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EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our group had such an amazing weekend with Ashan in Sigiriya! He was so knowledgeable and kind, and even brought us to the best breakfast/lunch spots around the area. He was easy to chat to and his English was perfect. He accompanied us up both Pidurangala rock for sunrise and Lion’s rock later in the day. He also showed us around Dambulla temple and we learned so much! Would definitely recommend him to anyone considering a tour in the area.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ashan was our tour guide for a two week cycle tour of Sri Lanka. I found him to be the perfect guide. His knowledge and passion for Sri Lanka made him an excellent travel companion. Ashan’s English was first class, and it was easy to chat and joke with him. We were a group of 8 cyclists, and Ashan quickly learned our names, and treated us all as individuals. Ashan was caring and attentive to our needs. He patiently answered our questions, and was a walking encyclopaedia of knowledge! Ashan has an obvious enthusiasm for nature, wildlife and sustainability. For example he was able to identify birdsong very quickly (corroborated by my phone App), and was an excellent companion to have with us on our visits to nature reserves. Every location we visited, whether cultural, historical, religious, nature reserve, or archeological; Ashan was there to ensure we made the most of our time there. He was also good at ensuring he got the pace and level of detail right. Ashan was helpful in sorting out restaurant recommendations and onward travel advice / bookings for after our trip with him had finished. His customer service was first class. I found Ashan to be very likeable, and he quickly felt part of our group. I would highly recommend him as a guide for any trip to Sri Lanka. I wish him all the best for his career as a guide and as an unofficial ambassador for Sri Lanka.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wir haben einen Bushwalk und zwei Safaris mit Ashan gemacht. Er ist sehr sympathisch und sachkundig. Man merkt wie er für Land und Leute brennt. Er spricht super englisch und geht perfekt auf die Bedürfnisse seiner Gäste ein. Auch über die Abenteuer mit ihm hinaus hat er uns sehr gute Tipps für unsere weitere Reise gegeben. Wenn es unsere Reisepläne zugelassen hätten, hätten wir weitere Ausflüge mit ihm gemacht.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ashan looked after us and another family we were travelling with for a 2 day leopard trails trip including bush walk and safari. He was extremely professional, kind, helpful and knowledgeable and attentive to all our needs. He was great with the kids as well (2x 5 year olds) and tailored the experience for the needs of our group. Highly recommended.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ashan is a great guide! I have had him accompany me on 3 different experiences in Sri Lanka - an evening boat ride in Sigiriya, a morning wetland walk in Colombo and an overnight visit to the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, all of which were fantastic. Ashan is knowledgeable, well spoken and passionate about the history and wildlife of Sri Lanka and worth bringing along on your chosen adventure on this beautiful island.
EXCELLENTVerified Excellent Sri Lanka tour guide! Ash, who is a government certified tour guide- was such a great guide in Sri Lanka! We met him in Colombo and traveled to Dambulla, Habarana (for an elephant safari), Sigiriya, Anaradhapura and Kandy. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend booking with him if you want to learn and understand Sri Lanka. Sthuthi! 🙏🏻Verified Incredible tour of Sri Lanka! Ash was an incredible guide. He kept all 24 of us safe and engaged. I highly recommend him! He was very knowledgeable and helpful to everyone on our adventures.Verified Amazing 3 day excursion! We went on a packed three day excursion with Ashan to see the Dambulla Rock Temples, Elefant Safari, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Anuradhapura, Ranceli Spice Gardens and Kandy. With every visit he was thorough with the context and history of each space. He was able to properly prepare our group for each visit and answered any questions that we had during the tours. Highly recommend taking this tour if visiting Sri Lanka!Verified Sri Lanka is unforgettable ❤️ This is such a beautiful country! Loved learning about the history and traditions. Ash was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable! We were a large group and Ash took care of everything like a pro!Verified Outstanding guide makes the best experience We were a group of 24 from USA travelled to Sri Lanka for a destination wedding.After the wedding, we did a two night excursion to Habarana in a 50 seater charter bus.Ashan (Ash) was an excellent, knowledgable guide who made it perfect for everyone.He found is 6 jeeps in Habarana for 1/3 the price of what was quoted by Nature Trails at the Cinnamon Lodge.Ash was very knowledgable about the locality, the history of each heritage site, plants, animals, crafts, kings, time periods etc.He kept good accounting of expenses and entrance tickets.I would recommend Ash to any local or foreign visitor visiting Dambulla, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura and Kandy. I have no doubt that he is knowledgable in other destinations in Sri Lanka too.Thank you Ash.Verified Fantastic Experience with Amazing Guide We had a fantastic time with Ash on an explore tour. It was two weeks taking in all the amazing sites of Sri Lanka, walking, cycling, safaris, amazing villages, towns and cities. Ash was lovely, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about everything from local culture, to obscure wildlife, and all the religions of the island. In the two weeks there wasn't a question he couldn't answer, and the whole time we felt we were in safe hands. We can't thank Ash enough for such a wonderful experience in a new country!Verified Don’t hesitate to visit Sri Lanka with Ash as your host! Fantastic holiday in Sri Lanka. Ash is so knowledgeable about his country and made the whole experience a holiday to remember with nothing too much trouble and always with a big smile. I would recommend Ash to anybody thinking of making a trip to Sri Lanka. A true ambassador for a wonderful country.Verified A wonderful discovery of Sri Lanka This twelve-day trip was an opportunity to discover the cultural heart of the country. Our guide Ashan was an inexhaustible source of information, whether geographical, historical or religious. And in addition to his undeniable academic skills, he was extremely kind, pleasant and discreet. He constantly tried to make our trip more enjoyable. He contributed greatly to the pleasure of the trip.Verified Amazing trip to Sigiriya Such an amazing trip, Ashan was the best guide learned so much and had so much fun. Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling Sigiriya or anywhere in Sri LankaVerified Having the right guide makes all the difference, Ashan of Experimental Traveler was the difference for us. Our daughter and family live in Sri Lanka and love it, so we were excited to see some of the country outside of Colombo (where they live). We managed to be there during monsoon season but it wasn't terrible- I had envisioned continuous rain but that was not the case. Mainly what made our trip memorable and amazing was our guide, Ashan. He arranged everything for us- wonderful resorts, safari, a cultural experience, tours of ancient ruins so much interesting things to learn and see, a unique restaurant (The Other Corner). Nimal was our wonderful driver. We had a tea factory tour (my husband is a tea lover!) that included a tasting. Also got to see the time-intense process for batik designs and the royal Botanical Garden.We merely scratched the surface and hope to return to Sri Lanka again to see more. For sure we will be contacting the Experimental Traveler