We took a 2-day trip from Masha to Pidurangula. I really liked it. As for the rock itself, it is in the shade, the climb is interesting, the view is beautiful, there are no crowds of tourists there. They did not regret at all that they did not go to Sigiriya, although they doubted until the last moment and in vain.
Everything that was in the program was visited everywhere except the spice garden, just because the band decided to do it themselves. Of course, it's impossible to visit so many places yourself in 2 days, so if you want to get to know the country, I'd better advise you to contact Masha. Prices are lower than everywhere else.
The guide also bought us water, although it was not specified in the program, treated us to fruits, brought us to the fruit shop, helped us choose what to take home to eat. Bananas were also given out for free to feed the monkeys. On the way back, I also served rum to those who wanted to celebrate the trip, and those who did not want to drink, bought ice cream. It's unlikely that other companies do this, but they did it here and didn't advertise it, it was a surprise.
When we went on tour, my daughter didn't feel very well, because the day before she had poisoned herself with food, felt sick and vomited several times on the bus, but he immediately offered bags, took care of the situation, stopped at a fruit stall, bought her a lime and told her to slowly suck out the juice, because they do it themselves when they feel sick, and it helped. Thank him for his concern! Kohl's guide is very calm, he talked a lot about the country. He previously studied to be a doctor in Russia, so he knows Russian.
The hotel for the night was a chic 4* with excellent food and a view of the waterfall. Masha said that she always chooses the best places, and not like in other companies based on the residual principle that it is cheaper. One tourist had a birthday, so the guide ordered a cake in advance and everyone at the hotel congratulated her, there were sparklers and fireworks. The whole bed was decorated with flowers. She had no idea that anyone knew about it, and certainly did not expect such a large-scale congratulations. I think her birthday will be filled for a long time.
Some of the first people also boarded the train and managed (who wanted to) take a photo. We were lucky with the weather too
The driver is a super professional, he drove very carefully on such difficult roads, we felt safe, and we would like to thank him for that!So, if in doubt, you can safely go.
I wish Masha prosperity and responsive customers. Write reviews, when we were looking for someone to go on tour with, they were the only ones we focused on when choosing an agency on TripAdvisor.
I visited Sri Lanka for the first time in 2010 and after that I come here every year. The guys from the New Berlin Tour are improving every year, they learned Russian at a very good level (they went to courses), and also turned the opinion of their people in my eyes. The company honestly fulfills its obligations and promises and does not try to warm you up as many other companies do, communicating with other tourists you can hear a lot. Tours are 100% worth the money, because you get what you won't be offered anywhere else - the feeling of getting what you wanted and paid for. The company is very flexible about travel, whether it is climbing Adam's Peak or swimming in waterfalls on the way to Nuwara Eliya. You can choose from a large list exactly what suits you, whether you are 80, 60, 40 or 20 years old. They take great care of trips with young children and do everything for this.
the best place to do your excursions and tours in Sri Lanka. We are in Hikkaduwa. for all tours, one-day and half-day tours, the best prices and group prices are possible. Russian-speaking guides. Professional services. good cars and vans with the best drivers. All the best for the new Berlin tours. contact masha - 0094773997525, 0094775373483.