Sri Lankan wonderful sojourn
Kaan was a reliable and safe driver but much more than that - he made our travel experience special. He was knowledgeable about his country both its history and its future from confirmation and input into our planning through to prompt and timely communication right through the trip he was always willing to help. Kaan equally knew when to ease himself into the background when we wanted to pursue something independently. Part-guide part-chaperone part-information source; we give Kaan the highest recommend recommendation.”
Review of: Glamour of Sri Lanka 8 Days
Amazing Sri Lankan Experience
We would highly recommend Lanka Tours and Excursions for anyone planning a Sri Lankan adventure. They were recommended to us by a friend who travelled with them last year, and from our very first contact we felt completely confident entrusting them with our trip.
We worked closely with Ayodya, who provided excellent communication and together we built a personalised 10‑day private tour followed by 5 nights at a beach resort. This included all accommodation, entrance fees, safaris and transfers; and everything was included in the agreed price.
The trip turned out brilliantly. Sri Lanka is a stunning country with incredibly warm and welcoming people, and we were fortunate to experience it with Kaan, our guide and driver. He was outstanding - friendly, flexible, calm, punctual, and always polite. He provided expert insight into the many sights and attractions we experienced, and he made the entire journey smooth and completely hassle free.
It was a fantastic trip from start to finish, and we would not hesitate to recommend Kaan and Lanka Tours.
A holiday of a lifetime!
We were recommended Lanka Tours and Excursions by friends and in particular our guide Kaan. We had a brilliant 18 days holiday with Kaan as our guide. It was perfect. Kaan was a very experienced guide/driver and he was a safe driver who was happy to answer our many questions about Sri Lankan life. We suggested beforehand the sites we wanted to see and what we enjoyed doing and Lanka Tours put together our perfect itinerary. It all worked out very smoothly and was completely hassle free. Kaan helped make it a holiday of a lifetime. We loved Sri Lanka visiting the major sites in the middle of the country as well as the South and West coast. We want to come back again possibly in September next year and visit the North and East of the country. And we plan on using Lanka Tours and Excursions again and hopefully with Kaan as our guide.
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Excellent service
We went to this agency for transfers and guide services of some excursions that they offered on the web (the hotels we chose on our own). Our guide-driver, Sanjaya, treated us super well, was aware of everything we needed, always ahead of our needs, coordinated with all hotels and was available at all hours. We were very comfortable with him, he is an excellent person, we took great care of him. The vehicle in which the 5 were very comfortable, with reclining seats. The agency regularly contacted us to check everything was okay. It was a very good choice for our trip.
Excellent driver and guide
Arranged independently with Kaan from UK. Very easy and quick responses to queries. Tour for 6 days with Kaan from 27/11 to 3/12/25. Excellent driver whose skills and knowledge got us to safety of Habarana during cyclone Ditwah. His advice and guidance enabled us to see many interesting things despite road closures forced change itinary. Kaan was calm, considerate, polite, reassuring and always smiling! We cannot recommend more highly!!!! We will be back and def bk Kaan again.
Fantastic service.
We travelled on our own for part of our Sri Lankan holiday and then Kaan helped me plan a perfect 5 day itinerary for the busy must see sites at the end. He was great with communication before our trip. Always responsive. Kaan was professional, friendly & flexible, offering great advice & tips on our journey, always willing to help. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country & our visit was made even better by using Kaan as our guide. Highly recommend!
Fantastic service from beginning to end...
Kaan planned a perfectly paced 11 day itinerary for myself and 2 children (12 and 13) which took in all the sights on our hit list, focusing on the hill country, ancient sights, a few national parks and an extended stay on the east coast, skipping the south on this occasion due to the season. The plan worked well for us and he also helped with finding and booking accommodation at all 6 stops. We had the most memorable trip of a lifetime in a beautiful country with so much to offer. Travel was very comfortable and Kaan was informative, helpful and punctual throughout. Thank you for making our trip so amazing.
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Simply perfect
If our holiday was unforgettable, the credit is undoubtedly due to the professionalism of this agency, found by chance on the internet, but which has turned out from the beginning fantastic. There were 7 of us and we rented a minibus (very comfortable) with driver and guide in Italian. Our guide, the Great Sath (he likes to be called that and the adjective deserves it for his big heart), turned out to be a great friend who pleased us in every request, surprising us with his precision and punctuality that won us over.
Even though his Italian is not as fluent as a native speaker, Sath could read our minds and even before we asked him he made us find what we needed. I just have to recommend this agency to everyone to visit a beautiful country, fascinating with beautiful places and very welcoming people. And of course we recommend the Great Sath
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Review of: Glamour of Sri Lanka 8 Days
Private Super Tour 2 weeks from Sri Lanka
We visited South Sri Lanka in the North in 2 weeks with a private driver from Lanka Tour & Excursion including Galke, Hill county , train , the great sites of the cultural triangle , a safari in Minneriya Park (seen many elephants) then a seaside holiday in Trincomalee then Passikudah to finish.
Kaan, our driver was impeccable: Welcoming at the airport without worries, punctual every morning , smiling , careful on the road , good advice , organized efficiently the days and knows all the sights to see . He also makes a little guide but it is better to plan a book or hire specialized guides on the sites.
