Most Inspirational Moment
To be honest the whole trip was inspiring. To visit Sri Lanka before it gets too spoiled by mass tourism was amazing. There are already signs that tourism is becoming big business in Sri Lanka. Overall I think the contact with the local people and being able to converse in the same language was brilliant. They are such lovely, gentle people, following the way of life that is Buddhism. I feel privileged.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sujan was a great ambassador for his country. He was a bit of a stickler for keeping to his time frame but to me, this is a sign of a good leader, keeping 16 people on a hectic schedule, with lots of smiles and good humour.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get lots of sleep before you leave for your tour!! There are some early, early starts! Also, some of the activities are more arduous than they sound., possibly due to the heat and humidity. Climbing Lions Rock , I am told, was quite hard and not for anyone with vertigo (I didn't do this one). Another one I missed was the Horton Plains walk, which everyone enjoyed but all said it was hard going. At least they managed to get a distant sighting of a leopard. Don't take plug adaptors, they use the same plugs as us. Wifi can be patchy, usually OK in the lobby. The Yala safari would not be suitable for anyone with back problems and ladies, you may need a sports bra for this trip!!
Reply from Exodus
We would like to thank Jill for her review, although we sincerely regret that some of the properties on this tour fell below her expectations. We use client and staff feedback to review each property and if any concerns are raised by clients throughout the year or identified by our staff who have also stayed at the properties, these will be addressed and dealt with accordingly. We have discussed Jill’s concerns about the Hotel Sapphire with the property’s management and improvements have been made. John Penge – Product Manager