
We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P5','Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 10 Days Round Tour','Great 10 day tour of Sri Lanka','The whole trip was very well organized, our driver Janak took care of all our needs.
We were in our 3rd day of the trip when the attacks on the churches occurred, fortunately for us we decided to continue our trip. Both Janak and Henry were very supportive and reassured us everything will be fine. We finished our tour on west and south Sri Lanka without any incident.
I fully recommend Sri Lanka Private Guides if you want to book a tour, they have been delightful.',5.0,'2019-05-10T10:52:11Z','REV-LdEbsrh+JSId0DM575YvUNjX69B5fT2iZCDvdDRz0Gw=','en','Mihaimm13','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P5','Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 10 Days Round Tour','Great 10 day tour of Sri Lanka','The whole trip was very well organized, our driver Janak took care of all our needs.
We were in our 3rd day of the trip when the attacks on the churches occurred, fortunately for us we decided to continue our trip. Both Janak and Henry were very supportive and reassured us everything will be fine. We finished our tour on west and south Sri Lanka without any incident.
I fully recommend Sri Lanka Private Guides if you want to book a tour, they have been delightful.',5.0,'2019-05-10T10:52:11Z','REV-LdEbsrh+JSId0DM575YvUNjX69B5fT2iZCDvdDRz0Gw=','en','Mihaimm13','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P5','Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 10 Days Round Tour','Great 10 day tour of Sri Lanka','The whole trip was very well organized, our driver Janak took care of all our needs.
We were in our 3rd day of the trip when the attacks on the churches occurred, fortunately for us we decided to continue our trip. Both Janak and Henry were very supportive and reassured us everything will be fine. We finished our tour on west and south Sri Lanka without any incident.
I fully recommend Sri Lanka Private Guides if you want to book a tour, they have been delightful.',5.0,'2019-05-10T10:52:11Z','REV-LdEbsrh+JSId0DM575YvUNjX69B5fT2iZCDvdDRz0Gw=','en','Mihaimm13','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P5','Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 10 Days Round Tour','Great 10 day tour of Sri Lanka','The whole trip was very well organized, our driver Janak took care of all our needs.
We were in our 3rd day of the trip when the attacks on the churches occurred, fortunately for us we decided to continue our trip. Both Janak and Henry were very supportive and reassured us everything will be fine. We finished our tour on west and south Sri Lanka without any incident.
I fully recommend Sri Lanka Private Guides if you want to book a tour, they have been delightful.',5.0,'2019-05-10T10:52:11Z','REV-LdEbsrh+JSId0DM575YvUNjX69B5fT2iZCDvdDRz0Gw=','en','Mihaimm13','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P5','Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 10 Days Round Tour','Great 10 day tour of Sri Lanka','The whole trip was very well organized, our driver Janak took care of all our needs.
We were in our 3rd day of the trip when the attacks on the churches occurred, fortunately for us we decided to continue our trip. Both Janak and Henry were very supportive and reassured us everything will be fine. We finished our tour on west and south Sri Lanka without any incident.
I fully recommend Sri Lanka Private Guides if you want to book a tour, they have been delightful.',5.0,'2019-05-10T10:52:11Z','REV-LdEbsrh+JSId0DM575YvUNjX69B5fT2iZCDvdDRz0Gw=','en','Mihaimm13','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P5','Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 10 Days Round Tour','Great 10 day tour of Sri Lanka','The whole trip was very well organized, our driver Janak took care of all our needs.
We were in our 3rd day of the trip when the attacks on the churches occurred, fortunately for us we decided to continue our trip. Both Janak and Henry were very supportive and reassured us everything will be fine. We finished our tour on west and south Sri Lanka without any incident.
I fully recommend Sri Lanka Private Guides if you want to book a tour, they have been delightful.',5.0,'2019-05-10T10:52:11Z','REV-LdEbsrh+JSId0DM575YvUNjX69B5fT2iZCDvdDRz0Gw=','en','Mihaimm13','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P5','Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 10 Days Round Tour','Great 10 day tour of Sri Lanka','The whole trip was very well organized, our driver Janak took care of all our needs.
We were in our 3rd day of the trip when the attacks on the churches occurred, fortunately for us we decided to continue our trip. Both Janak and Henry were very supportive and reassured us everything will be fine. We finished our tour on west and south Sri Lanka without any incident.
I fully recommend Sri Lanka Private Guides if you want to book a tour, they have been delightful.',5.0,'2019-05-10T10:52:11Z','REV-LdEbsrh+JSId0DM575YvUNjX69B5fT2iZCDvdDRz0Gw=','en','Mihaimm13','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P5','Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 10 Days Round Tour','Great 10 day tour of Sri Lanka','The whole trip was very well organized, our driver Janak took care of all our needs.
We were in our 3rd day of the trip when the attacks on the churches occurred, fortunately for us we decided to continue our trip. Both Janak and Henry were very supportive and reassured us everything will be fine. We finished our tour on west and south Sri Lanka without any incident.
I fully recommend Sri Lanka Private Guides if you want to book a tour, they have been delightful.',5.0,'2019-05-10T10:52:11Z','REV-LdEbsrh+JSId0DM575YvUNjX69B5fT2iZCDvdDRz0Gw=','en','Mihaimm13','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P5','Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 10 Days Round Tour','Great 10 day tour of Sri Lanka','The whole trip was very well organized, our driver Janak took care of all our needs.
We were in our 3rd day of the trip when the attacks on the churches occurred, fortunately for us we decided to continue our trip. Both Janak and Henry were very supportive and reassured us everything will be fine. We finished our tour on west and south Sri Lanka without any incident.
I fully recommend Sri Lanka Private Guides if you want to book a tour, they have been delightful.',5.0,'2019-05-10T10:52:11Z','REV-LdEbsrh+JSId0DM575YvUNjX69B5fT2iZCDvdDRz0Gw=','en','Mihaimm13','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P5','Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 10 Days Round Tour','Great 10 day tour of Sri Lanka','The whole trip was very well organized, our driver Janak took care of all our needs.
We were in our 3rd day of the trip when the attacks on the churches occurred, fortunately for us we decided to continue our trip. Both Janak and Henry were very supportive and reassured us everything will be fine. We finished our tour on west and south Sri Lanka without any incident.
I fully recommend Sri Lanka Private Guides if you want to book a tour, they have been delightful.',5.0,'2019-05-10T10:52:11Z','REV-LdEbsrh+JSId0DM575YvUNjX69B5fT2iZCDvdDRz0Gw=','en','Mihaimm13','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P74','Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Yala Hotels','Airport Drive to Yala','We hired a private taxi here and it worked wonderfully. We met our driver Sampath right as we came out of customs.  He was friendly and courteous and did a wonderful job driving. Especially considering that he picked us up at midnight and drove us all through the night down next to Yala National Park. We felt very safe driving with him.  The vehicle was clean and nice.  We highly recommend this company.',5.0,'2019-06-20T14:04:11Z','REV-4g01ECzYAOTZWcYCCHtTL2+ATqJHmqZVsIaoI4l/IDA=','en','Greg D','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P75','Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Udawalawe Hotels','Wonderful Nature Resort','My family of 8 persons visited this beautiful, nature resort. The staff were outstanding in their personal attention to all of us. We stayed in the deluxe bungalows that were spacious and comfortable with all the amenities one needs. 
It was my daughter\'s birthday on Feb 2nd and they provided a birthday cake and
all the staff and guests sang \"Happy birthday\" , which was special.
I like their motto \"Leave nothing but footprints & take nothing but memories\" 
Special thanks to Mr. Jaya Sri Wickramasinghe, the front office manager.',5.0,'2024-02-22T15:03:07Z','REV-T9NOTlLlbqi/hBiLnJSX5oHoKXCCxJGwKFdaBkmQnEE=','en','varinid2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P75','Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Udawalawe Hotels','Wonderful Nature Resort','My family of 8 persons visited this beautiful, nature resort. The staff were outstanding in their personal attention to all of us. We stayed in the deluxe bungalows that were spacious and comfortable with all the amenities one needs. 
It was my daughter\'s birthday on Feb 2nd and they provided a birthday cake and
all the staff and guests sang \"Happy birthday\" , which was special.
I like their motto \"Leave nothing but footprints & take nothing but memories\" 
Special thanks to Mr. Jaya Sri Wickramasinghe, the front office manager.',5.0,'2024-02-22T15:03:07Z','REV-T9NOTlLlbqi/hBiLnJSX5oHoKXCCxJGwKFdaBkmQnEE=','en','varinid2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P75','Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Udawalawe Hotels','Wonderful Nature Resort','My family of 8 persons visited this beautiful, nature resort. The staff were outstanding in their personal attention to all of us. We stayed in the deluxe bungalows that were spacious and comfortable with all the amenities one needs. 