Price of 900 € all inclusive for 2 weeks very justified. Comfortable car but air conditioning a little tired so it was a little hot sometimes during long transfers.
Mateo in late July and August good with little aversed going towards the East Coast.
We highly recommend this agency and Kaan as a driver to visit Sri Lanka in the best way.
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Review of: Glamour of Sri Lanka 8 Days
Amazing 2 weeks. Thanks to Kaan
We have just returned from two amazing weeks travelling around Sri Lanka with Kaan.
We are a family of four with two children, and we can't thank Kaan enough for planning and organising such a fun-packed itinerary for us.
From the initial planning stages, Kaan was always quick to respond to any questions and flexible with any requests we had regarding hotels and excursions. We couldn't have asked for a better person to help us explore such a beautiful country.
Despite the crazy roads and drivers in Sri Lanka, we always felt completely safe with Kaan behind the wheel. His air-conditioned van had plenty of space and was perfect for travelling around in comfort.
Each day, Kaan would be punctual, picking us up from our hotel and arranging all our excursions, allowing us to fully relax without any worries. He was always available to answer questions and share interesting information about the places we visited.
I can't recommend Kaan highly enough! He truly made our trip unforgettable. It felt like we had a personal guide throughout the entire journey.…
Gillonholsagain16 apr 2025
Great trip
Great tour with Gayan and Khan. Both were friendly, great drivers and very knowledgeable. Due to poor weather (cyclone) we had to have changes made which meant missingAnaradahupura, Khan sorted everything and arranged different hotels.
A 5-Star Tour
We just finished a 12-day tour of Sri Lanka arranged by Lanka Tours and Excursions. It was the best tour I have had to date.
They were recommended by a friend who had traveled with them. I sent an email with a draft itinerary, and they responded within a few hours. They were so professional; we received a PDF document that included everything: a beautiful cover page, company profile, road map, short descriptions about tourist attractions, activities, and hotels with pictures.
Kaan was our guide for all 12 days. He was very kind, knowledgeable, caring, and an excellent driver-guide. By the end of the tour, I felt he was a member of my family and a trusted, loyal, and amazing friend.
I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone who wants the best.
Great car & safe driver but operational gaps
I booked our Sri Lanka tour through Lanka Tours & Excursions after finding them on TripAdvisor. While our experience had some positives, there were several gaps:
Planning Phase:
After extensive research, I shared a detailed list of desired destinations with the owner. However, approximately 10% of the agreed-upon locations (including the Botanical Garden in Kandy) were inexplicably omitted from the final itinerary without any discussion
Transportation:
We were provided with a well-maintained vehicle and a safe driver
However, the driver took longer routes (country roads instead of highways), increasing travel time significantly (e.g., 2 hours versus 1 hour 20 minutes from the national park to the coast)
Location Knowledge:
Our driver lacked knowledge about the location of key historical sites.…
Solo female traveler
Excellent guide/driver! Traveling solo, Kaan was reliable and flexible, great company !! Lanka tours great to work with, very accommodating
Highly recommend. Looking forward to my next visit to Sri Lanka
13 days wonderful trip with Kaan
We found Lanka Tours & Excursions through TripAdvisor . 13 days private trip with Kaan totally changed our opinion of Sri Lanka. Kaan is very knowledgeable and gave us recommendations for sites visiting and food suggestions. Kaan’s car is very clean and he is always on time. He took us through half of the country and we really enjoyed our trip! We highly recommend Lanka Tour.
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12 great days on the road with Kaan
We spent 12 days with Kaan in a taylor-made tour around Sri Lanka. He helped us defining the best itinerary for our honeymoon since our first contact in April, and we are super satisfied about our trip! He is incredibly nice and kind and he was really helpful in finding traditional experiences. He was always ontime, he answered all our numerous questions and curiosities with a great English. We are really happy if our private tour and of those wonderful days exploring the country with Kaan. Strongly recommended!!
Excellent tour with Sri Lanka Tours and the great Kaan!
We used Lanka Tours and Excursions for a custom excursion for nine days. The service was responsive, on time, and accommodating to all our requests. Our driver, Kaan, was especially knowledgeable, friendly and informative. He was a big part of the success of our trip. I would recommend Kaan and Sri Lanka Tours to anyone! Five stars!
N°1
If you are looking for a guide for your Sri Lanka vacation, Kaan is the right person. He will help you plan a detailed itinerary that includes hotels, entrance fees and transportation, all at a very affordable price. I found him on TripAdvisor because of the great reviews and I couldn't be more pleased with my choice. I informed him of our preferences and he arranged everything perfectly.
He is easily available, responds quickly to messages on WhatsApp and his expertise was invaluable. He speaks excellent English and always showed up early for appointments. We highly recommend this kind and skilled driver, who made us feel really safe on the busy roads of Sri Lanka!
We trusted Kaan completely for our 22 days of vacation, which were perfect. He made us feel at home sharing stories about his land, and our explorations together in this beautiful country will remain unforgettable.
