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Discover authentic Sri Lanka journeys shared by travelers from around the world.
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Discover authentic Sri Lanka journeys shared by travelers from around the world.
98% of travelers recommend GAMAN.LK private journeys
Based on 52 authentic Ceylon traveler reviews
Copenhagen , Denmark • March 2026
Magnificent experience on this tour We chose what attractions we participated in and admission was reasonably priced 7 day tour was perfect length of time Very safe, courteous, knowledgeable and friendly driver - menuka
Lochgolihead , UK • December 2025
We had a great 14 day tour and saw the big attractions and lots of smaller, great places. Sri Lanka is a beautiful and amazing place. Everyone is so welcoming and Gayathra, our guide really did make the trip so easy and enjoyable.
India, Mumbai • May 2020
Recently returned from a 08 days tour organized by Gaman.lk Tours . Masha was a great support from start to finish, co-creating our itinerary, taking our feedback into consideration and pulling out all the stops to make it an incredible trip. She is very responsive, and was able to support we had with all of the little queries we had before and during the trip. Our tour guide was also fantastic. They also organized daily program very well which was highly appreciated. Highly recommend if you're looking for a locally grounded team that will do their best to tailor the holiday to your needs.
India • July 2026
It was all just great Had a really good time in Sri Lanka!
Barrie, Ontario • 2020 December
Well- organised inclusive Yala activity. Had a well-organised trip. We didn't want to deal with all the logistics so the inclusive deal meant return trip from our hotel in Midigama to Tissa which started with a 430am pick up, entry fees into Yala, jeep safari and guide, plus lunch. You aren't guaranteed to see every animal but our guide was able to show us a family of 3 elephants, a leopard sleeping in the distance, countless crocodiles and many other animals. We were back at our hotel at around 2pm so a chance to relax for the remainder of our day, Good communication from company. A fantastic day.
Melbourne, Victoria • December 2020
We had an amazing round trip around Sri Lanka with Gaman.lk, and it was truly a beautiful experience! We visited Yala National Park, where we saw so many animals, including elephants, monkeys, peacocks, crocodiles, leopards, and a variety of beautiful birds. We also visited Coconut Tree Hill and enjoyed a wonderful snorkeling session. The entire trip was perfectly planned and well organized. Our guide was extremely helpful and friendly, and everything went so smoothly. Gaman.lk made our journey easy, comfortable, and relaxing because they took care of all the arrangements. We didn’t have to worry about anything and could simply enjoy every moment of our holiday. It was a beautiful memory for us, and the service was absolutely worth the price. Highly recommend Gaman.lk to anyone planning to explore Sri Lanka! ❤️
Miami, Florida • 2022/11/05
What a fantastic experience, absolutely amazing. Booked this trip thry gaman.lk and the whole process has been so smooth and easy. Great communication from the tour operator and our taxi driver who picked us up early in the morning to take us from Ella to Yala. The safari was magnificent, saw many animals but most important we saw elephants which was the highlight. I would highly recommend this tour.
uk • March 2022
Our family of four took a trip from Negombo into the Sri Lankan mountains, spending two days based in and around the town of Nuwara Eliya. Hansidu, our guide/ driver, had an excellent knowledge of key places to visit on the way - we stopped at the Spice Garden, the Moonstone Mine and visited a Tea Plantation with a Safari. In Nuwara Eliya, we stayed at the beautiful Jetwing St Andrews Hotel and gardens. We took a Tuk Tuk tour, walked to a waterfall and also visited Ella's 9 arch bridge and climbed Little Adam's Peak. What a fantastic experience!
Ternopil • 2022/05/13
What stood out most about our Yala Safari was how relaxed the whole experience felt. We never felt like we were being rushed from one place to another, which gave us time to enjoy the park properly. During the safari we saw elephants, crocodiles, spotted deer, peacocks, monkeys, wild boar, and many beautiful birds. We were also fortunate to spot a leopard, making the day even more memorable. Our driver was friendly, drove responsibly, and always positioned the jeep so everyone had a clear view without disturbing the wildlife. Everything was well organized, and I would happily recommend this Yala Safari to anyone looking for a genuine wildlife experience in Sri Lanka
Toronto,Ontario • November 2024
A group of 7 of us just completed the 6 day tour trip around Sri Lanka with the amazing hansidu. The tour was jam packed with so many different fun and informative options of activities to match everyone's preference and moods. Our tour guide made it so much fun he is such a laugh, cracking the best jokes throughout the whole trip and he made sure we felt so welcomed to Sri Lanka and even decorated the van out on my birthday with balloons and ribbons which made me feel super special. I would 100000% recommend this tour to friends. It was such a lovely way to explore a country, see all the sights and wildlife with zero stress and relax. Thank you!!
