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Gayathra Perera

I might not be wrong if I say Tourism & Hospitality is in my blood! Being from a tropic island most often visited by a lot of visitors, we Sri Lankans excel when it comes hospitality with always having a smile on our face.
So coming from a country which revolved around tourism - I was drawn to it from a very young age, I enjoy rustic experiences and visiting rural areas and getting away from the city life whenever I have time.

Soon after college I started my career in the travel Industry, I was always eager to find authentic experiences off the beaten track which we can incorporate in our tours, so when ever I had free time I enjoy travelling to rural parts of the Island to get a first hand experience of all these places.
Throughout my career I specialized in creating unique tailor-made tour to fit every clients need. Being skilled in negotiation, tailor-made tours arrangements & virtuoso client management are some of my fortes.
My goal is to make sure that every client that we have, gets the perfect holiday!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"We are the first company in Sri Lanka to join the World Animal Protection Organization. Therefore we want to promote animal-friendly experiences which don’t cause harm to animals. We care about this island, and our aim is to promote sustainable tourism and development and protect the nature. Additionally, we support local communities. We promote a village and school visits, and interactions with kids in the form of educational holidays for families, which help to support local schools. We also like to promote unique, less developed sites and accommodation."

How did you get involved in travel?

"From a young age I was drawn to the Travels & Hospitality Industry because of my Father was in the same trade being. I enjoyed visiting my father at work and learning somewhat about the trade during these visit and this made me pursue tourism when I grew up."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"One of most memorable experience I have is a sundown jeep ride to the banks of Wilpattu Lake bordering the Wilpattu National Park and sipping on a gin and tonic watching the sunset reflecting on the lake & listening to the birds chirping in the distance also while enjoying a light breeze of fresh air! - it was truly an unforgettable site."

Gayathra is part of the following groups: Maldives Travel Agents, Sri Lanka Travel Agents
Dambulla
Discover Sri Lanka: Dambulla, Kandy, Ella, Yala, & Weligama - 12 Days

Discover the culture, heritage, wildlife, and beaches on this Sri Lankan journey. To start, visit the esteemed Dambulla Rock Temple. Then, climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, followed by a trip to a local village, complete with a nature walk and an authentic meal on a working farm. Next, explore the temples and sights of Kandy and the scenic tea country of Ella. Stop for a safari at Yala National Park and then head to Weligama for an ancient fort tour, some whale watching, and four days of beach bliss.

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
Highlights of Sri Lanka - 7 days

See the best that Sri Lanka has to offer on this week-long itinerary around the country's cultural monuments and natural wonders. You'll visit historic temples in Kandy and Sigiriya, see the colorful fish market of Negombo, and learn about tea production in Hill Country. The trip features not one but two Jeep safaris in national parks, providing ample opportunities to see elephants, monkeys, and rare birds in their natural habitats.

Buddhist monks on the banks of the Belihuloya River
10 Days in Sri Lanka - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With ten days to spend in Sri Lanka, there are several great ways to structure your trip. Choose a highlights tour that takes you to the country's UNESCO World Heritage Sites and ancient temples, explore the great outdoors on an active adventure that includes cycling and whitewater rafting, or relax on a laid-back itinerary showcasing quiet beaches and villages. Alternatively, you could combine a week in Sri Lanka with a few days in the island paradise of the Maldives. Read over the following itineraries to learn more about your options.

Take a trip on one of the world's most beautiful train journeys
Discover Nature & Culture in Sri Lanka - 14 Days

Journey through the heart of Sri Lanka on this 14-day loop around the island. Start your trip in the capital city of Colombo, then move on to Adam's Peak for an unforgettable early morning hike with sunrise views from the summit of the sacred mountain. Continue to Nuwara Eliya, where you'll learn about tea production, then take an epic train ride to Kandy. Travel back in time to the historical sites of Sigiriya, Dambulla, Mihintale, and Anuradhapura, stop to see elephants in Minneriya National Park, and end up on the beautiful sandy beaches of Kalpitiya, where the trip finishes.

Recent trip reviews for Gayathra

Very enjoyable, well planned and executed trip.
Sri Lanka | Feb 3 - Feb 12, 2020

Neville
Neville K.
Spain | Reviewed on Feb 14, 2020

Our guide/driver LaLa was very professional, always on time and drove with great care. The hotels recommended were excellent throughout. We restricted ourselves to the southern part of Sri Lanka which worked well for us as distances between our stops were short but take a long time. We spent a long time sitting in the car where every town looked the same. Sri Lanka is very green and surprisingly to us very clean unlike other similar countries. The people throughout were fabulous, happy... read more

Our guide/driver LaLa was very professional, always on time and drove with great care. The hotels recommended were excellent throughout. We restricted ourselves to the southern part of Sri Lanka which worked well for us as distances between our stops were short but take a long time. We spent a long time sitting in the car where every town looked the same. Sri Lanka is very green and surprisingly to us very clean unlike other similar countries. The people throughout were fabulous, happy smiling faces greeted us everywhere. We enjoyed a lovely holiday, well and efficiently organised and executed.
Would happily recommend Shalindra in Kim Kim who was patient and very efficient in helping us plan this memorable trip.
Best wishes to all.

