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Sri Lanka Laid Back - Deluxe Traveller Reviews

Reviews of Sri Lanka Laid Back - Deluxe

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Sri Lanka Laid Back - Deluxe by P&H, 3 Oct 2019
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The magic of Sri Lanka

We visited Sri Lanka for 18 days. It was excellent in every respect. ETG have a very close bond with the Sri Lankan people and ensure that your experience reflects daily life in this interesting country. We very much enjoyed our first visit to Sri Lanka.

We visited Sri Lanka for 18 days. It was excellent in every respect. ETG have a very close bond with the Sri Lankan people and ensure that your experience reflects daily life in this interesting country. We very much enjoyed our first visit to Sri Lanka.

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Knowledgeable, user friendly, and happy to assist from start to finish. They more than fulfilled our expectations on all fronts.

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 08 Oct 2019:

Dear Peter,

That's great to hear - thank you so much. That's exactly what we try to achieve for our clients.

Kind regards,

Sam Clark
Co-founder & MD

Sri Lanka Laid Back - Deluxe by Dr Mark, 22 Aug 2019
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Fantastic Holiday in Sri Lanka organised by Experience Travel

Fabulous 2 week trip travelling around Sri Lanka, seeing famous sites and genuinely getting to know the ‘real’ Sri Lanka. Excellent choice to hotels and location and activities

Fabulous 2 week trip travelling around Sri Lanka, seeing famous sites and genuinely getting to know the ‘real’ Sri Lanka. Excellent choice to hotels and location and activities

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Awesome team. Extremely knowledgeable, excellent personalised service to create a truly bespoke and memorable trip. Fantastic service throughout. I would thoroughly recommend this team. We will definitely use them again

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 23 Aug 2019:

Dear Mark,

That's great to hear. Thank you for taking the time to write this - much appreciated. We are looking forward to planning a future trip in the future with you too.

All the best,

Sam
Co-founder & MD

Sri Lanka Laid Back - Deluxe by SusieL, 10 Mar 2019
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Wonderful relaxing holiday experience

A week spent in the beautiful country of Sri Lanka. Sunshine, fantastic local food and wonderful service. What else could you want?

A week spent in the beautiful country of Sri Lanka. Sunshine, fantastic local food and wonderful service. What else could you want?

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Experience Travel Group always manages to tailor make the perfect holiday for us whilst removing all the stress and worry. We are never disappointed.

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 11 Mar 2019:

Hi Sue

Thank you for your kind review and for travelling with us once again, I look forward to planning trip number 10 soon!

I am delighted to hear that the holiday provided the relaxation that you were looking for.

Kind Regards

Nick

Sri Lanka Laid Back - Deluxe by J&M, 5 Mar 2019
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A great taster for what Sri Lanka has to offer.

We spent three weeks in Sri Lanka staying in five different locations. Each place was different and gave us a good insight into many aspects of the country. As a result we will probably go back to explore further.

We spent three weeks in Sri Lanka staying in five different locations. Each place was different and gave us a good insight into many aspects of the country. As a result we will probably go back to explore further.

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This is oue secind trip wirh Experience Travel Group. They provide expert advuce and bespoke holidays exceedung expectations.

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 05 Mar 2019:

Hi John,

Thanks for your kind words and feedback. I am so pleased you enjoyed your second trip with us. We would love to help you explore more of Sri Lanka in the future, just let us know how we can help!

Thanks,

Becky

Sri Lanka Laid Back - Deluxe by Lyn , 23 Feb 2019
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An absolute gem of a holiday

My sister and I had the loveliest time exploring Sri Lanka. Our guide Saman Kaluarachchi was excellent, so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I loved the birds and creatures and he was always on the ball to show me new sightings. The canal cycle ride was the best ever fun but climbing Sigiriya the absolute highlight. All our hotels were special, serice always excellent, food SO good.....and what surprised me most was how safe I felt when wandering ...

My sister and I had the loveliest time exploring Sri Lanka. Our guide Saman Kaluarachchi was excellent, so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I loved the birds and creatures and he was always on the ball to show me new sightings. The canal cycle ride was the best ever fun but climbing Sigiriya the absolute highlight. All our hotels were special, serice always excellent, food SO good.....and what surprised me most was how safe I felt when wandering around on my own.

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Professional, personable, nothing too much trouble.

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 18 Mar 2019:

Hi Lyn -

Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about your holiday! It is so nice to hear how much you loved your time in Sri Lanka and Saman will be so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with him so much.

Thanks again,

Lauren

Sri Lanka Laid Back - Deluxe by MRG, 18 Feb 2019
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Exploring Sri Lanka and Relaxing on the Souh Coast

We spent 2 weeks in Srl Lanka.The first week was spent travelling and touring with our own guide and the last few days were spent relaxing on the beach. We stayed in very small hotels as requested which were all fabulous.We were able to see al the main sights we had mentioned , as well as many extras with our fabulous guide!