It was my daughter\'s birthday on Feb 2nd and they provided a birthday cake and
all the staff and guests sang \"Happy birthday\" , which was special.
I like their motto \"Leave nothing but footprints & take nothing but memories\" 
Special thanks to Mr. Jaya Sri Wickramasinghe, the front office manager.',5.0,'2024-02-22T15:03:07Z','REV-T9NOTlLlbqi/hBiLnJSX5oHoKXCCxJGwKFdaBkmQnEE=','en','varinid2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P75','Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Udawalawe Hotels','Wonderful Nature Resort','My family of 8 persons visited this beautiful, nature resort. The staff were outstanding in their personal attention to all of us. We stayed in the deluxe bungalows that were spacious and comfortable with all the amenities one needs. 
It was my daughter\'s birthday on Feb 2nd and they provided a birthday cake and
all the staff and guests sang \"Happy birthday\" , which was special.
I like their motto \"Leave nothing but footprints & take nothing but memories\" 
Special thanks to Mr. Jaya Sri Wickramasinghe, the front office manager.',5.0,'2024-02-22T15:03:07Z','REV-T9NOTlLlbqi/hBiLnJSX5oHoKXCCxJGwKFdaBkmQnEE=','en','varinid2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P75','Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Udawalawe Hotels','Wonderful Nature Resort','My family of 8 persons visited this beautiful, nature resort. The staff were outstanding in their personal attention to all of us. We stayed in the deluxe bungalows that were spacious and comfortable with all the amenities one needs. 
It was my daughter\'s birthday on Feb 2nd and they provided a birthday cake and
all the staff and guests sang \"Happy birthday\" , which was special.
I like their motto \"Leave nothing but footprints & take nothing but memories\" 
Special thanks to Mr. Jaya Sri Wickramasinghe, the front office manager.',5.0,'2024-02-22T15:03:07Z','REV-T9NOTlLlbqi/hBiLnJSX5oHoKXCCxJGwKFdaBkmQnEE=','en','varinid2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P75','Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Udawalawe Hotels','Wonderful Nature Resort','My family of 8 persons visited this beautiful, nature resort. The staff were outstanding in their personal attention to all of us. We stayed in the deluxe bungalows that were spacious and comfortable with all the amenities one needs. 
It was my daughter\'s birthday on Feb 2nd and they provided a birthday cake and
all the staff and guests sang \"Happy birthday\" , which was special.
I like their motto \"Leave nothing but footprints & take nothing but memories\" 
Special thanks to Mr. Jaya Sri Wickramasinghe, the front office manager.',5.0,'2024-02-22T15:03:07Z','REV-T9NOTlLlbqi/hBiLnJSX5oHoKXCCxJGwKFdaBkmQnEE=','en','varinid2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P75','Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Udawalawe Hotels','Wonderful Nature Resort','My family of 8 persons visited this beautiful, nature resort. The staff were outstanding in their personal attention to all of us. We stayed in the deluxe bungalows that were spacious and comfortable with all the amenities one needs. 
It was my daughter\'s birthday on Feb 2nd and they provided a birthday cake and
all the staff and guests sang \"Happy birthday\" , which was special.
I like their motto \"Leave nothing but footprints & take nothing but memories\" 
Special thanks to Mr. Jaya Sri Wickramasinghe, the front office manager.',5.0,'2024-02-22T15:03:07Z','REV-T9NOTlLlbqi/hBiLnJSX5oHoKXCCxJGwKFdaBkmQnEE=','en','varinid2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P75','Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Udawalawe Hotels','Wonderful Nature Resort','My family of 8 persons visited this beautiful, nature resort. The staff were outstanding in their personal attention to all of us. We stayed in the deluxe bungalows that were spacious and comfortable with all the amenities one needs. 
It was my daughter\'s birthday on Feb 2nd and they provided a birthday cake and
all the staff and guests sang \"Happy birthday\" , which was special.
I like their motto \"Leave nothing but footprints & take nothing but memories\" 
Special thanks to Mr. Jaya Sri Wickramasinghe, the front office manager.',5.0,'2024-02-22T15:03:07Z','REV-T9NOTlLlbqi/hBiLnJSX5oHoKXCCxJGwKFdaBkmQnEE=','en','varinid2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P75','Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Udawalawe Hotels','Wonderful Nature Resort','My family of 8 persons visited this beautiful, nature resort. The staff were outstanding in their personal attention to all of us. We stayed in the deluxe bungalows that were spacious and comfortable with all the amenities one needs. 
It was my daughter\'s birthday on Feb 2nd and they provided a birthday cake and
all the staff and guests sang \"Happy birthday\" , which was special.
I like their motto \"Leave nothing but footprints & take nothing but memories\" 
Special thanks to Mr. Jaya Sri Wickramasinghe, the front office manager.',5.0,'2024-02-22T15:03:07Z','REV-T9NOTlLlbqi/hBiLnJSX5oHoKXCCxJGwKFdaBkmQnEE=','en','varinid2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P75','Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Udawalawe Hotels','Wonderful Nature Resort','My family of 8 persons visited this beautiful, nature resort. The staff were outstanding in their personal attention to all of us. We stayed in the deluxe bungalows that were spacious and comfortable with all the amenities one needs. 
It was my daughter\'s birthday on Feb 2nd and they provided a birthday cake and
all the staff and guests sang \"Happy birthday\" , which was special.
I like their motto \"Leave nothing but footprints & take nothing but memories\" 
Special thanks to Mr. Jaya Sri Wickramasinghe, the front office manager.',5.0,'2024-02-22T15:03:07Z','REV-T9NOTlLlbqi/hBiLnJSX5oHoKXCCxJGwKFdaBkmQnEE=','en','varinid2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P75','Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Udawalawe Hotels','Wonderful Nature Resort','My family of 8 persons visited this beautiful, nature resort. The staff were outstanding in their personal attention to all of us. We stayed in the deluxe bungalows that were spacious and comfortable with all the amenities one needs. 
It was my daughter\'s birthday on Feb 2nd and they provided a birthday cake and
all the staff and guests sang \"Happy birthday\" , which was special.
I like their motto \"Leave nothing but footprints & take nothing but memories\" 
Special thanks to Mr. Jaya Sri Wickramasinghe, the front office manager.',5.0,'2024-02-22T15:03:07Z','REV-T9NOTlLlbqi/hBiLnJSX5oHoKXCCxJGwKFdaBkmQnEE=','en','varinid2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P75','Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Udawalawe Hotels','Wonderful Nature Resort','My family of 8 persons visited this beautiful, nature resort. The staff were outstanding in their personal attention to all of us. We stayed in the deluxe bungalows that were spacious and comfortable with all the amenities one needs. 
It was my daughter\'s birthday on Feb 2nd and they provided a birthday cake and
all the staff and guests sang \"Happy birthday\" , which was special.
I like their motto \"Leave nothing but footprints & take nothing but memories\" 
Special thanks to Mr. Jaya Sri Wickramasinghe, the front office manager.',5.0,'2024-02-22T15:03:07Z','REV-T9NOTlLlbqi/hBiLnJSX5oHoKXCCxJGwKFdaBkmQnEE=','en','varinid2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P75','Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Udawalawe Hotels','Wonderful Nature Resort','My family of 8 persons visited this beautiful, nature resort. The staff were outstanding in their personal attention to all of us. We stayed in the deluxe bungalows that were spacious and comfortable with all the amenities one needs. 
It was my daughter\'s birthday on Feb 2nd and they provided a birthday cake and
all the staff and guests sang \"Happy birthday\" , which was special.
I like their motto \"Leave nothing but footprints & take nothing but memories\" 
Special thanks to Mr. Jaya Sri Wickramasinghe, the front office manager.',5.0,'2024-02-22T15:03:07Z','REV-T9NOTlLlbqi/hBiLnJSX5oHoKXCCxJGwKFdaBkmQnEE=','en','varinid2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P75','Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Udawalawe Hotels','Wonderful Nature Resort','My family of 8 persons visited this beautiful, nature resort. The staff were outstanding in their personal attention to all of us. We stayed in the deluxe bungalows that were spacious and comfortable with all the amenities one needs. 
It was my daughter\'s birthday on Feb 2nd and they provided a birthday cake and
all the staff and guests sang \"Happy birthday\" , which was special.
I like their motto \"Leave nothing but footprints & take nothing but memories\" 
Special thanks to Mr. Jaya Sri Wickramasinghe, the front office manager.',5.0,'2024-02-22T15:03:07Z','REV-T9NOTlLlbqi/hBiLnJSX5oHoKXCCxJGwKFdaBkmQnEE=','en','varinid2023','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Great views, comfortable van, would recommend! But please follow the scheduled itinerary!','Pros:
- The van was very clean, very well equipped. WiFi on board was a GREAT feature. Water and napkins etc. were available which was very helpful. Lal cleaned the van every night for us.

