点评:We spent 12 hours with Deshan who did a bespoke tour for us from Kandy to Yala. Due to the works on the train we decided on this option and it was much better than the train as we were able to stop and take it the countryside much more than being on the train. We saw wonderful views, stopped at a few waterfalls, a tea plantation, lunch in Kandy, then dropped off at our next accommodation near Yala National Park.
It was lovely to get to know Deshan for the day, the best way to learn about a country is to spend some time with the locals. Deshan was friendly, warm, interesting, professional, and arranged a lovely day for us. We also stopped at th Nine Arch Bridge and he saw a train was coming so ran down the hill to get a good video for me. What an absolute star!
We were happy for Deshan to decide our itinerary mainly, but at no point were we taken to his "mates shop" or anywhere with a hard sell/tourist trap, which we appreciated a lot. Even the tea plantation, we just hung out and had a nice tour and some tea and only paid for drinks.
Deshan is super interesting and knowledgeable to chat to, he explained local history, wildlife, and gave us a great insight into the culture. He was candid, friendly, and understood our relaxed vibe quickly. He even phoned the owner of our next accommodation as we had some trouble finding it while driving (it was in the bush in the middle of nowhere) which we also were very grateful for.
Thank you Deshan for being our friend for the day, and for doing so much driving and hard work for us on Sri Lankan Independence Day too! Sian and James x
翻译:我们和德山一起度过了12个小时,他为我们安排了一次从康提到亚拉的定制旅行。由于火车正在维修,我们选择了这种方式,结果发现比坐火车好得多,因为我们可以随时停车,更多地欣赏乡村风光。我们欣赏到了美丽的景色,参观了几个瀑布、一个茶园,在康提吃了午饭,然后被送到亚拉国家公园附近的下一个住宿地点。
和德山相处的这一天非常愉快,了解一个国家最好的方式就是和当地人一起度过。德山友好、热情、风趣、专业,为我们安排了一次精彩的旅行。我们还在九拱桥停留,他看到有火车驶来,就跑下山坡帮我拍了个好视频。真是太棒了!
我们很高兴德山主要负责安排我们的行程,但他并没有带我们去他“朋友的店”或任何有推销或旅游陷阱的地方,这一点我们非常感激。就连茶园之旅,我们也只是悠闲地待着,享受了一次愉快的参观,品尝了茶,只付了饮料的钱。
德山(Deshan)是个非常有趣且知识渊博的人,和他聊天很愉快。他讲解了当地的历史、野生动物,让我们对当地文化有了更深入的了解。他坦诚友好,很快就理解了我们轻松自在的心情。我们开车时遇到了一些麻烦,找不到下一家住宿(它位于荒郊野外),他还帮我们打电话给房东,我们对此非常感激。
谢谢德山(Deshan)陪伴我们度过了美好的一天,也感谢他在斯里兰卡独立日那天为我们开车和付出了这么多努力!希安和詹姆斯敬上