Thank you for everything, Kaan ❤️
One fabulous trip… thank you Kan& Lakmal
This a legit and a fabulous company. We had a 14 day tour across Sri Lanka covering central , north to south. Kan was amazing at organizing, he was very fast to respond and very thorough in organizing all the destination. I found his price was in par and very reasonable, he provided flexible in payment options. Lakmal was our tour guide, he was unbelievable, flexible and well spoken. We felt very safe traveling over 1000+km. Lakmal liked adventure took us through multiple hikes, sight seeing and very knowledgeable about SL history. Also the transportation was very clean and reliable. I would definitely recommend Kan and Lakmal 10/10 for fabulous time in SL.
Review of: Glamour of Sri Lanka 8 Days
Best company to travel Srilanka with!!!
We took a private tour customised to ourselves. 3 of us had a private car and a dedicated driver. From pickup at the airport to drop off, it was smooth & absolutely hassle free.
Mr Kaan was very quick with his responses to all our queries and made us comfortable to take on this 6 day trip. He booked some hotels of our choice and suggested some too. All our stays were excellent and reasonably priced. He shared an itinerary that we were able to modify. We had enquired from a few other companies but we were not satisfied with their response.
The driver, Gayan was great too. Always smiling, respectful and a very safe driver. Never over speeding or rash. He patiently showed us around. (Communication in English wasn’t easy at some points of time.) The car was very clean and AC worked fine.
All in all I would HIGHLY recommend this company, without a doubt!!
Review of: Glamour of Sri Lanka 8 Days
Julie0nvacati0n20 giu 2024
Fantastic time in Sri Lanka
We had a fantastic experience with Kaan (myseld and my 17 and 19 yr old daughters). He helped us with setting the itinerary, booking our hotels and took very good care of us during our 11 days with him. The van was confortable and air conditioned and he is a very safe driver.
We absolutely loved our time in Sri Lanka!!
Great tour
We arranged our own accommodation and Kaan organised a driver/guide to take us for 10 days round Sri Lanka. We got dropped on the south coast where we had a week of chilling out. Our guide was excellent and informative though maybe used his phone a bit much!
Simply the Best
Have just come back from the holiday of a lifetime in beautiful Sri Lanka . Kaan was the best tour guide. I came across Khan on trip advisor and chose him initially based on the good reviews.
I gave Kaan a rough idea of what we wanted to do and he came up with the itinerary which included everything, all hotels, entrance tickets, travel etc. The price was very good. He was very flexible as well as one of our group struggled with the walking so he made alternative suggestions for us for a few things.
The hotels he had chosen were stunning. All had gorgeous views from the balcony and the food was lovely (breakfast in all & then half board in Kandy).
We completely trusted Kaan with this holiday and it couldn’t have worked out better.
Sri Lanka is a stunning, breathtaking country. Its hard to pick highlights as each place was so different. Seeing the elephants up close and the tea plantations has to be up there.
I can highly recommend Kaan. He responds to emails straight away and was so easy to deal with. His knowledge and expertise was invaluable. Definitely go with him.
Great tour with a wonderful guide
We found Lanka Tours on Tripadvisor and liaised with Kaan our driver for a few weeks before we went to Sri Lanka to get the exact itinerary we wanted. He looked after us beautifully for 7 days and 6 nights, driving us patiently around in his comfortable AC people carrier and waiting endlessly for us whilst we did things (like surfing). I chose a couple of the places I wanted to stay but the rest he recommended and he booked them all for us. His recommendations were great. He even came back one night and took us back out to find dinner as the hotel we stayed at did not have much on the menu. He suggested things for us to do in addition to our itinerary and accompanied us into the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy where he guided us and informed us, up Lions Rock in Siguria and up the Diyaluma waterfalls where we swam at the top. His English is great and he was always early/waiting for us. Thoroughly recommend a really nice man who's an excellent driver and made us feel safe on crazy Sri Lankan roads!
Amazing 12 day tour with Kaan
Had an amazing 12 day tour with Kaan.
I normally book everything myself but this time i thought I'd let someone else do all the hard work.
Sri Lanka was absolutely beautiful and Kaan was so knowledgeable about the country we felt like we learned so much. He was very accommodating and nothing was too much trouble.
He is a wonderful tour guide and made our stay very enjoyable.
I'd definitely recommend booking him for your tour as you will get so much more from your visit to Sri Lanka.
Thank you for everything
We had a great day. Everything went smoothly, from the pick-up to the sights. We can absolutely recommend the tour.
Review of: Day tour to Sigiriya
10 day tour
Had the most amazing 10 days with Kaan he was just the best driver and we learnt so much about the culture, he even managed to get me to go up the Ambuluwawa Tower and I hate heights, thanks again Lanka Tours we had the best time
13 day adventure tour!
Had a 13 day tour, Khan our driver from the beginning to end was like having a family friend. He was happy, knowledgeable, sincere and always on time. Also he was flexible if we needed to change our itinerary due to weather. I would strongly recommend Lanka travel and Khan our driver
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Paid extra for guide, got none
We had paid for a guide, as it is also described on Tripadvisor. Instead we got a driver with very limited English and with no knowledge of the sights we went out and saw.
However, the driver was very friendly and helpful, but it just wasn't what we had paid for
Review of: Day tour to Sigiriya
16 day Sri Lanka tour
Kaan helped schedule and set a perfect 16 day trip. From the airport to my final
stop. Great tours and hiking, culture food and wildlife. I highly recommend.
michael-from-UK28 nov 2023
Amazing tour of Sri Lanka
From start to finish me and the Mrs absolutely loved the tour experience.
