GoTours Lanka - Aussie Travels

30/08/2024

Many Aussies [ and others!] are fine tuning their itineraries for an upcoming Summer holiday in lovely Lanka. We usually have about two weeks so hard choices have to be made on what to miss out - this time. Here's an easy, time friendly and awesome ancient site that could compensate if you have missed Gal Viharaya at Polonnaruwa. Buduruwagala Maha Viharaya. You can drop in as you head down to Yala and the South Coast from Ella or do it as a day trip from Ella. It's set in a beautiful, treed, serene parkland and the last time I was there had a cafe making it a perfect rest stop. Predating Gal Viharaya by a couple of centuries and in the Mahayana Buddhist School which then existed with the present day Theravada School, the standing Buddha is the tallest such statue in Sri Lanka. I'm looking forward to enjoying this beautiful site in January. See you there!

29/06/2024

We'll take you off the beaten track to explore the Jaffna area before the crowds come. There's so much to see in this beautiful and interesting area. You'll never know what you'll see!

29/06/2024

Kitulgala is not all white water rafting! Enjoy a splash in the mighty Kelani. you may even share your bathe with an elephant as I unexpectedly did!

19/06/2024

Now is the perfect time to enjoy Sri Lanka's East Coast! The sea will be at its best, the weather settled and sunny. Ask us now for your very own dream holiday itinerary. Go with Go Tours Lanka for the holiday you deserve.
https://gotourssrilanka.com/east-coast-adventure

05/06/2024

Lots of variety for your dream holiday with Go Tours Lanka!

05/06/2024

Looks like a fabulous tour with Dammika! One of many such tours by Go Tours happy professionals!

Visit Sri Lanka with our exceptional guide, Dammika, who will make your holiday unforgettable! 😍
His experiences:
✅ He climbed Sigiriya 126 Times
✅ He visited Dambulla temple 158 times
✅ He has visited Yala national park 82 times
It is enough to know about what else he has done!🙈 taking our clients around Sri Lanka!

28/02/2024

WoW! Lovely to see ! So special.

14/02/2024

30/01/2024

This popular short tour is perfect for a long weekend getaway or precursor to a beach stay in awesome Sri Lanka.

Our small island nation in South Asia is a treasure trove of history, culture and natural beauty. Known also for its rich diversity, ancient temples and smiling welcoming people, Sri Lanka offers a unique experience for every traveller. Embarking on this short tour with an experienced English speaki...

08/01/2024

How lovely to see respectful travellers participate in the local rituals. Thanks for the many times you have guided clients, including my friends, to experience this, Ruwan.

04/01/2024

04/01/2024

Yala's reputation for having leopards didn't disappoint! Lovely to some of the many other animals and birds too!

02/01/2024

It's pilgrimage season to Sri Pada, Adam's Peak, and a unique and never to be forgotten experience for intrepid and mindful travellers

The very last step eyeballed me menacingly. The final challenge!

02/01/2024

Galle Fort is on many visitor’s must experience list. A stay inside at one of the amazing hotels makes special memories as is a walk around this historic mini city.

Nice couple from Czech Republic 😍

02/01/2024

Most people cruise past this intriguing and important place. It's well worth a visit and could be an alternative for those who can't climb the flights of steps at the Dambulla Cave Temples.

Surrounded by hills on the main road to the north of Matale, Alu Vihare is not usually awarded a glance by most tourists and seldom features a travel company’s sample itinerary. This is because the Dambulla Cave Temples ...

01/01/2024

Bird watching is a popular holiday experience and with 528 species of birds, Sri Lanka is the perfect place to indulge. Go Tours Lanka is pleased to highlight a specialist birdwatching tour that explores some of the best bird watching places in the country. See my website for details and be assured that I can assist you to plan a great birdwatching tour in any part of the country.

I love to spot birds but confess that guide Ruwan helped me to see quite a few of those photos in this post!
https://gotourssrilanka.com/birdwatching-special-tour

30/12/2023

Are you adventurous? Do you like to immerse yourself in the local culture and get off the tourist trail? Do you enjoy hiking? If the answers are "Yes," you'll be interested to learn that the pilgrimage season for Adam's Peak has just opened! From the Poya Day in December through to Poya Day in May, thousands of people take a night time pilgrimage up 5500 steps to pay respects to the huge, Buddha's footprint at the top of this sacred mountain. Conditions during December and January are still likely to be misty, windy and even rainy but the lights are up, rest stops with refreshments are in place and the crowds are less than later months. Leave Delhousie before 1 - 2am to get to the top before sunrise. You'll peel off the layers as you go but the wind at the top is biting and you'll need thick socks for your feet at the top. Coming down is harder than climbing up, so schedule this adventure at the end of your trip and head to a beach to relax.