EuroLanka Holidays
EuroLanka Holidays
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The history of EUROLANKA Holidays starts with "EuroLanka Consultants Int, founded in year 2009 working in the fields of employment Opportunity, human resource development and overseas job consulting for the rural communities in Sri Lanka. The company expanded its business into the travel and tourism beyond the scope keeping in mind the dependents of this industry. Ever since EuroLanka Holidays has been working to educate locals, set guidelines and take responsibility to exceed the expectations of travelers and give back more for the local community… We actively support remote local communities for improving their life standards by involving them in sustainable tourism. EuroLanka travelers enjoy home stays at local families, helping them with their industries’ supporting development projects in villages and more interesting opportunities are guided by locals in remote areas. The locals are benefited by getting involved in tourism activities vice-versa… We do help the local children get a better education by placing volunteers in remote towns and villages. Moreover, organize challenging competitions among students majoring in tourism, ecology and language arts and employ the best ones in the industry…. We do focus on providing education opportunities and creating support systems for village farmers to strengthen and expand the number of organic and sustainable farms. We combine our home stays and organic farmers work together by providing encouragement schemes through our services. Today the Galle based company, with a strong presence in inbound travel trade and corporate segment, has excelled its branch in Germany.
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Maike R
2 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Yusuf and his family made the most out of my very short time in Galle. We had homemade dinner together and went on a half day bicycle tour. He knows a lot about the community and it’s surroundings. I enjoyed every minute in Galle and promise to come back and spend more time with them.
Written 16 December 2022
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Jordan F
1 contribution
Feb 2020
Yusif knows Sri Lanka like it's the back of his hand. From beautiful historical sites, to wonderful beaches, his tour is jam packed with a lot of great information to know if you are visiting Galle. He took us to see different religious sites as well as various food markets including fruits, veggies and fish. We loved that were taken to choose the foods for our cooking class at an organic food stand. He let us choose different foods that we can obtain in our own country so that we could actually go home and re-create the dishes we made in Sri Lanka. This is a true homestyle cooking experience that anyone would love to be apart of and who can benefit from. Yusif became a great friend to us here in Sri Lanka and is willing to go out of his way to help out no matter what circumstances arise. I would HIGHLY recommend his tours/organic cookery class for anyone who wants a true Sri Lankan experience.
Written 19 February 2020
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Dear Jordan, Wow! What would I say about such a beautiful and humble review of my work?. These are the kind of reviews that everyone in the industry should earn. We would not need big books to learn these skills, what i just did was '' Treated you like how i would like to be treated' just simple as that. We are sooooo happy that you have enjoyed your tour to the fullest and await to receive you again in Sri Lanka one fine shiny day. Thank you for choosing EuroLanka and wish you all the goodieez for forth coming explorings....Yusuf
Written 19 June 2020
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Kayla F
2 contributions
Feb 2020
My husband and I have been in Sri Lanka for about a month and met Yusif along the way. We had decided to take the organic cookery class with him on one of our last few days here. We had chatted with him prior to booking the class and he took it upon himself to tailormake a half day tour so we could learn some things about Galle that we had yet to discover. It was so much more than we could have every asked for. Yusif is a genuine, kind-hearted man who wants to help out his country by sharing his knowledge. He truly will has your best intrest in mind. He showed us beautiful places, different markets and took care of everything for us from the tuk-tuks, to the bargaining (to make sure we get local prices) and even bought us a woodapple juice at the end of our journey. After purchasing the foods we would be using for the cooking class, we took a break and went home until it was closer to dinner time. We got to spend time with his wonderful wife and his cute daughter as they shared how to make some of the best dishes we've got to taste in Sri Lanka. We then sat down and shared the meal. It was a beautiful experience to have. We had so much fun, not only throughout our day but becoming friends with Mr. Yusif and his family. We can't wait to see them again when we come back to Sri Lanka in the future! Thanks for everything Yusif (AKA the best tour guide)!
Written 19 February 2020
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Maria Weick
15 contributions
Dec 2019
In August 2019 we decided to visit Sri Lanka for 22 days over Christmas and New Year. In Yusuf from EuroLanka Holidays, we found a local tour operator, who always was ready to adapt to our wishes for proximity to culture, people and nature and even changes requested spontaneously were taken care of immediately.
Of course, it helped a lot that he worked for a German company in Dubai, and therefore is very much familiar with the German mentality.