- Lal (tour guide) was friendly and helpful. He gave just the right amount of tour guide info, not too little and not too much. He was friendly with the kids and even helped set up a car stand where they could put their Nintendo.

- Most of the spots we visited were beautiful and the views were amazing. Well-worth seeing. The best parts were the Sigiriya Rock climb, the Little Adam’s Peak hike and the Yala Safari where we saw two leopards!

- Lal gave us privacy during lunches which was appreciated as sometimes you need a break from the tour, especially when you are traveling with kids, which can be exhausting. 

Cons:
- Lal did not follow the scheduled itinerary on a couple of occasions. He changed the tea factory without informing us. He also changed the elephant conservatory. The scheduled itinerary should be followed. 

- Lal made some unscheduled stops at souvenir shops that we did not ask for. This resulted in some delays and we did miss a couple of things that were scheduled in the itinerary.

- Lal told us that the Ramboda falls cannot be seen from up close which turned out to be untrue, as we found out later.

But overall, we would definitely recommend this tour company!',4.0,'2024-01-05T14:20:12Z','REV-ZXmorOkqFm8l79/IKIWlJqH/sOsGIu+Eu6QFce8TReI=','en','waqshah','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Srilanka 10 day car trip with driver','Driver Hemal was brilliant.
Whole drive trip was excellent.
Prompt pick up at airport - good advise for local sim and currency exchange.
Flexible and gave us options we would like.
Overall fantastic trip.',5.0,'2023-12-14T05:12:28Z','REV-3FYC1us46tZDFwnhtQfE928yqi1xR5qVOjcYbOD4gLs=','en','256radhakrishnanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Everything was just perfect','We (family from Germany with 2 children aged 5 and 3) booked a car+ driver with Merganser Holidays for a 13 days roundtrip in Sri Lanka. I chose Merganser Holidays because of the positive ratings and comments on the Internet and the good Website where we could see the cars and the Team. I wrote an email with our request and got a very fast response by the tour coordinator Henry Lionel with pricing (very fair!), photos of the Van and suggestions on our planned Trip. We had already chosen and booked the Hotels by ourself, but with todays Knowledge I would have doublechecked the hotels with Merganser holidays as well. To sum it up: In terms of total rating I can only say that everything was perfect. The process of booking/reservation was very smooth, the van was perfectly clean with the right child seats for the kids and very new and comfortable. Our driver Lal waited for us at the airport when we arrived. During the entire trip  Lal was always right on time and gave us a lot of background infos during our tour. Therefore he was both driver and very well educated guide. But even more important, when you spent so much time together on a roundtrip, Lal is one of the most gentle, nice and friendly person we have ever met. 2 weeks after the end of the tour the kids are still saying, that they miss him. I can only highly recommend to book with Merganser Holidays.',5.0,'2023-12-01T02:36:27Z','REV-cv3dq4S2gFiKC2MBNNcTtFAVPELjLnWgJYPLj3+y0qQ=','en','Elena_und_Patrick','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Best taxi service!','We had a 5 day itinerary planned and the taxi service company not only accommodated us with the taxi but also helped guide our agenda for our time in Sri Lanka. Our driver Ajith was patient and very knowledgeable and we were very pleased with everything. I highly recommend this taxi company for your time in Sri Lanka if you want a smooth and enjoyable vacation!',5.0,'2023-11-22T23:24:22Z','REV-cJ2RfRCIsUO1vxjOePXQDvINvbOL/W/cZ0qV+GFDmCc=','en','Explorer37138815963','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P89','All Inclusive Private Full Day Safari in Yala National Park with Lunch','Yala (Galge) National Park','We booked a tailor made tour to Yala National Park Galge. We were picked  up next to our cruiseship with the safarijeep! We were welcomed with shell necklaces by Pri🥰. South Sri Lanka is very green, the 2-hour trip to the park seemed short, as the surroundings were beautiful, so much to see! 
In the park itself our driver/tracker Dyante found us elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, deer, several birds of prey, bee-eaters, kingfisher, stork, and so on... Enough time to make beautiful pictures! We loved it! Only sad that lots of smaller roads were partly still flooded  because of all the rain.
In our short break we had lovely fresh fruits, juices/water and crackers. After this we had some more gamedriving to do before we were brought back to our ship! We had a lovely day, Merganser Holidays did a great job for us, recommendable! Thanks!!',5.0,'2023-12-30T10:04:47Z','REV-z80s48J4MVK6/dEipu8tl6Qn7wJ6TuUbMW0c1oFyi2o=','en','uniki64','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P89','All Inclusive Private Full Day Safari in Yala National Park with Lunch','Amazing','We had an amazing time! Special thanks to our driver Mr Nirmal and our guide Mr Amila Sandaruwan who were on the hunt to find us all the wild animals and we were able to spot 2 leopards, elephants, sloth bear and many more!',5.0,'2023-08-16T03:56:34Z','REV-Nt/S6+4M+4e6axqt8dHWPzSYMN32lc9n7d3Nzt8HbzQ=','en','V8021ETgeorges','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P89','All Inclusive Private Full Day Safari in Yala National Park with Lunch','Great Safari Day Trip','Punctual and courteous team in handling the tour. Food and drinks provided were good. Encounter with animals was amazing.',5.0,'2023-06-30T12:00:16Z','REV-/0LvlR9ZOcFNXOURh1CP0rhpXGjdMGStRT4T7E/QcKs=','en','FarahAbdAziz','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P89','All Inclusive Private Full Day Safari in Yala National Park with Lunch','Great attentive driver and knowledgeable guide','Brilliant day trip 
Saw elephants leopards mongoose 
Attentive driver and knowledgable guide 
Great lunch in picture perfect setting',5.0,'2023-02-07T05:03:37Z','REV-fsDOlq4QJcipdsu43sqobIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_D','VIATOR'),('72113P89','All Inclusive Private Full Day Safari in Yala National Park with Lunch','Wonderfully attentive and knowledgeable driver and guide to yala national park.','Wonderfully attentive and knowledgeable team, showing us the best that yala national park had to offer! Elephants leopards mongoose snakes etc
A magical day out with lovely guide and driver',5.0,'2023-02-07T04:04:54Z','REV-ZsEsHof+KG+EFE/rawD/0ipFDHd2/se5Rg3BLvVHzuc=','en','sunsetcocktail','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P89','All Inclusive Private Full Day Safari in Yala National Park with Lunch','Yala (Galge) National Park','We booked a tailor made tour to Yala National Park Galge. We were picked  up next to our cruiseship with the safarijeep! We were welcomed with shell necklaces by Pri🥰. South Sri Lanka is very green, the 2-hour trip to the park seemed short, as the surroundings were beautiful, so much to see! 
In the park itself our driver/tracker Dyante found us elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, deer, several birds of prey, bee-eaters, kingfisher, stork, and so on... Enough time to make beautiful pictures! We loved it! Only sad that lots of smaller roads were partly still flooded  because of all the rain.
In our short break we had lovely fresh fruits, juices/water and crackers. After this we had some more gamedriving to do before we were brought back to our ship! We had a lovely day, Merganser Holidays did a great job for us, recommendable! Thanks!!',5.0,'2023-12-30T10:04:47Z','REV-z80s48J4MVK6/dEipu8tl6Qn7wJ6TuUbMW0c1oFyi2o=','en','uniki64','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P89','All Inclusive Private Full Day Safari in Yala National Park with Lunch','Amazing','We had an amazing time! Special thanks to our driver Mr Nirmal and our guide Mr Amila Sandaruwan who were on the hunt to find us all the wild animals and we were able to spot 2 leopards, elephants, sloth bear and many more!',5.0,'2023-08-16T03:56:34Z','REV-Nt/S6+4M+4e6axqt8dHWPzSYMN32lc9n7d3Nzt8HbzQ=','en','V8021ETgeorges','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P89','All Inclusive Private Full Day Safari in Yala National Park with Lunch','Great Safari Day Trip','Punctual and courteous team in handling the tour. Food and drinks provided were good. Encounter with animals was amazing.',5.0,'2023-06-30T12:00:16Z','REV-/0LvlR9ZOcFNXOURh1CP0rhpXGjdMGStRT4T7E/QcKs=','en','FarahAbdAziz','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P89','All Inclusive Private Full Day Safari in Yala National Park with Lunch','Great attentive driver and knowledgeable guide','Brilliant day trip 
Saw elephants leopards mongoose 
Attentive driver and knowledgable guide 
Great lunch in picture perfect setting',5.0,'2023-02-07T05:03:37Z','REV-fsDOlq4QJcipdsu43sqobIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_D','VIATOR'),('72113P89','All Inclusive Private Full Day Safari in Yala National Park with Lunch','Wonderfully attentive and knowledgeable driver and guide to yala national park.','Wonderfully attentive and knowledgeable team, showing us the best that yala national park had to offer! Elephants leopards mongoose snakes etc
A magical day out with lovely guide and driver',5.0,'2023-02-07T04:04:54Z','REV-ZsEsHof+KG+EFE/rawD/0ipFDHd2/se5Rg3BLvVHzuc=','en','sunsetcocktail','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P89','All Inclusive Private Full Day Safari in Yala National Park with Lunch','Yala (Galge) National Park','We booked a tailor made tour to Yala National Park Galge. We were picked  up next to our cruiseship with the safarijeep! We were welcomed with shell necklaces by Pri🥰. South Sri Lanka is very green, the 2-hour trip to the park seemed short, as the surroundings were beautiful, so much to see! 
In the park itself our driver/tracker Dyante found us elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, deer, several birds of prey, bee-eaters, kingfisher, stork, and so on... Enough time to make beautiful pictures! We loved it! Only sad that lots of smaller roads were partly still flooded  because of all the rain.
In our short break we had lovely fresh fruits, juices/water and crackers. After this we had some more gamedriving to do before we were brought back to our ship! We had a lovely day, Merganser Holidays did a great job for us, recommendable! Thanks!!',5.0,'2023-12-30T10:04:47Z','REV-z80s48J4MVK6/dEipu8tl6Qn7wJ6TuUbMW0c1oFyi2o=','en','uniki64','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P89','All Inclusive Private Full Day Safari in Yala National Park with Lunch','Amazing','We had an amazing time! Special thanks to our driver Mr Nirmal and our guide Mr Amila Sandaruwan who were on the hunt to find us all the wild animals and we were able to spot 2 leopards, elephants, sloth bear and many more!',5.0,'2023-08-16T03:56:34Z','REV-Nt/S6+4M+4e6axqt8dHWPzSYMN32lc9n7d3Nzt8HbzQ=','en','V8021ETgeorges','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P89','All Inclusive Private Full Day Safari in Yala National Park with Lunch','Great Safari Day Trip','Punctual and courteous team in handling the tour. Food and drinks provided were good. Encounter with animals was amazing.',5.0,'2023-06-30T12:00:16Z','REV-/0LvlR9ZOcFNXOURh1CP0rhpXGjdMGStRT4T7E/QcKs=','en','FarahAbdAziz','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P89','All Inclusive Private Full Day Safari in Yala National Park with Lunch','Great attentive driver and knowledgeable guide','Brilliant day trip 
Saw elephants leopards mongoose 
Attentive driver and knowledgable guide 
Great lunch in picture perfect setting',5.0,'2023-02-07T05:03:37Z','REV-fsDOlq4QJcipdsu43sqobIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_D','VIATOR'),('72113P89','All Inclusive Private Full Day Safari in Yala National Park with Lunch','Wonderfully attentive and knowledgeable driver and guide to yala national park.','Wonderfully attentive and knowledgeable team, showing us the best that yala national park had to offer! Elephants leopards mongoose snakes etc
A magical day out with lovely guide and driver',5.0,'2023-02-07T04:04:54Z','REV-ZsEsHof+KG+EFE/rawD/0ipFDHd2/se5Rg3BLvVHzuc=','en','sunsetcocktail','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Professional, courteous driver and punctual service','A smooth trip, from pickup at the international airport at Sri Lanka to Dikwella beach the first night, a transfer during the trip, and finally a trip back to Colombo with a stop at Galle Fort.',5.0,'2023-11-13T10:30:49Z','REV-YTWPNneNFL6gZThjqPa09ZcV/qqi9XBCSjFWvtRyukc=','en','passportcreative','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Incredible service','Honestly the best service and they went above and beyond from the moment we arrived at the airport. Mr Henry and his son greeted us at the airport and introduced us to Lal our driver for the next day days.

