I truly cannot find the words to speak highly enough of Lishan and Ceylon Classic Tours! You will not find a better or more caring, fun, affordable and knowledgeable tour operator in Sri Lanka!
My tour was so brilliantly planned. In 10 days, I saw the most majestic jungles, mind-blowing waterfalls, scenic mountains, beautiful hillsides, incredible safaris, pristine beaches, historical landmarks and bustling cities full of bars, shopping and incredible food.
Every accommodation Ceylon Tours put me up in took my breath away. Their years of knowledge and expertise meant they could give the best advice about dining, shopping, cultural hubs, ayurvedic centres, historical sites and hidden local gems.
Lishan is very well-connected so he can show you the best of Sri Lanka at an extremely discounted price. His organisational skills are impeccable. I sent him a list of my favourite hotels and although a couple were over the price of my package, within an hour, he had already called, booked them and sent my itinerary.
Many of the biggest tour operators in Sri Lanka look to Lishan for advice. I even met a group touring with a different company and their driver was asking for Lishan's advice on planning his guest’s itinerary! Unlike other companies, Ceylon Tours doesn’t collect commission from any hotels or sites they recommend. So you can trust that their advice comes from a place of honesty and expertise.
I was in Sri Lanka for a month. So in the middle of my trip, I wanted to stay in Kandy for 7 days by myself before resuming the rest of my tour. Kandy is Lishan's hometown. So over my week stay there, as a gesture of goodwill and without charging a penny, he and his childhood friend, Dilshan, gave me tuk tuk rides every day around the city, showing me the best local markets, cafes and cultural shows.
They took me on cliff-side drives overlooking miles on end of jaw-dropping scenery. We went on a six-hour round trip to Hunas Falls and a beautiful lake in the mountains where they used to go as children. It was simply magical-like out of a movie.
These are the hidden gems Ceylon Tours allows you to experience. They make your trip more unique and memorable than simply taking you on the same beaten path that every other tourist goes on.
This was my first solo trip as a 24-year-old female traveller and, on my birthday, Lishan organised a cake to be delivered to my room, gifted me a rock engraved with my photo, and bought me birthday lunch at a lovely local café. Not wanting me to celebrate alone, he invited me to Dilshan’s house for dinner. His wife cooked a delicious meal and their families cut cake and sang happy birthday to me.
Lishan promised me before my tour that I would go as a guest, stay as a friend, and leave as family. He delivered above and beyond on that promise. I had the most incredible trip full of laughter, adventure and unforgettable memories. I forged true community and friends for life in Sri Lanka thanks to Ceylon Tours and I will be forever grateful to Lishan, Dilshan, and my drivers, Manju and Samee for these once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Me and my girlfriend spent an amazing 14 days in Sri Lanka in middle of December. We booked our entire trip with Cetlon classic tours Actually i celebrated my during the vacation. It was the best birthday i ever had. Ceylon classic tours team had organized everything and their service was outstanding. Kasun was our chauffeur who has is very knowledgeable guide with friendly manners, professional and punctual. My girlfriend had informed Ceylon classic tours in advance about my birthday and they had organized a surprised birthday party at the hotel. I was amazed, really enjoyed the time. We had really beautiful luxury hotels in each destination. We felt that we are traveling with a family or friends. Absolutely amazing holiday. During our two weeks, we could cover many hotspots in Sri Lanka such as Sigiriya (my best site), Dambula, Kandy, Nuwara elie, Ella, Yala safari trip (Must do), Mirissa whale watching, and coconut swing at the beach. The tour itinerary was excellent. We highly recommend Kasun and Ceylon classic tours team to anyone who wants to do a trip around Sri Lanka. Thank you very much for the great time! Looking forward to visit beautiful Sri Lanka once again