Review Author: alibT6120PQ

Review Date: 09 Mar 2018

Review Body: We were staying in weligama bay area and i sent an email to pradeep tours to enquire about the kind of tours they have and 20 min later Pradeep replied. I booked half a day tour for the next day for the Dulawalawe park to see elephants and other wild life and in one hour he confirmed the trip. However, toward the end of the day i felt an irritation in my right eye and i sent him an email to postpone the trip and he was very kind and understanding and cancelled the trip. The next day he sent me an email asking how my eye was doing and i told him that the eye problem has resolved and i would like to take the tour and he booked me for the trip again. The following day his driver showed up in our hotel on time and drove us to the Dulawalawe park. The driver was very professional polite and fluent in english. The car was new sedan and clean and in very good shape. The ride to park was two and half hours and once we reached the park we switched to 6 seated jeep and we had private tour with the jeep driver for two and half hours inside the park. I highly recommend to everyone visit this park. It is a protected area with lots of small lakes vegetation and different wild life including elephants water buffaloes crocodiles etc. after the tour of the park our driver drove us back to our hotel. On the way back to hotel we went to Pradeep’s restaurant and he was kind enough to exchange some money for us as i needed some rupees and the banks were closed that day because of national holiday. pradeep is a very likable guy and i asked him for airport transfer and he said he can himself give us the ride and the following day he took us to the airport that took about two and half hours ride from weligama bay area. My flight was about 3 hours after my gf’s flight so i asked him if could show me around and his response was very positive and he took me to a very beautiful beach area near airport and we spent about 3 hours there and had dinner in one of the seafood restaurant there. I really enjoyed chatting with him as he is very down to earth and you feel comfortable talking to him. I highly recommend pradeep for couples, family or singles as he is very professional and friendly and he can show you sri lanka the way you will most likely appreciate and enjoy. Sri lankans are very friendly people and Pradeep is an excellent representative of friendliness of sri lanka. with honest and professional tour business that he is running, i highly recommend him for the sri lanka trip.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: rafael91, Israel

Review Date: 08 Sep 2018

Review Body: We, a family of 4 (with boy 11 & girl 14) visited Sri Lanka for summer vacation (3 weeks) during August 2018. We were hesitant at first, but what started out as a warm greeting at the airport and a quick friendship, ended up with a feeling that Pradeep was literally part of the family - we parted with actual tears in our eyes. Beyond the timely pick ups & living up to every expectation while explaining all aspects (history, nature, culture etc) throughout our trip, Pradeep took real care of us, and adapted to the precise needs and wishes each member of the family had. His personal care and sensitivity for our needs was seriously remarkable, and more than we could ever anticipate or wish for. During the visit, when my daughter got food poisoning, Pradeep did the impossible and ensured she received the required and desired level of treatment. The care was genuine and with 100% dedication. Pradeep's recommendations and trip plan was exactly what I requested and had in mind, based on which he added a few more attractions which were a perfect fit. Honestly - I can recommend Pardeep's services whole heartily, and without hesitation (needless to say I recommend a trip to Sri Lanka which is a wonderful country, with great people/culture/food/ nature/beaches and waves). Thank you Pradeep for making our experience such a wonderful one. All the best

Review rating: 5

Review Author: GregAuman

Review Date: 22 Feb 2019

Review Body: I use Trip Advisor religiously but I never feel compelled to write reviews even though I've had some great experiences.....but I really wanted to write one for Pradeep. For my first visit to Sri Lanka (and not knowing anyone who had ever visited before), I checked out Trip Advisor and I really liked what they said about Pradeep tours. He exceeded every expectation. He costs are extremely reasonable and he really goes out of his way to make your trip to his country special. Not many tour companies will pick you up from the airport and drive you 2.5 hours to your airport.....and believe me...you want a native driver to drive in Sri Lanka! We did four tours with Pradeep: two safaris, Koggala Lake, and the whale watching tour. He and his driver are always on time and extremely friendly. One of my friends wanted to go shoppig, and Pradeep took them shopping! Although my friends were skeptical about visiting Sri Lanka (on our way to the Maldives), they have now decided they want to go back to Sri Lanka to see more of the country and use Pradeep again as our guide. Pradeep even took us to his restaurant and we got to meet his family. It was honestly one of the best meals we had while we were there. The chicken and cheese roti and the banana and honey roti with ice cream hit the spot!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Alexsummers1111111, United Kingdom

