Olanka Travels Reviews 

While deciding on our honeymoon destination, we knew we didn’t want to spend the whole time sunbathing at boring beaches, but we also didn’t want to tire ourselves out with overwhelming hikes. We wanted a little bit of everything, and that’s exactly what we got! We ventured through the jungle in multiple safaris, climbed tall and beautiful mountains, sunbathed at jaw-dropping beaches, got to experience a different culture and taste the delicious local food. However, we were also offered something we never expected: a new friend. What initially was falsely advertised as a “private driver” turned out to be one of the kindest, most knowledgeable and enthusiastic people we’ve ever met. Thushara, who we thought would be our chauffeur, ended up being so much more! For starters, he’s a living encyclopedia. He knows every single detail about everything in Sri Lanka. On top of that, he always attended to our every need, even if it required some creative improvisation. If all that weren’t enough, he was also constantly looking out for us. Between his connections, his kindness and his forward-thinking, no obstacle got in our way.
We definitely recommend this experience, especially our guide Thushara, who we hope to see again soon.

Eduardo and Catarina.

Thank you @ Olanka travels for planning an amazing srilanka tour for our family. Ms Ama Kaveesha was very receptive of our requirements and made sure it was well catered to all the age groups. Our driver Dinesh was very cordial, very smooth driving and took us around our 7 day long journey very efficiently. His suggestions regarding local food and shopping were exceptional!
My kids had a wonderful time with Srilankan wild life, would definitely want to come back for more!!

Olanka Travels made our holidays a memorable time. Ms Rush Wijesinghe and Mr Sarath Wijesinghe were very helpful and friendly. Everything was easy and well organised thus we just have to enjoy the beautiful Sri Lanka

Mery, the tour planner assigned to me meticulously did all the detailed planning and made our SriLankan trip truly memorable.
Wld also like to acknowledge the Driver and Tour guide Sanjeeva Amila's excellent service and driving us around 1000km to 5 cities in the 7 day tour of SriLanka
Thank you Mery and Amila
God bless you

Thanks to Olanka Travels for my recent visit to Sri Lanka. Ms. Divyanjali was the organizer. Thank you Divya for the excellent itinerary tailored for me. Wish to cooperate with Olanka Travels for my Future visits too.

A Memorable 7-Day Journey Through Sri Lanka with Olanka Travels

Our recent 7-day tour of the breathtaking island of Sri Lanka was nothing short of magical, thanks to the impeccable planning and warm hospitality of Olanka Travels. From the moment we landed to the final goodbye, every detail was thoughtfully arranged, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the beauty, culture, and charm of this incredible country.

A special shoutout to Sharanie, our Olanka representative, whose professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care made our entire trip seamless. She was always just a message away, ensuring everything ran smoothly and that we were comfortable at every stage. Her recommendations, attention to detail, and warm demeanor truly enhanced our experience.

We were also incredibly fortunate to have Devaka as our pilot/driver throughout the journey. Not only was he an excellent driver navigating Sri Lanka’s diverse terrain with ease, but he was also a knowledgeable guide and a delightful companion. His punctuality, patience, and ever-smiling nature made each day enjoyable. Devaka went above and beyond to make us feel safe and welcome, and we are deeply grateful for his kindness.

Whether it was exploring ancient cities, relaxing on pristine beaches, or enjoying the serenity of the hill country, Olanka Travels ensured that every moment was special. This trip has left us with countless memories, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Olanka to anyone planning to discover the wonders of Sri Lanka.

Thank you, Sharanie and Devaka, for making our journey so memorable!

We had planned our trip with Olanka tours and it was wonderful and memorable for all our family members. Our tour organizer Ms. Rashmi Wijesinghe was very helpful, cooperative, prompt in replying and gave us 24x7 assistance. Even our driver Arjun was very calm and nice person. His driving was not rough at all. The itinerary suggested by her was very relaxed, not too hectic and covered all the sightseeing’s which needed to be. The hotels and resorts provided were the best, no complaints at all. Ms. Rashmi was so kind, she arranged a lovely surprise cake for my daughter on her birthday during our stay in Colombo. Thank you Olanka team, Ms. Rashmi and driver Arjun for making our trip memorable. If we visit again then we will definitely make arrangements with Olanka tours 👍👍

We had a wonderful family trip to Maldives arranged by Olanka. The travel consultant Hiruni helped us from start to finish our trip. She was absolutely outstanding, incredibly helpful, attentive and patient, providing us with wide range of options that perfectly suited our needs and preferences. Her attention to detail and commitment to ensuring we had the best experience made the entire planning process smooth and stress-free. Thanks her excellent support, our vacation turned out to be truly wonderful. we are extremely grateful for her dedication and professionalism and would highly recommend her services to anyone planning their next trip. she is definitely an asset to the Olanka travel.
Thanks to Anushka as well who provided full support to the entire trip.

Olanka helped us organise a short trip to Sri Lanka. Thanks to Ruvini from the office, who was always helpful and ready to assist, and our reliable, always on-time, and good-character driver and guide, Chamod, we had a great, intensive, and unforgettable time.

