From Ella to Hortains Plains with a toddler - Dylan was such a fantastic guide, kind and very knowledgeable
We started our journey at Ella station. From there we travelled to Ohiya station, which was such a great... read more journey with beautiful scenery. Hortains plains was stunning and we all enjoyed trekking through worlds end
Thank you Dylan for a great day out, our favourite tour in Sri Lanka

  Half Day Safari to Lunugamwehera (Yala Block 5)  - We booked our Safari to Yala Block 5 directly through the 4rest Lanka Tour website and discussed all the details on WhatsApp before we left for Sri Lanka. Our tour... read more guide Dylan recommended Block 5 because it is less busy than other parts of the park. The package further included our safe and comfortable transport from Ella and return.

Dylan turned out to be the most welcoming, knowledgeable, and organised tour guide you could dream of. He works with an equally excellent Safari driver who spotted a number of animals long before we saw them.

The Forrest Gods of course decide what animals turn up for you on the day but it helps to have an expert team to conduct your tour and maximise your chances. After we had already seen some elephants, Dylan decided on an extra detour to a place where Leopards are more frequent and - thanks to him and the driver who spotted it - we had our Leopard sighting.

I wish TripAdvisor would allow me to give 6 stars for exceptionally rare experiences out of the ordinary - Dylan would deserve a 6!

  A Fantastic Family Adventure in Sri Lanka!  - Our private tour of Sri Lanka was truly an unforgettable experience for our family—father and two daughters aged 14 and 9. From start to finish, it was filled with exciting... read more adventures, warm hospitality, and authentic cultural insights.

One of the highlights was definitely the perfect blend of nature and culture. We loved the safaris, where we were fortunate enough to see elephants in their natural habitat, including a magnificent tusker—the sight of these gentle giants was genuinely awe-inspiring. The train ride with open doors provided incredible panoramic views and a sense of adventure that we’ll cherish forever.

Our guide’s extensive knowledge and friendly attitude made every moment special. We appreciated how seamlessly the trip was organized, and we enjoyed discovering local accents, traditions, and authentic cuisine, especially at the roadside restaurant on our first day. Staying at Mr. Nichal’s household was a highlight—such a lovely stay with delicious, homemade food (and this is not to be taken lightly - the best food in Sri Lanka) and a warm family atmosphere.

While there were a few early mornings, like our whale-watching trip at 4 a.m., they were definitely worth it for the unique experiences. We wish we had more time in Ella to explore further, but overall, this tour exceeded our expectations.

It was a rich, exciting, and authentic journey that gave us a deep appreciation of Sri Lanka’s diverse landscapes and vibrant culture. We’re grateful for this memorable adventure and would highly recommend it to other families seeking a meaningful and fun travel experience!

  Personalised tour to suit your needs!  - This trip was something we really splashed out on during our time in SriLanka (we used mostly public buses for transport). We needed to get from the South/West coast to... read more Ella and this looked perfect. This tour is meant to be the other way round but we contacted them directly for a more personalised tour. We got picked up from our hotel and the driver was perfectly on time. The communication prior was great too. We drove to the place where we had lunch and there was a great selection of Sri Lankan food. Not far from the lunch place, we met our jeep driver and moved into the jeep where Dylan came too. The safari was so much fun and Dylan and the driver were amazing at finding the animals and telling us their names etc. At the end of the safari we were driving back to meet our car driver but our jeep driver had received a message to say there was a leopard nearby. He drove us so quickly to where the leopard was which we saw (no pictures to prove it as it was all so fast). We were so pleased. The whole experience felt very personal unlike a tour with a large group. I would highly recommend this to anyone as I genuinely thought it was so good! Thankyou Dylan and both drivers! We love your passion!

  Ella - Yala Safari - Tangalle  - We had a very good and smooth contact with Dylan before the trip. He was very responsive.

During the day everything went smoothly (pick-up, safari, ). Very professional!

  Sri Lanka Safari  - Fantastic tour the driver & guide were really knowledgeable. Everything was provided, would definitely book again.
Our daughter had an upset tummy and the guide went above & beyond by... read more getting her some local medicine and fruits. He would not take anything for them, but they definitely helped our daughter’s recovery. We were so grateful to him. You need to book this tour

  Dilan is an amazing guide who knows a lot about the country in addition to being great company. He arranged a seamless tour from Ella to Mirissa, stopping at Yala... read more National Park where I got to see a leopard (a rarity). I’d highly recommend his agency.

  What a great day at Yala National Park! - We did the Safari Tour (Yala National Park) with Dilan and it was great! The pick up in the early morning at the hotel in Ella was perfectly on time... read more and they even drove us to Mirissa after the tour.

We saw so many different animals like elephants, buffalos, deers, eagles and also the rare leopard! Dilan told us so many interesting things about the Sri Lankan wildlife, we enjoyed it a lot and had a really good time!

We can highly recommend the tour and Dilan as guide, he was very kind and friendly and even made us delicious breakfast sandwiches! Thank you for the great day, we would definitely do it anytime again!

  It was great two days spent with Dilan and wonderful Sri Lankan experience. We visited many interesting and beautiful places like: Little Adams peak, Nine Arch bridge, waterfalls and Yala... read more Park. I fully recommend such trip to anyone ! It was really good time !

  A very nice trip from Ella to the Horton Plains! It was super spontaneous – we asked via whatsapp for a hiking trip to the Worlds End on the next... read more day! Because the trains were fully booked, Dilan arranged immediately a private Tuctuc for the round trip. He brought very delicious homemade food, took care of everything, was really nice and helpfull and gave us a good tour through the amazing national park! Highly recommended!