driver/chauffeur but a national guide too. Therefore he accompanied us to all sites and provided necessary information. During our 14 day tour, he did not take us to any shops or tried to sell anything to us. We felt that we are is safe hands. We will highly recommend him to be your planner/ organiser, chauffeur and guide. Review of: Chauffeur Guided Private Tour Based on Customer Programme

Muy recomendable

We traveled around Sri Lanka with Ran in his impeccable 4x4. The vehicle, with a/c, is very spacious and comfortable, he keeps it very clean and drives very prudently. He knows his country very well. Before arriving in Sri Lanka we had already communicated with Ran by email to tell him what our route plan was and the accommodations we had reserved. But he can organize the entire trip very well, hotel reservations included within the budget that is set for him and cheaper than any agency. He told us many interesting stories and anecdotes and managed to take us to "special" places, difficult to find in tourist guides. There are many things that a tourist can't get (such as tickets to the scenic train from Kandy to Ella, impossible to obtain without Ran's invaluable help). He is also a guide who does not take you to stores for you to buy and thus earn a commission. He is a very ethical person in this regard. I recommend any traveler wishing to visit the beautiful island of Sri Lanka to contact Ran: ranjithalwis@ymail.com. He does not speak Spanish, we communicate with him in English. Review of: Chauffeur Guided Private Tour Based on Customer Programme

10 day Sri Lankan Honeymoon

Me and my husband visited Sri Lanka for our honeymoon and booked Ran for 10 days during October 2022. Ran was amazing and overdelivered in every aspect. He was extremely knowledgeable, punctual, friendly, and a safe driver. His van was super spacious and comfortable and he also had wifi which was helpful! Ran was so organized we had no issues with fuel, or finding accommodation or good authentic Sri Lankan food to eat. We were worried at first but we had no issues because of Ran!! We drove all around the island to Sigiryia, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Udawalee, and a several beaches along the southern province before going to Galle. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide/ friend and trip. Sri Lanka is the most beautiful country!!

Great experience, great price, amazing time with Ran

When we came to idea to come to Sri Lanka, I firstly searched for a car to rent. But then shortly realized to book a tour with a guide driver. Ran had the best reviews and that was an excellent choice. He deserved such raiting. Ran quickly answered my questions, was flexible and we aligned on a tour as per my plan. Ran advised on timings and offered to book reasonable accommodation, too. The offered was also the best one! He is a good and safe driver, stops when you want and give you as much time as you need. He Never offered or insisted on any touristic shops or restaurants. Ran is very cultural, gives you good orientation and guided us in the visited places. You do not need to worry about booking tickets, hiring additional local guides. The car was very comfortable with well enough place for four of us and our luggage. Ran also well managed for the fuel, so we where not impacted at All by the economic crisis. Review of: Chauffeur Guided Private Tour Based on Customer Programme

A 2 week tour

Initially we thought Ran would serve primarily as a chauffeur, however, Ran surpassed all expectations by providing much more than that. His services included; 1) Translations 2) Ensuring places you stay/visit are sanitary and COVID compliant (he would not even stay in guest houses that were subpar) 3) Verifying and recommending safe local eating establishments (we wanted to eat true local cuisine and after several times, we never got sick) 4) Providing historical, cultural, and sight-seeing information 5) Full-fledged tour customization and itinerary planning 6) Custom tour optimization (to ensure you're getting the best bang for your buck) 7) Purchasing assistance (helping to avoid tourist markups and pointing out safe shopping establishments) 8) Safe storage and transit of luggage and travel gear (even when we weren't with our gear and needed it couriered to us at a different location) 9) Prompt arrivals and recommendations for travel times/routes to take and avoid 10) Calling ahead to hotels to notify we were on the way and to ensure everything was ready Having Ran with you is like having an entire team there helping you navigate a foreign land while maximizing your value and…

Two weeks with Ran

Two weeks with Ran made our holiday that much more special. He has a wealth of knowledge about Sri Lanka. His English is very good. Ran is professional, always arrived few minutes early, lots of helpful suggestions about places to visit,eat,shopping and good photos opportunities. He is flexible and very good natured with good sense of humour which make him very easy to get along with.We would recommend him with complete confidence. Review of: Chauffeur Guided Private Tour Based on Customer Programme

