Red Dot Tours Lanka

Red Dot Tours Lanka

Red Dot Tours Lanka
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8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
About
Red Dot Tours Lanka is a tour company that designs private tours for clients looking to experience the best of Sri Lanka. Red Dot Tours is a very well-established brands and are well-known in the Sri Lanka tourism industry. Our experiences are designed around each client’s individual interests giving our clients an immersive experience of the people, culture and flavours of Sri Lanka.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Awards
Travelers' Choice
2024
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Gerad S
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Couples
We have just completed a two week tour around the highlights of Sri Lanka. Samanthie provided a prepared itinerary which we only made minor alterations to but she was extremely willing to make any changes requested and was quick to respond to any communication. The tour inclusions were all amazing and the optional extra experiences were well priced and worth adding on. The accommodations were all very nice even with only selecting mid-range options in terms of price. The itinerary was busy but there was plenty of time at the hotel to enjoy yourself without feeling rushed. We had Rasanga as our guide who was very helpful and had a lot of knowledge about Sri Lanka especially cultural sites and ensured that we remained safe and happy making sure to communicate food allergies in Sinhalese at restaurants and hotels to avoid misunderstandings communicating in English. Rasanga was one of the clear highlights on the trip and was willing to roll with any changes we made on the fly. He was attentive and present during excursions but would be sure to allow us time to be alone at meals and at the accommodation. We would recommend both Reddot and Rasanga to anyone looking to explore Sri Lanka.
Written November 26, 2024
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Thank-your for your recommendation of Red Dot Tours for your tailor-made holiday in Sri lanka. Tripadvisor reviews are really helpful for us and we appreciate you taking the time to do this. We are pleased t see that Samanthie and Rasanga gave you excellent suppoert and we wish you many happy journeys in future years. Best regards The Red Dot team
Written January 9, 2025
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Jstn290
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
We would heartily recommend Red Dot to other guests.
Firstly, we were "late" in holiday planning, only starting 1 month and travelling during the busy January season, but Dulmini was excellent and took it in her stride (the other tour agency I reached out to refused to even plan our holiday). She was incredibly responsive, catered to our specific requests (lots of nature, boutique hotels), and included some things that we loved that we would not have discovered ourselvs (Dalyuna Falls hike and the boat+bike tour of rural Galle). We went back and forth adjusting the itinerary and within a week we had it all planned and paid for.

Once on the ground, our driver and guide Thushara was a godsend. Halfway through our 10 day journey, we needed to change the itinerary completely (new hotels, different destinations, changing the dates of experiences), and we couldn't have done it without him. He always showed up early, called ahead to confirm our destinations, and made our last min changes possible. He's an avid birdwatcher which made our safari experience more enjoyable. Our safari operator wanted to give us a smaller jeep but he insisted on the larger rugged jeep which we were very grateful for when we saw the smaller cars getting stuck in the mud. Thushara even managed to get us train tickets that had been sold out for weeks. He'd tell us to stay in the car when buying fruit so we woudn't be overcharged. He totally understood that we didn't want to visit tourist retail spots like spice gardens or wood carving shops. We climbed Adam's Peak at 1am and he waited for us the whole time, all the way to our airport drop off for a 2am flight. If you engage a driver, I'd encourage you to be thoughtful about their accomodations too - sometimes hotels can have excellent guest rooms but terrible ones for drivers, (I'm looking at you, big American hotel chain!), which we only found out about afterwards digging into the hotel reviews.

Shout out to Kanishka in the customer ops team, whose responsiveness and understanding we appreciated. We checked into a hotel that we had found and insisted on staying at - it looked great online but was the opposite in reality. He helped us get a partial refund (we checked out the next day) and provided suggestions for rebooking the rest of our trip.

