A Truly Unforgettable Trip to Sri Lanka – Thanks to Lee and Gesha Tours!
Joining our friends for a holiday in Sri Lanka turned out to be one of the best choices we’ve made, and having Lee from Gesha Tours looking after us made the whole trip even better. From the very first message, he really listened to what we were hoping to do and put together an itinerary that suited us perfectly. Throughout the trip he kept in touch, checked how we were feeling, and didn’t hesitate to adjust plans when the weather—or even landslides—got in the way.We’d never met Lee before we landed in Colombo, but he welcomed us like old friends, complete with beautiful flower garlands, and whisked us straight off to our first stop. From then on, he kept us up to date with each day’s plan, made sure we were always comfortable, and never let us run out of water on the road.The safaris were a real standout. We saw so many elephants, and—something we’ll be talking about for years—we spotted leopards on three different occasions. Lee also helped us with local shopping so we didn’t get overcharged, and he took us to some lovely family-run restaurants where we had some of the best Sri Lankan food of the trip.Lee’s knowledge, sense of humour, and constant good mood made every day easy and enjoyable. He’s also an incredibly safe driver (there’s no way I’d attempt driving in Sri Lanka!), and by the end, it genuinely felt like we were travelling with a friend.Sri Lanka is such a gorgeous country with some of the kindest people you’ll ever meet, and our trip was unforgettable. We’ll definitely be going back—and when we do, we’ll be booking with Lee at Gesha Tours again, no question.Couldn’t recommend them more.
  
 
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Fabulous trip!
Nov 2025 • FriendsWe travelled to Sri Lanka 6 years ago with Virgin Holidays and were very fortunate to have had Lee from Gesha tours as our guide. He was fabulous and we remained in touch with him. 6 years on and we have returned to this beautiful country with some friends. I contacted Lee directly and he put together a fabulous tour for us. All we had to do was book our own flights which was so simple with Sri Lanka airways.Lee was at the airport to greet us with flower garlands and a big smile as always! It felt like we were returning to a "second home"!Our tour was amazing - taking in some of the places we had been to previously but also to some new places we hadn't been to. We did 2 safaris - the one in Yala was a full day and we saw leopards on three occasions which isextremely rare as they are very elusive.We have had experiences that will be in our memories forever!Lee put together an amazing itinerary where all the entrances toplaces were included as well as some lovely lunch stops along the way and countless refreshment stops to take in the wonderful choices of fruits and beverages in this beautiful country.Lee has become like family to us and I know we will return - we are hoping he will visit the UK with his wife soon so that we can show him our homeland.We would recommend Gesha tours 100% and that comes from someone that is quite a risk adverse person so that speaks volumes! I would also trust Lee with mylife! I would highly recommend that you put your trust in this wonderful human being and support his business in this fabulousjewel of a countrycalled Sri Lanka x
  
 
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 DebbieP1965 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Beautiful Sri Lanka tour. November 2025
An absolutely incredible trip. From the earliest mornings to the final stop of the day Lee exceeded our expectations of beautiful, colourful Sri Lanka. Lee’s knowledge, energy, friendliness , smiles & humour were an every day welcome experience. Lee provided insights into ancient architecture, Buddist heritage and world famous UNESCO sites. Lee has a sharp eye for spotting wildlife , especially birds of which is knowledge is exceptional. Lee introduces us to Sri Lanka’s famous tea, spices & spicy cuisine with enthusiasm & expertise. Lee’s overall knowledge of the island bought every place to life. He has exceptional knowledge of the road infrastructure and his driving made us feel completely safe. Lee is a truly exceptional tour guide.
  