Great Week in Sri Lanka with Ranjit

Previous reviews have encouraged me to contact Ran when planing a trip to Sri Lanka with my family. The quick email contact and several alternative travel plans with a clear and very competetive price have convinced me to use Ran's services. We spent 7 wonderful days with Rantravelling intensive around the beautiful Sri Lanka. Thanks to Ran the journey was safe and we gained a lot of knowledge about local history, culture and cuisine. We visited a lot of local places and could see the real Sri Lanka off the beaten path. Ranjith is a very professional guide with a great sense of humour, the well being of his customers is always on his mind. Our Family is very thankful for his services, we highly recommend him as a guide and as a nice person that will be one of our best memories from Sri Lanka!

Perfect journey with Ranjith 22-28Jan2020

We had a great experience thanks to Ranjith 1. Great English to understand. Not every person knows English on Sri Lanka, moreover you should ask twice to understand the answer. But with Ranjith we understood everything, even improved our English) 2. Interesting stories and facts about history and modern life We had an opportunity to ask any kind of questions, so we've got much more information than could, including historical facts and the way of life on today's Sri Lanka 3. Peaceful hotels with incredible view and vibes, we could never choose. You should have experience to know, choose these hotels; a car to get there; routes, to get there in a proper way. The place you live has a sense, because you can see little nuances that can influence on your mood (fireflies in a pine forest, sunrise in the mountains, rest in a rice field, authentic design places to feel at home, etc) So you can rely on the taste ) 4. Safe driver with extensive experience Convenient places to sleep, even if you're in Ranjith's car) 5.…

Fantastic experience

We booked Ran a long time before our trip based on others testimonials and we were very please that we did. From the very first email contact Ran was always quick to respond and helped us to finalise our itinerary. Although we booked our own accomodation Ran can do this for you if you'd prefer at very reasonable prices. Ran is a very well educated and knowledgable man and a very safe driver, which you definitely need on the roads in Sri Lanka. His knowledge of the history, flora and fauna enhanced our trip and it was nice to have the local knowledge of the best times and days to do certain activities. Our 17 day trip with Ran went very smoothly as he was always on time, friendly, informative and showed great concern for our welfare. When our son was sick in Kandy he said to call him anytime if we wanted to take him to the hospital. It didn't end up being necessary but it was great to know we had someone to call on if we needed. Ran totally understands that it is your holiday so will give you the help but also the space you need to enjoy your trip. I can highly recommend Ran and his clean and comfortable van! Review of: Chauffeur Guided Private Tour Based on Customer Programme

Amazing trip to Sri Lanka

Just spend 15 days discovering and exploring amazing Sri Lanka. This experience was greatly enhanced by our guide and driver Ran. His experience and knowledge meant we not only saw the essentials but also some very special places. Ran is a true professional and would highly recommend. Review of: Chauffeur Guided Private Tour Based on Customer Programme

Lovey time in srilanka with Ran

Me & my family travel 2 weeks in srilanka .i found him from trip advisor,all perfect wonderful time ,many local experience he did not take us touristic places,amazing explanation archaeology ,history ,religious, temples ,nature wildlife and general things of srilanka .he organize some of small nice & clean hotels for us which was very good ,nice locations and excellent foods .all visited sites he was guided including national park trips .luxury transport by his micro van ,safe driver.because of his suggestion we were able to save some money Ran speak very good english ,genuine man, reasonable price.highly recommend his service for any traveler overall lovely time and unforgettable experience . Diana & family Review of: Chauffeur Guided Private Tour Based on Customer Programme

A great holiday in Sri Lanka

Our family of four have just finished a two week tour of Sri Lanka with our driver Ran who made our holiday thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing. Ran is very friendly, easy going and flexible and has excellent English. He is tremendously knowledgeable about the history, culture and ecology of Sri Lanka. We were returning to Sri Lanka after 30 years and wanted to visit areas we knew & had worked in, and to give our children a flavour of real Sri Lankan life, food, culture & history. Ran showed complete sensitivity to this, and with his flexibility & expert knowledge of his country, found & took us to places off the standard tour route, making our holiday the very experience we hoped to have. We travelled from Negombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Ella, Tissamaharama and then west along the coast In Ran’s very comfortable and clean Toyota van and always felt very safe and the pace was unhurried. Although we had planned some of our route and accommodation, Ran helped us plan the remainder en-route, suggesting some excellent places to stay. Ran knows many local and non-tourist places to eat, and he always provided good advice on what to pay and local customs.…

