Full day Jeep Safari

Lakpura Travels, and in particular Mr. Malsiri Peiris provided me with a fascinating and well organized tour. From my young, enthusiastic and very competent driver to my experiences in the countryside the tour never disappointed. The high point was my 2 Safari visit to Wilpattu reserve where I saw Leopards, Sloth Bears, an incredible array of birds and a variety of other animals. My visits to a Spice farm, Tea Plantation and a Rubber Tree forest in the mountain areas near Kandy provided insights into Sri Lnaka's special produce, not to mention the panoramic views. Stops at small villages provided an opportunity to meet people, view local festivities and taste delicious foods.

I wrote to several companies about arranging a 3-day whirlwind tour and ended up choosing Lakpura. Malsiri was very patient with our email deliberations, and he didn't freak out when we decided to book transport only and not a tour package. He also checked in just before and during our tour to make sure everything was on track. Our driver Andrew Noyahr was just fabulous, can't praise him highly enough. We visited Dambulla caves, Wilpattu National Park, Anuradhapura, Minneriya National Park, Sigiriya Rock, and Polonnaruwa; everything was flawless. Although Andrew was meant to be a driver only, his English was excellent and he provided plenty of guide-like information. He also suggested one lunch place that was just terrific (Priyamali Gedara near Polonnaruwa, reviewed separately), but he was not at all pushy. We enjoyed getting to know him and would use him again in a heartbeat.

I wrote to several companies about arranging a 3-day whirlwind tour and ended up choosing Lakpura. Malsiri was very patient with our email deliberations, and he didn't freak out when we decided to book transport only and not a tour package. He also checked in just before and during our tour to make sure everything was on track. Our driver Andrew Noyahr was just fabulous, can't praise him highly enough. We visited Dambulla caves, Wilpattu National Park, Anuradhapura, Minneriya National Park, Sigiriya Rock, and Polonnaruwa; everything was flawless. Although Andrew was meant to be a driver only, his English was excellent and he provided plenty of guide-like information. He also suggested one lunch place that was just terrific (Priyamali Gedara near Polonnaruwa, reviewed separately), but he was not at all pushy. We enjoyed getting to know him and would use him again in a heartbeat.

Lakpura Travels, and in particular Mr. Malsiri Peiris provided me with a fascinating and well organized tour. From my young, enthusiastic and very competent driver to my experiences in the countryside the tour never disappointed. The high point was my 2 Safari visit to Wilpattu reserve where I saw Leopards, Sloth Bears, an incredible array of birds and a variety of other animals. My visits to a Spice farm, Tea Plantation and a Rubber Tree forest in the mountain areas near Kandy provided insights into Sri Lnaka's special produce, not to mention the panoramic views. Stops at small villages provided an opportunity to meet people, view local festivities and taste delicious foods.