We then went on an incredible journey and covered a large area of Sri Lanka: the cultural triangle, a National Park, a few days on the East coast. Followed by a visit to Kandy and the tea country hills and finally to Galle. Lal was a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, patient (when we were a little late most mornings). Helpful/adaptable at fine tuning our route. Always with an umbrella to hand or a sarong to cover our legs! 

We would definitely recommend Merganser. It was a faultless professional service and we are so grateful for all their help planning our holiday of a lifetime.',5.0,'2023-11-04T04:47:53Z','REV-Y2ZQYgvlGBf/l2ieW5ad3q9moijJJ7QnINnnb53xTJE=','en','Wanderer599807','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Highly Recommended, Safe and Professional','Merganser provided an excellent service. Henry was a knowledgeable guide, providing information when needed, but never intrusive. Also they were flexible and adaptive (but also realistic about what could be done) when we changed our plans for the day.

The van was comfortable to stretch out and in great condition, cleaned spotless every day and with good air-conditioning. 

Lastly, but most importantly, in a country where the driving is often crazy, our driver was safe and professional at all times. Safe enough that even with my family on-board, I felt perfectly ok to have a snooze. I can\'t give higher praise.',5.0,'2023-08-22T11:56:45Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV34JWsFc3VYkVaaiB2OdVw0=','en','TwentyYearsAway','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Beautiful country, very friendly people. Thank you Lal and Henry for making this holiday unforgettable!','This was our first holiday traveling with young children (9 and 11), during which we stayed in 13 different places in Sri Lanka. Thanks to Merganser Holiday, our tour was fantastic. 
Before we came to Sri Lanka, we created our own route and booked our own hotels. We didn\'t want to drive ourselves in a country we weren’t familiar with. We found Merganser Holidays through TripAdvisor, and they helped us with our itinerary by suggesting things to do and see. 
The communication was exceptionally friendly and prompt. 
Upon arrival at the airport, the son of the owner was there to greet us, along with our guide and driver, Lal. From the outset, we felt welcomed, our concerns about the vacation dissipated with the introduction of this splendid guide. 

Lal escorted us throughout Sri Lanka for 27 days. We\'ve never had such an impressive guide and driver. His English was proficient, and he was genuinely committed to helping us enjoy a great holiday. He quickly grasped what we liked and what we didn’t. 

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and wish to explore the country\'s rich history, I highly recommend Merganser Holidays!',5.0,'2023-08-22T05:52:02Z','REV-h67xQfoXM4qQMT2Y4pYPV+bhNwX2xP+5Z0fJT86RMQ0=','en','Frido K','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P44','Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide','Unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka','I have spent three memorable days in Sri Lanka with Henry.
He made my short trip an unforgettable experience, for which I am so thankful.
My three days were very tightly scheduled, we were criss crossing the whole country from west to east and to south visiting the main sites. Not only has Henry planned the trip for me, he also executed it flawlessly.
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience the best of Sri Lanka.',5.0,'2023-07-21T10:53:00Z','REV-pXgUC0aOMgGZ0hkXnVJ/lebzSrej5x+iosm0BaQubyc=','en','petrk348','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','A fantastic experience!','Guide was incredibly helpful and explained things really well. We were lucky enough to see a large herd of elephants and the guide went out of his way to facilitate this. Removing one star as unfortunately one of the seats in the jeep was broken, which meant the chair back did not stay upright. Otherwise, was a fantastic experience.',4.0,'2024-04-04T11:32:56Z','REV-fWShcmAmLznLKm2fbbDgZ4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kaitlin_S','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Lots of elephants but jeeps crowding animals..','In terms of what people come to see , Elephants, this delivered, lots and lots of elephant sightings. 
But there were a couple of ocassions when the number of jeeps virtually encircling elephants did not feel comfortable. To be fair our guide moved on when we told him and moved  away from the jam of jeeps. 
The problem with a tipping culture, rather than paying drivers a good flat rate  is they will push and jostle other vehicles to get the \" best view\" and tips. 
If you are over 5\'7 tall you may find views when seated restricted by rolled up blinds. We mentioned this a couple of times. Eventually, we got guide to stop and he used cable that he had to tie them up. This is a very easy fix and perhaps one safar company could just do? This makes us sound like moany people, we are not! We went on another safari with Wildhideaway hotel in Wilpattu and although we saw fewer sightings the guide and experience was much better.',3.0,'2024-01-22T02:20:27Z','REV-aJA4Qfn3Q1Lo9axSNy7Iv6tTi7hyGRwVddm+9JNKups=','en','12FOL','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Wow. Lots of elephants .','We had a great time. Very good guide and driver. Saw lots of elephants in this park. Really, really recommend the experience.',4.0,'2024-01-15T06:14:06Z','REV-jd0xCcpQ03nf0jc/t4iql+3QAjK9S30FZV9VM6TOhpc=','en','susanwB127IH','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','This company are brilliant - highly recommend booking with them.','Great communication right from booking with this company, including details of our driver name and jeep number plate a few days before our trip. 
We were collected from our hotel on time and after a short drive arrived at the entrance to the National Park. Samira (our driver) organised entrance to the park and we set off. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the elephants but also other wildlife we saw. We saw lots of elephants, the first few within minutes of entering the park and were able to get quite close to some of them in the truck. It was amazing to see so many in their natural habitat, we even saw a baby elephant who Samira told us was about a year old. Samira kept stopping to point out other wildlife too, we saw chameleon, a king fisher, a bee catcher, some peacocks, a Jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka) and could hear brown headed Berbets all around the jungle area. 
On the way home we were really lucky to drive alongside a bull elephant who was walking on the side of the road before he crossed over. We also stopped by a lake where saw many different birds while eating some water melon provided by Samira before he dropped us back at our hotel.
It was an amazing trip, worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend others to book this one.',5.0,'2024-01-15T05:11:56Z','REV-qyleZ+4Tk2MjhuKknDKhqzZTd8jDBJjpPfkolRhu6UE=','en','traceyc299','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Mixed Feelings on the All-Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','I recently took part in an elephant tour that unfortunately didn’t meet my expectations, leading to a two-star rating. Firstly, the price for the tour seemed excessively high compared to the value received. The condition of our jeep was subpar, not really up to the standard for such a tour.