Our guide Kahn could not have been any better than he was, from picking us up at the airport to dropping us off 2 weeks later he was the perfect guide, amazing knowledge pointing out loads of not only attractions but cultural aspects of the Sri Lankan country and it’s people . He was very flexible when we wanted to go off piste to see the food market stopping the hawkers pestering us and took us to a local restaurant when the hotel food was not to our liking.
His driving was exemplary especially in the chaos of Sri Lankan traffic which is amazing to watch but crazy at times
The tour itinerary was just as we would have planned it with a good choice of hotels attractions to see and factoring in some good chill out time.
Overall it was an amazing adventure which we couldn’t have done with out Kahn, deffo recommend this company 👍👍
Fantastic trip
Great experience. Good communication via WhatsApp before the trip with suggestions and amendments to our itinerary. Our driver Kaan was respectful and patient and helped us every step of the way making our visit to Sri Lanka so memorable. Would highly recommend.
Tell me a story
Every country has a history and what is going on now. My travels are about collecting priceless experience, and I like listening to someone's story, but make sure it is true. And our guide, Kaan, sure tells good stories. On top of that, he is highly educated and kind, and you can feel that he loves what he does.
An "Above & Beyond" Experience!
Kaan from the get-go was exceptionally genuine, and from our initial interaction with him, I could tell that he was not only passionate about his job but more so about his beloved country. My family and I really enjoyed Kaan's vast historical knowledge. He took the time to not only take us to sites of interest but also various hidden gems and was proud to share the history of sites.
Thank you for a wonderful experience, patience, and generosity with your time.
Great tour, recommendable driver
We had a private tour from airport Colombo to Anzrathpura, then Sigirija and then Kandy, where we took the train to Ella. All was great organized and we enjoyed the trip very much. Many thanks to our friendly and very agreeable driver. We will recommend you to our friends. Also the price was very fair.
A memorable trip with a memorable company.
I wanted to express my heartfelt appreciation for the incredible experience I had with your tour company during my visit to Sri Lanka. From the moment I booked my tour to the final farewell, every aspect of my journey was nothing short of exceptional.
First and foremost, I want to commend your tour guide Mr.Anas.His extensive knowledge of Sri Lanka's history, culture, and natural beauty was truly impressive. His passion for sharing this knowledge made every excursion informative and engaging. Special thanks to Mr Anas , who went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable experience.
What truly stood out for me was the level of personalized attention and care Mr Anas provided. It felt like I was traveling with a family member who was genuinely invested in ensuring we had a remarkable experience. This personal touch made me feel not just like a tourist, but like an honored guest in your beautiful country.
Lastly, the cuisine! Sri Lankan food is a gastronomic delight, and I want to thank you for introducing me to its rich flavors and spices. Every meal was a culinary adventure, and I'll forever savor the memories of enjoying traditional dishes in authentic settings.Mr.…
Super Service !
I cannot recommend more Lanka Tours and his Director, Kaan, for having turned my 3-week trip around Sri Lanka the best and hassle-free trip ever. Kaan's support was very professional since the planning of my itinerary before the trip: he gave me few useful recommendations on what to visit and it turned out to be the perfect itinerary for me ! He sent me a very professional and well detailed and drafted itinerary.
Kaan is extremely kind, nice and professional and drove me around in a super comfortable car. Kaan sorted out also the booking of my hotels, selecting the most appropriate ones according to my requirements and sorting out any kind of problems I had to face during my stay.
When in need, Kaan was always available to help me.
Definitely a five star service! Thank you !!
Superb
Just completed a lovely 2 week tour around Sri Lanka with Mr Kaan. I had chatted with a few tour operators for round trip transport quotes prior to the trip, but finally decided to go with Mr Kaan. Before we arrived in Sri Lanka, all communication over WhatsApp was very prompt and he helped secure our train tickets to Ella. From the time we arrived in SL till we left, he took good care of us, not just driving us around and helping us search for vegetarian food, but also accompanying us to hikes/climbs/places of interest and sharing information on Sri Lanka's history. He is extremely patient and polite, and was flexible when I suggested an itinerary change during the trip, giving us good recommendations. He also helped arrange a surprise birthday cake for me - thank you very much! highly recommend him.
Sri Lanka Magic with Kaan
We have just completed an amazing 8 days' trip with Lanka Tours and we had a wonderful time with them in this beautiful country. I came across Kaan here on TA about 5 years ago and booked a tour for 2020. Unfortunately that tour had to be canceled because of the pandemic. However I kept in touch with him and together created a perfect trip for us (2 adults and a 12yo). I modified the plan many times, but Kaan was always patient with me and gave me good advice about my thoughts. Therefore we requested Kaan himself to be our driver and guide (he is licensed), and it was a perfect choice for us. He was patient with us and drove his car safely. We did an Airport-Bentota-Galle-Udawalawe-Ella-NE-Kandy-Dambulla-Sigiriya-P'nnaruwa-Airport trip and I'd say this trip was one of the best our lives. Kaan was not only a driver, but a guide who came along in every places we went, including the hikes. He speaks fluent English and he is a good photographer, he took many nice photos on us. If I could, I would give 6 stars for Lanka Tours. for this trip. Thank you very much!