Our trip began on December 19, 2019 in the lively city of Galle, which, surrounded by palm beaches, with the old town and the Dutch Fort has an attraction to offer. After that, Yusuf accompanied us on a 14-day tour through the southern, central and eastern part of the island. Of course, we visited the Sinharaja Rain Forest World Natural Heritage, took the train from Ella to Nuwara Eliya, explored the bustling streets of Kandy in a tuk tuk, walked through the old town, saw the famous Kandy dancers and of course visited the Temple of Tooth. Thereafter, on our way to Trincomalle, on the east coast, we visited ruins and temples in Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa. Then, from Trincomalle we made a short visit at the Kaniiya Hotwells, before we continued further to the picturesque Anuradapura. Finally, we returned via Negombo to Hikkaduwa north of Galle. There, in the beautiful, quiet and comfortable Villa 46, located on the beach. we recovered from our tour.
Yusuf, born in Galle himself, made the trip an unforgettable experience, especially outside of tourist attractions. This included personal invitations to dinner at his home, with delicacies of the national cuisine, freshly prepared by his lovely wife Deeriya. We made a stop at the Spice Art Shop Galle, which combined all the wonderful hot spices of the island, we strolled along Jungle Beach, took a tuk tuk for a shopping tour through the main shopping street Main Street, drank fresh tea in the Court Square of the Galle Fort and visited the Sivan temple in Galle.
Our roundtour around the country began with a long hike through the Sinharaja Rain Forest World Natural Heritage site, including a dip in the Ging Ganga waterfalls, and a sighting of a poisonous green pit viper. Of course, we did not miss the breakfast soup Kola Kanda, experienced freshly roasted peanuts on the train to Nuwara Eliya, had lunch near Haputale in a restaurant build from palm fronds and logs, took the more than adventurous walk to the Nine Arches Bridge in Ella, ate ripe pomelos at the fruit stand on our way to Kandy, made a tour in an ox cart in Hiriwadunna Village, had a long chat with a farmer in a rice field near Sigiriya, had the daily enjoyment of curd, made from the milk of water buffaloes sweetened with treakle on the edge of the road, visited with the fishermen on the east coast, had an unforgettable New Year with freshly made curry and Lion beer in the evening, and a traditional New Year's ceremony with boiled milk the following morning at the Pearl Oceanic Resort in Trincomalle. In Puranagama Ancient Village near Anuradhapura we familiarized ourselves with country life in the old days and enjoyed the wonderful food that came straight out of the oven. Finally, there were these palm trees, the magnificent sun and the big foam topped waves on the beach of Hikkaduwa.
Ultimately, let us not forget Namal, the always friendly and helpful driver, who navigated us with calm and great care through the very special traffic conditions in Sri Lanka.
It was a great trip. Whoever is looking for a fantastic holiday in beautiful Sri Lanka should consider Yusuf from EuroLanka Holydays, with his special proximity to country and people he is the best tour organizer you can get.
Of course, it helped a lot that he worked for a German company in Dubai, and therefore is very much familiar with the German mentality.
Our trip began on December 19, 2019 in the lively city of Galle, which, surrounded by palm beaches, with the old town and the Dutch Fort has an attraction to offer. After that, Yusuf accompanied us on a 14-day tour through the southern, central and eastern part of the island. Of course, we visited the Sinharaja Rain Forest World Natural Heritage, took the train from Ella to Nuwara Eliya, explored the bustling streets of Kandy in a tuk tuk, walked through the old town, saw the famous Kandy dancers and of course visited the Temple of Tooth. Thereafter, on our way to Trincomalle, on the east coast, we visited ruins and temples in Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa. Then, from Trincomalle we made a short visit at the Kaniiya Hotwells, before we continued further to the picturesque Anuradapura. Finally, we returned via Negombo to Hikkaduwa north of Galle. There, in the beautiful, quiet and comfortable Villa 46, located on the beach. we recovered from our tour.
Yusuf, born in Galle himself, made the trip an unforgettable experience, especially outside of tourist attractions. This included personal invitations to dinner at his home, with delicacies of the national cuisine, freshly prepared by his lovely wife Deeriya. We made a stop at the Spice Art Shop Galle, which combined all the wonderful hot spices of the island, we strolled along Jungle Beach, took a tuk tuk for a shopping tour through the main shopping street Main Street, drank fresh tea in the Court Square of the Galle Fort and visited the Sivan temple in Galle.
Our roundtour around the country began with a long hike through the Sinharaja Rain Forest World Natural Heritage site, including a dip in the Ging Ganga waterfalls, and a sighting of a poisonous green pit viper. Of course, we did not miss the breakfast soup Kola Kanda, experienced freshly roasted peanuts on the train to Nuwara Eliya, had lunch near Haputale in a restaurant build from palm fronds and logs, took the more than adventurous walk to the Nine Arches Bridge in Ella, ate ripe pomelos at the fruit stand on our way to Kandy, made a tour in an ox cart in Hiriwadunna Village, had a long chat with a farmer in a rice field near Sigiriya, had the daily enjoyment of curd, made from the milk of water buffaloes sweetened with treakle on the edge of the road, visited with the fishermen on the east coast, had an unforgettable New Year with freshly made curry and Lion beer in the evening, and a traditional New Year's ceremony with boiled milk the following morning at the Pearl Oceanic Resort in Trincomalle. In Puranagama Ancient Village near Anuradhapura we familiarized ourselves with country life in the old days and enjoyed the wonderful food that came straight out of the oven. Finally, there were these palm trees, the magnificent sun and the big foam topped waves on the beach of Hikkaduwa.
