First thing to know is whales are unpredictable. We found out that we actually went during the off season for whale watching, but saw plenty of dolphins. Disappointing that we didn't see whales, but our driver made the day. He said to call him DC, which he said was short for his name which we would never be able to pronounce, and told us all about the culture and history of Sri Lanka. After a fantastic lunch on the beach, we visited a turtle sanctuary. I thought originally we would be able to swim (which seemed to be what was advertised) but we were able to see baby and rescued sea turtles. On the bad side there is also a "shopping tour" where you visit a moonstine mine, which is interesting, a spice farm and a tea shoppe. All of these have opportunities to buy, but the moonstone jewelry store was a bit high pressure. And be prepared for an all day adventure as we started at 4 in the morning and return around 5 in the evening. Overall, we had a great time and recommend you do too, but schedule between April and August for better chances of seeing the whales!

On a close friend's advice, I chose Lanka Tours, and it was the best decision ever! I hired a Toyota Coaster bus with a driver and assistant. From the get-go, I was thoroughly impressed by their professionalism. The director patiently waited for us at the airport, greeted us warmly, and showed us to the vehicle, which was spotless and looked brand new. The hire fee was very reasonable, especially since it included both a driver and an assistant. The driver was highly experienced, and we always felt safe in his hands. The assistant, Kavidu, was incredibly attentive, always available, and by our side. He was an excellent tour guide, using his vast connections to get us into exclusive places, like a premium hotel with breathtaking views of Little Adam's Peak. The tour was well organized and friendly. Kavidu went out of his way to help, always available at short notice and staying with us until midnight every day. He was dependable, knowledgeable, and friendly-truly amazing!

Had a really great time in Galle area. Beautiful place. This tour was awesomely executed, and the driver (and his son) and the tour agency owner were very helpful, friendly and accommodating.

My driver was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. He drove safely. The car was clean and AC to keep me cool. I visited many temples to experience the cultural life. I ate at a wonderful restaurant for lunch. We able to go to a store for survivors.

We went on a tour to Galle, and it exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide, Deshan, was simply amazing. His knowledge of the area, coupled with his friendly demeanor, made the experience truly memorable. The stops along the way were diverse, offering insights into the rich history and culture of Galle. From exploring the iconic Galle Fort to visiting jungle beach and a sea turtle conservation center. It was truly a great day, thanks to Deshan and the well-planned itinerary. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore the beauty of Galle!

So amazing. Thank you so much, we had a great day. Very knowledgable and super helpful. If you are thinking of doing a safari go ahead and book! Incredible thanks so much!

Great services. Codiinating and contacting was very easy. All the pickup were on time. The staffs were friendly and very efficient.

The driver was very knowledgeable of Hindi and Buddhists temples. The sights were fantastic. Even though the tour online it says approx 6 hours, we were informed that is actually 4 hours of tour then 1 hour of shopping which was not in the description. We did 4 1/4 hours and were exhausted, so it’s the right amount of touring. We recommend this tour.

My husband and I went on the tour in October while we were on our honeymoon. Deshan was our tour guide and he was great! It was a long day but we got to see so much ans Deshan was very flexible. We had such an amazing memorable time and definitely got our money's worth! I would recommend this tour to anyone!

This agency truly respected my feelings and intentions, allowing me to enjoy my time at my own pace. Mr. Tharindu, my guide, also took plenty of photos for me. I already miss Sri Lanka and I'd love to spend more time there. Hope I can go back there again so soon! If I were to point out one thing, it was regrettable that I felt pressured to purchase at the gem & jewelry shop. But they became beautiful souvenirs for my mom and me. Apart from this, everything else was truly perfect. Mr. Tharindu was a very kind, attentive, and careful person. He took care of me a lot! And the scenery in Galle was breathtaking. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who loves the sea, nature, and animals! This is the best memory I will never forget.

We had a fantastic day trip to Galle as a family group of 8. Our guide DC was friendly and knowledgeable and we packed a huge amount into the day. Lunch on the beach was tasty, and the highlight of the day was a visit to the turtle hatchery. The walk down to jungle beach was too challenging for some of our party but the rest of us enjoyed a quick dip in the sea. Be prepared to spend a few dollars on souvenirs or donations at each stop and you will enjoy the experiences more!

Unfortunately our tour to Galle was overshadowed with poor weather but I've taken that into consideration with this review. The stilt fisherman site was just for show, they are just acting and was therefore disappointing. The Galle fort was mildly interesting as was the tsunami picture museum. One of the stops was at a herb garden where we were sat down, handed a catalogue of products and a pencil and asked to awkwardly sit through a sales pitch of medicinal plants products we might like to buy, where we could mark our catalogue when they spoke about a product we might like to purchase. We included lunch in our package, where the staff were rude when paying up. The highlight was stopping past the turtle sanctuary, where we saw baby turtles a few days old and some of the older ones too. We were a bit concerned about the driving standard.

We went on a two day tour of Ella and Yala National park with Lanka tours. We did brief stopovers in Kandy Dalada, Peradeniya university, Ramboda falls, Tea estate and tea tasting, Nuwaraeliya Eliya (Sita Eliya temple) along the way. Breathtaking sceneries, water falls, mountains and activities. Deshan was our guide and ensured we covered everything we wanted to see and do. Absolutely brilliant tour and excellent service by the tour company. In Ella, we did zip line ride, mini Sri pada climb, Ravana cave, stroll in Ella town dining and shopping areas, nine arch bridge. But if you want to do it in two days, be prepared to start early on the first day and finish late on the second day. It is well worth your two days and keeping yourselves active.

Really great experience, you can visit the main points of the south-west coast and get in touch with Sri Lanka history. Best parts for sure Tsunami museum and turtles hatchery. Or maybe the lunch by the sea and the jungle beach! Great our guide that explained us really well all the things.

Great way to see the sights around galle. An informative tour guide and comfortable vehicle. Would totally recommend for a day trip to see what the south coast has to offer!