I have just returned from a small group 12 night tour of Sri Lanka and a private driver with Olanka tours. I can highly recommend our consultant Anjali Wijethunga who put together an amazing tailor made itininary and an unforgettable tour. The itinerary provided was comprehensive with schedules for each day including any extra information required such as appropriate clothing to wear and expected climate temperature. Anjali has exemplary communication skills starting from the very first contact 12 months ago, till the very end of the tour where we had the opportunity to meet and personally thank her on our final day of tour. Every question over the process was answered promptly and in a professional and courteous manner. Whilst on tour she was in regular contact checking on our progress and always available.
Special mention goes to our driver and guide Jayampath who was very kind, patient and knowledgeable about his country. Jaya ensured we were comfortable at all times as we safely travelled the countryside on our busy schedule. We quickly became family and nothing was ever too much trouble. Jaya has such a joyful personality and added a personal touch to each day including a memorable surprise wedding anniversary morning tea. A big thank you to Jaya, you truely are inspirational and a credit to Olanka Tours.

We were delighted that we chose Olanka Travels for our family trip to Sri Lanka. Pre visit Miss Chathuri proved to be a caring and thoughtful coordinator, responding to our wishes and tailoring a trip to suit our sightseeing/location priorities.

Our driver - Jaya - made this trip special for us!
He has so much care, positive energy and attentiveness to invest in making every moment special. Every place we visited was incredible Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, Colombo. The locations alone are enough to make this an incredible trip and it was Jaya's care and commitment to making this a special holiday that makes this the perfect choice! Thank you.

Thanku Subo for the wonderful trip
It had a great experience
You are very kind and helpful

We have just came back from a great holiday in Sri Lanka.
We were very lucky that we have Olanka travel arranged everything for us.
The booking process was efficient. They also taking care of us during the trip. They were flexible for arrangement.
Sri Lanka is a great country.
We will recommend Olanka travel for our friends who will visit Sri Lanka.

Thank You to Ms Thilona. She was great and very helpful to arrange our itinerary 8 days in Sri Lanka. We really have fun and enjoyable trip.

Thank you to Mr Dayal Everyone in our group enjoyed the trip. Our guide Dayal was punctual and very knowledgeable giving us glimpses into the local customs etc.

++ We had a wonderful trip through Sri Lanka, organized by Olanka Travel. From the moment we met our Driver Tiron, he was incredibly kind and knowledgeable about the country. Not only did he ensure that we traveled safely and comfortably, but he also shared fascinating insights about Sri Lanka's culture and history we would never discovered on our own. His warm personlity and professionalism made our journey truly unforgettable. We can highly recommend Tiron. Thank you for making our trip so wonderful.

- One negative point: Olanka's offer was not entirely clear to us. There were quite a few activities that had to be paid extra. Although it was mentioned in the offer that entrance fees were not included, we did not expect such high extra costs.

I took an incredible 14-day individual tour with a personal driver Tiron, organized by a travel agent Ishani from Olanka Travels. The service was impeccable. Ishani had addressed all my requests in regards the itinerary, and all my needs during the trip. My driver Tiron was extremely professional and friendly, always flexible, knowledgeable and polite. As a result, I have covered absolutely all significant historical and natural landmarks of Sri Lanka, including the Large Adam’s Peak. I would like to thank Ishani and Tiron for such a great service! I would highly recommend the Olanka Travels!

Best response on time and constantly helping as per Clint request and requirements, very good job.

I booked a 6 day tour of Sri Lanka for March 2025 with a private driver with Olanka tours. From the first contact, the communication was exemplary.
Every question was answered in a professional courteous many in a very short space of time. The information provided was comprehensive with schedules for each day including any extra information required such as appropriate clothing to wear, approximate temperature expected and length of time traveling by car.
Usually the company collects you from tge airport but as we were arriving 3 days earlier than the start of the tour to acclimatise we arranged for them to collect us from tge hotel. As you can now probably imagine, this was no trouble and went very smoothly. Similarly when we finished the tour a similar arrangement was made as we were staying for another 6 days in Negombo. Again all ran smoothly.
As for the tour itself , we were collected on day one by Thushara, our guide and driver.
The introduction was lovely and immediately made us feel at ease with his warm smile and pleasant demeanour!
We drove to Kandy and got to know each other a little. It was clear that Thushara was extremely knowledgeable as he had trained as a tour guide many years ago! He amazed us with dates , statistics and local knowledge.
It appeared that his only wish was to make us happy. He also told us stories and showed us pictures of his lovely family.
Each day he would take us on the tour having re-confirmed the itinerary the day before. Then would drop us at the hotel with arrangements for the time to meet the following day. This was a recommended time , so if we wished it to be slightly different he was more than accommodating. Similarly, with the itinerary, it was very flexible and Thushara was open to skipping certain things and adding others.
Without going into the itinerary of every day, I just wanted to give an overview of the service provided by Olanka and in particular Thushara.
TRUST ME, IF YOU CAN, ASK FOR THUSHARA!!!!!!
A trip never to forget, enhanced by the tour by Olanka Travels!!!!!

We went for a very well design 12 nights tour through Sri Lanka and finish with 3 night in a majestic Meeru island resort. Altogether a magical experience. This was definitely one very memorable and enjoyable trip. Dear Olanka and dear Shanika, many thanks for organising such a wonderfull trip.

Josipa & Igor,

Our experience about Sri Lanka is great thanks to Olanka trevel and excellent driver Jude. We were tight with the time, but whole tour was planned carfully and arranged to see as much as possible for the time we had. Sri Lanka is beautiful country with beautiful people and lots of things to see. If you are on the short visit lets profesionals arrange your trip and you as tourist just enjoy and relax. This why we recommend Olanka travels