Local specialist: Gayathra Perera
Gayathra
Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Feb 17, 2020

Hi Neville,

Thank you for very much for your lovely feedback and I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour in Sri Lanka.

Please do spread your words to family and friends to visit our beautiful country.

Best Regards,
Shalindra

Great trip and guide and local people who pro...
Sri Lanka | Jan 29 - Feb 6, 2020

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Robert A.
Canada | Reviewed on Feb 08, 2020

Great trip and guide and local people who provided services as per the plan

Hotels all good with one exception on the last night when a local disco partied all night preventing sleep. This should have been known easily by Kim Kim with a little bit of research into reviews of the hotel by other people. This hotel should NOT be used again. Very disappointed that our trip conclude on this sour note

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Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Feb 11, 2020

Hi Robert,

Thank you for your feedback about the guide and local people with the services. I'm sorry about the situation you had to face during your last night where a party was happening outside the hotel. We will make sure not to promote this hotel for our future clients due to this experience we had to face.

Please do spread your good memories with your friends and family .

Thanks,
Shalindra

Sri Lanka - a wonderful place to experience
Sri Lanka | Dec 7 - Dec 13, 2019

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Glenda B.
Australia | Reviewed on Jan 01, 2020

Overall a very enjoyable and enlightening trip. A real mix of nature, beautiful scenery, fascinating people, remarkable history, delicious food - and scary driving (not by our driver).
The diversity of the country was surprising - beautiful and relatively clean sandy beaches - better than most you will find in Asia.
The accommodation in general was very good - topped by the historic and immaculately presented Grand Hotel at Nuwara Eliya, although the Deer Park Hotel out close to the ancient... read more

Overall a very enjoyable and enlightening trip. A real mix of nature, beautiful scenery, fascinating people, remarkable history, delicious food - and scary driving (not by our driver).
The diversity of the country was surprising - beautiful and relatively clean sandy beaches - better than most you will find in Asia.
The accommodation in general was very good - topped by the historic and immaculately presented Grand Hotel at Nuwara Eliya, although the Deer Park Hotel out close to the ancient remains at Polonnaruwa had a beautiful setting overlooking a broad lake and with interesting features. The only disappointment was the Yala Adventure experience where the glamping tents could have done with some maintenance and the mosquitoes were too friendly.
The history at Polonnaruwa and Lions Rock was amazing - equal to any we have seen elsewhere in the world..
We did enjoy our brief stay in Kandy but found the hotel selected - although providing a beautiful outlook across the broader Kandy area, was just too far out and on a steep incline to allow an easy exploration of this ancient capital. Our program had us somewhat stranded for the afternoon in the hotel when we would rather have been exploring.
The traditional meal preparation provided by some local families was surprisingly good.
Our driver and guide, Shan, we always very well presented, spoke excellent English and thankfully a safe driver - we always felt safe in his clean and modern Prius car. We would have appreciated it more if he had joined us climbing Lion Rock and when we were walking around Kandy and the botanical gardens so we could have learnt more of the history and culture of this intriguing island and its varied people.

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Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2020

Hi Glenda,

Thank you very much for the feedback given about your trip in Sri Lanka. All points are taken well noted and specially the Yala Adventure glamping tents with mosquitoes. We have informed the hotel about this and they will make sure not repeat for our future travellers.

Please do spread your lovely experience about Sri Lanka to your family and friends to visit our beautiful country.

Kind Regards,
Shalindra

Sri Lanka Stay
Sri Lanka | Dec 15 - Dec 24, 2019

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Andrew C.
Australia | Reviewed on Dec 28, 2019

We had a great experience with kimkim.

Shalindra was very helpful during the organising phase. He was quick to respond, adapt and had our best intentions at heart.

Our guide, Ossie was just as good. Not only did we get a personal chauffeur but a local who cared greatly about his country. He wanted us to experience Sri Lanka fully (which we did!). The experience wouldn't have been half as good without him!

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Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Dec 30, 2019

Hi Andrew,

Thank you so much for your lovely review about your tour in our beautiful Island 'Sri Lanka'. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed and experienced the best in Sri Lanka. It was a pleasure in organizing your tour and hope you will visit again.

Please do pass your lovely comments to family and friends so they will also visit Sri Lanka in the future.