20 days trip around Sri Lanka

We have been traveling continuously for many years, in over 60 countries. We have taken roadtrips in many of them, and so we decided to do in Sri Lanka. We usually travel in a budget, sometimes tight. This time we decided to go with Ranjith, even though he was not the cheapest proposal, due to his communication and feedback. We could not have been happier, and we think it may have saved us money even. Every night he helped us find cheap accommodation that fit our budget and bargain extensively at times. Not only accommodation but anywhere we went: local restaurants, shops, etc. Ranjith was a very good, slow and safe driver, very careful and with his nice car, always clean, good AC. He was always on time in the morning, and very flexible with our schedule. We work online until late night and usually start our days late. He speaks very good english, and had many interesting facts to share about Sri Lanka. During our stay, unfortunately Sri Lanka suffered terrorist bombing attacks. Ranjith was always on top of things, careful and with updated information, very helpful and responsible. We were very calm about everything and it did not affect our trip.…

Excellent Guide

Our family (2 adults 2 children) from Australia travelled Sri Lanka in April 2019 for eight days. Our route was Negombo- Sigiriya – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Hikkaduwa – Colombo. Ranjith Alwis was our driver and guide. He has over 25 years experience as a tour guide and he also deservedly won a major Sri Lankan tourism award in 2018. We would recommend Ran very highly as a driver and guide. His knowledge of Sri Lanka was fantastic. With his extensive experience as a guide he gave us a thorough insight to Sri Lanka. For example when we wanted to climb Lion Rock he suggested the perfect time to reduce the effects of the extreme heat. Do not underestimate the importance of a safe driver in Sri Lanka. We never felt in danger once with Ran. He was not only punctual every day but was also able to estimate extremely accurately the time of arrival at each destination. Ran was extremely flexible and and did not pressure us in any way. His motto “your tour your choice” is so true!

An unforgettable experience

Ran was our driver and guide for 10 days while we visited the beautiful country of Sri Lanka . He communicated excellently with us prior to the holiday and during, was on time, reliable and honest throughout the trip. He’s a very lovely gentle man with a very good sense of humour and made our trip an unforgettable experience. He is incredibly knowledgeable about his country and very proud to take us round and guide us, showing us places we may never have discovered without him. We thoroughly recommend Ran as a driver and guide and would have no hesitation in recommending him to friends and family. Thank you for a fantastic holiday!

Srilankan tour with Ran

We came to Sri Lanka and Ran waited for us at the airport. Our tour existed of a mix of nature, culture and beach. Ran guided and helped us really good during our tour. We also had a lot of fun with him! He showed us good places to eat local food. We had a wonderfull time in his nice vehicule!☺️ Greatings from Yasmina, Jonah, Indi and Jeroen.

Wonderful

We booked Ran 6 months before our trip to Sri Lanka. As promised he picked us up at the airport for the most wonderful 14 day tour of Sri Lanka. He is a gentle and very honourable person with a great sense of humour. This was my third trip to Sri Lanka in the past 25 years so I had a good idea of what I wanted to do and show my family. Ran helped me arrange a memorable trip and my 2 children (aged 10 and 12 years) got on with him incredibly well, he made them feel safe and he really listened to what they wanted to do. He arranged a fantastic safari and so much more, and made good suggestions during our trip of where to go, stopping off at some truly beautiful places. Ran is very knowledgeable and made visiting the country that more enjoyable. He is full of interesting facts and the kids really did learn a lot from him. He is a very considerate and safe driver and his van is comfortable and spacious. If you are looking for a driver and tour guide I would highly recommend getting in touch with Ran. Thank you for a fantastic tour. It was perfect! Best Regards Steve and family

Fantastic guide and tour organiser

We've travelled twice with Ran now - we first met him in 2008 when my partner and I booked a holiday through a tour company. He was an excellent guide back then and we recommended him to two friends and stayed in touch. In 2018, we went back to Sri Lanka with my parents in law and 5 year old son. This time Ran arranged a full 9 day tour for us, including B&B in good 3 star hotels, for a very reasonable price. He's a very friendly, knowledgeable and dependable guide and, on both tours, has really helped us make the most of our time in Sri Lanka. When one of our party suffered a a fracture he was absolutely brilliant at getting us the medical help we needed, and replanned our accommodation and activities accordingly. We would absolutely recommend him and hope to travel with him again.

