点评:We are frequent travellers, but this was the first time we’d taken our children somewhere so far from home in England and to a country completely new to us.
We decided to treat ourselves and book with a local tour operator, and we’re so glad we chose Blue Lanka Tours. They were thoughtful and considerate from the very beginning, helping us plan an amazing three-week trip taking in Galle, Ella, Yala, Kandy and plenty of places in between. We stayed in beautiful, characterful hotels, surrounded by incredible views and wildlife.
Our guide, Yasi, was the star of the show. It was the first time we’d ever travelled with someone for an entire holiday, so we weren’t quite sure what to expect. Yasi was brilliant at putting us at ease from the start. He was patient, flexible and always gave us the space and time to enjoy things at our own pace.
His knowledge of the places we visited was excellent, but more importantly, his genuine passion for Sri Lanka and everything it has to offer brought each place to life. For three weeks we barely had to worry about logistics or think about what came next. Everything just worked. We had brilliant local guides, great access and experiences we simply wouldn’t have found on our own. Travelling with two children, that was a real luxury.
And Sri Lanka itself? Quite simply, it is the most beautiful country I’ve visited. The tea plantations, jungles, hills and mountains are breathtaking. The wildlife is everywhere and endlessly fascinating. But most of all, the people are incredibly warm and welcoming.
Three weeks somehow still didn’t feel long enough.
We’ll be back.
翻译:我们经常旅行,但这次是第一次带孩子们前往离英格兰家乡如此遥远的地方,而且还是一个对我们来说完全陌生的国家。
我们决定好好犒劳自己,于是通过当地的旅行社来预订行程。我们非常庆幸选择了Blue Lanka Tours。从一开始他们就体贴入微、考虑周全,帮助我们规划了一次精彩绝伦的三周之旅,游览了加勒、埃拉、雅拉、康提以及沿途的许多地方。我们下榻的酒店也都美丽又富有特色。周围是绝美的景色与多样的野生动植物。
我们的导游亚西堪称整个旅程的亮点。这是我们第一次在整个假期中都有专人陪同,所以心里有些没底,不知道会有怎样的体验。不过从一开始,亚西就出色地让我们放松了下来。他耐心又随和,总是给我们足够的空间和时间,让我们能按照自己的节奏去享受一切。
他对我们所游览之地的了解极为深入,但更重要的是……他对斯里兰卡及其一切的美好事物怀有真挚的热情,这种热情让每一个景点都变得鲜活起来。在整整三周的时间里,我们几乎无需操心行程安排,也无需思考接下来该去哪里。一切都井然有序、顺利进行。我们有出色的当地导游相伴,获得了许多绝佳的体验机会——这些都是我们独自旅行时根本无法拥有的。带着两个孩子一起旅行,这样的体验真是一种难得的享受。
至于斯里兰卡本身呢?简而言之,它是我到访过的最美丽的国家。那里的茶园、丛林……那里的山丘与群峰令人叹为观止。各种野生动物随处可见,魅力无穷。而最让人难忘的,还是当地人民无比热情与友善。
短短三周时间,对我们来说似乎还是不够长。
我们一定会再来的。