Tour Reviews, testimonials from Singapore

God Bless Chamil as he really made our time a great experience!

26 Dec 2019

We came to Sri Lanka for the 03rd time with the aim of bird watching. We used Walk With Jith as he is very reliable and trusted tour operator. The driver has always been experienced and quick to spot and identify all species of birds and mammals.   

Sure we will use this service in near future. Their understanding of our needs and requirements are best which makes the vacation seamless and a pleasant. 

Thank you again and we will be back.

God Bless Chamil as he really made our time a great experience!

Jim  and Kay Graham
Singapore

26th December 2019 – 06th January 2020

2nd visit - Highly recommended to come birding again

30 Nov 2019
Ender and group from Singapore with Thilina

Ender and group from Singapore with Thilina

Not suitable to bird in December. Rain most of the time. Thili is very hardworking and knowledgeable in bird and bird calls. Highly recommended to come birding again.

Thank you  

30th November / 08th December 2019

 

Recognizable photos of around 160 birds (including 26 of endemics)

14 Nov 2019
Iain Maidment and Upali

Iain Maidment and Upali

Overall a very well planned tour: Upali was knowledgeable and patient as out guide. Although there was a lot of time on the road (often wind and bumpy). He drove carefully and there was time to stop when we needed or something of interest.

Kitulgala was a good place to start and although it rained some of the time, we were able to see a lot of birds. Kaudulla park was excellent both for the elephants and Roller birds and Bee-eaters.   

We enjoyed the cultural triangle, particularly Polonnaruwa (close up views of birds as well as the ruins) and Dambulla cave temple. Kandy was also enjoyable although the train ride was less scenic than expected. Horton plains was one of the highlights.

Tissamaharama and the nearby wetlands were also amazing, although there wasn’t a lot to see at Bundala park (no migrants).

Well planned to optimize birding in different habitats

3 Nov 2019

Walk With Jith is an excellent company to go birding with. Everything was well planned to optimize birding in different habitats.

The guide (bird) Athula is a very knowledgeable bird guide. He is very dedicated and very passionate in his work and looking for endemic species. He goes all out to look for endemic birds and has sharp eyes. He is a very good spotter… can find birds even while driving.

I would highly recommend Athula and Walk With Jith for birding in Sri Lanka.

Well planned to optimize birding in different habitats

3 Nov 2019

Walk With Jith is an excellent company to go birding with. Everything was well planned to optimize birding in different habitats.

The guide (bird) Athula is a very knowledgeable bird guide. He is very dedicated and very passionate in his work and looking for endemic species. He goes all out to look for endemic birds and has sharp eyes. He is a very good spotter… can find birds even while driving.

I would highly recommend Athula and Walk With Jith for birding in Sri Lanka.

Incredibly rare Ceylon Bay Owl – only with Athula’s expert service

9 Jun 2019
Timothy Liew and Group

Timothy Liew and Group

Thank you so much Athula for an absolutely amazing six days of birding. Not only is Athula professional in his guide services, he ensured that everything was well taken care of including the accommodations and food. Athula is an expert bird guide and he knows each bird species and calls which he can easily identify. Throughout the six days he has put in a lot of hard work and dedication to ensure that we were able to see all the endemics.

Birding only in Sinharaja and Nuwara Eliya we were able to see all endemics except the Wood Pigeon.  Highlight of the trip included photography the endemic Serendib Scopes Owl, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Scaly Thrush and the all-time elusive and incredible rare Ceylon Bay Owl. It is only with Athula’s expert service that we were able to achieve this and we would highly recommend Athula to any prospective bird watches or photographers. 

Timothy Liew, Donovan, Jin Rui, HuiXian

Singapore

09th June to 14th June 2019

  

Athula, he is a birding expert.

3 Mar 2019
Athula with Phina and Group

Athula with Phina and Group

Phina Liang

04/ 03/ 2019

Through Walk With Jtih arrangement. We had a wonderful birding trip experience in Sri Lanka starting from Feb 23rd to March 04th 2019.

