点评:As a family of four — two adults and two children aged 12 and 14 — we booked a 14‑day tour of Sri Lanka with Megryan Tours, and it turned out to be the best holiday we've ever had, and we say that as seasoned travellers who take 1‑3 international trips a year.
Our guide, Mohan, accompanied us as a personal chauffeur-guide for the entire two weeks, from arrival at Colombo Airport right through to our departure transfer. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him — he organised everything smoothly, from the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb, and always with a warm, professional attitude that made the whole trip stress-free.
Wildlife highlights
The animal encounters were a real highlight of the trip. We spotted troops of macaques with their babies clinging on near ancient ruins, and even a striking purple-faced langur perched high in the trees.
Later in the tour, the jeep safari and coastal excursions brought us even closer to nature, culminating in an unforgettable snorkeling trip where we swam alongside turtles and sharks near Pigeon Island, plus a whale and dolphin watching safari off Trincomalee that the whole family loved.
Tea plantations and cultural sites
The drive from Ella to Kandy included a fascinating stop at a traditional tea plantation and factory, where we learned the full tea-making process from leaf to cup, following in the footsteps of King Charles who has visited the same plantation. We also crossed the iconic Nine Arches Bridge on the way, one of the most photographed spots in the hill country.
The Cultural Triangle leg was equally memorable, particularly the Dambulla Cave Temple with its beautifully preserved murals and rows of Buddha statues carved into the rock.
Relaxing in Trincomalee
After the busier cultural and wildlife days, we spent several days simply relaxing at the High Park Hotel in Trincomalee, unwinding by the pool and on the beach just steps from the hotel. Sunset walks on the beach and fresh king coconuts by the water were the perfect way to end each day.
Overall
Everything about this tour was well organised, from the private vehicle transfers to the mix of adventure, culture, and downtime, and it was clearly tailored well for a family with two pre-teen/teen children. We would strongly recommend both Megryan Tours and Mohan specifically to anyone planning a Sri Lanka holiday — this was genuinely the best trip we've taken as a family.
翻译:我们一家四口——两位成人以及12岁和14岁的两个孩子——通过Megryan Tours预订了为期14天的斯里兰卡之旅。这绝对是我们经历过的最棒的假期;要知道,我们可是每年都会进行1到3次国际旅行的资深旅行者啊。
在整个两周的行程中,我们的导游莫汉一直以私人司机兼向导的身份陪伴着我们,从我们抵达科伦坡机场一直到返程送机。无论什么事,对他来说都绝非难事——所有安排都由他井然有序地搞定。从乌达瓦拉韦大象转运站到锡吉里耶岩石要塞的徒步之旅中,导游始终以热情且专业的态度为我们服务,让整个旅程毫无压力。
野生动物亮点
与各种野生动物的邂逅堪称此次旅行的亮点所在。我们在古老的遗迹附近看到了成群的猕猴,小猴子们紧紧依附在母猴身边;还有一只紫脸叶猴高高地栖息在树梢上,模样十分引人注目。
随后,吉普车野生动物观赏之旅以及沿海游览则让我们更加贴近大自然。最精彩的环节莫过于那次令人难忘的浮潜之旅——我们在鸽子岛附近与海龟和鲨鱼一同畅游;此外还有在亭可马里附近进行的观鲸观海豚之旅,全家人都乐在其中。
茶园与文化景点
从埃拉前往康提的途中,我们顺道参观了一片传统的茶园及制茶工厂。在那里,我们了解了从茶叶采摘到冲泡成茶的完整过程。而查尔斯国王也曾访问过同一家茶园,我们算是沿着他的足迹进行了参观呢。途中我们还穿过了极具标志性的九拱桥,那是山区中最受摄影爱好者青睐的景点之一。
游览文化三角区的经历同样令人难忘,尤其是丹布拉石窟寺——那里有保存完好的精美壁画,还有大量雕刻在岩石上的佛像。
在亭可马里的悠闲时光
在经历了充满文化与野生动植物观赏的忙碌日子后,我们在亭可马里的High Park酒店度过了数天的悠闲时光:在泳池边放松身心,或在离酒店仅几步之遥的海滩上休憩。在海滩上散步,再品尝新鲜采摘的椰子,这就是结束每一天的完美方式。
总体来说,这次旅行的方方面面都安排得井然有序:从私人车辆接送,到冒险活动、文化体验与休闲时光的合理搭配,显然这是专门为一个带着两名学龄前及青少年孩子的家庭量身定制的行程。我们强烈推荐Megryan Tours以及导游Mohan给所有计划前往斯里兰卡度假的人——这绝对是我们全家经历过的最棒的旅行。