While the park’s overcrowding isn’t something the tour operator can control, it did impact the overall experience. Communication with the tour organizers was good, which is a plus. However, the knowledge of the guides was surprisingly lacking, with incorrect information being provided (such as the presence of iguanas, which are not found there).

Our jeep breaking down mid-tour, though quickly resolved with a replacement vehicle, raised concerns about the maintenance and quality of the transportation used. While I appreciate the efforts made for communication and quick problem-solving, the overall experience was underwhelming considering the price and expectations.',2.0,'2024-01-02T21:03:41Z','REV-n8a5zMrpBBRon61DzrFJ1zO8kfUSssRLc5ekvenugXc=','en','maximilian1988','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Good guide, lots of elephants','Our driver picked us up on time from our home stay in Sigiriya. 
He was very friendly guide. My wife and I like birding, the guide was very knowledgeable on birds and animals. 

We were given water a d at the end of the safari he gave us some fresh water melon. 

We were also kept upto date on our safari by the company before the date. 

Over all very good experience.',5.0,'2023-09-07T21:43:10Z','REV-Y6UuzDfM46SSuzAB5z9bp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','andznicmsncom','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Excellent jeep safari trip to see the elephants in their natural habitat','We had an excellent experience on our jeep safari and it has been one of the stand out moments of our trip so far. 

Mr Samira our guide was friendly, and gave us lots of information during our safari as we traveled around the national park. He pointed out other animals and birds alongside the 100+ elephants we saw during our afternoon trip. There was plenty of time to sit and watch from the jeep and we were not rushed to move on. We also had binoculars we could use to look at the elephants and other wildlife in greater detail. On our journey back to our hotel we stopped next to the river for some complimentary watermelon which was a nice surprise and welcomed after a hot afternoon! All in all it was an unforgettable experience.

Just to add that communication with the jeep safari operator Merganser holidays was also excellent. Confirmation via WhatsApp on booking, confirmation again of collection time and driver a couple of days before together with confirmation of driver arrival on the day of the tour. We would highly recommend them and their keep safari driver/tracker.',5.0,'2023-08-08T04:45:00Z','REV-QQIJXHkUrxiq0PrQN2ZzqjebDyvemHaIrpHoAvQWGNA=','en','Roam20110255841','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Surpasses all expectations!','This was a fantastic trip that exceeded my expectations. Our guide Samira was very knowledgeable and he was very sensitive to when we wanted to stop and watch or to move on. The scenery was very open and beautiful and the elephants were amazing- we saw over 100 in several groups. Samira also spotted many different animals and birds such as langur, purple faced monkey, eagle, kingfisher and storks, that we would not have otherwise seen. He provided chilled water bottles and sliced watermelon that kept us refreshed! All in all it was a truly memorable trip! Highly recommended',5.0,'2023-08-07T22:58:02Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLHrGYu9JXG43q8065RSkxec=','en','Youthgroup2018','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Private Safari Kaudulla National Park','I really enjoyed my private jeep safari! My guide/tracker was very experienced and super friendly. He had a good eye for details and small animals including chameleons, birds, and monkeys. We also saw many elephants during the safari in Kaudulla National Park and I was very happy that my guide stopped at great spots so I could enjoy the scenery (and take some amazing photos, of course). He also knew when it was time to go back and to leave the elephants alone (a thunderstorm came up) which I really appreciated. Thank you again for this wonderful experience in Sri Lanka!',5.0,'2023-08-07T11:19:26Z','REV-/KW4FC6wkDFcr6crpn9655C59QoHeyYlVuL2yUsRO6g=','en','sinao644','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','An incredible safari experience - highly recommend!','I can’t recommend this trip highly enough! We had an amazing safari experience from beginning to end. Our trekker was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the elephants and other wild life in the park. He took us to great spots where we saw lots and lots of elephants. It was very easy to book and the complimentary pick up and drop off was a bonus. He also treated us to fresh watermelon at the end which was much appreciated.',5.0,'2023-07-29T11:14:01Z','REV-F0uMzDzNelhqCmZosK/Hh7Mxr79Vd9k7YC5Y84aYzs8=','en','Fearless11361200808','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P92','Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Day Tour','Best day ever','Had two trips booked with henry. One sigirya rock and one safari to see elephants
Unfortunately due to corona virus govt closed wildlife parks
Which was disappointing
Henry was quick to email the info and refund our fee
As arranged we were picked up at 6am by henry to go to sigirya rock
On way we stopped at dambulla caves and henry organised a guide to explain about the cave history which was very informative
Then travelled to sigirya rock
Again henry organised a guide and helpers which at first we thought we wouldnt need but in the intense heat they were a blessing assisting us up the steps.
Normally the guide said there would be 7000 people oer day there but we were two of only a dozen so felt like had place to ourselves which in a way is sad for the effect on local people
The rock is well worth climb when you get to the top and guides very good
Met up with henry again and we told him about our disappointment at not seeing elephants
As a result henry went out of his way not only to find elephants but to have an interaction
He found a spot near the road where an elephant and his mahout were bathing in the river
The mahout invited us to jump in and bath the elephant
We spent 40 minutes allowing the elephant to shower us while we groomed him in the water
Utterly fantastic
We the drove 10 minutes and henry stopped car again got out a pair of binoculars and pointed us to a wild herd of elephants 500 yds from the
Totally amazing experience one we will never forget
Best day ever all thanks to henry
Totally trustworthy reliable genuine nice guy
100% recommend to anyone',5.0,'2020-03-17T06:52:43Z','REV-BXL9ss1chPuEOZ9mi4JPC7zkiR8Xr+vrdUfGwRNUlsc=','en','I387WCianl','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P92','Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Day Tour','好司機 好服務','我們訂了一輛車，載我兩天。我們的司機先生 Henry 服務很好，非常親切，友善，很有禮貌。
車子滿新的，乾淨衛生。我會非常建議這家旅行社。',5.0,'2020-01-14T06:35:21Z','REV-qSLtsdNPrXhwJDUjBktRpI+QsiFgjaF6YuI97GD43N8=','zh-TW','kahkit89','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Wow. Lots of elephants .','We had a great time. Very good guide and driver. Saw lots of elephants in this park. Really, really recommend the experience.',4.0,'2024-01-15T06:14:06Z','REV-jd0xCcpQ03nf0jc/t4iql+3QAjK9S30FZV9VM6TOhpc=','en','susanwB127IH','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','This company are brilliant - highly recommend booking with them.','Great communication right from booking with this company, including details of our driver name and jeep number plate a few days before our trip. 
We were collected from our hotel on time and after a short drive arrived at the entrance to the National Park. Samira (our driver) organised entrance to the park and we set off. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the elephants but also other wildlife we saw. We saw lots of elephants, the first few within minutes of entering the park and were able to get quite close to some of them in the truck. It was amazing to see so many in their natural habitat, we even saw a baby elephant who Samira told us was about a year old. Samira kept stopping to point out other wildlife too, we saw chameleon, a king fisher, a bee catcher, some peacocks, a Jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka) and could hear brown headed Berbets all around the jungle area. 
On the way home we were really lucky to drive alongside a bull elephant who was walking on the side of the road before he crossed over. We also stopped by a lake where saw many different birds while eating some water melon provided by Samira before he dropped us back at our hotel.
It was an amazing trip, worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend others to book this one.',5.0,'2024-01-15T05:11:56Z','REV-qyleZ+4Tk2MjhuKknDKhqzZTd8jDBJjpPfkolRhu6UE=','en','traceyc299','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Mixed Feelings on the All-Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','I recently took part in an elephant tour that unfortunately didn’t meet my expectations, leading to a two-star rating. Firstly, the price for the tour seemed excessively high compared to the value received. The condition of our jeep was subpar, not really up to the standard for such a tour.

While the park’s overcrowding isn’t something the tour operator can control, it did impact the overall experience. Communication with the tour organizers was good, which is a plus. However, the knowledge of the guides was surprisingly lacking, with incorrect information being provided (such as the presence of iguanas, which are not found there).