Great Sri Lanka experience!
It was an amazing trip, custom made for three day visiting Kandy, Nuwara Elija, Elle, Yala National Park. The guide was excellent, kind, thoughtful and very flexible with a great knowledge of the history and culture. I highly recommend it!
Kandy driver & Sirigiya circuit
We hired driver, Sampat, for a 3-day tour from Kandy to to Sirgiriya, via the Dambula Cave temples, across to Polonnaruwa, and including an elephant safari. We booked our own accommodation and had a pretty good idea of what we wanted to see but Sampat gave us good advice and suggestions throughout and made sure that we were looked after. He is a safe, excellent driver, as well as a lovely human being with good knowledge of the area and great English. We felt 3 days was just right to do this circuit, as well as including several other temples of note and a bit of shopping along the way. The highlight for us were the Dambula Cave temples but everything was interesting and the elephants were numerous and very close to the jeep!
Thoroughly recommend Sampat!
Amazing service - Trip of a lifetime
We came across Kaan on Trip Adviser and he was so helpful on helping us plan our itinerary around Sri Lanka. Kaan stayed with us for the 10 day tour, he was so helpful with educating us on the different areas, the culture of the country and different recommendations. His English was amazing and he made our time in Sri Lanka so smooth, we couldn't recommend him enough!
Can't wait to come back again and visit more of the North!
Awesome
Trip to Sigiriya was great, transport is comfortable, we stopped on every request like breakfast etc. Perfect Sri Lankan dhal curry lunch. 100% recommend
Review of: Day tour to Sigiriya
Great service
Contacted Kaan for a day trip to Sigiriya, he responded promptly, picked us up on time and we had a lovely informative trip. Kaan is very personable and speaks excellent English which was great. He was helpful and a great ambassador for Sri Lanka. We booked him the next day for a journey to Negombo.
Review of: Day tour to Sigiriya
2011_Travel_Destiny25 gen 2022
14 days of problems
Our tour was for 14 days plus a transfer from the airport to the hotel. Our driver met us at the airport, he said we could upgrade to a van for $105 dollars more and we agreed to this new price. When he dropped us off at our hotel, he informed us that we would get a different driver because he had to have a booster covid shot. I wasn’t happy with him not informing us beforehand about this. He said it was he would meet us again Polonnaruwa on day 3 of our tour. Our new driver was to take us to Wipattu where we would have a game drive in the morning. On the day of the game drive our driver was 30 minutes late for the game drive. We then had to stop to pick up his lunch. Day 3 of our trip we stopped to take a country tour. After the tour our driver said that we would be changing vehicles and drivers. I argued with him that we paid extra for a van, and we were to only have one driver. He agreed that we could keep our luggage in the van, but we would change drivers because he needed a covid booster shot. Our new driver turned out to be our first driver. Our first driver now promised us he would be our driver for the rest of the trip. On day 5 the van had a problem and was repaired.…
Travelling with Amith - arranged by Kaan
I contacted Mr Kaanchana aka Kaan with a request to arrange a car and a driver to travel around Sri Lanka. He refined my initial travel plans and when we reached Sri Lanka, he visited us personally with the driver Amith before we starter the trip. Before that I had contacted Kaan for a number of times with various questions and he never failed to reply to my messages. During the entire trip we found Amith being an excellent human being apart from being a skilled driver. He took the role of a guide in various places and easily became our friend. On the very first day, the car broke down on the road but Amith and Kaan made sure we were safe and quickly arranged an alternative car to take us to our destination while the car was repaired. We were so impressed by their generosity. Kaan also arranged our train ride to Ella before we reached Sri Lanka.
I would highly recommend.
Driver around Sri Lanka
Lanka Tours & Excursions provided a driver for our recent trip to Sri Lanka. Sempath, the driver, provided an excellent service on all 4 occasions he drove us between cities. He was friendly, reliable, always on time, drove safely and was happy to answer our many questions about Sri Lanka. We couldn't recommend him more.
Lanka Tours & Excursions were also very easy to communicate with via email and offered us a very competitive price. We would definitely use them again.
Thanks for helping us have such a great trip!
Best Experience
My wife and I had a fantastic trip to Sri Lanka last year in July and a key reason was Lanka Tours' services. We were in Lanka for a week, visiting Trincomalee, Kandy, Ella,
Unawatuna and Gail. Since all these places are in different directions, traveling between cities was a key concern. Sampath from Lanka Tours helped us move around in his Prius and through the various conversations we had, helped us learn more about the people and their culture. They offered us a reasonable price and the services were outstanding. I highly recommend them, you'll be in safe hands. And if you like to talk, you'll find a wonderful friend in Sampath.
Abir Oneeruddho14 feb 2020
9days Trip throughout Sri Lanka.
I got to know about them through trip advisor as Mr. Kaan messaged me seeing one if my help posts in sri lanka forum..
Then I booked a 9day trip with them for 3 of us; me my wife and a friend. Kaan helped me a lot to customize my itinerary as per my requirements. He informed us about many places and give me suggestions which is not very available in internet.
