Sri Lanka expert: Hashini

“What a an amazing trip that was organised. They listen to us and plan a trip catered towards our needs. With a few very pleasant surprises. Our Driver Amile was very informative and entertaining. The selection of accommodations to the unique experiences they organised were above and beyond expected. Would highly recommend.”

“We recently got back from a two week holiday in Sri Lanka after contacting Rough Guides for help / inspiration. They put us in touch with a local company, who went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience during our time on the Island. We genuinely couldn't have had a better holiday. After asking about the type of experiences we enjoyed, and asking if there were any particular places we wanted to visit or things we wanted to do, Hashini put together an itinerary for us that was absolutely perfect. She recommended a family stay (something we hadn't done before) and we stayed with a local family for a couple of nights which was really lovely (thanks to Sandrine for organising). Ladha and her family were so welcoming and in spite of the fact we couldn't speak one another's languages we had a great time and laughed a lot (fabulous food too!). They were also really helpful and organised a great day with a local guide in Batticaloa which we can't recommend highly enough. We also had the best tour guide you could wish for during our stay. There was nothing Sumudu couldn't do! He was a great guide, wildlife expert (often stopping on the roadside to show us animals he'd seen), facilitator - offering ideas for new things to see or do on the Island we hadn't thought of, translator and of course, provided the best customer service we have ever had. Wherever we went he ensured we got there safely (e.g. always waiting until we had checked into hotels before he left - whatever time of night we got there) and he turned up with a clean car - inside and out - every morning! There were so many other things he did for us; thank you Sumudu, you were amazing. The people of Sri Lanka were so welcoming and it is a truly wonderful country. We were so sad to leave and will definitely go back - next time for longer. Two weeks simply isn't enough to experience everything the country has to offer. Thank you Hashini, Sandrine and especially Sumudu, who made our stay so special. We'd like to keep the island to ourselves but it's way too good. Please go and enjoy (and we recommend Rough Guides)”

“We had one week to see and do as much as we could and also have a bit of relaxation and keep within our budget. Our travel advisor Hashini and our driver/guide Rajitha delivered this and more. Our flight was delayed so our itinerary had to be altered a little but we still got to do all that was on the list. Rajitha also gave us different options that suited as alternatives. We especially enjoyed the National park jeep safari to see the elephants and the village experiences with cookery class. The local authentic food that Rajintha brought us to enjoy was fabulous. Ending our week with a relaxing stay at Buckingham Place in Tangelle was perfect. The staff there were just so helful and friendly and the accommodation was great. Actually all our accommodation on this teip was very good. Even after the country suffered from severe floods and lindslides following the storm in late November, the Sri Lankan welcome and courtesy was in abundance everywhere we went. We saw some of the devastation and take our hats off to the tourist industry who still managed to maintain their high standards. I would use Rough Guides and definitely recommend them for a tailored experience.”

“Yes Hashini was very helpful”