Our jeep breaking down mid-tour, though quickly resolved with a replacement vehicle, raised concerns about the maintenance and quality of the transportation used. While I appreciate the efforts made for communication and quick problem-solving, the overall experience was underwhelming considering the price and expectations.',2.0,'2024-01-02T21:03:41Z','REV-n8a5zMrpBBRon61DzrFJ1zO8kfUSssRLc5ekvenugXc=','en','maximilian1988','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Good guide, lots of elephants','Our driver picked us up on time from our home stay in Sigiriya. 
He was very friendly guide. My wife and I like birding, the guide was very knowledgeable on birds and animals. 

We were given water a d at the end of the safari he gave us some fresh water melon. 

We were also kept upto date on our safari by the company before the date. 

Over all very good experience.',5.0,'2023-09-07T21:43:10Z','REV-Y6UuzDfM46SSuzAB5z9bp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','andznicmsncom','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Excellent jeep safari trip to see the elephants in their natural habitat','We had an excellent experience on our jeep safari and it has been one of the stand out moments of our trip so far. 

Mr Samira our guide was friendly, and gave us lots of information during our safari as we traveled around the national park. He pointed out other animals and birds alongside the 100+ elephants we saw during our afternoon trip. There was plenty of time to sit and watch from the jeep and we were not rushed to move on. We also had binoculars we could use to look at the elephants and other wildlife in greater detail. On our journey back to our hotel we stopped next to the river for some complimentary watermelon which was a nice surprise and welcomed after a hot afternoon! All in all it was an unforgettable experience.

Just to add that communication with the jeep safari operator Merganser holidays was also excellent. Confirmation via WhatsApp on booking, confirmation again of collection time and driver a couple of days before together with confirmation of driver arrival on the day of the tour. We would highly recommend them and their keep safari driver/tracker.',5.0,'2023-08-08T04:45:00Z','REV-QQIJXHkUrxiq0PrQN2ZzqjebDyvemHaIrpHoAvQWGNA=','en','Roam20110255841','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Surpasses all expectations!','This was a fantastic trip that exceeded my expectations. Our guide Samira was very knowledgeable and he was very sensitive to when we wanted to stop and watch or to move on. The scenery was very open and beautiful and the elephants were amazing- we saw over 100 in several groups. Samira also spotted many different animals and birds such as langur, purple faced monkey, eagle, kingfisher and storks, that we would not have otherwise seen. He provided chilled water bottles and sliced watermelon that kept us refreshed! All in all it was a truly memorable trip! Highly recommended',5.0,'2023-08-07T22:58:02Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLHrGYu9JXG43q8065RSkxec=','en','Youthgroup2018','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Private Safari Kaudulla National Park','I really enjoyed my private jeep safari! My guide/tracker was very experienced and super friendly. He had a good eye for details and small animals including chameleons, birds, and monkeys. We also saw many elephants during the safari in Kaudulla National Park and I was very happy that my guide stopped at great spots so I could enjoy the scenery (and take some amazing photos, of course). He also knew when it was time to go back and to leave the elephants alone (a thunderstorm came up) which I really appreciated. Thank you again for this wonderful experience in Sri Lanka!',5.0,'2023-08-07T11:19:26Z','REV-/KW4FC6wkDFcr6crpn9655C59QoHeyYlVuL2yUsRO6g=','en','sinao644','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','An incredible safari experience - highly recommend!','I can’t recommend this trip highly enough! We had an amazing safari experience from beginning to end. Our trekker was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the elephants and other wild life in the park. He took us to great spots where we saw lots and lots of elephants. It was very easy to book and the complimentary pick up and drop off was a bonus. He also treated us to fresh watermelon at the end which was much appreciated.',5.0,'2023-07-29T11:14:01Z','REV-F0uMzDzNelhqCmZosK/Hh7Mxr79Vd9k7YC5Y84aYzs8=','en','Fearless11361200808','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P93','Yala National Park Full Day Safari from Hambantota Cruise Terminal','Great fun','We (4) booked this tour because of our love of animals. Although the park is not he size of some parks in Africa it does provide a great experience. The company and driver and guides are first rate. We did manage to see a leopard (from afar) but great experience',5.0,'2019-12-06T07:26:52Z','REV-KjP0TtUGMXOVnlCFeLjSHRUn6PuZ1BIPm/UM0jZDRPI=','en','E7663YXelainem','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P92','Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Day Tour','好司機 好服務','我們訂了一輛車，載我兩天。我們的司機先生 Henry 服務很好，非常親切，友善，很有禮貌。
車子滿新的，乾淨衛生。我會非常建議這家旅行社。',5.0,'2020-01-14T06:35:21Z','REV-qSLtsdNPrXhwJDUjBktRpI+QsiFgjaF6YuI97GD43N8=','zh-TW','kahkit89','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Wow. Lots of elephants .','We had a great time. Very good guide and driver. Saw lots of elephants in this park. Really, really recommend the experience.',4.0,'2024-01-15T06:14:06Z','REV-jd0xCcpQ03nf0jc/t4iql+3QAjK9S30FZV9VM6TOhpc=','en','susanwB127IH','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','This company are brilliant - highly recommend booking with them.','Great communication right from booking with this company, including details of our driver name and jeep number plate a few days before our trip. 
We were collected from our hotel on time and after a short drive arrived at the entrance to the National Park. Samira (our driver) organised entrance to the park and we set off. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the elephants but also other wildlife we saw. We saw lots of elephants, the first few within minutes of entering the park and were able to get quite close to some of them in the truck. It was amazing to see so many in their natural habitat, we even saw a baby elephant who Samira told us was about a year old. Samira kept stopping to point out other wildlife too, we saw chameleon, a king fisher, a bee catcher, some peacocks, a Jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka) and could hear brown headed Berbets all around the jungle area. 
On the way home we were really lucky to drive alongside a bull elephant who was walking on the side of the road before he crossed over. We also stopped by a lake where saw many different birds while eating some water melon provided by Samira before he dropped us back at our hotel.
It was an amazing trip, worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend others to book this one.',5.0,'2024-01-15T05:11:56Z','REV-qyleZ+4Tk2MjhuKknDKhqzZTd8jDBJjpPfkolRhu6UE=','en','traceyc299','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Mixed Feelings on the All-Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','I recently took part in an elephant tour that unfortunately didn’t meet my expectations, leading to a two-star rating. Firstly, the price for the tour seemed excessively high compared to the value received. The condition of our jeep was subpar, not really up to the standard for such a tour.

While the park’s overcrowding isn’t something the tour operator can control, it did impact the overall experience. Communication with the tour organizers was good, which is a plus. However, the knowledge of the guides was surprisingly lacking, with incorrect information being provided (such as the presence of iguanas, which are not found there).

Our jeep breaking down mid-tour, though quickly resolved with a replacement vehicle, raised concerns about the maintenance and quality of the transportation used. While I appreciate the efforts made for communication and quick problem-solving, the overall experience was underwhelming considering the price and expectations.',2.0,'2024-01-02T21:03:41Z','REV-n8a5zMrpBBRon61DzrFJ1zO8kfUSssRLc5ekvenugXc=','en','maximilian1988','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Good guide, lots of elephants','Our driver picked us up on time from our home stay in Sigiriya. 
He was very friendly guide. My wife and I like birding, the guide was very knowledgeable on birds and animals. 

We were given water a d at the end of the safari he gave us some fresh water melon. 

We were also kept upto date on our safari by the company before the date. 

Over all very good experience.',5.0,'2023-09-07T21:43:10Z','REV-Y6UuzDfM46SSuzAB5z9bp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','andznicmsncom','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Excellent jeep safari trip to see the elephants in their natural habitat','We had an excellent experience on our jeep safari and it has been one of the stand out moments of our trip so far. 

Mr Samira our guide was friendly, and gave us lots of information during our safari as we traveled around the national park. He pointed out other animals and birds alongside the 100+ elephants we saw during our afternoon trip. There was plenty of time to sit and watch from the jeep and we were not rushed to move on. We also had binoculars we could use to look at the elephants and other wildlife in greater detail. On our journey back to our hotel we stopped next to the river for some complimentary watermelon which was a nice surprise and welcomed after a hot afternoon! All in all it was an unforgettable experience.