Review Date: 08 Aug 2018

Review Body: Pradeep is excellent for families - we are travelling with our 7 month old baby and he couldn’t have supported us more. He kindly arranged for a car seat for her and was always mindful of her safety when driving. He is reliable, timely (actually arrived 10 mins early) and responsive on text with clear information. He took us on safari and every little detail was taken care of for us- comfortable jeep for the baby to refreshing hand towels for after the safari. We saw all the animals with the help of our guide from elephants close up - kingfisher birds - hard to spot camouflaged camelions and crocodiles. He also an afternoon trip to a snake farm which was lots of fun, taking lots of fun photos we will remember forever. My husband is a surfer and Pradeep recommend some good places for him to go with the best waves for his level. He took him on a early morning surf trip using his local knowledge to catch the best waves. I couldn’t fault Pradeep at all and made our trip very memorable ! Would highly recommend him to any families as well as surfers or couples or singles. Great guy and tour guide!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: yonitpn1, Israel

Review Date: 02 Mar 2018

Review Body: We’ve been communicating with Pradeep long before our arrival to Sri Lanka. He made himself available to us via phone, email and What’s up, to plan our expected 4-day trip in his guidance. He shared the itinerary ahead, and was highly professional, kind and patient with us, allowing us to ask many questions and request optional changes of the route. As we arrived, Kapila the driver picked us up from the airport. He was kind, lovely and a very cautious driver. The trip itself was wonderful! We found Pradeep to be very sensitive and intelligent, and a very special bond was formed between us, our children and him. He presented us with the local culture and costumes, shared incredibly interesting information, tended and cared to all our needs, made us lough and feel comfortable throw-out the whole trip. So, if you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka, we defiantly recommend Pradeep as your tour guide!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Boaz R

Review Date: 01 Oct 2018

Review Body: How one can sum up three weeks of a dream vacation in the service of Pradeep Tours? We are a couple in our 40’s with three young kids aged 9 (twins) and 3. We had fantasied about a family vacation in Sri Lanka for a long time. The dream became reality with the professional, generous, scholarly and creative help of Pradeep. Each day was designed in cooperation, meticulously, while maintaining high standards in terms of accommodation, choices of dining, all the way to the little details of the daily routine. And most importantly, the quality of the unique experience, finding the most suitable adventures for our taste and style. So i recommend warmly to anyone who’s dreaming on a trip holiday in Sri Lanka, to go on and enjoy all of Pradeep's great services. Thanks for everything, the Rosenberg family :)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: nickbowkett, United Kingdom

Review Date: 26 Apr 2018

Review Body: We contacted Pradeep through Facebook after I saw his website, we used him on several occasions for varying lengths of time. He is very quick to respond to queries, is always early and provides the most amazing insight into Sri Lankan life and history in perfect English. Don't underestimate how important careful driving is, the standard of driving in Sri Lanka is truly terrible, we never once felt in any danger with Pradeep or his other drivers. Probably most importantly, he is incredibly proud of the business he has built for his family, is very hardworking and is a genuinely nice guy who loves to provide a first class service over the whole of Sri Lanka from a short transfer to a fortnight tour!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: banterer15, United Kingdom

Review Date: 31 Oct 2018

Review Body: We had an amazing time travelling Sri Lanka and Pradeep was an awesome guide I emailed him the places I wanted to see and he booked everything for us. All the hotels and home stays were excellent he even did all the hiking with us and arranged really good guides at all the historical places we visited It was my birthday while away and when we arrived at the hotel in the evening the staff had organised a cake Pradeep was a fantastic guide and nothing was too much trouble for him. I would use his company again and I can’t recommend him enough

Review rating: 5

Review Author: anexpatabroad15, United Arab Emirates

Review Date: 25 Jun 2018

Review Body: I highly recommend Pradeep if you are looking for a reliable and friendly driver in Sri Lanka. We used him for our airport transfers, day trip to Galle and a tuk tuk tour of Weligama and Mirissa. He was contactable 24/7, always texts to confirm arrangements and prices and was prompt at all times (actually early on most occasions ). We were recommended to use him by a friend of who has used him before on several visits. He is also available for surf tours in the Weligama area as well bespoke tour arrangements throughout Sri Lanka

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Thefourwalls, United Kingdom

Review Date: 21 Aug 2018

Review Body: Like many I found Pradeep on tripadvisor. Initially I went to his cafe and his employees were friendly and helpful. I used this firm for a trip and asked them for a recommendation for a tour in Yala which he duly provided.i was so impressed, I used him for my return trip to Colombo. His team were friendly and efficient and never late. They were competitively priced. Finally he is highly responsive to my What app messages unlike many others I have tried. I would happily recommend them to my friends . Thank you