We are used to booking our holidays directly, but for Sri Lanka I would definitely recommend booking through an agency/guide if you plan on visiting multiple locations, and Red Dot have provided excellent service and has been very accomodating to us.
Written January 12, 2024
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Mny thanks for your feedback on what sounds like a challenging itinerary at times. We commit to seriou requests for tailor-made tours 2 years in advance and 2 hours in advance - the world would be boring if everyone was the ame - so we are suspried that one month;s notice was viewed as impossible: late booking can bring availability issues but it is a very lucky country that is entirely full! Thanks for your praise for Dulmini and Thushara and congratulations on climbing Adam's Peak. Even for thr young and fit, it can still cause wobbling legs on the descent down the steps. Thank-you again for reviewing us on Tripadvisor.
Written March 23, 2024
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elkaySydney
Nambucca Heads, Australia14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Couples
We have travelled around Sri Lanka for 10 days with our excellent driver/guide who has been both an exceptional driver and an excellent guide. Always punctual and friendly and we learnt a lot, especially about the temples and Budhist customs that we would not have learnt if we travelled independently. Samanthie was our red dot contact to organise the tour, we were a little unsure at first as we don't usually use a travel agent but she helped finesse our itinerary and selected some fabulous hotels for us. Excellent service in both the planning and execution of our holiday. Highly recommend if you're planning a trip to Sri Lanka.
Written January 6, 2025
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We believe that trying to journey around Sri Lanka independently - as satisfying as it can be - risks bad choices, can limit knowledge and risks wasting an awful lot of previous holiday time. That is what we think a tailor-made tour with Red Dot is good value because it enables you to make good use of every hour on your holiday. We understand your suspicion of travel companies but we seek to prove that we can provide the specially tailoref holiday that YOU want and we are delighted that you feel Samanthie helped you to achieve that. Best regards The Red Dot team
Written January 9, 2025
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Visitor357
London, England20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
We had a really memorable holiday in Sri Lanka. Lahiru was able to put together a competitively priced bespoke itinerary for the 4 of us based around our wish to spend 10 of our days in the highlands, with our own driver/guide. We found that other UK companies were unable to offer a similar service.

Lahiru was incredibly helpful and responsive during the planning stage, and the accommodation she recommended and booked was without exception outstandingly good.

Our driver Manju was great. His driving was very safe, and he was always on time and unfailingly professional, friendly and helpful. He respected our space when asked, but was always on hand when needed to advise on local customs, when and how much to tip people, find us a good place to eat or have a coffee, or share his encyclopaedic knowledge of Sri Lanka and its plants and animals. He also went way above and beyond in tracking down and arranging for me to speak to the manager of the tea factory where my father had worked nearly 80 years ago.

We would highly recommend Red Dot.
Written March 11, 2024
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Thank-you for your thoughtful review of Red Dot Tours' services in Sri Lanka. Lahiru is painstaking in trying to provide an authentic tailor-made itinerary and we are proud that she has been part of our family for so many years. We are sure that the chance to chat to the manager of the tea factory helped to bring you a real sense of family history and I'm delighted that Manju could provide this little extra. Thanks for travelling with us.
Written March 23, 2024
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John H
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
A superb trip around Sri Lanka with our three children aged 13, 10 and 8. The trip was booked last minute due to uncertainty about dates, however Lahiru did an excellent job of suggesting an itinerary and then modifying it to fit in with our specific requests, and accommodation requirements. We were accompanied for the 17 days by our driver Asanka, who was fantastic in every way - as a guide he was full of useful information pitched perfectly for both adults and children alike, whether on safaris or at historical sites, and as a driver he ensured our journeys were safe, smooth and on time throughout. Asanka was also happy to be flexible around departure times, including when our return flight timings were amended.

The hotels chosen by Red Dot were all to a high standard, and we were particularly impressed by Flameback Eco Lodge.