Thanks again,
Shalindra

10-day trip of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka | Dec 13 - Dec 22, 2019

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Clare L.
Australia | Reviewed on Dec 24, 2019

The hotels selected by the local specialist Shalindra were all good quality and value options. The driver organised through the local specialist was a very experienced driver and a great tour guide with good local knowledge of the history and customs of the area. The trek to the Knuckles Mountain Range was a highlight, we had the expertise of a local guide, tracker and medic all accompany us on the tour. The visit to the local village was a little unorganised, the bike tour was short and not... read more

The hotels selected by the local specialist Shalindra were all good quality and value options. The driver organised through the local specialist was a very experienced driver and a great tour guide with good local knowledge of the history and customs of the area. The trek to the Knuckles Mountain Range was a highlight, we had the expertise of a local guide, tracker and medic all accompany us on the tour. The visit to the local village was a little unorganised, the bike tour was short and not very well explained by our guide, but we had a great lunch in the village and the food was exceptional. We were a little disappointed by the tour of Kandy, which took in a gemstone factory and wood making workshop, which were not part of our original itinerary and were not of interest to us, so felt like a bit of a waste of our time, as we had not requested these stops and would have liked more time in the city. We also were unsure around tipping throughout the trip, as we had spent a significant amount of money already on hotels and food, to then be told by the driver that tipping at least $1000 RP per tour guide was expected this was annoying as we had assumed all tours and guides had already been pre-paid. I would suggest that the tour company should be more upfront about these additional costs, other it seems like there are many hidden costs, that although the tipping is voluntary, we were not made to feel like this was the case. Overall we were happy with the itinerary and tour organizer, but more detail from them around what was covered in the costs and the tours would have been invaluable before we arrived.

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Gayathra
Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2020

Hi Clare,

Thank you very much for the feedback given about your trip in Sri Lanka. All points are taken well noted and I'm sorry for not informing about the tipping as it is more of a customary factory in Sri Lanka. But will keep this is in mind to inform our future travelers.

Please do spread your lovely experience about Sri Lanka to your family and friends to visit our beautiful country.

Kind Regards,
Shalindra

As someone who usually plans all my own travel.........I am happy we went with KimKim!
Sri Lanka | Nov 3 - Nov 9, 2019

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Mindy K.
Napa, CA | Reviewed on Nov 30, 2019

As someone who usually plans all my own travel.........I am happy we went with KimKim!
As someone who usually plans all our own (extensive) travels and doesn’t particularly like traditional tours, KimKim’s model intrigued me. I liked that they surveyed the type of trip I was looking for. I loved the fact that they use destination contacts local to the region. I loved the fact that they did all the vetting of guides and accommodations for me. Then, with so many options in my chosen destination... read more

As someone who usually plans all my own travel.........I am happy we went with KimKim!
As someone who usually plans all our own (extensive) travels and doesn’t particularly like traditional tours, KimKim’s model intrigued me. I liked that they surveyed the type of trip I was looking for. I loved the fact that they use destination contacts local to the region. I loved the fact that they did all the vetting of guides and accommodations for me. Then, with so many options in my chosen destination and unfortunately a tight time schedule, I appreciated the customization based on all of the above.
We had a wonderful (albeit too short) tour of Sri Lanka. Shalindra listened to us well and put together the exact itinerary we were looking for. He was knowledgeable, communicative and responded quickly to any questions or concerns. He was available for support before and during the trip. Kapila, our guide, was friendly and knowledgeable. He was good company and a very safe driver at what appeared to us to be very challenging road conditions???
We loved the chosen boutique hotels and found the country fascinating. We will return to Sri Lanka to cover more ground when we can allot the amount of time that It deserves. Thanks to all involved.

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Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2019

Hi Mindy,

Thank you very much for your lovely review given to us about your experience had in Sri Lanka. It was a pleasure of mine to communicate with you and meet all the expectations at the trip planning stage.

Please do spread your word among your friends and family to visit our beautiful country Sri Lanka.

If you plan another trip please do contact me again!

Best Regards,
Shalindra

Amazing Trip
Sri Lanka | Oct 27 - Nov 9, 2019

Dineia
Dineia P.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Nov 21, 2019

We had plan to visit Sri Lanka this year, however after the events at Easter time we almost gave up this trip. We are glad we have done it. Just spend 2 weeks in Sri Lanka with Kimkim and I totally recommend it.
We had a great time here and we have visited amazing places. Sri Lanka is an amazing destination that combines awesome nature, landscapes, history, beach and food.
Anoj was great, always helpfull during the trip, making this a wonderful experience.

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Gayathra
Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Nov 22, 2019

Hi Dineia,

We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay in our beautiful island.

Thank you very much for your lovely comments and we are very grateful you visited Sri Lanka as planned.

Please spread your words and lovely experience among your friends and family too.

Thanks again,
Shalindra

Alden & Carly
Sri Lanka | Apr 21 - Apr 28, 2019

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Alden J.
Somerville, MA | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2019

We had an absolutely amazing Time. Mr. K was a gracious host, extremely knowledgeable, personable and a great conversationalist. I would recommend this trip to anyone.

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Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2019

Hi Alden,

Many thanks for your lovely feedback given with regard to your trip to Sri Lanka earlier this year. And hope you would recommend it to your family & friends to visit our beautiful country.