Kaan recieved us at the airport and then start the tour. Kaan was a very nice, well behaved person, he is a safe driver and a knowledgable guide. He is also a good companion in a trip. My friend could not join us in some of the climbs so she waited downstairs and Kaan gave her a really good company with informative and friendly chat. Kann is also very reliable with our belongings and He valued every request of us on stopping different placea to take photographs or having our meals in our choice.
He joined in almost all the spots with us including Upper Diyaluma falls, Little Adam's peak, Nine arch bridge etc.
From our 6th day, Kaan left us to Dilhan which was another partner of them. Dilhan was also a very well behaved person.…
Sri Lanka transfers and transport
Spoke to Kaan many times prior to arriving in SL. Very helpful and quick to respond. He organised us being met at airport and transfering us safely to South of SL. Then he arranged day trip from Kandy to sigriya with good safe driver with good knowledge. Highly recommended his services to anybody wanting to explore this lovely country. Thanks Kaan and his driver's.
Review of: Day tour to Sigiriya
Amazing one week trip to Sri Lanka with Kaan
We had a one week fabulous trip arranged by Lanka Tours &Excursions. Our tour guide is Kaan, we spent 8 days with him, Kaan is kind, very polite and helpful. We were two families of 9. We feel comfortable all the time with him and he showed us the whole history of Sri Lanka and organized everything for us from Airport pick up and stayed with us till we went home. I highly recommend him and this company. Thanks again for your service.
Review of: Glamour of Sri Lanka 8 Days
Thanks for your amazing services!
Samphath was our driver for the entire trip and he made our trip worth while. Amazing person/guide, safe drive. Knowledgeable individual. I would highly recommend services of Lanka tours to anyone travelling to Srilanka.
Thanks for making our trip memorable without any worries and hassle!
Excellent service by Mr Kanchana :)
We had a memorable & a very pleasant trip in Sri Lanka due to Mr Kanchana from Lanka tours. He was committed to his work & was always early to pick us up. He was very knowledgable & rendered his support proactively. My hubby & I were eager to swim in a waterfall after seeing the lovely Ramboda falls & Ravana falls. He recommended this lovely place ellawalla waterfalls for us to experience this though we had to be in time to our next destination, one of the national parks. He was patient & always put our needs first. Lanka tours is truly blessed to have Mr Kanchana in your team and he is defintitely an asset. Due to people like him we love Sri Lanka & will surely make time for another trip and use his services again. Thumbs up Mr Kanchana!
Trips and Transfers
We had used Lanka Tours to do safari in Minneriya National Park. Our driver was lovely and took his time to explain us things we passed on our way! it was an amazing experience. Saw a lot of elephants and monkeys.
We have also traveled from Trincomalee to Kandy via Cultural Triangle with the same driver and we had a great time. he was very helpful and professional.
Our experience from Ella to Hikkaduwa was slightly less pleasant - the driver wasn't the best and made me actually quite car sick with constant breaking and swerving, I am aware Sri Lankan roads are tricky with dogs running out and generally crazy driving but this a little bit excessive. He also kept on stopping to source some car parts etc.
Overall the service was great. quick replies and possibility of getting transport organised at short notice with reasonable prices. I would recommend using them.
Gaurav Bhattacharjee15 set 2019
Amazing time in srilanka and excellent hospitality
Kaan contacted me when I posted a query in tripadvisor while I was trying to draft an itinerary before landing in sri colomobo. He contacted me over WhatsApp and explained me about his charges and available itinerary options. He also managed to get us the train ticket in 2nd class fot the ride from nuwaliya to ella.
Our driver for the 5 day trip was Pushpe. What an amazing human being he is. He made our journey absolute fun and safe.
His kind gesture of buying us woodapple from a local shop is something we will always remember.
This team is definitely recommended. God bless you guys. Thanks again
Great Experience!
I spent a week in Sri Lanka with Kaan as my driver and it was wonderful!
Kaan took me to the tourist places I wi add hed to visit, but also to spots off the beaten track that he thought I would be interested in - and I was!
Prompt, courteous and always willing to go the extra mile. When I told him I had never tried durian before, he went out if his way to make sure I had the opportunity.
When I visit again - which I will because there is so many places and opportunities I had to miss - I will look to Kaan to be my guide!
Great service
Easy to communicate with, good drivers, made sure a car seat was available for our toddler. We especially loved one of our drivers, Pushpa - he was friendly, gorgeous with our son, and a very safe driver. He even insisted on paying for entry at a waterfall walk we went on. Would use these guys again without doubt
Sri Lanka has it all!
A huge thank you to Pushpa who made sure our holiday to Sri Lanka was truly amazing! I was 15 weeks pregnant at the time and Pushpa made sure I was always ok and even escorted us up Sigirya Rock. All our main trips were sorted out through Lanka Tours including our Elephant Safari, separate Safari where we saw whale watching, Sigiriya Rock and temples. It was a fantastic trip made so much more better by having such a trusted guide with us. Thank you!
Excellent work. Recommended to all
Sri Lanka can't be complete without the services of Mr kaan.
We were 5 adults and 4 kids. Stayed for 7 nights.
Flexibility and patience are the 2 most excellent features of this team.
Special mention for Mr dilhan our tourist guide who accompanied us through out the trip and took great care of us.