Overall a fantastic experience for adults and children and we would highly recommend both Sri Lanka and Red Dot.
Written September 23, 2024
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We are delighted that Lahiru was able to pull your holiday together quickly and that Asanka's servies as chauffeur-guide were safe and flexible. Many thanks for the feedback about Flameback Eco Lodge. Best regards The Red Dot team
Written October 1, 2024
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Caren M
22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Couples
Thank you, thank you, thank you Lahiru and Reddot Tours for making our holiday in Sri Lanka one of our best ever!!
To celebrate my husband’s 60th birthday, we decided to visit Sri Lanka. After weeks and weeks of research I decided to book with Reddot and I am SO glad we did so!
From the very first contact with Lahiru, I felt in very capable hands. I told her what kind of holiday we wanted, small boutique hotels, getting to know the “essence” of Sri Lanka, its culture, religion, history,nature, wildlife, food and more importantly its people. In a few days Lahiru had come up with an itinerary for us, and after a little tweak, within the week, the holiday was booked! Contact was maintained regularly after booking and we were sent a detailed inventory of our holiday. We were picked up at the airport by our wonderful driver, Chamila, who was totally brilliant throughout our holiday! He was so professional and funny and kind, and taught us so much about his wonderful country. Chamila was not only our driver - he became our friend, and I was very emotional when the time came for us to say goodbye!
Each one of our hotels were beautiful, they were clean with wonderful staff who couldn’t do enough for us! We really did feel as if we were staying with friends rather in a hotel. They even gave birthday cards, cakes, balloons and banners to celebrate my husband’s big birthday! We were so touched!!
The meals were excellent and varied but I really recommend the rice and curry dishes which were superb!
Sri Lanka is a wonderful country with wonderful people, but Reddot Tours enabled to “see” the country and to really “feel” it in what was a relatively short time!!
This company is so well organised, and you really did feel well looked after, with regular texts checking in on us a couple of times a week.
Lahiru really “got” us and organised the perfect holiday for us with many varied activities - visiting Buddhist temples, safaris,swimming in waterfalls, hill walking, tea plantations, the scenic train ride to Ela, spice plantations, traditional village safaris! I could go on and on!! It was all so WONDERFUL!
Thanks again to everyone at Reddot tours for making our holiday such a happy and memorable one! We would love to return one day!
I would definitely recommend Reddot Tours for your Sri Lanka holiday!
Written August 18, 2024
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Lahiru really does take a personal interest in every aspect of a tailor-made holiday and cares for her clients. We are delighted that you welcomed this support and advice. Thanks also for your kind comments about your chauffeur-guides and other aspects of your holiday in Sri Lanka. Best regards The Red Dot team
Written September 2, 2024
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Mick R
Worcester, UK3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Having just returned from Sri Lanka we had to thank RedDot for an incredible holiday! Dulmini listened to our wish list and put together a great itinerary that was very busy but met all our requirements, changing bits when we suggested alternatives. On arrival we were met by our outstanding guide Sisira who we cannot thank enough. He was highly knowledgeable and was always ready to answer questions whilst also pointing out things of interest and suggesting little detours to see different things. He was unobtrusive but endlessly patient and punctual as well as being a great driver on the busy roads.We cannot recommend him highly enough.
Some of the separate experiences organised for us were particularly memorable - the trek up Upper Diyaluma Waterfall was special, with our guide Danesh being a real star and providing us with a delicious lunch. Our river trip and cooking demonstration were also fabulous!
Finally we stayed in some great hotels with 98 Acres in Ella being the favourite!
Thank you Red Dot!
Written April 2, 2024
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Thank-you for your comprehensive review, and your kind comments about Dulmini and Sisira. We are delighted that you made such a positive contribution to your holiday. Thank-you also for your specific reference to Upper Diualuma Waterfall - this really helps us assess the success of our excursions. Many thanks for travelling with Red Dot in Sri Lanka and for sharing your thoughts with others.
Written April 9, 2024
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H J
25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Highly recommend this travel company if you plan a trip to the jewel which is Sri Lanka
From the first contact Dulmini was responsive and organised a tremendous itinerary which represented incredible value for money. Every part of the trip was organised with great efficiency. Our driver was pleasant and kind and a safe and careful driver. Thank you
Written September 10, 2023
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It is a delight to tailor a 26-day trip which really gives the traveller a chance to get deeply into Sri lanka in all its many moods. No matter what length the trip, we like to think we keep value for money in mind so we are pleased that you felt Dulmini's itinerary offered excellent value for money. Many thanks for travelling with us and we are pleased that Sri Lanka proved to be such a success. Best regards The Red Dot team
Written September 17, 2023
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iain L
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
We gave Red Dot our ideas for a 3 week tour of Sri Lanka including a private week visiting a friend and they put together an itinerary for us and booked all the hotels.