Thanks again,
Shalindra

Addamo holiday
Sri Lanka | Oct 4 - Oct 12, 2019

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Marie A.
Australia | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2019

What an amazing tour. From the moment we considered this trip Shalindra offered assistance. We catered everything to our wants and our dreams were fulfilled. Kapudeh (forgive the spelling) was informative and helpful but also intuitive, giving us time to breath, time to enjoy and time to sit back and watch the amazing scenery of Sri Lanka pass by. Our guide went above and beyond. We stopped where we wanted, ate what we wanted and shopped where and when we wanted. We loved the Leopard... read more

What an amazing tour. From the moment we considered this trip Shalindra offered assistance. We catered everything to our wants and our dreams were fulfilled. Kapudeh (forgive the spelling) was informative and helpful but also intuitive, giving us time to breath, time to enjoy and time to sit back and watch the amazing scenery of Sri Lanka pass by. Our guide went above and beyond. We stopped where we wanted, ate what we wanted and shopped where and when we wanted. We loved the Leopard Safari, the Elephant Safari and the home cooked meals in a working farm. The tea plantations were amazing. The hotels were all great but our favourites were Deer Park and Fern Gully. Deer because it was first class with first class food (dodgy internet but worth it for the breathtaking location. Fern because it offered an oasis of quiet. The grounds were spectacular and the peace was blissful. With only a couple of rooms, this hotel offered privacy in an old, authentic, colonial building. We met the happiest man on earth who worked there. Shalindra, you offered us a great trip and we received a spectacular one. Thank you

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Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2019

Hi Marie,

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback given about your recent trip to Sri Lanka. I'm overwhelmed by your comments and it was a pleasure to arrange all the services for you and to select unique hotels for your stay to make it more memorable.

Please do visit us again and do forward your memorable experiences to your family and friends to visit our beautiful country.

Many Thanks again!
Shalindra

Sri Lanka Adventure
Sri Lanka | Jun 22 - Jul 6, 2019

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Sari M.
New Zealand | Reviewed on Jul 08, 2019

We were do happy we did not cancel out trip to Sri Lanka. The country felt very safe and we loved every minute of it. The Easter Sunday bombings were a terrible blow to this country but we hope in no time tourism will be thriving again.
Our specialist Shalindra was excellent at working with us in developing an itinerary that fit our desired and also our driver Mr Anoj, was great and we felt well looked after.
Thank you very much KimKim team for providing us with a memorable trip.

Local specialist: Gayathra Perera
Gayathra
Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Jul 09, 2019

Hi Sari,

Thank you very much for your lovely comments and we are very grateful you came to Sri Lanka as planned with your family.

Please spread your words and lovely experience to your friends and tell them its safe to visit Sri Lanka.

Thanks again,
Shalindra

East Coast beach break and Central holiday
Sri Lanka | May 19 - May 30, 2019

Wendy
Wendy T.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2019

Shalindra was great from the first contact. He listened to what I suggested and offered a good selection of hotels and itinerary and was happy to change when I made suggestions. Anoj was our driver/ guide and was excellent. Initially confusing due to airport changes that were last minute due to the increased security but we caught up finally. Hopefully the next client will be met and escorted to the car park. Anoj was quite flexible and made changes for us to visit the elephant safari instead... read more

Shalindra was great from the first contact. He listened to what I suggested and offered a good selection of hotels and itinerary and was happy to change when I made suggestions. Anoj was our driver/ guide and was excellent. Initially confusing due to airport changes that were last minute due to the increased security but we caught up finally. Hopefully the next client will be met and escorted to the car park. Anoj was quite flexible and made changes for us to visit the elephant safari instead of orphanage when I commented that I would prefer to see them in the wild. The safari was a highlight of the trip. Only one disappointment when the Pigeon Island day trip was not delivered as expected. This was an expensive day that was changed to another area without consultation which pailed in comparison to the expected. There was no refund or apology. Luckily the additional pricey seafood lunch redeemed the morning. Anoj was very knowledgeable and was a talented guide. He was a safe driver and handled all the armed roadside checks in his stride.
I would not recommend the Spice / Herb garden. It was interesting but was an opportunity for a high pressure commission sale that did not deliver the price discount as promised and left us feeling very uncomfortable.
The recent bombings caused massive cancellations of foreign tourists which left many of the hotels we visited almost empty which did influence the service and meals offered to us but this was out of everyone’s control.
My husband and I had a great time. Colombo Court Hotel and Maalu Maalu Resort in Pasikudah were the highlight for accommodation and the crystal blue water and beach in Pasikudah was breathtaking.
I would recommend both Shalindra and Anoj for anyone travelling in Sri Lanka.
Regards,
Wendy & Ross
Sydney Australia.

Local specialist: Gayathra Perera
Gayathra
Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2019

Hi Wendy,

Many thanks for reviewing your trip and placing wonderful comments. It was a pleasure communicating with you from the beginning and attending all your requirements to plan the perfect trip to Sri Lanka. We are very happy to hear that you and Ross enjoyed the tour and hope you would visit us again.