Excellent

Very comfortable and knowledgeable person! We were over 10 days with ran and we had a fantastic time! Ran made everything so much easier for us and made our Sri Lankan experience perfect!

Knowledgeable, reliable and safe

We spent 10 days together with Ran where he provided us with detailed and relevant information for all the places we visited. He was extremely knowledgeable, very kind, very funny and a safe driver. Would highly recommend Mr Ranjith to anyone considering a driver in Sri Lanka. Thank you so much for a great trip, Ran!

We would gladly recommend Ran as a guide and driver!

Me and my family (wife and daughter, 10 years) has been travelling around in beatiful Sri Lanka for 6 days with Ranjith Alwis as guide and driver. Before we arrived to Sri lanka, we had made our own bookings at the different hotels. Unfortunately we got in contact with Ran after the hotels where booked, when we now know that he can arrange fantastic hotels all around Sri Lanka. We started at the airport and went to Pinnawala, Kandy, Ella and stoped in Unawatuna. During this 6 days, we had a terrific guide and driver in Ran. The car was comfortable and very clean, perfect for us as a small family with a lots of luggage. Ran as guide is very experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Always in time, well prepared and in good mood, was something that we appreciated. When you travel with children, you also know that somethimes do you need to be flexible (as family and driver). Ran was very good to pay attention to our daughter’s well-being and to experience things she appreciated. Finally, we can also mention that Ran is a very good driver with a comfortable driving style. We would gladly recommend Ran as a guide and driver! Thanks Ran for some fantastic days together!!!…

Thank you again Ran for making our trip so memorable

Ran is a perfect choice for budget Sri Lankan experience. We were very happy with his selection of small hotels, which allowed us to experience local culture whilst feeling very comfortable. Also it was a hassle free holiday as Ran took care of everything and always had an advice for the next day tour, which was great. He has a very good knowledge of the island and it's wildlife of course and can answer any question you may have (huge bonus). Most importantly he is a very honest person you can trust. Booking and planning with Ran is very easy so if you are thinking to visit Sri Lanka i would recommend to contact him. Hope you will enjoy Sri Lanka as much as we did.

Fantastic experience with Ran!!

We are a Spanish couple who visited Sri Lanka in November 2017. We had a fantastic experience with Ran during our visit. First of all, Ran is a reputed and certified/official tourist guide with 25 years of experience in the job. After working for different tourist companies, now he is working on his own for the last years. Once you contact him, he will ask what places of Sri Lanka are you interested in visiting and he will customize the tour according to your needs and available days. Ran is always on time and he will take care of you during the whole tour and drive you around the country, which by the way, is not an easy task. Traffic in Sri Lanka is quite chaotic but he is an experienced driver and you'll always feel safe during the trips. He owns a nice, clean and comfortable Toyota van, equipped with a good A/C and enough space for up to 5 people. He is always taking care of his van and will keep it clean during the tour. He booked the hotels for us in advance at the places we wanted to visit and even bought train tickets before we arrived to Sri Lanka, but he didn't charge anything in advance.…

Great Sri Lanka trip with Ran

Me and a friend travelled with Ran in September 2017 and had a fantastic time. Ran had been recommended to me by a friend, so I got in touch, and we arranged everything via email. We mostly picked our own itinerary and went for a mix of accommodation choices – some places we picked ourselves, and some came recommended and were booked by Ran. Ran conveniently quoted an all inclusive price upfront (which included petrol, driver accommodation, etc), and that was exactly what we paid in the end. Ran didn't only drive us, but also functioned as a guide – he gave us a great tour of the Dambulla Caves which no guide book could have provided, and he showed us 'real' local things & attractions which are not heavily promoted on the internet but turned out to be wonderful, saving us from many tourist traps on the way, as well as hopefully making our travels a bit more responsible/sustainable. We found him incredibly knowledgeable about all things Sri Lanka, basically you can ask him anything and he will be able to explain.…

