Olanka Travels Reviews 

Wonderful country for relaxing vacation especially at Kandy, Sigirya-elephant orphanage & boat ride, Newarka Eliya & beautiful beaches.
Many thanks to our tour guide, Roshan for his great driving skills, friendliness, patience & being so helpful.
You made our trip so enjoyable. :)

I was nervous about using Olanka from the UK but I had a huge quote from Trailfinders and decided to arrange the whole trip myself for a huge saving. Most of the hotels I booked myself but a couple were unavailable to book privately so Olanka booked them for me. They arranged a great driver in Shanuka and everything went perfectly,

We’ve had a brilliant two weeks holiday organised by Olanka Travels. Our guide and driver, Tiron, was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Lovely country with super friendly people.

Our driver was a god send! We had an incident at Sri Pada (our fault) that required surgery. Our driver and Olanka stayed with us the entire time providing assistance. We cannot speak highly enough of the whole team. As I mentioned Nishantha our driver was just exceptional, without him I am just not sure how we would have got through the experience. Whilst our individual journey had its issues, this was of our making, and the Olanka team were so supportive.

I used Olanka Travels to organise our holiday in Sri Lanka for seventeen nights. This was my first visit to SL after 24 years. My communication with Olanka started in early 2025. Savithri Perera was my tour consultant.

The service I received was absolutely outstanding. Savithri was professional, caring, patient, friendly and had excellent knowledge about our needs and what is available for offer. Me and my family are very thankful.

I must mention our tour guide and the driver, Tharanga and Subash. They provided an excellent service throughout.

In summary, Olanka Travels is an excellent company. I highly recommend them to anyone who wish to holiday in Sri Lanka. Thank you Olanka.

A fabulous time organised to see many interesting people and sites. Expertly guided by my guide. We remain friends today

We’ve just returned from a wonderful 14‑day tour of Sri Lanka and couldn’t be happier. Rush from Olanka Travel organised everything from start to finish with professionalism, warmth, and endless patience. Our plans changed several times — dates, inclusions, even destinations — and nothing was ever too much trouble. Despite booking fairly last‑minute in peak season, she still secured us excellent accommodation and kept the whole process smooth and stress‑free.
We’re two sisters travelling from the UK and Australia, and Rush coordinated our transfers perfectly. When the UK flight was delayed by 12 hours, she rearranged everything so calmly that a stressful situation became manageable.
Our driver, Saliya, was another highlight. Calm, reliable, and always smiling, he made every journey feel safe and enjoyable. Sri Lankan roads can be lively, but with Saliya we were in the best hands. He also took our interests to heart — even adding a couple of garden visits after I mentioned my love of botany — which made the trip feel truly personal.
Sri Lanka gave us experiences we never would have found on our own: history, scenery, wildlife, food, and the warmest people. Every day was memorable.
If you’re planning a trip to Sri Lanka, we highly recommend Olanka Travel. Ask for Rush — she’s exceptional — and if you’re lucky enough to have Saliya as your driver, you’re guaranteed a wonderful journey.

Rush from Olanka Travel organised our tour from start to finish. She was AMAZING!! Our itinerary and pax changed throughout the process. Rush was patient and organised, nothing was as issue for her. I was a little apprehensive because everything ran so smoothly. It was so easy to book with Rush. Even though we were travelling during peak season she still managed to get 9 people in to some great accommodation.

We had a mix up when we arrived in Sri Lanka (at 11:30pm) completely out fault and Rush fixed our issue without a hassle. Rush organised the most amazing tour guide Asanka, we will never travel to Sri Lanka without Asanka as our tour guide. He was knowledgeable, patient, funny and went above and beyond for every person on the tour. Our family will never forget the memories we made with Asanka. We absolutely adore him. If you are planning to visit Sri Lanka ask for Asanka, you will not be disappointed.

Lastly we had the most amazing driver Lacmel. He made sure we arrived safely at every destination. The roads are not for the faint hearted, he was a true champion!

The package Rush put together was 14 days of absolute joy. We did some amazing activities that would not have even been on our radar if we didn't have Rush and Asanka organising. Do yourself a favour and book through Olanka Travel, ask for Rush and Asanka!!!

I usually plan my trips myself, but due to the short notice, I decided to use a local agency to help organise my trip to Sri Lanka.

Savithri, who was very friendly and helpful, designed an itinerary based on my preferences and accommodated all my change requests regarding destinations and locations.

Roshan, my driver—who also became my travel companion—was very kind and attentive. His driving was very safe, and he was always patient, making sure I was comfortable.

The trip went very well overall. If I could change one thing about the arrangements, it would be the location of most of the hotels. While they were very nice and comfortable, they were often far from village centres, and as a solo traveller, I had limited opportunities to explore the surroundings on my own.

Sri Lanka is a beautiful country, and the people are incredibly friendly.