Thanks again.
Shalindra

Greberts Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka | Apr 15 - Apr 28, 2019

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Brett G.
Australia | Reviewed on May 22, 2019

Sri Lanka lived up to our expectations and then some. The people, the places, the food. Incredible! The vast majority of accomodation selected by Shalindra was fantastic, whilst our guide Indika was knowledgable, friendly and kind. In spite of the horrible attrocities that occurred during our time in Sri Lanka our memories are treasured. Sure to be back one day!

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Gayathra
Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on May 28, 2019

Hi Brett,

Thank you very much for your lovely comments given to us with regard to our services during your trip in Sri Lanka. It was a pleasure in arranging all the services for your tour in Sri Lanka. Please do pass your wonderful experiences and memories to your family and friends and always feel free to contact me anytime with regard to a visit to Sri Lanka.

Hope you would visit again.

Thanks,
Kind Regards,
Shalindra

Highlights tour
Sri Lanka | Mar 29 - Apr 6, 2019

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Karyn R.
Australia | Reviewed on Apr 18, 2019

Had an amazing trip to Sri Lanka with a group of friends in March/April 2019. The Blue Whale watching in Marrissa was a highlight (for me) as was the safari tour where we came very close to elephants and all sorts of wildlife. Travelling on the roads in Sri Lanka is not for the faint hearted - our driver Anoj was excellent and we felt safe and comfortable at all times. Distances can be deceiving - one day travelling a few hundred kilometres took us over 6 hours - which was exhausting - some... read more

Had an amazing trip to Sri Lanka with a group of friends in March/April 2019. The Blue Whale watching in Marrissa was a highlight (for me) as was the safari tour where we came very close to elephants and all sorts of wildlife. Travelling on the roads in Sri Lanka is not for the faint hearted - our driver Anoj was excellent and we felt safe and comfortable at all times. Distances can be deceiving - one day travelling a few hundred kilometres took us over 6 hours - which was exhausting - some roads are narrow and congested with traffic of all sorts (including domestic cows wandering about). Our accommodations (suggested by Kimkim) were all excellent choices - we especially loved the riverside tent camp. A useful tip for people using this service is to check beforehand or specify if you wish your accommodations to be near multiple options for your evening meal, quite often we found ourselves with only the option of eating at the hotel where we were staying - which were all excellent, we had amazing food and was all very reasonably priced. Also due to the time travelling to each destination meant that we often went without lunch, which wasn't really an issue as the breakfasts included in each hotel were plentiful and always included a hot meal option. Meeting local villagers and experiencing a traditional meal cooked over an open fire and eating it with our hand was another highlight - we drank bottled water the whole time but had no problem with bad tummies - the high quality of the hygiene practices of all the food places was a relief. The booking experience with Shalindra for me was excellent - he was quick to respond to all of my changes and requests for information - he called during the trip to ensure all was going well - which was appreciated. I requested an early change to add the whale watching to the itinerary, which I expected the accommodation would also change to suit, however it did not, we ended up travelling 2 hours one way to our hotel to only then have to get up really early the following morning to backtrack 1 1/2 hours to get back to where we had travelled from he night before. I guess I should have checked this at the time I made the change (however I expected this sort of detail to be considered and sorted before the final bookings were locked in). Overall it was still an exceptional service and company to have done this trip with. A really special shout out to Anoj our driver who was amazing throughout the whole trip, from the very start when my luggage did not appear at the airport (stressful) he spoke to the locals and sorted everything out, to the very flexible and friendly manner with which he conducted our tour and supported us through everything right down to accompanying us into small local shops to ensure we had no trouble communicating what we needed. Thank you team! I would highly recommend KimKim, Shalindra and Anoj to everyone and anyone!

Local specialist: Gayathra Perera
Gayathra
Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Apr 25, 2019

Hi Karyn,

Thank you very much for your lovely comments given to us with regard to our services during your trip in Sri Lanka. It was a pleasure in arranging all the services for your tour in Sri Lanka and it was nice to speak with you also while on tour. Please do pass your wonderful experiences and memories to your family and friends and always feel free to contact me anytime with regard to a visit to Sri Lanka.

Hope you would visit again.

Thanks,
Kind Regards,
Shalindra

Repat
Sri Lanka | Mar 23 - Apr 7, 2019

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Kim H.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Apr 09, 2019

Although I made it clear when booking the trip that we had 5 people we had to explain and wait extra because they needed to arrange an extra bed. The extra cost wasn't the issue it was that we had to explain and go through the same process at each hotel. Our driver Dhanuka was amazing,safe and adjusted our trip to our needs and requests. The van was new, very comfortable. I feel I could of planned a trip myself for a lower cost but it was nice to have everything taken care of. Overall it was a great trip. We love sri lanka and will definitely be back.

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Gayathra
Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Apr 25, 2019

Hi Kim,

Thank you very much for your lovely comments given to us with regard to our services during your trip in Sri Lanka. It was a pleasure in arranging all the services for your tour in Sri Lanka. Please do pass your wonderful experiences and memories to your family and friends and always feel free to contact me anytime with regard to a visit to Sri Lanka.

Hope you would visit again.

