Experience Travel Group Traveller Reviews

This was a three week tour of Sri Lanka; It started at a boutique hotel called the Notary's House in the Gampaha region where we relaxed after our flight enjoying the vistas and sounds of the surrounding countryside and relaxing by the pool; we moved on to stay it the Mudhouse near Anamaduwa where we explored the area, enjoyed birdwatching safari's and walking tours. Staying in a small villa near Sigiriya amongst a small collection of villas served as an perfect base for visits to Sigiriya, a national ECO game park, Polonnaruwa, the Dambulla Cave temples as well as doing an ETG exclusive visit to a village and farm tour including lunch with a local family. Moving to Kandy we saw the Temple of the Tooth, the Royal Botanical gardens, a spice garden with herbal remedies, and local crafts including wood carving and batik manufacture. Touring through the tea growing areas in the Hill Country we joined a train to take us from Nanu Oya to Ella through the most interesting and beautiful countryside. Close tp Ella with stayed at Amba Tea Estate where we trekked through the scenic landscape, seeing arable farming, tea growing and superb views of the countryside , waterfalls and the Ella Gap. We then transferred to Tree Tops Jungle Lodge near Buttala as a base for local walking safaris and birdwatching, and jeep safaris in Yala where we saw leopards and elephants and a wide variety of birdlife - superb sightings. We moved to a cabana on the beach on the south coast for 4 days relaxation where we experienced superb food, company and a lovely setting before our final transfer to Galle to stay at Fort Printers, an 18th century mansion, in the mist of Galle. We ambience of Galle and a fascinating walking tour of the fort was the culmination of our wonderful experience and insight into Sri Lanka

Our tour operator did an excellent job. Their knowledge of Sri Lanka is superb. ETG listened to our requirements and made suggestions which ranged from sight seeing to understanding the local culture, customs and crafts, to seeing ancient cities and tea plantations, and having wildlife safaris on foot and in jeeps. ETG provided a range of accommodation for each location to suit our needs from which we could select. They were mostly remote, quiet and close to nature. We had a driver guide on ETG's recommendation who was extremely knowledgeable about Sri Lanka's history , culture, flora and fauna. He contributed to our enjoyment of our holiday. All the arrangements planned in detailed discussion with us worked out perfectly and we experienced everything we expected and hoped we might see. All in all ETG arranged and delivered a holiday of a lifetime. ETG had a close link with a local tour operator , Magical Isle Holidays , who ensured the holiday ran completely smoothly and dealt with any last minute changes to our itinerary.

Absolutely excellent

Having used ETG thre times now we are firmly of the opinion that they are leading edge providers of travel arrangements.

We had a variety of activities at various stops/locations with plenty of time at leisure in order to have a balanced holiday. Generally great hotel, which added to the experience.

Efficient customer service and good communication. A small business with the relevant experience, who listened to our needs, requests and interests in order to provide an unforgettable experience, tailored to our specifications.

Three weeks in India, north and south and ticked all the tourist things you should do in India from Taj to seeing a tiger!

Always helpful and knowlegeable

Three weeks of good experiences in Sri Lanka

Very professional and helpful

We have just returned from a fortnight in southern Vietnam and Cambodia. The itinerary was carefully thought out, varied and we could not have been happier with our trip.

Experience travel worked with us to plan the trip ensuring that we were able to make the most of our time in Indochina. their local partners were excellent - informative, knowledgeable and full of personal anecdotes that brought depth and warmth to the trip. We look forward to returning to Asia with Experience in the future

Full of interest, excellent accomodation and service

ETG are extremely efficient in their personal service and organisation

we spent 2 weeks travelling the Sri Lankan countryside

I think Experience travel are a company I will hope to use again and are a company I would certainly recommend to friends and colleagues

We spent two fabulous weeks in Kerela getting to know a little about India and it’s culture and religions. A holiday enjoyed by the whole family from age 6to 85.

Travelled with ETG who were absolutely amazing from start to finish.

Am individual guided holiday was new to us but we appreciated that local knowledge would be important for us to get the most out of the country. It was by far the best holiday we have ever had. Our guide brought the country alive with his passion, knowledge and sheer joy and without him the experience would not have been so good

They understood our needs and developed a perfect holiday ensuring a perfect balance of experiences and leisure time.