During this journey, we watched 203 species of birds which includes all the 33 endemics. Thanks to Athula, our bird guide, he is a birding expert, without his help we couldn’t achieve our target.

Advanced ones or beginners this program will be excellent to enjoy, learn and fully inspired

12 Jan 2019

Overall this is a lovely trip with walk with Jith, very clear briefing upon arrival with detailed booklet, the success of this trip cannot be without our guide Mr. Senerath, who is very knowledgeable about Sri Lanka birds in all the areas that we visited, he has impressive eyesight.

All accommodations are comfortable, excellent Sri Lankan food and fresh fruit juice during our visit in 11 days.

For natural birds, wildlife lovers, advanced ones or beginners this program will be excellent to enjoy, learn and fully inspired. Again, thanks to the arrangement by Walk With Jith, and special thanks to the guide. Mr. Senerath.

Sincerely,
Mr. and Mrs. Graham

Strongly recommend Walk With Jith for those planning a trip to Sri Lanka

1 May 2018

Ong Siew Seo, Koh Lin Kee, Karen Wee, Yeo Hoon Leng with guide Thilina
Ong Siew Seo, Koh Lin Kee, Karen Wee, Yeo Hoon Leng with guide Thilina

Our trip to Sri Lanka with Walk With Jith was from 27 Apr to 1 May 18. We are extremely delighted with all the arrangements, which started with the reception at the airport, where we received 01 package which included a guidebook on birds of Sri Lanka and a road map (such attention to details and thoughtfulness !)

We are especially happy with our chauffeur guide, Thilina! He is professional, friendly and always do his best to find the birds!

We strongly recommend Walk With Jith for those planning a trip to Sri Lanka and in fact, we are already planning for another visit!

Ong Siew Seo

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Professional and friendly service

9 Mar 2018

Hillary Hoe and Tey Boon SinHillary Hoe and Tey Boon Sin with Thilina

Thiely enjoyable as a photographic trip.

We were not after species count, so we took all the photo opportunities that were offered.

Our guide/driver was very knowledgeable and took the trouble to show us all as best as he could. The arrangement of our trip went without any hiccups.

We will recommend Walk With Jith and will come again in future.

We had an Enjoyable Trip in Sri Lanka.

8 Feb 2016

In Yala - Lui Kok Siong and Wang Wee Woan with Thilina
In Yala - Lui Kok Siong and Wang Wee Woan with Thilina

We had an enjoyable trip in Sri Lanka. Our tour guide Thilina is a knowledgeable birding guide, guiding us in spotting the birds and asserted us in Photography the birds. His knowledge of birds calls is fantastic. He is nice and easy going guide. He is also a safe driver.

 

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Lui Kok Siong and Wang Wee Woan with Thilina
Lui Kok Siong and Wang Wee Woan with Thilina

Extremely knowledgeable about the birds and wildlife

18 Dec 2015

Kristine Oehlers and Harry from Singapore with Upali 2016
Kristine and Wah Jiam from Singapore with Upali 2016

We enjoyed the trip. It was very well organized and things proceeded smoothly and without problems. Our guide, Upali was very helpful and extremely knowledgeable about the birds and wildlife. He gave us excellent advice and information as we traveled around Sri Lanka. We both had a great time on your tour.

Thanks to the careful arrangement by Jith and the great company of the most affable, Hetti.

6 Dec 2014

Bird watching and photographing in Sinharaja Sri Lanka Sri Lanka - Sheau Torng Lim and Carine Nah with Hetti
Bird watching and photographing in Sinharaja Sri Lanka Sri Lanka - Sheau Torng Lim and Carine Nah with

Lim Sheau Torng
19 12 2014

People are friendly and places are clean!

19 Oct 2012

Low Choon How and Lee Geck Yen

19 October 2012

Feedback:

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.