We spent 2 weeks in Srl Lanka.The first week was spent travelling and touring with our own guide and the last few days were spent relaxing on the beach. We stayed in very small hotels as requested which were all fabulous.We were able to see al the main sights we had mentioned , as well as many extras with our fabulous guide!

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Our holiday was tailor made to what we wanted to see and do!

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 04 Mar 2019:

Dear Maria,

So pleased to hear you had a fabulous holiday! We think the impromptu stops along the way and the small personal hotels are so important! We hope to hear from you again for a trip to another of the countries in which we specialise.

Regards,

Sam
Co-founder & MD

Sri Lanka Laid Back - Deluxe by K. R., 8 Jan 2019
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Fantastic personalized vacation in Sri Lanka

16 days with 4 nights in the cultural triangle, 3 nights in the tea country, and ending with 7 nights on the beach south of Galle. We had two activities each day in the cultural triangle where we visited fantastic ancient history sites, had a half day safari, and visited local farms without feeling rushed. With a personal driver/guide, the busy first part of our vacation was still completely free from stress. The service at all the hotels ...

16 days with 4 nights in the cultural triangle, 3 nights in the tea country, and ending with 7 nights on the beach south of Galle. We had two activities each day in the cultural triangle where we visited fantastic ancient history sites, had a half day safari, and visited local farms without feeling rushed. With a personal driver/guide, the busy first part of our vacation was still completely free from stress. The service at all the hotels was outstanding. The food was excellent everywhere and the local curries were particularly well suited for my vegan wife! The people were very friendly. At one famous temple we were invited to eat lunch with a Buddhist monk. On Christmas day, we took a bike ride through the tea country and throughout the ride, we received friendly waves and greetings of “Hello” or “Merry Christmas” from dozens of people on the sides of the road and from people passing us both directions in Tuk-Tuks.

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The personalized itinerary met our needs perfectly as we saw everything we wanted to and more while minimizing hotel changes. Our driver/guide was the best as he had excellent English and in depth knowledge to share. Everything worked as planned and the service was outstanding throughout.

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 16 Jan 2019:

Hi Stephen,

I am so pleased you and your family had such a good trip. You seem to have really fallen in the Sri Lankan people!

Becky

Sri Lanka Laid Back - Deluxe by Jane , 23 Nov 2018
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Sri Lanka - everything we hoped for and more.

The cricket at Galle was the main draw for us but the diversity of this island, it’s food, people and fascinating mixture of religions and cultures will stay in our memories and hearts forever.

The cricket at Galle was the main draw for us but the diversity of this island, it’s food, people and fascinating mixture of religions and cultures will stay in our memories and hearts forever.

Rating for tour operator:

Experience Travel Group were excellent from my very first enquiry regarding the cricket to post holiday feedback. Taking into account our requirements they assembled an itinerary which met our varying needs, provided useful information before departure, had very knowledgable people on the ground in Sri Lanka and made us feel that our needs were paramount. I would have no hesitation in using them again.

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 26 Nov 2018:

Hi Jane,

Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased you had a good time in Sri Lanka.I'll pass your kind words onto my colleagues in Sri Lanka, they will be glad to know they helped make your holiday so special.

Becky

Sri Lanka Laid Back - Deluxe by Janner, 15 Nov 2018
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Excellent throughout from our welcome on arrival to our final day and return

We went to Sri Lanka on a cricket and leisure holiday.

We went to Sri Lanka on a cricket and leisure holiday.

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Experience Travel Group were attentive throughout the booking process and our holiday. We were welcomed on arrival, reassured about the political upheaval that took place during our stay and any issues we had were responded to quickly.

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 19 Nov 2018:

Hi John

Thank you for your kind words, I am so glad that you had a good holiday.

It was lovely to meet you in Galle and we look forward to helping you with your next adventure!

Regards

Nick

Head Of Travel

Sri Lanka Laid Back - Deluxe by Sarah , 19 Apr 2018
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Amazing holiday experience in Sri Lanka!

Holiday was amazing - hotels were fabulous, Sri Lankan people are so warm and kind, food was scrumptious, scenery was so lush and green. Sri Lanka needs to be on everyone's bucket list to visit!

Holiday was amazing - hotels were fabulous, Sri Lankan people are so warm and kind, food was scrumptious, scenery was so lush and green. Sri Lanka needs to be on everyone's bucket list to visit!

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Very helpful, easy to deal with and delivered a fantastic holiday which we will remember for a lifetime.

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 20 Apr 2018:

Hi Sarah,

Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. It is brilliant to hear that you and your family has such a great trip! I agree, Sri Lanka is magical and everyone should try to explore it if they can.

Becky