D.S Tours Day Tours
D.S Tours Day Tours
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Cultural ToursHistorical & Heritage ToursSightseeing ToursPrivate ToursNature & Wildlife Tours
9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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D.S Tours is a local family run tour operator, that specialises in trips in and around Sri Lanka. We offer trips to Kandy,white water rafting,dolphin watching, Wildlife ( safari trips ), culture triangle & Adams peak. We offer a friendly and bespoke service that caters to our customers needs. We do not hire external tour guides or drivers as we prefer to give our customers the personal touch.
Negombo, Sri Lanka
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Harrison A
Derbyshire, UK65 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
D.S Tours are an absolutely superb company. No need to look elsewhere if you are traveling to Sri Lanka!
From start to finish Sunny was extremely helpful and prompt when planning the trip, once we got there we had Heshan as our driver and he is such a nice guy and made us feel extremely safe and comfortable the entire trip. He would recommend different activities/ things to see in different areas that we hadn’t thought of before.
We had a 10 night tour going to Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala & Galle and we loved every minute of it.
I 100% recommend Heshan and the company and would definitely use them again.
From start to finish Sunny was extremely helpful and prompt when planning the trip, once we got there we had Heshan as our driver and he is such a nice guy and made us feel extremely safe and comfortable the entire trip. He would recommend different activities/ things to see in different areas that we hadn’t thought of before.
We had a 10 night tour going to Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala & Galle and we loved every minute of it.
I 100% recommend Heshan and the company and would definitely use them again.
Written February 23, 2020
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Mkmulford
Rockford, IL10 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The previous reviews are spot on about Sunny and the service of DS Tours. Sunny put together a 9 day tour for us, he was responsive in every sense regarding answering questions pre arrival and helping with slight Itinerary changes along the way. We had an issue at the end with the last night hotel booking (completely our fault) and Sunny stepped in and took care of everything.
Supun, our driver and tour guide was exceptional and a pleasure to travel with. I loved learning about the history and culture of Sri Lanka and seeing the country through his eyes! Thanks Sunny and Supun for a fantastic experience!
Supun, our driver and tour guide was exceptional and a pleasure to travel with. I loved learning about the history and culture of Sri Lanka and seeing the country through his eyes! Thanks Sunny and Supun for a fantastic experience!
Written February 27, 2020
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Jason Wilson
Singapore, Singapore1 contribution
Dec 2019
We are not an easy group to accommodate with 3 children under 5 years old, however, DS Tours and our host Supun made it an effortless and amazing tour of Sri-Lanka.
The children immediately warmed to ‘Uncle Supun’ who ensured they got a great local experience each day with each place we visited (the kids looked forward to his arrival every morning). Supun not only ensured we seen all this incredible country has to offer; he did it in a way that was at the right pace for both parents and children (including stops at the playground and beach along the way)! Supun remained patient and flexible throughout to accommodate the family with genuine care for our children!
I cannot speak highly enough of the service and have no hesitation in recommending DS Tours, particularly for young families. Our children still talk about this special trip and uncle Supun (it will be forever one of our best family holidays I am sure)! Five stars all round DS Tours and ‘Uncle Supun’ for the terrific experience you have given us across Sri-Lanka.
The children immediately warmed to ‘Uncle Supun’ who ensured they got a great local experience each day with each place we visited (the kids looked forward to his arrival every morning). Supun not only ensured we seen all this incredible country has to offer; he did it in a way that was at the right pace for both parents and children (including stops at the playground and beach along the way)! Supun remained patient and flexible throughout to accommodate the family with genuine care for our children!
I cannot speak highly enough of the service and have no hesitation in recommending DS Tours, particularly for young families. Our children still talk about this special trip and uncle Supun (it will be forever one of our best family holidays I am sure)! Five stars all round DS Tours and ‘Uncle Supun’ for the terrific experience you have given us across Sri-Lanka.
Written April 11, 2020
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Altaz D
Nairobi, Kenya2 contributions
Mar 2022
We had an absolutely fantastic trip. Anton was a great host and was very helpful from when we had begun planning the trip, From understanding our needs and only having 3 days to tour he helped us tailor the trip so that we could do as many items from our list as possible.
From the moment we landed he helped us exchange our money at the best rates (advise do not exchange in the hotels and look for local jewellery shops/remittance shops for better rates)
Anton was very helpful in finding us small boutique hotels at great prices and off we set on our tour, we managed to see two great cities - Kandy and Ella and took an amazing train ride through the tea plantations. There was still so much more to see however time was not on our side during this visit as out of the 8 days we were in Sri Lanka, 5 of them were for a wedding.