 
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 Sally R 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Sri Lanka's best!
My husband and I have recently returned from a holiday in Sri Lanka, where Lee was our guide for the first week.He was exceptional in his professionalism, knowledge, friendliness, and efficiency. I would thoroughly recommend him to anyone requiring an experienced guide to enrich their experience of this beautiful country.From the moment he met us at the airport, Lee exuded enthusiasm. He was friendly and chatty and put us at our ease. We had a pre-booked itinerary, which he went through at the beginning to remind us of, and we fulfilled everything on this as planned. He had a very clean and comfortable car and Lee drove us to all the planned venues and our hotels in various areas and picked us up each day. He was always punctual.Lee seemed to know someone everywhere we went and worked hard to ensure we got the best experiences, even changing the venue of our first safari as he felt we might see more elephants in an alternative park (he was not wrong!).Lee is very passionate about wildlife, especially birds, and he delighted in showing us all the different species as we drove around. He was amazing at spotting even tiny birds and lizards while driving and stopping to photograph them. He is also a skilled photographer and gave us many fabulous pictures of our week.His historical knowledge is excellent, and he explained with enthusiasm so many things to us, plus he had answers to all our questions. His explanations made the experiences in the temples come alive.If you are looking for a competent, friendly guide, don’t hesitate to use Lee. We were sad to leave him at the end, feeling we were saying goodbye to a real friend.Thank you so much Lee; we had a ball!!Roma and Mark
  
 
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Lee is the best guide in Sri Lanka
I would 100% recommend using this company when you visit Sri Lanka.Lee is a friendly, professional and knowledgeable driver/guide. He took us to some amazing places and made our holiday very special. His English is perfect. He took some beautiful photos and sent them all to my phone so we have some wonderful memories and photos to remind us of this holiday of a lifetime. Janet.
  
 
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The best guide in Sri Lanka
Lee met my wife & I at Colombo airport on arrival for our 12-day tour of Sri Lanka and from that moment we developed a close friendship with him. He is courteous, polite and extremely knowledgable & passionate about his home country of Sri Lanka and his interest and knowledge of birds, animals and nature is immense.After leaving Columbo we visited the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala and Weligama. Each location had unique experiences to explore, all guided expertly by Lee. At the end of each day he would ensure we knew the arrangements and start time for the next day’s adventure and was very accommodating if we requested any additional items/places along the way & used his knowledge and vast network of contacts to pick the best places.We would certainly recommend Lee for your next visit to Sri Lanka, a truly amazing & diverse country. THANK YOU!
  
 
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A wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka.
We have just returned from a wonderful 2 weeks in Sri Lanka. Lee was our personal tour guide and we can only describe him as 'exceptional'. Nothing was too much trouble and Lee's knowledge and passion for his country added to our experience. Lee made sure that every day was perfectly planned, and no matter how challenging the itinerary, everything went like clockwork. If anyone wants to tour Sri Lanka then we would highly recommend Lee as the perfect guide and companion. He's such a lovely guy that we felt we had made a real friend during our time together.
  
 
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 david s 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
A Guide Like No Other
Our time in Sri Lanka was amazing, and we owe so much of that to Lee. From day one, he was super laid-back yet incredibly knowledgeable—making the trip feel personal and unique. Lee has an incredible knack for spotting wildlife—especially birds! On our safari, he’d point out birds and animals we would’ve totally missed. It was like having our own personal nature expert. And his stories about the animals and their habits were so interesting; we were always learning something new. When we visited Sigiriya, Lee made the whole experience way more enjoyable. What really set Lee apart was how easy he made everything. We never had to worry about when or where to go—he had it all figured out, and we just enjoyed the ride. He’s the kind of guide you’re glad to have around because he’s not only knowledgeable but also genuinely fun to hang out with. If you’re planning a trip to Sri Lanka, we highly recommend Lee. He’s the real deal and makes everything feel less like a tour and more like an adventure with a friend.
  
 
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Christmas in Sri Lanka
Lee is a fantastic guide. His knowledge of Sri Lanka and how to navigate it from the perspective of a tourist is truly amazing. We were in extremely safe hands and I could not recommend him enough! If you want to see and understand this beautiful country, there is no person better to book with!
  
 
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A fantastic tour of Sri Lanka!
My partner and I visited Sri Lanka over Christmas time, for a 14 day tour. Lee was more than we could’ve asked for in terms of a guide. His enthusiasm to show us his country and his knowledge was unmatched to any other tour we’ve experienced. Lee is not only an encyclopaedia for all things wildlife, but was also clued up on the best times to visit different areas and tourist attractions so that we could get the most out of each experience! Lee is a real asset to Sri Lanka, and a joy to be in the company of. We would recommend Lee to anyone who is looking for an authentic, well thought out trip around this beautiful country.
  
 
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