Indian Subcontinent Traveller Reviews - On The Go Tours

The guides were excellent and informative

The range of places on the tour was excellent”  

We had an absolutely fantastic holiday; a real trip of a lifetime (until the next one, of course). We packed so much into the 12 days, seeing all the many sights and sides of Sri Lanka - we felt as though we really got under the skin of the nation. Whilst there were one or two activities that weren't really for us (the elephant orphanage and the gem shop visit was a bit weird), overall we did just about everything we wanted to see and do. We're a bit depressed to be home, to be honest!

Akhtar was a very affable and knowledgeable guide - nothing was too much trouble for him and we enjoyed spending time with him socially beyond just the daily itinerary. It really struck us how knowledgeable he was to the wider world beyond Sri Lanka, despite not being fortunately enough to be able to travel frequently himself. It'd be cool to see On The Go Tours send him off to explore another part of the world - we're sure he'd come back with a few good stories!

Loved the country, loved the tour and loved the people (natives, guide and fellow tour group members).

Tom & Sarah

NOTE FROM ON THE GO: As part of our Responsible Travel and Animal Welfare Policy as of 01 October 2016 we will no longer be including the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage or any other elephant related activity, (aside from viewing in their natural habitat) within our tours.”  

It was unseasonably hot in Sri Lanka, which made it very hot and humid. One of the hotel swimming pools was 40 degrees centigrade - lufer and soap temperature! This was nobody's fault, but it made the 3 1/2 days concentrated temples, ruined palaces and fortresses sequence very hot and trying, particularly when much of the climbing tended to end up during the hottest part of the day.

The hotels were very much the style of place at which we like to stay (small, boutique, heritage), with Buckingham Place, Rekawa Beach, quite outstanding.Our guide, Jehan Joseph, was excellent. His self taught English was amazing. He was professional, knowledgeable, patient and very easy to get on with. I had a couple of health issues which he handled with patience and understanding and arranged an appointment with a local doctor who cleared up the problem very quickly. I can't recommend him too highly.”