Just to add that communication with the jeep safari operator Merganser holidays was also excellent. Confirmation via WhatsApp on booking, confirmation again of collection time and driver a couple of days before together with confirmation of driver arrival on the day of the tour. We would highly recommend them and their keep safari driver/tracker.',5.0,'2023-08-08T04:45:00Z','REV-QQIJXHkUrxiq0PrQN2ZzqjebDyvemHaIrpHoAvQWGNA=','en','Roam20110255841','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Surpasses all expectations!','This was a fantastic trip that exceeded my expectations. Our guide Samira was very knowledgeable and he was very sensitive to when we wanted to stop and watch or to move on. The scenery was very open and beautiful and the elephants were amazing- we saw over 100 in several groups. Samira also spotted many different animals and birds such as langur, purple faced monkey, eagle, kingfisher and storks, that we would not have otherwise seen. He provided chilled water bottles and sliced watermelon that kept us refreshed! All in all it was a truly memorable trip! Highly recommended',5.0,'2023-08-07T22:58:02Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLHrGYu9JXG43q8065RSkxec=','en','Youthgroup2018','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Private Safari Kaudulla National Park','I really enjoyed my private jeep safari! My guide/tracker was very experienced and super friendly. He had a good eye for details and small animals including chameleons, birds, and monkeys. We also saw many elephants during the safari in Kaudulla National Park and I was very happy that my guide stopped at great spots so I could enjoy the scenery (and take some amazing photos, of course). He also knew when it was time to go back and to leave the elephants alone (a thunderstorm came up) which I really appreciated. Thank you again for this wonderful experience in Sri Lanka!',5.0,'2023-08-07T11:19:26Z','REV-/KW4FC6wkDFcr6crpn9655C59QoHeyYlVuL2yUsRO6g=','en','sinao644','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','An incredible safari experience - highly recommend!','I can’t recommend this trip highly enough! We had an amazing safari experience from beginning to end. Our trekker was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the elephants and other wild life in the park. He took us to great spots where we saw lots and lots of elephants. It was very easy to book and the complimentary pick up and drop off was a bonus. He also treated us to fresh watermelon at the end which was much appreciated.',5.0,'2023-07-29T11:14:01Z','REV-F0uMzDzNelhqCmZosK/Hh7Mxr79Vd9k7YC5Y84aYzs8=','en','Fearless11361200808','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P94','03 Days Sri Lanka Tour - Heritage Hotspots','Excellent, flexible tour company','We arranged a customized variation on this 3 day tour to complement a cycling tour we had done with another company. Henry was very easy to deal with and customized the itinerary to meet our needs. We fitted in all the major sites and attractions at a good pace.  Henry was a good driver, very obliging and informed. We were booked into the Sungreen Resort - quite good, but a hotel closer to a town centre could be a better option to try more local food. price was most competitive compared to a couple of other quotes I got. Overall, I\'d certainly recommend using Merganser.',5.0,'2024-03-15T01:33:05Z','REV-YUO6Ct6e0CbcVLFM7IaL96y4lz6FFZ3EABnnaLUnYMo=','en','johnsD9414YX','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P92','Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Day Tour','好司機 好服務','我們訂了一輛車，載我兩天。我們的司機先生 Henry 服務很好，非常親切，友善，很有禮貌。
車子滿新的，乾淨衛生。我會非常建議這家旅行社。',5.0,'2020-01-14T06:35:21Z','REV-qSLtsdNPrXhwJDUjBktRpI+QsiFgjaF6YuI97GD43N8=','zh-TW','kahkit89','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Wow. Lots of elephants .','We had a great time. Very good guide and driver. Saw lots of elephants in this park. Really, really recommend the experience.',4.0,'2024-01-15T06:14:06Z','REV-jd0xCcpQ03nf0jc/t4iql+3QAjK9S30FZV9VM6TOhpc=','en','susanwB127IH','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','This company are brilliant - highly recommend booking with them.','Great communication right from booking with this company, including details of our driver name and jeep number plate a few days before our trip. 
We were collected from our hotel on time and after a short drive arrived at the entrance to the National Park. Samira (our driver) organised entrance to the park and we set off. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the elephants but also other wildlife we saw. We saw lots of elephants, the first few within minutes of entering the park and were able to get quite close to some of them in the truck. It was amazing to see so many in their natural habitat, we even saw a baby elephant who Samira told us was about a year old. Samira kept stopping to point out other wildlife too, we saw chameleon, a king fisher, a bee catcher, some peacocks, a Jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka) and could hear brown headed Berbets all around the jungle area. 
On the way home we were really lucky to drive alongside a bull elephant who was walking on the side of the road before he crossed over. We also stopped by a lake where saw many different birds while eating some water melon provided by Samira before he dropped us back at our hotel.
It was an amazing trip, worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend others to book this one.',5.0,'2024-01-15T05:11:56Z','REV-qyleZ+4Tk2MjhuKknDKhqzZTd8jDBJjpPfkolRhu6UE=','en','traceyc299','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Mixed Feelings on the All-Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','I recently took part in an elephant tour that unfortunately didn’t meet my expectations, leading to a two-star rating. Firstly, the price for the tour seemed excessively high compared to the value received. The condition of our jeep was subpar, not really up to the standard for such a tour.

While the park’s overcrowding isn’t something the tour operator can control, it did impact the overall experience. Communication with the tour organizers was good, which is a plus. However, the knowledge of the guides was surprisingly lacking, with incorrect information being provided (such as the presence of iguanas, which are not found there).

Our jeep breaking down mid-tour, though quickly resolved with a replacement vehicle, raised concerns about the maintenance and quality of the transportation used. While I appreciate the efforts made for communication and quick problem-solving, the overall experience was underwhelming considering the price and expectations.',2.0,'2024-01-02T21:03:41Z','REV-n8a5zMrpBBRon61DzrFJ1zO8kfUSssRLc5ekvenugXc=','en','maximilian1988','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Good guide, lots of elephants','Our driver picked us up on time from our home stay in Sigiriya. 
He was very friendly guide. My wife and I like birding, the guide was very knowledgeable on birds and animals. 

We were given water a d at the end of the safari he gave us some fresh water melon. 

We were also kept upto date on our safari by the company before the date. 

Over all very good experience.',5.0,'2023-09-07T21:43:10Z','REV-Y6UuzDfM46SSuzAB5z9bp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','andznicmsncom','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Excellent jeep safari trip to see the elephants in their natural habitat','We had an excellent experience on our jeep safari and it has been one of the stand out moments of our trip so far. 

Mr Samira our guide was friendly, and gave us lots of information during our safari as we traveled around the national park. He pointed out other animals and birds alongside the 100+ elephants we saw during our afternoon trip. There was plenty of time to sit and watch from the jeep and we were not rushed to move on. We also had binoculars we could use to look at the elephants and other wildlife in greater detail. On our journey back to our hotel we stopped next to the river for some complimentary watermelon which was a nice surprise and welcomed after a hot afternoon! All in all it was an unforgettable experience.

Just to add that communication with the jeep safari operator Merganser holidays was also excellent. Confirmation via WhatsApp on booking, confirmation again of collection time and driver a couple of days before together with confirmation of driver arrival on the day of the tour. We would highly recommend them and their keep safari driver/tracker.',5.0,'2023-08-08T04:45:00Z','REV-QQIJXHkUrxiq0PrQN2ZzqjebDyvemHaIrpHoAvQWGNA=','en','Roam20110255841','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Surpasses all expectations!','This was a fantastic trip that exceeded my expectations. Our guide Samira was very knowledgeable and he was very sensitive to when we wanted to stop and watch or to move on. The scenery was very open and beautiful and the elephants were amazing- we saw over 100 in several groups. Samira also spotted many different animals and birds such as langur, purple faced monkey, eagle, kingfisher and storks, that we would not have otherwise seen. He provided chilled water bottles and sliced watermelon that kept us refreshed! All in all it was a truly memorable trip! Highly recommended',5.0,'2023-08-07T22:58:02Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLHrGYu9JXG43q8065RSkxec=','en','Youthgroup2018','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Private Safari Kaudulla National Park','I really enjoyed my private jeep safari! My guide/tracker was very experienced and super friendly. He had a good eye for details and small animals including chameleons, birds, and monkeys. We also saw many elephants during the safari in Kaudulla National Park and I was very happy that my guide stopped at great spots so I could enjoy the scenery (and take some amazing photos, of course). He also knew when it was time to go back and to leave the elephants alone (a thunderstorm came up) which I really appreciated. Thank you again for this wonderful experience in Sri Lanka!',5.0,'2023-08-07T11:19:26Z','REV-/KW4FC6wkDFcr6crpn9655C59QoHeyYlVuL2yUsRO6g=','en','sinao644','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','An incredible safari experience - highly recommend!','I can’t recommend this trip highly enough! We had an amazing safari experience from beginning to end. Our trekker was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the elephants and other wild life in the park. He took us to great spots where we saw lots and lots of elephants. It was very easy to book and the complimentary pick up and drop off was a bonus. He also treated us to fresh watermelon at the end which was much appreciated.',5.0,'2023-07-29T11:14:01Z','REV-F0uMzDzNelhqCmZosK/Hh7Mxr79Vd9k7YC5Y84aYzs8=','en','Fearless11361200808','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P94','03 Days Sri Lanka Tour - Heritage Hotspots','Excellent, flexible tour company','We arranged a customized variation on this 3 day tour to complement a cycling tour we had done with another company. Henry was very easy to deal with and customized the itinerary to meet our needs. We fitted in all the major sites and attractions at a good pace.  Henry was a good driver, very obliging and informed. We were booked into the Sungreen Resort - quite good, but a hotel closer to a town centre could be a better option to try more local food. price was most competitive compared to a couple of other quotes I got. Overall, I\'d certainly recommend using Merganser.',5.0,'2024-03-15T01:33:05Z','REV-YUO6Ct6e0CbcVLFM7IaL96y4lz6FFZ3EABnnaLUnYMo=','en','johnsD9414YX','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P92','Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Day Tour','好司機 好服務','我們訂了一輛車，載我兩天。我們的司機先生 Henry 服務很好，非常親切，友善，很有禮貌。
車子滿新的，乾淨衛生。我會非常建議這家旅行社。',5.0,'2020-01-14T06:35:21Z','REV-qSLtsdNPrXhwJDUjBktRpI+QsiFgjaF6YuI97GD43N8=','zh-TW','kahkit89','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Wow. Lots of elephants .','We had a great time. Very good guide and driver. Saw lots of elephants in this park. Really, really recommend the experience.',4.0,'2024-01-15T06:14:06Z','REV-jd0xCcpQ03nf0jc/t4iql+3QAjK9S30FZV9VM6TOhpc=','en','susanwB127IH','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','This company are brilliant - highly recommend booking with them.','Great communication right from booking with this company, including details of our driver name and jeep number plate a few days before our trip. 
We were collected from our hotel on time and after a short drive arrived at the entrance to the National Park. Samira (our driver) organised entrance to the park and we set off. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the elephants but also other wildlife we saw. We saw lots of elephants, the first few within minutes of entering the park and were able to get quite close to some of them in the truck. It was amazing to see so many in their natural habitat, we even saw a baby elephant who Samira told us was about a year old. Samira kept stopping to point out other wildlife too, we saw chameleon, a king fisher, a bee catcher, some peacocks, a Jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka) and could hear brown headed Berbets all around the jungle area. 
On the way home we were really lucky to drive alongside a bull elephant who was walking on the side of the road before he crossed over. We also stopped by a lake where saw many different birds while eating some water melon provided by Samira before he dropped us back at our hotel.
It was an amazing trip, worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend others to book this one.',5.0,'2024-01-15T05:11:56Z','REV-qyleZ+4Tk2MjhuKknDKhqzZTd8jDBJjpPfkolRhu6UE=','en','traceyc299','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Mixed Feelings on the All-Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','I recently took part in an elephant tour that unfortunately didn’t meet my expectations, leading to a two-star rating. Firstly, the price for the tour seemed excessively high compared to the value received. The condition of our jeep was subpar, not really up to the standard for such a tour.

