Sri LankaI've been on two tours with Backpacking Tours now (Vietnam and Sri Lanka). Both times were two of the best experiences of my life and would recommend it to absolutely anyone. I was a bit nervous going to Sri Lanka due to the recent economic crisis, however, after spending a few weeks there and speaking with Dam, our tour guide, he filled me with so much confidence about the country and assured us that there had been no protests since the previous year despite media reports. I never felt unsafe there for even a moment. All of the Sri Lankan people we met seemed over the moon that we were visiting their country and told us at every opportunity that we were helping their country out.
Our tour guide Dam and driver Sam were two of the most incredible people I've ever met. Dam knew everything about everything and whatever the question was he always had the answer, I've never met someone who knows so much about their country. They both helped us out on so many different occasions and bent over backwards for us so we had the best experience possible. Whatever issues we had they always sorted them straight away. We couldn't have asked for a better guide and driver and I'll forever miss them.
The other group members were also so so lovely, everyone got on so well, we all helped each other out and gave each other the best experience. We were each a little different which made it so fun and made the group work so well. I couldn't have asked for a better group to travel around Sri Lanka with!
All of the activities on the tour are included, however our tour guide was very helpful in suggesting extra activities if we had some free time (whale watching, zip line etc.) The way this tour has been designed is perfect, it's full of activities, the accommodation is all lovely and the amount of time spent in each town or city is ideal to see everything you need to see.
Finally, the staff that I interacted with were all so nice and helpful, including Simon who came on the tour with us. I had an excessive amount of questions before I left and each one was answered quickly and thoughtfully! I honestly had the time of my life on this tour and was so upset to be leaving, it was so much fun and I'd definitely recommend this tour company to anyone and I already have quite a few times, but if you don't like rice then maybe Sri Lanka isn't the country for you 🇱🇰💕