We also had a chauffeur driver for two of the weeks supplied by Red Dot.

Our Itinerary included Colombo, Galle, upcountry tea plantation (private), Sigiriya, Nilaveli, Jaffna and Negombo. With the exception of Colombo where we stayed at the excellent Jetwing Colombo seven hotel, we stayed in what might be classed as boutique hotels. They were all excellent or very good with special mention of the Roo Mansala in Sigiriya where the staff and food were really excellent, The Fox Jaffna, which was beautiful and interesting and regularly used for wedding photo shoots and finally our favourite, The Villa Hundira in Negombo which was just stunning with beautiful design, 15 rooms all of which are quite different from each other, and part of the lagoon running through the grounds of the hotel, sporting fish, Water monitors and very large fruit bats in the evenings! This hotel epitomises the expression "attention to detail" and was truly a joy to visit.

Our driver, Chamila, was always punctual, smart and helpful driving in a safe manner on roads which have many challenges. We were able to visit locally on days where we had no travel planned and Chamila made this very enjoyable. To sum up I found Red Dot fairly chilled out, but very knowledgeable and helpful and they put together our hotels which on reflection, we would not have changed in any of the destinations.
Our visit was to fit in with our friend's timing and so we hit monsoon weather at times but we were able to see a different side to the country even though there were not many fellow travellers in some of the stops. We took a trip to Yala from the Jetwing hotel ensuring that the jeep and driver was responsible and gave us a great Yala visit seeing many animals including leopards , Elephants, Crocs, water Buffalo etc.
A truly memorable visit and thanks to Red Dot.
It is perhaps worth adding that Sri Lanka is a beautiful Country though many areas are quite poor and so when driving outside Colombo it is very rural with little in the way of Western shops etc. Driving is very slow and you are lucky to average 35-40 MPH unless on the main Highway . Roads are inundated with dogs, cows, the occasional Elephant, bike, motorbikes, Tuttuts people children etc so be ready to sit back and enjoy the sights, your driver will do his best but progress can be slow. We found people very friendly and when you give them a smile they mostly beam back at you. We managed to make ourselves understood even when there was no English spoken.
Written June 27, 2024
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Much appreciation for your vivid description of your holiday in Sri Lanka with Red Dot. We are delighted that you enjoyed your tour with us so much. We wish you many happy holidays in the future. Best regards
Written July 26, 2024
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Nicole M
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Had an absolutely amazing honeymoon to Sri Lanka, and a big part of it was thanks to Red Dot and their excellent service. Dulmini, our contact at Red Dot, did a fantastic job ensuring that everything was organized exactly as discussed. She suggested some fantastic hotels, and the booking process was smooth overall. The only area for improvement in the booking process could be a bit more communication before the trip, but this didn't significantly impact our experience.

Once we landed in Sri Lanka, the professionalism of Red Dot's staff was evident from the get-go. We were warmly welcomed and efficiently connected with our driver and tour guide, Athula. Let me tell you, Athula was not just a guide; he was a wealth of knowledge about Sri Lanka's culture, history, and nature. His insights added immense value to our journey, making our stay truly unforgettable.

Athula went above and beyond, offering experiences that are etched into our memories. His deep understanding of the island, its people, and its wildlife enriched our exploration. We learned so much from him, and his passion for Sri Lanka was contagious.

For us, Athula was not just a tour guide; he was an integral part of what made our trip exceptional. We can't recommend Red Dot Tours enough, especially if you have the chance to be guided by someone as knowledgeable and personable as Athula. If you're considering a trip to Sri Lanka, this duo will undoubtedly make it an experience of a lifetime.
Written December 7, 2023
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Every holiday is important to us, but honeymoons make us more anxious than ever as it is a special emotional time in life. So we are pleased that Athula and Dulmini helped to provide some special memories that we hope you will never forget. Apologies for taking so long to thank-you for reviewing Red Dot's services on your Sri Lanka holiday: it has been a very busy time and we have been concentrating on providing good holiday experiences. Your review on Tripadvisor is much appreciated.
Written March 23, 2024
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