Very many thanks, Jith for a wonderful two weeks which surpassed our expectations in all respects; also many thanks to Dilan for his good company & careful driving which has a big significance on the enjoyment of a holiday like this –we all felt safe with him 100% of the time.
Photography and birding group from Hong Kong in Sri Lanka, 2013
27 – Dec – 2012 to 7 Jan – 2013
Jith
This is the best ever holiday, I had in my life and thank you very much for organizing the tour for us. I enjoyed every moment of it.
Thank you for your patience in answering every question we raised regarding birds, butterflies, reptiles, flora & fauna, culture, etc. and we are truly impressed by your expertise and knowledge.
Last but not least, thank you for organizing the New Year Eve party, for us which we enjoyed thoroughly!
Zoe
First of all my wife and I would like to thank you and team for the great holiday you have done for us. We can and will strong recommend a birding watching trip to Sri Lanka with WalkWithJith. Already Sunday evening I will be together with other Danish Birdwatchers and I will strongly recommend you.
Allow me to highlight few points which has been important for the success:
- During the planning process you have been very fast in responding and following-up. This gives confidence as we don´t know each other.
- For me it has also been crucial that you have prepared a transparent and clear programme. It made a decision quiet easy.
2012 December
Dear Jith,
Thank you for a wonderful Sri Lanka experience. The wild life has been fantastic – perhaps too up close and personal for Sara & Ann on one occasion – elephant! And your ability to patiently guide and explain will always be remembered. Your ability to adjust when the weather did not cooperate as expected was very much appreciated. We enjoyed your ability to explain Sri Lankan culture and history. But most of all we enjoyed your positive outlook on life and hope to see you again, either in Sri Lanka or Sweden or Germany.
Thanks for a lovely time! See your new friends, you soon hopefully!
Photography and birding group from Thai Land touring in Sri Lanka, 2012
Hi Jith
Happy New Year.
I wish you will have happiness all the year. And thank you for wonderful trip. All of us enjoy and love this trip and your country very much.
I send webboard link that about the remembrance of this trip. They are from many people. Of cause and sorry they're in thai language. But you can see the picture.
We arrived several hours late in Colombo due to various delays on the outward flight. Despite this, and after a fairly confusing phone call to Jith from Doha our guide/driver Upali was waiting for us. We were very relieved to see him. The 3 hour transfer to our hotel in Kitulgala had to be driven through the ‘rush’ hour. There wasn’t a lot of rushing but it was a real experience enduring the driving conditions in a new country. Upali quickly gave us confidence in his own driving skills and it remains a mystery how he avoided all manner of hazards on this and all subsequent journeys.
Our alternative hotel (2 nights) at Kitulgala was fine with particularly friendly staff. The food was good.
Goodwood Plaza Hotel - For a stop over stay, no issue.
Martin's Lodge - Truly back to nature for us, enjoyed our stay there. The foods to me was the best among the whole trip. Basic simple lodging, perfect for forest stay.
Lake Side Hotel - Room not bad, no complaints from us. Foods average.
Binota Residency - Excellent room and location but too much of traveling to reach. Foods not good for our taste. One of the taller/bigger size man working there serving us during eating was very good(professional), we been traveling around and I rate his services/attitude as very good.
For traveling suggest you have alternate arrangement for tourists to arrive via Air Lanka at the lake and you pick them to start the tour from Nuwara Eliya? It will be a good experience.
Unawatuna Beach Resort: Clean and comfortable. Very good service and excellent food The Centauria: We were the only guests staying at the hotel which made it a slightly strange experience. Food service were extremely good The Grand Hotel: Luxury hotel, fantastic experience with a lively atmosphere. Good food and service. Friendly staff Topaz Hotel: Adequate in every respect lacking in charm. Good food. Sigiriya Village Hotel: Our favorite hotel. Extremely comfortable rooms. Lovely atmosphere in an idyllic setting. Great atmosphere and excellent food. Friendly staff The Mud House: Fantastic service from extremely friendly staff. We were very well looked after. Good range and amount of activities on offer Ranweli Holiday Village: Clean and comfortable
John Kirman, Ginny Smith and Jan Kirman