Thanks,
Kind Regards,
Shalindra

wildlife and cullture
Sri Lanka | Mar 3 - Mar 20, 2019

Graham
Graham D.
Australia | Reviewed on Mar 28, 2019

Our experience was great. Osi was very organized and friendly, conversed well. Itinerary was good, glad we went to Nuwara Eliya and not Hepatale. Would have been a very long drive to there from Kandy. Not sure if the drive up to Liptons Seat was worth the very long drive.

Except for the painfully long wagon ride Hiriwadunna was surprisingly good for such a touristed place.
We loved all the safaris. They all had their own charm. Watching the over 70 elephants come in for a drink at... read more

Our experience was great. Osi was very organized and friendly, conversed well. Itinerary was good, glad we went to Nuwara Eliya and not Hepatale. Would have been a very long drive to there from Kandy. Not sure if the drive up to Liptons Seat was worth the very long drive.

Except for the painfully long wagon ride Hiriwadunna was surprisingly good for such a touristed place.
We loved all the safaris. They all had their own charm. Watching the over 70 elephants come in for a drink at Minneriya National Park was special. Whenever we mentioned that we watched birds the safari drivers seemed enthused to do more, taking us to quiet spots. We saw over 120 species overall.
Our accommodation in Kandy and Newara Eliya was well out of town. They were excellent but made us completely dependent on our driver, not being able to go for a stroll when we wished.
Lovely country, lovely people, thanks so much, will probably return one day

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Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Apr 02, 2019

Hi Graham,

Thank you so very much for the five star review given to us for the Services and arrangements done for your lovely holiday in Sri Lanka.

Please do recommend our services to your friends and family who wishes to visit Sri Lanka in the future.

Thanks again,
Shalindra

Delicious local food and beautiful, interesting spots in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka | Mar 8 - Mar 16, 2019

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Wendy W.
New York, NY | Reviewed on Mar 26, 2019

My boyfriend and I had a fantastic trip in Sri Lanka. We did a nine-day tour, and Shalindra patiently worked with us to create the itinerary and answered all of our questions. Our driver/guide, Kapila, was very knowledgeable and accommodating whenever we wanted to change up the itinerary a bit. He also gave us suggestions and brought us to some local roadside stands for snacks like coconut roti and hoppers. Our hotels were fantastic and the breakfasts were really great, especially the Colombo... read more

My boyfriend and I had a fantastic trip in Sri Lanka. We did a nine-day tour, and Shalindra patiently worked with us to create the itinerary and answered all of our questions. Our driver/guide, Kapila, was very knowledgeable and accommodating whenever we wanted to change up the itinerary a bit. He also gave us suggestions and brought us to some local roadside stands for snacks like coconut roti and hoppers. Our hotels were fantastic and the breakfasts were really great, especially the Colombo Court Hotel & Spa in Colombo. My favorite spots/excursions were Ravana Falls in Ella, the elephant safari near Dambulla, and the whitewater rafting in Kitulgala.

My two small "negatives" are 1) I wish we'd gotten to spend more time in a few places, like Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, but now I know for any possible future trips to SL and 2) the spice garden is a bit more of a touristy shopping trap, so I'd probably skip that in the future, but we did also get nice mini-massages there.

All in all, I'd highly recommend Shalindra/Kapila/Exemplary Voyages!

Local specialist: Gayathra Perera
Gayathra
Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Apr 01, 2019

Hi Wendy,

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback given to us regarding the Services and overall hotel arrangements we made for your holiday.

Hope you will visit again to Sri Lanka with more number of days to stay and enjoy your holiday leisurely.

Thanks again,
Shalindra

Sri Lanka Holiday
Sri Lanka | Feb 8 - Feb 24, 2019

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Bruce M.
Australia | Reviewed on Mar 04, 2019

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Sri Lanka. We were very happy with our accommodation, with the exception of Athgira River Camp. Breakfast was included each day, and were all very good. The days we were leaving early to go on a safari, we were provided with a packed breakfast to take with us. The staff at all of these places were very helpful and friendly.
Our driver La La did a great job. His knowledge of the places we visited, as well as the politics and history of Sri Lanka made our... read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Sri Lanka. We were very happy with our accommodation, with the exception of Athgira River Camp. Breakfast was included each day, and were all very good. The days we were leaving early to go on a safari, we were provided with a packed breakfast to take with us. The staff at all of these places were very helpful and friendly.
Our driver La La did a great job. His knowledge of the places we visited, as well as the politics and history of Sri Lanka made our journey much more enjoyable than if we had not had this information available to us. He was a very good and safe driver.

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Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Mar 12, 2019

Hi Bruce,

Thank you very much for your great review given to us for the overall services and arrangements done for your visit in our beautiful country. It was a pleasure to organize a tour for you and we are glad that our well experienced guide gave you valued information about Sri Lanka.

Please do recommend us for your friends and family to visit Sri Lanka and to contact me anytime.

