点评:I had a wonderful experience traveling in Sri Lanka, and a big part of that was thanks to my chauffeur guide Lal. He was very nice, professional, punctual, and reliable throughout the entire trip. His driving was excellent and safe, and he was always patient and attentive. He was great at managing time and always made sure I could see all the spots without feeling rushed. He knew exactly where to go, the best routes to take, and how to plan each day efficiently. He also recommended very good restaurants and even knew the best places to buy high-quality cinnamon. Along the way, he would stop whenever needed to make sure I didn’t miss anything.
He went above and beyond in small but meaningful ways—helping me open a fresh coconut, patiently answering even my smallest questions, and explaining everything clearly. His knowledge and care really made my experience in Sri Lanka very enjoyable and memorable. I do think everyone if you come to this trip please consult about Lal.
Regarding the services I booked, I do feel the overall price was a little high compared to what I asked around locally ($630 for whale watching + Yala park jeep + one night stay + transportation Colombo - Negombo - airport) However, this has nothing to do with the guide himself—he was excellent.
As for Yala National Park, I would recommend avoiding peak season (definitely not Christmas) if possible, as there are too many jeeps entering together, not the best way to observe wildlife.
Overall, I highly recommend Lal as the chauffeur guide.
翻译:我在斯里兰卡的旅行体验非常棒,这很大程度上要归功于我的司机兼导游拉尔。他非常友善、专业、守时,而且在整个旅程中都非常可靠。他的驾驶技术精湛且安全,而且他总是耐心细致。他非常善于安排时间,总是确保我能游览所有景点而不会感到匆忙。他清楚地知道该去哪里,最佳路线以及如何高效地规划每天的行程。他还推荐了一些非常棒的餐厅,甚至知道哪里可以买到最好的肉桂。沿途,他会在需要的时候停车,确保我不会错过任何精彩之处。
他做了很多细致入微却意义非凡的事情——帮我打开新鲜的椰子,耐心解答我提出的每一个问题,并清晰地解释所有事情。他的知识和关怀让我的斯里兰卡之旅非常愉快且难忘。我真心建议大家,如果你们也计划去斯里兰卡旅行,一定要考虑一下拉尔。
关于我预订的服务,我觉得总价比我在当地咨询的价格略高(观鲸+亚拉国家公园吉普车+一晚住宿+科伦坡-尼甘布-机场往返交通,共计630美元)。不过,这与导游本身无关——他非常出色。
至于亚拉国家公园,我建议尽可能避开旺季(尤其是圣诞节期间),因为那时会有很多吉普车同时进入,不利于观赏野生动物。
总而言之,我强烈推荐Lal作为您的司机兼导游。