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Taryn N

Review Date: 15 Oct 2019

Review Body: We had an absolutely wonderful week, Pradeep was incredibly responsive and accommodating while we were planning and booking the final details of our trip. He met us at the airport and made sure we were taken care of for the rest of our stay. He knew the ages of our children and planned an itinerary with activities and durations that would work best for us, had great recommendations for local attractions and beaches, and he’s such a nice, personable guide. We would recommend him to anyone!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: AlexandruE19

Review Date: 12 Feb 2019

Review Body: Pradeep is a true professional, mindful of details and very knowledgeable in the field of hospitality. He knows how to organize a tour. The car is a very comfortable, clean, air-conditioned and plenty of space for large luggage. It is punctual and very serious. I recommend to those who want to visit Sri Lanka, together with Pradeep can organize their stay and visit as many places as possible without any stress. Thanks Pradeep for showing us the beauties of Sri Lanka

Review rating: 5

Review Author: 514andreead

Review Date: 13 Feb 2019

Review Body: Pradeep is the best tour guide that I had the chance to meet...and I am a frequent traveller :)) Very responsive, prompt, always smiling and good English speeker! Was a pleasure listen to Pradeep while explaining the culture, traditions and religion of Sri Lanka! He is so well prepared! From the moment I met him I realized that he will make our stay in Sri Lanka perfect! If you are in a search of a tour guide, Pradeep is your guy! Don’t miss him!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: natashabagchi

Review Date: 05 Feb 2019

Review Body: driver was friendly, safe and car was well equipped and clean. They took us to the best spots in town, and advised us when not to open our wallets! Driver was attentive, on time and on budget. If you want to have a little sight seeing fun in the southern part of SL, this is the guy to book. they also dropped us off the following morning to Colombo. So they do the airport pick up/drop off thing. Highly suggest using Pradeep. THANKS!!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: taranv2016, United Kingdom

Review Date: 03 Aug 2018

Review Body: We found Pradeep Tours through TripAdvisor and were very very happy that we did. Pradeep is very friendly, very knowledgeable, reliable and punctual. We visited Cinnamon Island and Udawalawe with Pradeep as our guide. Pradeep made the excursions both exciting and memorable. Thoroughly recommend Pradeep Tours to anyone staying in and around Weligama as well as for airport transfers and personalised tours.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: maudelott

Review Date: 09 Aug 2019

Review Body: Pradeep and his co driver Star could not be better. They find us fantastic local places to eat and visit. They look after our every need . No request is to much. We were picked up from the airport at midnight. We can not recommend these two highly enough. If you are planning a trip book them. Totally reliable and very honest. Can not speak highly enough of them.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: thendy, Australia

Review Date: 13 Sep 2019

Review Body: We contacted Pradeep after seeing the excellent reviews on TripAdvisor & so glad we did. Tharaka was our driver & guide, we couldn't have asked for anyone better. His knowledge of the area was fantastic & he was such a nice & genuine person to spend the day with. Can highly recommend Pradeep Tours, ask for Tharaka....you won't be disappointed.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: mlholl, United Arab Emirates

Review Date: 17 Apr 2019

Review Body: We had the fortune of being recommended Pradeep by some friends and were not disappointed. From the first time we contacted him time to dropping us (Family of 5 + 2 Grandparents) at our final destination Pradeep took care of us and had great trip recommendations/stop offs along our Sri Lanka adventure always with a smile on his face.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: mike n

Review Date: 15 Oct 2019

Review Body: Mr. Pradeep took extra care in arranging a perfect trip for our family with small children. He was very responsive and was able to make adjustments throughout the trip in order to accommodate our schedule. Mr. Pradeep came recommended from our friends and we would gladly recommend him to others traveling to Sri Lanka.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Karl G

Review Date: 23 Mar 2019

Review Body: I met Pradeep for the first time via the computer and then decided to ask him to accompany my tour group on an outing to the local fish market. Pradeep did a great job for my group. His friendly demeanor and gregarious personality helped make our day a fantastic experience! I highly recommend him!

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: You will see endemic birds, reptiles and unique plants in the forest

Itinerary Description: 8.30 am: Arrival at Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Starts trekking. 12 pm: Finish trekking and have lunch. 1 pm: Departure back to Weligama.