Thanks again,
Shalindra

Historic sites
Sri Lanka | Feb 23 - Feb 28, 2019

Peter
Peter W.
Australia | Reviewed on Mar 02, 2019

The itinerary was well planned and managed to see a lot in a short space of time. Hotels were a bit hit and miss though. Some were excellent and others were below average. My guide Karpila was knowledgeable and a professional driver. The most memorable places were Anuradhapura, Polonaruwa, Sigiriya and Minneriya National Park.

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Gayathra
Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Mar 12, 2019

Hi Peter,

Thank you very much for your review given to us for the services and arrangements we offered for you. It was our pleasure to organize your tour in Sri Lanka in a short spell of time and we provided you one of our best driver / guide.

Please do recommend us for your friends and family to visit Sri Lanka and to contact me anytime.

Thanks,
Shalindra

Sri Lanka Feb 2019
Sri Lanka | Feb 16 - Feb 26, 2019

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laura s.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Feb 28, 2019

Ash, our guide, was amazing. He was a great driver on challenging Sri Lanka roads. Ash is also very knowledgeable and infinitely great company. We loved every minute with him.

Planning with Shalindra was very easy too. We had just one misunderstanding re our need for a guide and driver. We ended up paying for both but only getting (and needing) Ash who was well qualified to both drive and guide. We did get a $100 credit, but that type of confusion at the beginning of a vacation far from home is a bit concerning.

Overall a wonderful trip!!

Local specialist: Gayathra Perera
Gayathra
Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Mar 01, 2019

Hi Laura,

Thank you very much for the review and wonderful feedback given with regard to your visit in Sri Lanka. It was a pleasure in arranging the transportation services for you and i'm also sorry about the confusion with regard to the Driver / Guide. But we offered you one of our Best guides "Ash" who offers an excellent service for our guests.

Please do pass on your recommendations to your friends and travelers who plans to visit Sri Lanka.

Thank you again,
Shalindra

Ceylon
Sri Lanka | Feb 9 - Feb 15, 2019

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Mohamed M.
Oak Ridge, NJ | Reviewed on Feb 25, 2019

The driver/guide Ruwan Hadinnapola was A++... He went out of his way to please us and help us in many ways. His conduct is truly exemplary. He and Shalindra made our trip to Sri Lanka very enjoyable and successful. Rowan had a nice comfortable air conditioned car that took us to different places.
The places we went to like the safari, Kandy and the shore were most memorable. In fact, the whole time we were in the six day tour were very comfortable and enjoyable. We wish all the best to the Kim Kim team.
Mohamed and Nuzhat Masood.

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Gayathra
Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Feb 27, 2019

Hi Mohamed,

Thank you very much for your great feedback given to us for the services and arrangements we offered for you. It was our pleasure to organize your tour in Sri Lanka and provided you one of our best driver / guide.

Please do recommend us for your friends and family to visit Sri Lanka and to contact me anytime.

Thanks again,
Shalindra

Sri Lanka trip
Sri Lanka | Feb 1 - Feb 9, 2019

Pairoj
Pairoj P.
Greenville, TX | Reviewed on Feb 10, 2019

The driver Kapila is wonderful
I have been very impressed with his responsibility and care received from him.
I have enjoyed this trip so much.
Thank you

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Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Feb 12, 2019

Hi Pairoj,

Many thanks for your review and it was a pleasure in arranging your tour in Sri Lanka. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour.

Hope you will visit again and do pass on our Service recommendations to your Friends who like to visit Sri Lanka.

Best Regards,
Shalindra

Beaches, mountains, temples
Sri Lanka | Dec 24 - Jan 8, 2019

Andrew
Andrew H.
Australia | Reviewed on Jan 10, 2019

We had a great trip that was really well planned by Shalindra. Our itinerary was a mix of active days and optional rest days where an activity was suggested or you could relax and chill out (we generally opted for the latter on those days). Ossie was a first-time driver and he did a great job. He knew the roads (and shortcuts) around the place and he had a great sense of humour – we had some good, funny chats between the three of us. We travelled from Colombo to Tangalle to Yala National Park... read more

We had a great trip that was really well planned by Shalindra. Our itinerary was a mix of active days and optional rest days where an activity was suggested or you could relax and chill out (we generally opted for the latter on those days). Ossie was a first-time driver and he did a great job. He knew the roads (and shortcuts) around the place and he had a great sense of humour – we had some good, funny chats between the three of us. We travelled from Colombo to Tangalle to Yala National Park to Ella, then Kandy, then Sigiriya then to Colombo and out.

The highlights were the wildlife at Yala National Park and visiting a 2000 year old monastery there. Driving back from the park we were confronted by a 'tusker' – a somewhat angry bull elephant with tusks (wow). Our 'glamping' accommodation nearby was also fun – they also had great lunches. The wildlife around our Yala accommodation was simply extraordinary – so many birds and flowers. We enjoyed walking around Ella and seeing the amazing views there, and Sigiriya did not disappoint – a great climb up the rock and an amazing glimpse of some of Sri Lanka's ancient history at a very memorable location. I really enjoyed the gardens and grounds at the base of the rock. An old monastery at Dambulla (en-route to Sigiriya) was a memorable visit too, with five rooms of ancient Buddha statues and paintings. Cruising around a large lagoon the day before climbing Sigiriya was a also a wonderful experience, finished off with a fantastic traditional Sri Lankan meal where all the various ingredients for the curry were explained to you –then eaten (!)