Canada/toronto • 2019 December
Everything about GAMAN.LK was excellent. imasha was incredibly helpful, and patient, helping us work out our itinerary and then booking everything. Our tour was for 14 days and included going from Galle in the south right up to Jaffna in the north. We were picked up from the airport, even though our tour started a few days afterwards. On the day of the tour our assigned driver was admitted to hospital. They organised a replacement bus and driver at very short notice and the replacement driver, Hashen, was excellent. Our guide, Videsh, really made the holiday special. He was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly, a great photographer and it is clear he really cares about the guests he has on his tours - despite suggesting we try durian! We jokingly said at the beginning that we had the best guide and driver and I think we might have been right. The hotels that were booked for us matched our requests and were excellent and the itinerary worked really well. They even organised something for my wife’s birthday on the last day of the tour. A holiday we have been planning for years turned out even better than we expected.
Buenos Aires, Argentina • February 2023
We were on the road early for our Yala Safari, and it was definitely worth the early start. The park was calm, and it felt great watching nature slowly come to life. Throughout the safari we saw elephants, crocodiles, spotted deer, peacocks, monkeys, wild boar, and many beautiful birds. Just when we thought the trip was ending, we were lucky enough to spot a leopard. Our driver was friendly, careful, and never rushed between sightings. He always made sure everyone had time to enjoy the moment. It was a comfortable, well-organized safari that I would happily recommend to anyone visiting Yala
Geneva, Switzerland • January 2025
We rented a self-drive car from Gaman.lk for 14 days during our trip around Sri Lanka, and it was one of the best decisions we made! The car was in excellent condition, and having our own vehicle made everything so much easier, more convenient, and time-saving. We loved having the freedom and privacy to explore different places at our own pace. The Gaman.lk team was incredibly helpful from the beginning. They guided us, shared useful tips, and helped us choose the best places and options for our journey. The car felt like our own for the entire 14 days, and everything went smoothly without any unnecessary complications. It was a truly memorable trip, and we’re so happy we chose Gaman.lk. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a reliable self-drive car rental for your stay in Sri Lanka!
Belgium • February 2025
We had an amazing time at Sri Lanka with our driver Kapila. Kapila was very kind and helpful. He's an experienced driver and always available for assistance where needed. I totally recommend it.
Herzliya,Israel • August 2025
Took the trip for 10 days. Excellent organization, very attentive and customer centric. The driver was very professional and knowledgeable. We had great time. Very recommended
Russia/moscow • 2021/08/11
We had an amazing experience whale watching in Mirissa with gaman.lk! Everything was well organized, and we really enjoyed the trip. Seeing these beautiful whales in the ocean was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend gaman.lk to anyone looking for an amazing whale-watching adventure in Sri Lanka
Austria • January 2025
Well organized and the guide was so friendly But we didn’t had much time to explore more
Lima, Peru • 2023/07
Our Yala Safari Tour was an unforgettable adventure from start to finish. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and helped us spot elephants, leopards, crocodiles, peacocks, and many other wild animals. The safari vehicle was comfortable, and the entire trip was well organized. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an exciting and memorable wildlife experience in Sri Lanka
Bristol, united Kindom • February 2025
This tour was amazing. Such a beautiful country and although 6 days we saw and did so much. Well planned. Our guide Misara made the trip so much more enjoyable with his friendly polite nature and his communication skills and knowledge were excellent. He was also our driver and did a great job in trying conditions at times. The car was immaculate and comfortable. Thank you.
Miami, Florida • 2023 April
I booked an airport pick up and Yala day trip with this company. They were excellent. Communicated quickly and thoroughly, showed up exactly on time, explained every step of the day trip. Our Yala safari was amazing, our guide explained everything to the kids and noticed when they started to get antsy and adjusted plans to keep them engaged. We were lucky enough to see a Leopard and it was magical!