I would highly recommend touring for a minimum of 6 days to get the best experience and would say Anton and his family were extremely helpful and kind in planning and executing the tours, not to mention the adaptable during the tour to best suit our needs at that moment. We were able to cancel some items and spend more time in other places as requested at that time. Even during this covid period he was able to arrange the PCR test and follow up on results although we were in a different city every night.
Do not hesitate in contacting this amazing family company for an incredible experience
From the moment we landed he helped us exchange our money at the best rates (advise do not exchange in the hotels and look for local jewellery shops/remittance shops for better rates)
Anton was very helpful in finding us small boutique hotels at great prices and off we set on our tour, we managed to see two great cities - Kandy and Ella and took an amazing train ride through the tea plantations. There was still so much more to see however time was not on our side during this visit as out of the 8 days we were in Sri Lanka, 5 of them were for a wedding.
I would highly recommend touring for a minimum of 6 days to get the best experience and would say Anton and his family were extremely helpful and kind in planning and executing the tours, not to mention the adaptable during the tour to best suit our needs at that moment. We were able to cancel some items and spend more time in other places as requested at that time. Even during this covid period he was able to arrange the PCR test and follow up on results although we were in a different city every night.
Do not hesitate in contacting this amazing family company for an incredible experience
Written March 25, 2022
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Lisa-Jane R
Barcelona, Spain12 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Before heading to Sri Lanka, two friends put me in contact with Anton. They had travelled around with him five years ago and said he was a great guy who would take care of me. As I was a female solo traveller, having such a great recommendation made me feel relaxed about travelling in Sri Lanka on my own. I contacted Anton to make arrangements and he was friendly and helpful from the beginning. I didn’t have lots of time to travel around so having a guide and driver combined was the best way to maximise my time and the experiences at each place. I told Anton my rough programme for the 6 days and he made all my accommodation arrangements for me. He sent me all the options so I could feed back before he booked. I only made one change and he worked within my tight budget.
From the beginning of my trip, Anton was amazing. He got to know the kind of things I was interested in and then made some suggestions for each day, alongside the more main sights / activities. And he always had a few surprises along the way. He was totally flexible with timings, I never felt rushed and when I wanted to relax I had plenty of time to enjoy my hotels. Anton knows Sri Lanka very well. It was like being on an educational tour with him. My favourite activity with Anton was exploring the local food markets and restaurants. He made sure I got to try lots of different things. As a solo female traveller I felt totally safe with Anton and he always made sure I was not bothered. I would 100% recommend Anton and his company to anyone heading to Sri Lanka (solo, families or just groups of friends). He made my trip so much more amazing than it could have been. He is a truly genuine person, working long weeks and months but always smiling and wanting to give you the best experience possible. 10/10.
From the beginning of my trip, Anton was amazing. He got to know the kind of things I was interested in and then made some suggestions for each day, alongside the more main sights / activities. And he always had a few surprises along the way. He was totally flexible with timings, I never felt rushed and when I wanted to relax I had plenty of time to enjoy my hotels. Anton knows Sri Lanka very well. It was like being on an educational tour with him. My favourite activity with Anton was exploring the local food markets and restaurants. He made sure I got to try lots of different things. As a solo female traveller I felt totally safe with Anton and he always made sure I was not bothered. I would 100% recommend Anton and his company to anyone heading to Sri Lanka (solo, families or just groups of friends). He made my trip so much more amazing than it could have been. He is a truly genuine person, working long weeks and months but always smiling and wanting to give you the best experience possible. 10/10.
Written January 12, 2020
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Otto
Campeche, Mexico6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
I don’t even know where to begin, I cannot say enough good things about these guys!
I won’t give all of the details of the attractions we saw on this trip but we did see Lion rock, safari, rain forest, elephant orphanage, hiking, among many other things during our 6 day tour. I want to focus on how D.S tours, more specifically our guide/driver/friend Anton, made our trip amazing.
I have traveled to many countries in my life and have experienced MANY stressful trips. I did not feel a single bit of stress the entire trip with my family of three. Every item was impeccably planned and scheduled by Anton and his brother, Sunny. For starters, Anton was always on time, always chipper, kind, funny, and friendly. He speaks phenomenal English and we thoroughly enjoyed our genuine conversations whether it be about family life, Sri Lankan culture, American politics, wild life, history, or a number of the other conversions we had. Over the course of our trip, after many conversations and hours spent together, it became very apparent that Anton, and his family, are very ethical, honest, hardworking, and trust worthy. I know I already touched on this but the level of professionalism while maintaining a fun, jovial environment was unbelievable.
