Shine Lanka Holidays
Travel agency in Kandy
Joined Holidify in April, 2019
143 trips booked through Holidify
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Shine Lanka Holidays
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Kandy, Sri Lanka
About Shine Lanka Holidays
Address
147,Hinguloya 2, mawanella, Srilanka., Kandy, 71500, Sri Lanka
Destinations covered by Shine Lanka Holidays
Services Offered by Shine Lanka Holidays
Hotels, Car Rental, Bus/Train, Sightseeing Tour
Reviews Distribution
Reviews for Shine Lanka Holidays
Excellent
Trip to Bentota, Colombo
Excellent
Trip to Sri Lanka, Negombo, Kandy, Sigiriya, Yala National Park, Mirissa, Bentota, Colombo
Excellent
Trip to Bentota, Colombo, Kandy, Sri Lanka
What's Not Good: Everything thing…Entire team was excellent Taken care of us very well
Pleasant
Trip to Sri Lanka, Kandy, Colombo
Excellent
Trip to Sri Lanka
What's Not Good: The travel company didn’t provide estimated cost of entry tickets and exp (Read More)enses not included in the package but recommended to enjoy from visitors own cost. If they provide this, it would be easy to know rough estimate of budget.
Excellent
Trip to Sri Lanka
Excellent
Trip to Anuradhapura, Kataragama, Colombo
This trip was a disappointment overall.
What's Not Good: I recently visited Sri Lanka with Shine Lanka Holidays, and unfort (Read More)unately, the experience fell far short of expectations. Here are some key issues I encountered during my 5-day, 4-night trip: Itinerary Mismanagement: The trip started on a poor note. After arriving in Colombo at 1:30 PM, it took nearly 5 hours to reach Sigiriya, leaving Day 1 completely unproductive. On Day 2, we only managed to visit Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple while en route to Kandy. The driver suggested a lunch spot, which turned out to be disappointing. Uncooperative Driver and Host: The driver was argumentative and repeatedly mentioned that the itinerary should have been for 8 days, despite us having booked a 5-day trip. Requests to adjust the plan, such as taking the Ella route or stopping briefly at a beach, were met with rude responses. The host (Insaaf) was equally unhelpful and seemed uninterested in resolving any concerns. Madu River Boat Safari: The safari was another letdown. While it cost $30 per person, additional charges for activities (e.g., taking a photo with a crocodile) were sprung on us unexpectedly. The overall experience felt rushed and poorly coordinated. Additional Charges: Despite not covering much of the promised itinerary, we were asked to pay extra for airport drop-off via Colombo City, even though we hadn't explored the city properly. Positives: Tips for Future Travelers: It’s better to plan your own itinerary and avoid relying on such tours, especially for Indian travelers. Exchange currency at the airport for better rates; the local exchange rates were as low as 3.2 for INR. Be cautious, as some services and activities seemed overly commercialized and overpriced.
Good
Trip to Sri Lanka
Excellent
Trip to Colombo, Kandy, Bentota
Address
147,Hinguloya 2, mawanella, Srilanka., Kandy, 71500, Sri Lanka
Destinations covered by Shine Lanka Holidays
Services Offered by Shine Lanka Holidays
Hotels, Car Rental, Bus/Train, Sightseeing Tour