We had a mix-up at one hotel, but Shalindra was able to step in and quickly resolve the matter –this was most appreciated. All up: a very memorable trip that will stay with us a long time.

Local specialist: Gayathra Perera
Gayathra
Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2019

Hi Andrew,

Thank you very much for your lovely comments and recommendations given to us. I am grateful of arranging your tour in Sri Lanka and providing you our Best services during the tour to meet your expectations. Happy to receive such a Wonderful comment by you and will be always here at your disposal in arranging another tour for you or your friends in the future.

Have a great year ahead for 2019!

Best Regards,
Shalindra

Sri Lanka gameparks diving and culture
Sri Lanka | Dec 19 - Dec 31, 2018

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DR J R C.
Signal Mountain, TN | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2019

Both Shalindra and our driver / guide Ash performed with professionalism, flexibility, and precision to provide an exceptionally satisfying experience in Sri Lanka. I would not hesitate to use their services again.

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Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2019

Hi Dr. Clark,

Thank you very much for your lovely comment and recommendation given to us. We are happy to always offer our Best Services for you and please do contact me if you visit again to our beautiful country. Do give your recommendations to your friends and family to visit our country.

Thanks again,
Shalindra

Northern Sri Lanka Highlights
Sri Lanka | Nov 26 - Dec 1, 2018

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Steven B.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 09, 2018

Our guide, Chaminda, was wonderful. He really went out of his way to make sure we had a great trip, taking us birding in the morning and stopping at shops when we asked. We really liked Sigiriya which was the highlight of our trip!

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Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2018

Hi Steven,

Thank you very much for your lovely comments given to us with regard to our services and arrangements done during your trip in Sri Lanka. Please do pass your wonderful experiences and memories to your family and friends and always feel free to contact me anytime with regard to a visit to Sri Lanka.

Hope you would visit again.

Have a wonderful week ahead!

Thanks,
Kind Regards,
Shalindra

Beaches and sites
Sri Lanka | Sep 22 - Oct 5, 2018

Sarah-Jane
Sarah-Jane W.
Australia | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2018

Shalindra planned an awesome two week experience for us in Sri Lanka, adapting the itinerary to suit our needs and communicating very efficiently with us. He touched base with us throughout our trip to ensure we were having a good time and to see if there was anything else he could do to accommodate us.

Dhilshan was our guide and he ensured that we had an amazing trip. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he was knowledgeable and had a fantastic sense of humour.

Our accommodation was... read more

Shalindra planned an awesome two week experience for us in Sri Lanka, adapting the itinerary to suit our needs and communicating very efficiently with us. He touched base with us throughout our trip to ensure we were having a good time and to see if there was anything else he could do to accommodate us.

Dhilshan was our guide and he ensured that we had an amazing trip. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he was knowledgeable and had a fantastic sense of humour.

Our accommodation was simply stunning. Each place was more and more picturesque than the last and it was such a joy to stay in such luxury. The sites, sounds and tastes of Sri Lanka were stunning and we had a really special experience.

Local specialist: Gayathra Perera
Gayathra
Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2018

Hi Sarah,

Thank you very much for your lovely comments given to us with regard to our services and arrangements done during your trip in Sri Lanka. I'm really happy to receive your compliments. Please do pass your wonderful experiences and memories to your family and friends and always feel free to contact me anytime with regard to a visit to Sri Lanka.

Hope you would visit again.

Have a wonderful week ahead!

Thanks,
Kind Regards,
Shalindra

Relaxing trip
Sri Lanka | Aug 20 - Aug 24, 2018

Geetha
Geetha A.
Simi Valley, CA | Reviewed on Aug 26, 2018

Thanks to our guide Kappille (not sure about the spelling), we had a wonderful vacation in Sri Lanka. The drive was very relaxing and he showed us all the interesting places on the way. We enjoyed the hospitality at the various places and the food was very tasty. Enjoyed the tea estate, the climb to Sigiriya, the rock temple at Dambulla, the temple in Kandy and the interesting points along the way. Reminded us a lot about Kerala. Thank you for your help in putting the itinerary together.

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Gayathra
Gayathra Perera
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Reviewed on Sep 28, 2018

Hi Geetha,

Thank you very much for your lovely comments given to us with regard to our services during your trip in Sri Lanka. It was a pleasure in arranging all the services for your tour in Sri Lanka and it was nice to speak with Mr. Ashok also while on tour. Please do pass your wonderful experiences and memories to your family and friends and always feel free to contact me anytime with regard to a visit to Sri Lanka.

Hope you would visit again.

Have a wonderful week ahead!

Thanks,
Kind Regards,
Shalindra