FAQs

Our style is to give you a real-time experience in Sri Lanka. If you enjoy meeting and interacting with local people then our trips will be just what you’re looking for and above all, we give you more freedom and flexibility to choose what you want to see and do during your free time. 

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  Our small group concept is 4 to 8 travellers per group and rarely the number can go up to 10.

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The small group concept goes well with our choice of small hotels, eco-retreats and bungalows, family-run guesthouses, and homestays and in some locations, it will be multi-share type accommodation.

Accommodation is generally based on a double or twin-share occupancy basis; one double bed or two single beds in a room. Triple accommodation is also possible by adding a rollaway bed to a double or twin room.

Yes, it is possible in some locations. You need to let us know what your budget is and what is most and least important to you.

We want you to experience the local food during our day hikes and trekking tours.

Breakfast: Sri Lankan or western

Lunch: Sri Lankan – at a local eatery or packed

Dinner: Sri Lankan or western

If you have any food preferences or dietary requirements please let us know in advance.

In some locations, lunch & dinner are not included to give you the flexibility to taste a larger variety of local dishes.

• Air-conditioned passenger van with rear luggage compartment.
• Auto rickshaw (tuk-tuk) / local bus or train – as required

Our itineraries have been planned to be busy with experiences and visits for you to make the most of your time as much as possible during your stay in Sri Lanka. We are committed to respecting all the activities proposed. However, there may be slight variations depending on local conditions. You will also have free time for you to do the optional visits if you choose to do so or just to relax.

Our experienced and responsible Chauffeur guides speak good English. Apart from this, some speak French and other major languages. They are trained and licensed by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Each evening on your return to the overnight spot please give feedback on the day’s activities to your chauffeur guide and discuss the programme for the following day with him.

We work with experienced and knowledgeable local trek guides who are outdoors-inspired from different fields. They have a fairly good knowledge of English and some speak fluently.

They are listed in our itineraries under Trip Notes.

The optional visits are mostly the popular and famous tourist sites in Sri Lanka. We understand that you may want to visit some of these “must-see” places as well. So, we have set aside time in our itineraries for you to choose and visit these places on your own. Your trek guide or chauffeur guide will assist you with any arrangements you need to make it happen.

All entrance fees and any other costs related to these optional visits are not included in our tour cost.

If only, you are interested in going more deeper into the local culture, history, flora & fauna, religious and social aspects and feeling more comfortable during treks. Then, we may be able to provide the service of a National Tourist Guide who will accompany you during the tour in addition to your chauffeur.

Tipping your Chauffeur Guide, National Tour Guide or local Trek Guide is an accepted practice, though not compulsory. It is a way of showing appreciation for taking good care of you during the tour. We reiterate that we pay a fair remuneration to all of them and take good care of them.

Yes, risks are there. You need to acknowledge that hiking activities involve certain elements of risk. At the trailhead, our trek guide will brief you about the trail conditions and the precautions to be taken during the trek. Sri Lanka is considered a tropical country. So, there are things out there that bite and sting; ants, centipedes, bees, snakes… We have done many hikes over the years and have not yet had a problem probably because we take precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable trek but it is almost inevitable to avoid leeches in the wet zone and it is unknown whether a specific preparation is commercially available to get rid of these little “lovable vampires” but we will provide you with a tried and tested natural leech repellent.

Yes, travel insurance is compulsory and it must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses emergency repatriation, cancellation of your tour, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must provide proof of your travel insurance on arrival; you will not be able to continue the walk or trekking tour without it. You are requested to leave a copy of your insurance coverage with the policy number, the emergency telephone for your insurance company or necessary information required by your insurance company with us in case of emergency.

You may have to get a few things sorted before you go. We recommend that you consult your doctor or visit a specialist travel health centre for specific recommendations. Also, visit your government website for travel and health advice by country.

Sri Lankan law requires all foreign visitors to obtain an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) to enter Sri Lanka. You are advised to obtain your ETA online before entering Sri Lanka. For more information visit:http://www.eta.gov.lkand http://www.immigration.gov.lk
You must apply for your ETA with the passport and passport number that you are travelling with; your visa is linked to this number. You must carry a passport that is valid for six months (180 days) from the date of your arrival in Sri Lanka.
We are not responsible if you are refused entry to the country because you lack the correct passport, visa or other travel documentation.

You will surely like to get to know whom you intend to plan your trip with, and we also like to know about you and what you like most and least. So, please free to talk to us on WhatsApp, Skype or Zoom before taking your first step. Drop us an email to schedule a meeting.