The TTC Roti & Sambol tour – Affordable & Authentic Guaranteed Small Group Tours – English speaking – 8 Nights from USD 650 pp* (Full Board) The team at The Travel Concierge Sri Lanka understand that sometimes guests want to experience the splendour of the country on a budget and with a small group of likeminded travellers. With this in mind, we created a great itinerary featuring the highlights of Sri Lanka and more, with set monthly departures. “There’s a need
Meet Merl, one of The Travel Concierge’s Chauffeur-Guides Merl is considered one of our best Chauffeur-Guides and we are very proud to have him working with TTC Sri Lanka. Prior to getting in to the tourism field six years ago, Merl was a banker. He had a burning desire to leave the suit and office job to be able to show foreigners what Sri Lanka has to offer and to be continually travelling across his homeland. With his friendly and
Tea, Sea and Safari A Resplendent Ceylon Journey – Special Offer for Couples 15% discount on usual rates Whether by train, plane or with one of our great chauffeur-guides, the local team at The Travel Concierge Sri Lanka are able to package up the perfect stay with Resplendent Ceylon. Conceptualised by the Fernando family, Sri Lankan tea producers & founders of Dilmah Ceylon Tea, Resplendent Ceylon’s collection of small, luxury Relais & Chateaux resorts offer the discerning traveller a remarkable
Sri Lanka is love at first sight! From majestic beaches & mystical sites to magical jungle & magnificent wildlife, Sri Lanka is a perfect getaway for lovers, those wanting to rekindle a relationship and those celebrating years of love together. The diversity of the country lends itself perfectly to having itineraries that have been tailored with love by our team of expert & passionate Tour Executives. As we say at The Travel Concierge Sri Lanka: We live it. You’ll love
Supporting the first civilisation of Sri Lanka to stay alive Sri Lanka was inhabited long before the Sinhalese or Tamils came. Our original inhabitants, known as the Vedda, are thought to have first arrived on the island some 18,000 years ago and are a minority indigenous group that is in threat of becoming extinct. Tourism, both local and foreign, has impacted positively to sustain the Vedda community and to keep this intriguing prehistoric culture alive. There are many tribes in
For quite some time now the internet has been abuzz with tales of Jaffna being a place with unique culinary experiences, full of sumptuous local cuisine that are a highlight while visiting Sri Lanka. We can tell you that it’s true! Though finding authentic Jaffna cooking outside of high-end restaurants is not an easy task and it is actually best experienced in a home. We’re very lucky that one of our Tour Executives, Vinesh, from Jaffna, has a mother-in-law who
Pioneering with new Motorhome & Car Hire packages available to Australian & New Zealand travellers Sri Lanka motorhome with Sigiriya Rock in the background Travelling the great outdoors by motorhome is not a trend in Sri Lanka, though TTC is able to offer the flexibility for ANZ guests to explore by this unique perspective while enjoying the diversity and beauty of Sri Lanka through the network of fully equipped caravan parks available island-wide.The Travel Concierge Sri Lanka (TTC) has been
Wilam Felsinger– Tour Executive (ANZ Market) Where is your favourite place in Sri Lanka? Any part of the south. I personally love the beach, just to sit back and relax. I love the calm soothing sound of the waves and the cool breeze brings me peace of mind. I also really enjoy beach photography. The areas of Galle, Bentota, Hikkaduwa & Mirrissa have many great activities & experiences and I enjoy a game of football or tap rugby on the
Cricket Sri Lanka – England vs Sri Lanka March 2020 New release of tickets now available through us at The Travel Concierge Sri Lanka. We’re mad about cricket and some much more than others! If our
Kicking off 2020, The Travel Concierge Sri Lanka is delighted to team up with our expert partner to offer exclusive complimentary hot air balloon experiences for guests travelling Feb-Apr 2020. Simply book a full tour package with us for seven nights plus, and guests will have the opportunity to take the early morning adventure and see the wondrous sights from the air starting from Kandalama, Dambulla in the Cultural Triangle. Flying over the jungle they are likely to see elephants
Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind. Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection. Spread joy to everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Kim Gibson, helloworld Blackwood & Olympic sensation, Dawn Fraser Last Friday, The Travel Concierge Sri Lanka, was proud to participate in an Australian fundraiser, the SKAL Travelunch, a travel industry driven initiative to raise funds for a local charity. TTC donated a special “Sri Lanka with Soul” package for 9 nights/10 days for two people as part of a silent auction at the end-of-year luncheon. We were delighted that our tailored itinerary got the highest bid of the day and
Chandana, Laahiru & Chamara – The three directors TTC Despite the dramatic downturn of travel to Sri Lanka this year, The Travel Concierge (TTC) have been able to survive the tumultuous year and very pleased to have maintained our wonderful team of fifteen. We’ve had the opportunity to take time to evaluate the business and tourism to Sri Lanka and are ready for a big 2020 by bringing on additional product to our already extensive portfolio and extending our global
The name “Colombo”, first introduced by the Portuguese in 1505, is believed to be derived from the classical Sinhalese name Kolon thota, meaning “port on the river Kelani”.
Galle”Gaul”, and in Sinhalese IPA: [ɡaːlːə]) is a town situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo.
Kandy in Sinhala, pronounced is the English name for the city of Maha Nuvara (Senkadagalapura) in the centre of Sri Lanka.
Negombo is a town of about 65,000, approximately 37 km north of Colombo, in Sri Lanka.
Nuwara Eliya meaning “city on the plain (table land)” or “city of light”, is a town in Sri Lanka.
The second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms
Sigiriya (Lion’s rock) is an ancient rock fortress and castle/palace ruin situated in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka
Trincomalee is a port city on the east coast of Sri Lanka, about 110 miles northeast of Kandy.
Wilpattu National Park is a park located on the island of Sri Lanka.
Yala National Park is a national park in Sri Lanka.
Arugam Bay is a bay situated on the Indian Ocean in the dry zone of Sri Lanka’s southeast coast.
Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization.
Vesak Day is one of the biggest days of the year and is celebrated by Buddhists all over the world. Buddhists commemorate the important events that took place in the life of Lord Buddha on this day. First comes the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini in Nepal which took place under the arbor of Sat trees where queen Mahamaya gave birth to him. The second event was Siddharta Gautam’s supreme attainment as the Buddha, the Enlightened One. The third
We believe it’s our responsibility to let our clients be guilt free in their carbon emissions with regards to their traveling. That’s why we have taken an initiative to off set the carbon foot prints we and our clients make. Our intention is not only to neutralise it but to make a surplus. Our clients can actively participate with us in our reforestation and other activities we drive.