Ultimately, let us not forget Namal, the always friendly and helpful driver, who navigated us with calm and great care through the very special traffic conditions in Sri Lanka.
It was a great trip. Whoever is looking for a fantastic holiday in beautiful Sri Lanka should consider Yusuf from EuroLanka Holydays, with his special proximity to country and people he is the best tour organizer you can get.
Written 13 February 2020
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Hwartonxx
Melbourne, Australia12 contributions
Jan 2020
Beautiful people ,very accommodating. Small group tour was perfect with homestays and glorious foods
Written 25 January 2020
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Dear Hwartonxx,
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the beautifully and informatively crafted 16 days tour with us. Thank you so much for booking with us for the particular tour. We are looking forward to welcome you in Sri Lanka with a nother round tour of its own array.
Regards from all at EuroLanka home!
Written 30 January 2020
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Pritam Roy
Kolkata (Calcutta), India18 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Started from the beach, climbed up to the hills, another extraordinary train ride, historical places, UNESCO World Heritage .. we have enjoyed all in this beautiful country
Written 24 January 2020
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Dear Pritam. Thank you for choosing EuroLanka Holidays as your local travel partner to Sri Lanka. It has been wonderful to get to know and serve you all.
Looking forward to welcoming you again in Sri Lanka.
Cheers n Happy travels!
Yusuf
Written 25 January 2020
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Mahendra Bramaniya
3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Our journey was begun on 18th Jan and we have visited most of the part of souther and western Sri Lanka. It was consists of Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy etc.
This trip was not be the same without Eurolanka. Starting from Colombo, They picked us up and helped us all the way possible to adjust in a new country without any worry.
Tour owner Yusuf was really nice guy, he arranged all our accommodation in all places, so we just go and drop our bags and take rest. He has also offered us a tour in Galle and a nice dinner in his room.
To be precise, We are heading back home with lot of memories only because of Euro Lanka. I will strongly recommend Eurolanka if you are novice/experienced traveller for a nice, without hectic trip.
This trip was not be the same without Eurolanka. Starting from Colombo, They picked us up and helped us all the way possible to adjust in a new country without any worry.
Tour owner Yusuf was really nice guy, he arranged all our accommodation in all places, so we just go and drop our bags and take rest. He has also offered us a tour in Galle and a nice dinner in his room.
To be precise, We are heading back home with lot of memories only because of Euro Lanka. I will strongly recommend Eurolanka if you are novice/experienced traveller for a nice, without hectic trip.
Written 24 January 2020
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Dear Mbramaniya, Thank you so much for the beautiful review about us. It was you made the tour more delightful with all good and young energy. You guys came as guest and left as friends. Thanks and wishes from EuroLanka Family.
Yusuf
Written 25 January 2020
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Bhaskar J
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Friends
Awesome Journey enriched with all tastes of srilanka in very low budget. Everything was fine and the guides were fully trained.
You can add yourself your check list in srilanka according to your choice. They are open to anything.
You can add yourself your check list in srilanka according to your choice. They are open to anything.
Written 24 January 2020
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Dear Baskar,
It has been our pleasure having you in our beautiful country and showing you real Sri Lanka. Our entire team is happy about your delightful way of exploring tge island.
Lookong forward to have you in our land again!
Yusuf
Written 25 January 2020
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Rajat B
9 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We took the Sri Lanka Journey starting from 18 jan ,2020 and will be going to end today .. to provide the review in one liner ... one can't enjoy a beautiful country in only 1 week but special thanks to Yusuf, he planned it too good to capture most of the unique place.
Written 24 January 2020
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Dear 6rajatb,
Thank you so much for the beautiful words! A service provider gets wings when guests like you enjoy our services.
Cheers & Happy Travels!
Yusuf
Written 25 January 2020
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Sumon C
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Friends
We recently had a tour of Sri Lanka with them. Had a lovely experience. Really enjoyed the whole tour.
Written 24 January 2020
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Dear Sumonc172,
It has been our pleasure welcoming you in our beautiful country. Looking forward to having you again & again in Sri Lanka.
Cheers!
Yusuf
Written 25 January 2020
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