A well planned and executed trip for nature birds & culture. Mr. Upali has done a very good Job with Logistics, Atmosphere and not least sharing his deep knowledge on Birds and culture. We really appreciate him sharing local customs, foods and treats.
Last but not least, Mr. Upali is an extremely committed bird watcher and managed to show 34 (All) Endemics with views, in addition we saw much more and had a good birding experience.
The choice of accommodation has been varied but always with “location” focus. We like this concept, and with Mr. Upali reminding us to bring a few beers to Martin’s Lodge we were all set!
Rosen Family - Sweden. Birding Tour in Sri Lanka 2016-17
A well planned and executed trip for nature, birds & culture. Mr. Upali has done a very good job with logistics, atmosphere and not least sharing his deep knowledge on birds and culture. We really appreciate him sharing local customs, food and treats.
Last but not least, Mr. Upali is an extremely committed birdwatcher and managed to show 34 (all) endemics with good views. In addition we saw much more and had a good birding experience.
The choice of accommodation has been varied but always with “location” in focus. We like this concept, and with Mr. Upali reminding us to bring a few beers to Martins Lodge, we were all set.
Yea, sorry for the delay in replying, I meant to email you a few days ago, but I am back at work already and busy again!
As you can see I have put in half a dozen pages on various Sri Lankan spots so feel free to link to whatever you want.
I tried to get as many reports and images done while at mirrisa, but now I have left the country, I probably won't add to much more at this stage, maybe just a little tinkering..
This was our first holiday of this type but it will not be the last. The program that was put together surpassed the remit to see some of the cultural highlights, visit the wildlife ‘hotspots’ and also fit in some birding.
Service was excellent from first content through to our superb guide Saman who not only continuously amazed us with his bird and wildlife knowledge (no need for Google with Saman around) but was patient with a very Bad Birdwatchers and went out of his way to fulfil various random requests.
We had a wonderful trip. Upali was an excellent guide and so calm driving the exciting roads of Sri Lanka. He was not only very knowledgeable about birds but the flora and fauna too.
It was so good & very special for him to organize a surprise birthday cake at the hotel in Tissa. We saw all the endemic birds and also fitted in some “culture” too, The evening stroll at Kandy was memorable for the first outs and the temple, the hotel free for the monkeys taking our bananas at breakfast.
Good all through tour, got all endemics western food if preferred. Guide Thilina very helpful knows the birds and calls well, vehicle comfortable with plenty of room. All round a very good trip with friendly people.
Birdwatching - Hans and Sandy with Thilina from Walk With Jith
We went to <***> Walk With Jith for this wonderful tour through Sri Lanka. Thilina is a wonderful guide with an exceptional birding knowledge. He managed to find the most difficult species. Our trip was full of <***> in nature for the full day; This gave also good photography opportunities, the main goal of our trip.
Hans & Sandy
Belgium
31/10/16 – 18/11/16
At Botanical Gardens - Hans and Sandy with Thilina from Walk With Jith
This trip report is created by us using a few emails Helen and Peter Preston sent us after their second tour with Walk With Jith. Thank so much for both of you for your valuable info and effort.
Peter and Helen Preston with Upali
From: Peter Preston
Sent: Monday, October 3, 2016 8:15 PM
To: Prasanjith Caldera
Subject: Thanks and Thoughts
