Rain Forest Star

“Experiencia increíble para repetir”

The room was huge, spacious, and beautiful, with a massive, lovely bathroom and a comfortable bed that had a mosquito net and a fan. The views from both the room windows and the porch were also worth it. The young family owners were friendly, pleasant, and helpful, serving us tasty meals for lunch and dinner. They also acted as our jungle guide, tailoring the day to our preferences, giving us plenty of time to take photos, and ensuring we saw as many animals as possible until the end. When it started to rain as we were finishing up, he called his father to come pick us up in a tuk‑tuk. At night he showed us a nearby owl because he knew we loved birds. An incredible experience worth repeating.

Cristina·एक हफ़्ते पहले

Prabath’s service was outstanding; he was very kind and friendly, and even though I spoke almost no English, he worked hard to make himself understood and to encourage me to use my limited vocabulary. The room was great, large, with plenty of space to store things, a big bed with a mosquito net (a bit soft). The bathroom was gorgeous, luxurious‑looking, and had hot water with good pressure. The sink sometimes had low water flow due to a minor issue, but it wasn’t a big problem. Everything was very clean, though being in a natural area means bugs are inevitable. We took the half‑day jungle walk with him for $35, spotting a green snake, a green viper, a scorpion, monkeys, and various lizards. We ended with a waterfall swim and some noodles. There’s a small porch overlooking rice paddies, perfect for a relaxed afternoon. Breakfast was very complete, offering a Western option with fresh juice, coffee or tea, omelette, jam, butter, and assorted sandwich breads, plus fresh fruit, or the typical Sri Lankan breakfast. Some dinners were a bit sparse, like the fried chicken with potatoes; I understand it’s expensive in Sri Lanka, but I would omit it from the menu.

Olvidiyo·2 हफ़्ते पहले

“The food is delicious home cooking. I will recommend this stay as best value. Prabath is one of the best tour guides I’v”

The owner and his family were caring, the place was well located, and the tour guide was helpful. Nothing else to note.

Jo·एक महीने पहले

“a beautiful place with super kind hosts”

The room was beautiful and the surroundings even more so; I had a peaceful stay and the hosts went the extra mile to meet every need. Prabath proved to be an excellent forest guide. Highly recommend this as a calm base for exploring Sinharaja.

Natalie·एक महीने पहले

“完美的雨林之旅 太精彩了 令人难忘”

The Sinharaja itinerary was the highlight of my Sri Lankan trip. We chose the five‑falls tour, which was totally worth the price. We saw bamboo leaves, giant lizards, tree frogs, crabs, and a variety of amazing insects, and the guide kept close to the animals to capture many great photos, which was hilarious. At the last waterfall we tried fish therapy, and I fell while crossing the river back, so I ended up swimming downstream—an unforgettable experience. The guide is a very cute person and also the host. We drove from Udawalawe the night before, a tough drive that made us arrive late, but he was patient. He was chatty on the trip and spoke English fluently, which mattered a lot. Yesterday’s guide in Udawalawe had poor English and we missed out on many interesting moments. He used simple language to explain science, and we communicated perfectly, even joking naturally. Our conversation made me feel the differences between Sri Lanka and China, which was very interesting. One of the most fun parts was learning that what Sri Lankans call a poisonous mushroom is just a regular vegetable back home. The guide mentioned that this was the second time a Chinese person stayed at his guesthouse, so I guess I should help promote it. The room we stayed in was beautifully decorated—whether it was the owner’s design or a hired designer, it felt like a hotel art room and was so tidy I almost wanted to sleep on the floor. There was a book called *Worth Protecting* on the bedside, which was great, explaining many Sri Lankan plants and animals; I didn’t finish it but photographed every page. There was also a guest review book, but I didn’t get to write in it. Everyone crossing the river should wear non‑slip shoes; I slipped, it wasn’t serious at first but later got a bit bad. When we left we toured the house, the kids were adorable, and my wife gently helped me apply medicine. Luckily my leg was back to normal after two days. Still, it was a perfect trip.

Yan·2 महीने पहले