We have had a great visit to SriLanka. Especially thanks to our driver Nishantha for his kindness, professionallity and hospitality. It was a wonderful journey. Thanks 🙏

We booked a 14 day personalised itinerary with Olanka Travels. Mery accommodated our needs accordingly. A big recommendation for our driver Amila. He was polite, always on time, spoke fluent english, with excellent local knowledge on Sri lanka, animals, Flora, fauna & medicinal foods. Added to this, he also took us to reliable & safe food outlets, & even changed our AUD $ as necessary. Being a wildlife volunteer rescuer, this knowledge was also shared. I would not hesitate to recommend Olanka Tours.

Received an outstanding service from Nirmani and the Olanka team to schedule and book my stay in Maldives. Had a pleasant and memorable experience with the stay in Kuredu Island Resort via Olanka. Would always plan to go back. Thank you Olanka team!! And a special appreciation for Nirmani for her dedication and prompt support. 👏👏👏

We had a holiday booked to Sri Lanka for 11 days and it was wonderful! We had the best driver - named Hashi. He took us to super nice places and had friends everywhere. Would definitely recommend!

We have spent in Srilanka 2 weeks, a family with 4 kids. the service we got form Olanka was perfect. Shashini organized for us all the hotels + all the travel route. she was very professional and assist with all our requests. The Driver Shalom was amazing! all the time willing to help with everything that we needed.

We had an excellent experience traveling with Olanka Travels. From the very beginning, everything was well-organized and professionally managed. Special thanks to Rashmi Wijesinghe for her outstanding support, professionalism, and attention to detail throughout the trip.
The itinerary was perfectly planned, covering amazing destinations, and everything went smoothly. Transportation was comfortable, accommodations were excellent, and the tour guide Sameera was knowledgeable and friendly, which made the journey even more enjoyable.
Overall, the service exceeded our expectations, and we felt relaxed and well taken care of during the entire experience. We highly recommend Olanka Travels.

A Christmas Tour of Sri Lanka! What a fabulous way to spend the holiday! Beautiful weather, beautiful people, beautiful places, beautiful food … and so well organised with every attention given to detail. A rich and rewarding experience in every respect - from the stunning landscape, the spiritual shrines, the wildlife safaris, to the working lives of the ordinary people, there was the kaleidoscope of a vibrant culture to appreciate and enjoy. Enriching and thoroughly enjoyable; thank you! Especial thanks to Kalpa , our driver and guide whose knowledge and gracious hospitality were second to none. Brilliant!
Jeff & Cathy Moule

Sri Lanka is an amazing country with so much to do and see...whether it be climbing the Sigiriya Rock or taking the train from Nanu Oya to Ella. What made our trip that extra special was our driver Shanuka from Olanka Travels. He was extremely professional, pleasant and patient with us the full week he was with us.

Our family trip to Sri Lanka from the 23rd to the 30th was an unforgettable experience. We explored Colombo, Kandy, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, Yala, and Bentota, and each destination added something special to our journey.
Sri Lanka impressed us with its wildlife, stunning natural beauty, cleanliness, and the friendliness of its people. Everywhere we went, we felt welcomed and well taken care of.
Nuwara Eliya was the most beautiful place we visited — serene landscapes, lush tea gardens, and a peaceful climate that we absolutely loved.
Our Yala safari was another highlight, giving us close encounters with wildlife that made the trip even more exciting.
In Bentota, we enjoyed the Madu Ganga River Safari, exploring mangrove forests and peaceful river life.
A special thanks to Olanka Travels for their excellent arrangements, smooth coordination, and friendly service throughout our journey. They made our trip comfortable, enjoyable, and truly stress‑free.

This tour was well worth waiting for. It met all my and family expectations. We saw and experienced Sri Lanka from so many facets, the people who demonstrate a general welcoming attitude, the beauty of the land, the food across the country and the visits that left us in awe, and other times in tears for eg the Tsunami disaster 21 years ago. The spriritual nature of the Sri Lankan people generally. We saw, felt and got immersed in this lands natural beauty.
Despite the recent devastation of the cyclone, one traveling through tourist areas would feel such was the reality a month ago. The resilience of the Sri Lankan people shows up in our quickly they are trying to normalize the situation.
We could not have seen all of this without the effort of two special staff members of Olank Travels. The first is Navodya who put together the itinerary for this tour. Her quick and efficient response to all queries was excellent. The gracious way she accepted all changes to our programme requests must be commended. I will recommend any one to request the services of Navodya of Olanka Travels.
The second bouquet goes to our driver and tourist guide Dayal Priyantha. He was kind, generous of knowledge, willing to accommodate all our requests of changes during the trip.
Always willing to accept to our requests. Nothing was seen has a problem. Never showed that he was tried driving each day, still with a smile and willing to show things to the very last minute of our trip. My thanks to him for a pleasant trip.
Highly recommend that you request his services.

Ranjit. Our guide was superb.
Always there assisting us in every possible way.
Careful .safe driving.
Always smiling and caring .accommodating.

Can't say more. Superb .experienced guide.