Mr kaan gave me the properties I wanted and arranged the ITENARY of following cities really well
1. Negombo (jet wing blue)
2. Kandy (cinnamon)
3. Nuwara eliya (oak ray summer hill)
4. Galle (Amari)
5. Bentota (Centara Ceysands)
Would recommend to all of you!
Their price are super reasonable, when traveling between cities, tuk tuk could not fit in two people with luggage, and their price are even similar with the pickme app, which gets you the cheapest way of transportation! What’s better than using a pick me app, you could have a private driver as a tour guide!! Our driver is super nice and give us lots of advice, and one day our camera SD card was full and we need to buy one asap but we could not find one, when on our way back, the driver keep an eye on whether there are any shop selling SD card, and he did!! He even communicate with the staff to ensure he could help us without buying it with unreasonable price. And that’s only one example, their driver solve nearly all problems we encountered, big thanks to him!!
Moreover, this company are willing to offer us a discount when we need them for more days, which in total the price I could say is the most reasonable service in Sri Lanka! But with an extremely good service. Please don’t hesitate to contact them! Thanks for everything!!
Absolute must for your trip to Sri Lanka!
Our trip to Sri Lanka would have been a disaster without Lanka tour drivers! Before we arrive, I emailed back and forth with our driver, Kaan, to create a completely customized itinerary. Upon our arrival, they were very flexible, accommodating, and patient. They helped us buy diapers for our toddler, and took us to grocery stores to buy him some of his favorite foods. When we made last minute changes to our itinerary, they helped us find new hotel accommodations and helped us to book another safari experience. Being able to travel in the comfort of their car and not worry about having to negotiate a taxi or tuktuk made the trip so relaxing! And they seem to know every inch of the island. Kaan and Pushpe were so kind and loving, especially to my two year old. I can’t recommend them enough!!!
Excellent Service! Can't recommend enough
Our Sri Lanka tour wouldn't have been so wonderful if it was not for Mr Parakrama. From climbing the Sigiriya Rock with us to telling us about the history of every single place, he made sure we had the best Sri Lankan experience. Very accommodating, never pushy, humble and kind, he ensured our trip was a memorable one. Even during the chaos caused due to the blast, he kept calm and directed us to safety. We can't recommend him enough!
The service provided by the head of the agency is very professional and they kept us informed about everything! If you are visiting Sri Lanka, don't look for any other options, pick Lanka Tours!
Gloucestergirl10 apr 2019
Wonderful service
Kiddo was our driver for the second half of our tour. He was well informed, very friendly, and good with the children. We would certainly recommend.
Reliable, Punctual, and Kind!
Before and throughout our trip, Kaan was quick to reply to my requests. He honored what I wanted on our itinerary and was able to fill in some extras. We had Kaan for our first two days and Pushpe for seven days. They were both reliable, punctual, and kind. I am really thankful to have had them with us for our entire journey. It made it possible to see and do everything that we wanted in a short amount of time. I can't imagine we would have done as much on our own. We were always comfortable as they managed all the little details for us. They couldn't have made our trip easier! Thank you, Kaan and Pushpe!
Yea Good
Let me start with the pros,
Everything was discussed in watsapp and arrangement were on time. Well recieved at airport.
Driver was very humble and polite.He spoke English well and was friendly.He drove to Any Where we wanted to go.
Some cons,
Requested for Toyota but got MG.Driver wasn't able to plan for us an itenery based on our timing but nevertheless it was minor only.
Overall very satisfied and would recommend to everyone.
Great way of exploring Sri Lanka!
I've contacted Lanka Tours to arrange a 4 days trip with safari, white rafting and visiting Sigirya and the temples. They were very prompt and professional in replying with a detailed offer and although I had to make several changes to the initial plan (including some last-minute ones), they were always very flexible in accomodating these changes.
My tour guide, Mr. Kaan, was friendly, reliable and always on time and he provided useful insights to all my questions. Additionally, he's been of great help with that solo-traveller pb: getting the pics from all lovely places you go to. :) I really appreciate his patience and flexibility, allowing me to enjoy the tour at my own pace and never have to worry about time or any of the organization details. I heartfully recommend Lanka Tour as a great way to enjoy your trip to this country.
MaddieTravels9123 gen 2019
Reliable, comfortable and friendly!
Mr Kaan was brilliant - I did three drives in total (Talalla to Colombo and Colombo to Sygirya return). Each drive was a really smooth journey and a reasonable price. We contacted on WhatsApp which was really convenient and he was always on time and really accommodating (e.g. stopped in Dambulla on our way past and took me to the cave temples for no extra charge). Would highly recommend!
Best in business for Sri Lankan tours
Kaan and his team was wonderful for organising and executing 6 days tour for us in Sri Lanka starting from Airport and covering places like Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Bentota and Colombo.
They have very experienced drivers who look after you like family. Kalum and Pushpa were fantastic drivers, guides and now friends.
We have been given best of accomodations, vehicles with enough flexibility for young kids. Whole team was very considerate as we were travelling with young kids and old parents.
We will plan another trip with Kaan and his team, till then thank you guys.
Regards
Vikram and family
Trustable service with fair prices
I would like to thank Mr Kaan, as this company was the only one replying to my post, requesting for a transfer service to south Sri Lanka, from Colombo, and replying with a fair price. All the services were done on time and without any concerns. Thank you!