As any family trip goes, unforeseen circumstances arise, and when we informed Anton of our problem (needing to head back to the states early), he instantly went to work with Sunny to find the best solution. To make a long story short, 3 hours later, Anton presented a great solution that required zero planning/stress etc on our end. This was a HUGE relief to us and made them worth their weight in gold.
Anton and his family is amazing and I cannot say enough good things about them. You certainly will not be disappointed booking a tour through them. I HIGHLY recommend! Thank you Anton!
I won’t give all of the details of the attractions we saw on this trip but we did see Lion rock, safari, rain forest, elephant orphanage, hiking, among many other things during our 6 day tour. I want to focus on how D.S tours, more specifically our guide/driver/friend Anton, made our trip amazing.
I have traveled to many countries in my life and have experienced MANY stressful trips. I did not feel a single bit of stress the entire trip with my family of three. Every item was impeccably planned and scheduled by Anton and his brother, Sunny. For starters, Anton was always on time, always chipper, kind, funny, and friendly. He speaks phenomenal English and we thoroughly enjoyed our genuine conversations whether it be about family life, Sri Lankan culture, American politics, wild life, history, or a number of the other conversions we had. Over the course of our trip, after many conversations and hours spent together, it became very apparent that Anton, and his family, are very ethical, honest, hardworking, and trust worthy. I know I already touched on this but the level of professionalism while maintaining a fun, jovial environment was unbelievable.
As any family trip goes, unforeseen circumstances arise, and when we informed Anton of our problem (needing to head back to the states early), he instantly went to work with Sunny to find the best solution. To make a long story short, 3 hours later, Anton presented a great solution that required zero planning/stress etc on our end. This was a HUGE relief to us and made them worth their weight in gold.
Anton and his family is amazing and I cannot say enough good things about them. You certainly will not be disappointed booking a tour through them. I HIGHLY recommend! Thank you Anton!
Written January 29, 2020
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Jonathan G
6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
On our 8 days trip to Sri Lanka with D.S Tours, we were hosted by our nice and very thoughtful driver Heshan. From Colombo to Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Ellia, Ella and Tangalle, Heshan made sure we could breathe, experience and taste the most beautiful, spots, views and food delights of Sri Lanka. Thanks to his extended knowledge of the country, he could always recommend and suggest different plans for each day trip. Moreover, he was always happy to adapt himself to our wishes, always enthusiastic and ready to help. He definitely succeeded in his job. This tour guide company had been originally recommended from close friends; we can recommend D.S Tour to any visitor willing to chill and relax, benefit from the expertise of professionals.
Written January 9, 2020
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Maria A
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Family
We just had an amazing tour through Sri Lanka for one week with Sunny Fernando, such a nice person always with a smile on his face and making everything possible! With his 40 years of experience he seems to know every single spot of Sri Lanka and a lot of people on the way! We just told our preferences and Sunny showed us fantastic places. We have two small kids and he was so concerned to make everybody feel safe and secure. He showed also great places to eat. When you hire this company that is very affordable you are also supporting a local and family owned business so that money can stay in Sri Lanka. We would totally recommend this company to anyone!! //Maria
Written February 25, 2020
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Evelyn
4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Sri Lanka is a beautiful country through and through but with it being so far from home our family didn’t know very many people (if any) who had visited here.
My mom found D.S. by doing some research and seeing the plethora of good reviews on this company. Let it be known that all of the good reviews could not be more telling of how amazing this company is. By emailing with sunny we were able to plan and do so many amazing things in our short visit (6 days) easily and without being exhausted. But the real treat was having Anton as our guide. I cannot stress how much Anton aided in making our trip the best vacation I’ve ever been on. Since we were on a tight schedule we were moving everyday but he made it possible to let us relax and enjoy the sights while showing us many of the incredible sights there are to see in this country. Aside from sight seeing he explained to many aspects of the culture, environment, history and wildlife. We were able to have great conversations with what felt like a friend. Anton was always on time, friendly, funny and kind. His level of professionalism is unparalleled.
I am truly sad to leave this beautiful country but if I come back I will surely be booking another trip with this company (and Anton if he’s available 😊). I would HIGHLY recommend this company to anyone even thinking about visiting Sri Lanka, you certainly will not be disappointed.
Thank you so much Anton and D.S.!
My mom found D.S. by doing some research and seeing the plethora of good reviews on this company. Let it be known that all of the good reviews could not be more telling of how amazing this company is. By emailing with sunny we were able to plan and do so many amazing things in our short visit (6 days) easily and without being exhausted. But the real treat was having Anton as our guide. I cannot stress how much Anton aided in making our trip the best vacation I’ve ever been on. Since we were on a tight schedule we were moving everyday but he made it possible to let us relax and enjoy the sights while showing us many of the incredible sights there are to see in this country. Aside from sight seeing he explained to many aspects of the culture, environment, history and wildlife. We were able to have great conversations with what felt like a friend. Anton was always on time, friendly, funny and kind. His level of professionalism is unparalleled.