Holydays with Ran in Sri Lanka

Hello! We're a couple from Barcelona. We visited Sri Lanka last week and we had the chance to book the holidays with Ran. He's very nice, responsable and he knows a lot of the country! We had an amazing experience!! We totally recommend Ran! Hope to see you soon! Nuria

The best guide we could find

Very professional and experienced guide. We were very lucky to find Ran to organize our trip on Sri Lanka. First of all, he was responding quickly on our emails, he also recommend us the whole trip considering the sights those were "must to see" for us. He also add some interesting places of his own, which he thought would be interesting for us. He is aslo very felxible. We discussed our next day program each evening. If we wanted to spend more time on one place, he respected that, gave us opportunities, spent that time with us. He also chose wonderful places to enjoy even the local food - which was very authentic and we enjoyed it a lot. Ran is very reliable person and I can say, the places he booked for us (small hotels) were really cute, clean and each one was special in it own way. I can only highly recommend this guide. If you have only several days for a trip, just drop him an email and he will prepare everything for you. What is more, he has perfect knowledge about Sri Lanka´s history, lifestyle etc. so you can get plenty of information. The trip with Ran was amazing, comfortable, everything was organized well and as we agreed.…

A very professional and a friendly guide

I sincerely and strongly recommend Ran to everybody who wants to get the most out of their holidays in Sri Lanka. He has got a great knowledge on everything in Sri Lanka you could be interested in, speaks perfectly English and German, has an excellent driving skills and a very comfortable car. Ran is also a very kind, funny, helpful and friendly person with excellent organization skills, you can rely on everytime. Together we planned and made happend a wonderful 7-day-long journey across the island. We had only the best experience with Ran Holidays and have a plenty of beautiful memories. Thank you, Ran! :)

best guide in sri lanka

we were travelling as four friends and were really lucky that we found ran as guide. he was quickly responding to our emails and helped us to plan our trip. when he picked us from our hotel he came on time and our journey started. ran is very friendly, flexible and also funny guy, he told us many informations about sri lanka as he is very experienced. we visited beautiful places and have only nice memories. Ran organized for us also the accommodation, the places where we stayed were smaller hotels with wonderful view and great food. And always very clean. We had lot of fun, as Ran was always taking care of us, his car is very good, with AC and comfortable. I really enjoyed the time spent with Ran and trully can only recommend him as tour guide. He is oriented on clients, very professional and made our holiday unforgettable. Try his services and you will be satisfied.

Excellent guide - off the beaten path

I travelled with Ran for 16 days. He really is a brilliant guide; not only will he not take you to any gift shops and try to sell you things, he will also take you to off beaten path and look after you. This is particularly important for a solo female on a visit to a country that has no public transport system and most meals had to be pre-arranged. I customised my travel with Ran's help and he booked most of the accommodations for me. They were not your 4 or 5 star places but they do offer excellent views and you get to experience Sri Lankan hospitality. Ran is also a very safe driver. He will tell you facts about the country that no guide books can provide. He is indeed a very experienced and licensed guide. I highly recommend his services.

The best experience

We were two families with 9 and 11 years old boys. The tour was excellent, we visited so many nice places, stayed in very nice little hotels. Ran is very helpful and he knows a lot to pass over to tourists. Very reliable, flexible and open in communication. Really want to come back!

nice memories in srilanka holiday

we just come back home after lovely holiday in srilanka ,,some of our friends who visited srilanka last year recommended srilanka & tour guide ranjith alwis .absolutely everything perfectly organize with our personal requirement good small hotels ,luxury transport ,train tickets and knowledgeable guide service .we love various spicy srilankan foods ,meeting peoples,visit more local places,mainly visited cultural triangle ,climb lion rock and flowing day climb up pedurangala rock .udawalawa elephant transit camp ,nanuoya to ella train trip and buduruwagala image temple ,dambulla caves our main highlight thanks ranjith we will come srilanka again to visit north part of srilanka this is mail contact ranjithalwis@ymail.com any one need more information you may contact me .good value of money ,lots of nice memories this little island .