Oslo, Norway • December 2022
This was a great trip from start to finish The country is incredibly beautiful and the people very welcoming. Hansidu was a great guide He has the perfect personality for this. His enthusiasm and energy were contagious The communication through the itinerary and booking process was excellent and greatly appreciated. It continued throughout the trip Highly recommended without hesitation
United Kingdom • January 2016
We had a wonderful time on our Yala safari! Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient, and he did his best to help us spot wildlife. The whole experience was enjoyable and well organized. Definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Yala
Northern Ireland • 2021/09/11
My husband and I spent two weeks in Galle, Sri Lanka, and we were always looking for new things to do in the area. We came across this company’s snorkeling day trip from Galle, and it turned out to be an amazing experience! 🐠🌊 They picked us up directly from our hotel and took us to Mirissa for snorkeling. We saw so many beautiful, colourful fish and enjoyed every moment of the trip. Everything was perfectly organised, the service was excellent, and the whole experience was stress-free. We also used this company for all our airport and hotel transfers, and everything went smoothly from start to finish. Thank you for making our time in Sri Lanka so special! We highly recommend this company to anyone visiting Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰❤️
Stockholm , Sweden • March 2025
This was our first trip to Sri Lanka. It turned out to be a most enjoyable and memorable experince. Our driver/ guide Mr Gayan Thilakarathna contributed immensely to the best experience we could have; always going out of his way for all information and courteous service throughout the trip.
Veldhoven, Netherlands • April 2025
Great Tour with an amazing Driver! Very safe and responsible driver, who made good initiatives and additions to the plan we had made. It was an amazing trip and we got to see the most beautiful places of Sri Lanka.
London, united Kindom • March 2025
The staff at Gaman.lk have ensured that our recent tour of Sri Lanka was unforgettable. The tour has been the pertect blend of exploration of cultural heritage, gorgeous landscapes and scenery and amazing wildlife. Highlights included, climbing Sigiriya Rock, learning about the history of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, and sampling local cuisine. Our tour guide Shalu was so knowledgeable offering local and historical insights, was flexible and provided helpful suggestions creating a personalised and comfortable experience.
Halstead,UK • August 2019
We booked this trip with Gaman.lk through website whilst at home and they couldn't have been more helpful or professional if they tried! The communication was excellent and the pick up went as planned - we had a delightful walk around the baby turtle conservation project followed by what can only be described as a brilliant River safari! Getting to see water monitors, crocodiles and chameleons in their own habitat was great and to have the opportunity to hand feed wild monkeys was the icing on the cake! Our driver today was Chiran who was really friendly and knowledgeable . Can't recommend this tour enough!
Auckland • December 2025
Sri Lanka Private driver helped us with a trip itinerary but also allowed us to be flexible. Our driver, Rasitha collected us from the airport and gave us a warm welcome-and also gave us a SIM card which meant that one of us could have phone usage in Sri Lanka which was very useful. We loved travelling the south of the country first, due to the sad floods which had affected central areas. Our driver was accommodating and dropped us off for sunrise hikes as well as showing us interesting places on route and allowing us to be flexible with the itinerary. I am so glad we did not hire a car here - the roads are quite different at home in the UK and rasitha really drives like a local dodging between buses, dogs and tuktuks. We are delighted that we decided to hire a driver for the trip and it really made everything effortless. Would highly recommend. Thank you very much, Sri Lanka Private Driver and especially Rasitha.
Mumbai , India • September 2025
This is the one of best travel place in srilanka, we traveled with guide call Dushan, we covered kandy, nuwara Eliya, Ella, Marissa, bentota Colombo
Tirana, Albania • 2023 October
We really enjoyed our Yala Safari. Ishan was a wonderful driver who also explained a lot about Sri Lanka and sites on the long drive down to the Safari from Colombo. The Safari driver was excellent as well. We were able to see numerous animals including Elephants. Spotting a leopard relaxing by a lake was the highlight of the tour. I highly recommend this tour!
Hamilton, Ontario • 2020 January
Our tour with gaman.lk in January was truly exceptional and deserves a full 5-star rating. From the very beginning, everything was perfectly organized, making our journey smooth and stress-free. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, allowing us to experience the beauty, culture, and hospitality of Sri Lanka in the best possible way. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and always ready to help, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Transportation and accommodations were comfortable and well-arranged. Overall, it was a memorable and delightful experience, and I would highly recommend gaman.lk to anyone looking for a reliable and professional travel partner.
Toronto, Ontario • February 2023
Overall great trip. It started early but we were able to get to the park for 6.30am and see lots of animals. Seen a couple of leopards, loads of elephants, some monkeys and other wildlife. Our guide was great at finding each animal and making sure we had enough time at each. Food was delicious. A long day but worth it.