I am truly sad to leave this beautiful country but if I come back I will surely be booking another trip with this company (and Anton if he’s available 😊). I would HIGHLY recommend this company to anyone even thinking about visiting Sri Lanka, you certainly will not be disappointed.
Thank you so much Anton and D.S.!
Written February 1, 2020
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Igor M
1 contribution
Feb 2020
My wife (50) and I (48) did a 3-day tour on 8, 9 and 10 February 2020 from Negombo to Kandy and then to Ella and back to Negombo. We had an overnight stay in Kandy and an overnight stay in Ella. We booked with D.S. Tours and we were helped by Sunny. He knows where to find all the sights and let us decide for ourselves what we would and would not like to do. We were free to decide everything ourselves, no pressure to book anything. We got a great driver Isuru who drove us around for 3 days. He thought along very well with us, managed to find the nice places, even though we had not discussed these beforehand. He knows how to tell stories about the sights. If we asked to eat or drink somewhere, he always found a good (local) restaurant within a few minutes. Wherever we were. I can tell very much about what we saw in Kandy and Ella, which is a lot and great including a train trip from Ella to Nanu-oya. But the credits for the beautiful tour experience go to driver Isuru and Sunny! Thank you gentlemen, greetings from Shirley and Igor, see you next year!
Written March 1, 2020
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You can contact sunny via email. This is not allowing me to post the email here. It is on the Tripadvisor site for DS tours. Work out the itinerary and ask for a quote. Once you are firm you need to pay 10% via wire transfer . The rest you pay when get there. Enjoy
Written December 26, 2018
I am visiting negombo at 6 pm today
Can.we do with my wife for only 12hours what
Written September 10, 2018
Hello. I will be visiting Negombo for a few days starting with 1st of September and would like one day trip. Please, let me know how we can get in touch. Thank you,
Simona Albu
Written August 1, 2018
Hi, if you search Sunny & Sons (D.S Tours) you should find all the details here or on the web.
They provide services all though Sri Lanka is if you’re traveling around the country I highly recommend them.
Written August 2, 2018
Dear Sires
I am looking to heir a van for 5 persons with luggage for 9 days starting form 2.8 and doing the following rout :
Day 1 - Airport to Negombo 2.8 Landing in Sri lanka at 5:35
Day 2 - Negombo to Mirissa 3.8 ( 3 h )
Day 3 - Mirissa to Udawalawe 4.8 ( 2.5 h )
Day 4 - Udawalawe to Ella 5.8 ( 3:30 h )
Day 5 - Ella to Nuwara Eliya 6.8 (3:30 h)
Day 6 – Nuwara Eliya to Kandy 7.8
Day 7 - Kandy to Habarana 8.8 (2:40 h)
Day 8 – Habarana 9.8
Day 9 - Habarana to Kalpitiya 10.8 ( 3:20 h )
Please let me know if what can you offer
Best Regards
Amir Halperin
Written July 24, 2018
Hi, I do see a lot of answers from someone who pretends he / she is from DS tours.
The mail account srilanka.eu at gmail is NOT of DSTours. Take care, people behind this mail adress will try to cheat you.
Written June 24, 2018
Hi, my friends and I like to stay from 21 July to 6 August in Sri Lanka. I got your name through the Facebook page sri lanka backpacker. I was wondering if you can drive us through Sri Lanka, we have already planned and already know where we want to go and sleep. But because we unfortunately can stay only for 2 weeks, we would like to see as much as possible of the beautiful country and avoid much time in train and bus. Please let me know if you are available during this period or maybe partly. Thank you in advance and looking forward to your reply. Regards, Janneke
Written June 21, 2018
Hi there, we are a family of 3. We are interested to find out more about a customised itinerary with a private driver/guide for a holiday from 18/08/18 to 25/08/18. Thank you.
Written May 26, 2018
gavin h
Paris, France
Dear sir,Madam,
Its possible.Please contact me through bellow email for further information.
srilanka.eu at gmail
Written May 29, 2018
How do I contact D.S day tours by email. I am based out of India and would like to get some details
Written May 4, 2018
Hi, you can find all details on D.S web. This guys you can trust .
Written May 15, 2018
gavin h
Paris, France
Dear sir,madam.
Please contact me through mentioned email
srilanka.eu at gmail
Written May 29, 2018
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