Excellent Service
No matter how much you travel, there is always a bit of anxiousness about the stay, transportation, food and these are really crucial in making your vacation worth remembering. Wasn't any different for us when we decided to head to Sri Lanka and booked our stay with end to end taxi service with Lanka Tours.
They did a fantastic job. Were very open and flexible in helping us choose the right hotels and a special mention for Sampath who drove us around the country. He is a complete professional with fine attitude, great driving skills and was quick to understand our likes and dislikes. Great conversationalist and had detailed knowledge about more or less everything a traveler would like to know. In the end he became one of us and we discovered his passion for cars :) I would strongly recko Lanka Tours and I am sure all their drivers are as good but Sampath made our stay very easy and breezy
Best private tour experienced
We have had a great time during our private tour around Sri Lanka. Our guide Asanga was very nice and had a good knowledge about tourist attractions. He did not only drove us around and helped us to book accomodation & train tickets to Ella. I definitely recommend this company.
Good time!
Me and 4 friends spent 5 days in Sri Lanka. The tour was organized by Kaan and Lanka Tours. It was a deliberately very intense trip, since we wanted to see as much as possible within a short time period. Kaan did his job brilliantly! Everything was organized smoothly - hotels, food, transportation in a new large comfortable van. I can definitely recommend him.
Excellent and skilled driver
Sample the, took us from Kandy to Adams Peak. Very windy roads and raining, but he managed with skill and a good nature. He was informative when we asked questions, and was happy to stop when we needed to for photos etc. Thoroughly recommend this company. Nothing was too much trouble.
Great value
Upon posting a question on forum, Kaan was the first person replied. After that, he responded to all my questions quickly and his quotation was very reasonable and acceptable. So I decided to ask our 9 day trip driver/car (no service for 3 days while we were on beach resort). Overall happy with my choice. Pre trip communication 5 star. Cost - 5 star. On the last day, we realized a miscommunication on the departure date due to our flight time that leaves 1:00am the following day instead of that day. It was not flexible to accommodate that change.But it was a small matter and didn't affect my score as Kaan was very helpful. Do I recommend them? Yes. At least ask them for a quotation.
kindly and flexible
we was 4 days with Kan. Mr Kan was good tour guide.he was very kind and flexible - but he didn't explain for us about the places, culture and people during the travel and the hotels and the car that he provide for us weren't good.
Great Value
Excellent tour guide, very polite and professional, highly recommended, will definitely see you again, many thanks Kanchana
Lanka Tour Drivers - Excellent Service
Terrific tour. Very easy and efficient company & gentleman to work with.Our guide Kanchana was fantastic.I would highly recommend this company and Kanchana.
Fantastic - 5 Star Service
Excellent tour Guide, we have really enjoyed, so professional, funny and so pleasant person, we learned a lot of things with him thank you for the lovely time we had spent with you Kanchana, hope to see you again
5 star tour with Lanka Tour Drivers
Without exaggerating, this was one of the best guided tours of my life. Our tour guide Kanchana was excellent on so many levels - he obviously loved what he was doing and this showed in his attitude, making everyone engaged in the tour. The places we stopped at and the historical and factual information were all interesting, and the tour was not overly based on dry historical facts. The highlights of the tour for me was that we heard some amazing stories about the Seegiriya, Anuradhapura and polonnaru.Truly fascinating.Highly recommended.
Honest people, fair prices
My trip was colombo, kandy, nurylea, bentota then hanbentota.
All the transport between these city arranged by Lanka tour, which was great, thus provided us comfortable viechles, friendly drivers.
The prices was fair and we,ve got good deals.
Excellent service
I just finished my first solo trip to Sri Lanka. I had a very short time to plan my trip, after few researchs i selected Lanka Tour Drivers, due to quick response and reasonable price. I met our driver Sampath on time at the airport and he welcomed with smile face. He is definitely a safe driver, he has good knowledge about locations and roads, he is polite and respectful. He was always on time and the journey was very comfortable in a new quality car. i did all things as i planed to do, Sigiriya, Safari at Minneriya, Dambulla, Ella and Kandy. I am very pleased with Lanka Tour Drivers and highly recommend their serivce.
Great Experience
5 star services from our first day to the last day of our holiday and would highly recommend this guy. Kanchana was so helpful in booking all of our trips after we told him what we would like. He was always on time , polite, kind and very smart. He would be our first and only one choice, many thanks Kanchana
Stephanie_L88_20138 mag 2018
Great driver!
My trip to Sri Lanka was my first solo travel ever. In the first week of my trip I would mainly be doing longer distances and I wanted to see as much as possible so I decided to look for a driver. I'm very happy to have chosen Kanchana. He is a safe driver, brought me to all the places I wanted to visit and he was flexible, knowledgable and very friendly. Next time I come back to Sri Lanka I will definitely use his services again.
Absolutely fantastic tour with Kanchana
My family and I spent a week in Sri Lanka, 3 Days with Kanchana.
He was an amazing guy, friendly, flexible and super knowledgeable. He had an answer for every question we asked and always had other information that we wouldn’t have ever thought to ask.
I would highly recommend Kanchana for anyone visiting Sri Lanka