While the park’s overcrowding isn’t something the tour operator can control, it did impact the overall experience. Communication with the tour organizers was good, which is a plus. However, the knowledge of the guides was surprisingly lacking, with incorrect information being provided (such as the presence of iguanas, which are not found there).

Our jeep breaking down mid-tour, though quickly resolved with a replacement vehicle, raised concerns about the maintenance and quality of the transportation used. While I appreciate the efforts made for communication and quick problem-solving, the overall experience was underwhelming considering the price and expectations.',2.0,'2024-01-02T21:03:41Z','REV-n8a5zMrpBBRon61DzrFJ1zO8kfUSssRLc5ekvenugXc=','en','maximilian1988','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Good guide, lots of elephants','Our driver picked us up on time from our home stay in Sigiriya. 
He was very friendly guide. My wife and I like birding, the guide was very knowledgeable on birds and animals. 

We were given water a d at the end of the safari he gave us some fresh water melon. 

We were also kept upto date on our safari by the company before the date. 

Over all very good experience.',5.0,'2023-09-07T21:43:10Z','REV-Y6UuzDfM46SSuzAB5z9bp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','andznicmsncom','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Excellent jeep safari trip to see the elephants in their natural habitat','We had an excellent experience on our jeep safari and it has been one of the stand out moments of our trip so far. 

Mr Samira our guide was friendly, and gave us lots of information during our safari as we traveled around the national park. He pointed out other animals and birds alongside the 100+ elephants we saw during our afternoon trip. There was plenty of time to sit and watch from the jeep and we were not rushed to move on. We also had binoculars we could use to look at the elephants and other wildlife in greater detail. On our journey back to our hotel we stopped next to the river for some complimentary watermelon which was a nice surprise and welcomed after a hot afternoon! All in all it was an unforgettable experience.

Just to add that communication with the jeep safari operator Merganser holidays was also excellent. Confirmation via WhatsApp on booking, confirmation again of collection time and driver a couple of days before together with confirmation of driver arrival on the day of the tour. We would highly recommend them and their keep safari driver/tracker.',5.0,'2023-08-08T04:45:00Z','REV-QQIJXHkUrxiq0PrQN2ZzqjebDyvemHaIrpHoAvQWGNA=','en','Roam20110255841','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Surpasses all expectations!','This was a fantastic trip that exceeded my expectations. Our guide Samira was very knowledgeable and he was very sensitive to when we wanted to stop and watch or to move on. The scenery was very open and beautiful and the elephants were amazing- we saw over 100 in several groups. Samira also spotted many different animals and birds such as langur, purple faced monkey, eagle, kingfisher and storks, that we would not have otherwise seen. He provided chilled water bottles and sliced watermelon that kept us refreshed! All in all it was a truly memorable trip! Highly recommended',5.0,'2023-08-07T22:58:02Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLHrGYu9JXG43q8065RSkxec=','en','Youthgroup2018','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Private Safari Kaudulla National Park','I really enjoyed my private jeep safari! My guide/tracker was very experienced and super friendly. He had a good eye for details and small animals including chameleons, birds, and monkeys. We also saw many elephants during the safari in Kaudulla National Park and I was very happy that my guide stopped at great spots so I could enjoy the scenery (and take some amazing photos, of course). He also knew when it was time to go back and to leave the elephants alone (a thunderstorm came up) which I really appreciated. Thank you again for this wonderful experience in Sri Lanka!',5.0,'2023-08-07T11:19:26Z','REV-/KW4FC6wkDFcr6crpn9655C59QoHeyYlVuL2yUsRO6g=','en','sinao644','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','An incredible safari experience - highly recommend!','I can’t recommend this trip highly enough! We had an amazing safari experience from beginning to end. Our trekker was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the elephants and other wild life in the park. He took us to great spots where we saw lots and lots of elephants. It was very easy to book and the complimentary pick up and drop off was a bonus. He also treated us to fresh watermelon at the end which was much appreciated.',5.0,'2023-07-29T11:14:01Z','REV-F0uMzDzNelhqCmZosK/Hh7Mxr79Vd9k7YC5Y84aYzs8=','en','Fearless11361200808','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P94','03 Days Sri Lanka Tour - Heritage Hotspots','Excellent, flexible tour company','We arranged a customized variation on this 3 day tour to complement a cycling tour we had done with another company. Henry was very easy to deal with and customized the itinerary to meet our needs. We fitted in all the major sites and attractions at a good pace.  Henry was a good driver, very obliging and informed. We were booked into the Sungreen Resort - quite good, but a hotel closer to a town centre could be a better option to try more local food. price was most competitive compared to a couple of other quotes I got. Overall, I\'d certainly recommend using Merganser.',5.0,'2024-03-15T01:33:05Z','REV-YUO6Ct6e0CbcVLFM7IaL96y4lz6FFZ3EABnnaLUnYMo=','en','johnsD9414YX','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P92','Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Day Tour','好司機 好服務','我們訂了一輛車，載我兩天。我們的司機先生 Henry 服務很好，非常親切，友善，很有禮貌。
車子滿新的，乾淨衛生。我會非常建議這家旅行社。',5.0,'2020-01-14T06:35:21Z','REV-qSLtsdNPrXhwJDUjBktRpI+QsiFgjaF6YuI97GD43N8=','zh-TW','kahkit89','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Wow. Lots of elephants .','We had a great time. Very good guide and driver. Saw lots of elephants in this park. Really, really recommend the experience.',4.0,'2024-01-15T06:14:06Z','REV-jd0xCcpQ03nf0jc/t4iql+3QAjK9S30FZV9VM6TOhpc=','en','susanwB127IH','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','This company are brilliant - highly recommend booking with them.','Great communication right from booking with this company, including details of our driver name and jeep number plate a few days before our trip. 
We were collected from our hotel on time and after a short drive arrived at the entrance to the National Park. Samira (our driver) organised entrance to the park and we set off. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the elephants but also other wildlife we saw. We saw lots of elephants, the first few within minutes of entering the park and were able to get quite close to some of them in the truck. It was amazing to see so many in their natural habitat, we even saw a baby elephant who Samira told us was about a year old. Samira kept stopping to point out other wildlife too, we saw chameleon, a king fisher, a bee catcher, some peacocks, a Jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka) and could hear brown headed Berbets all around the jungle area. 
On the way home we were really lucky to drive alongside a bull elephant who was walking on the side of the road before he crossed over. We also stopped by a lake where saw many different birds while eating some water melon provided by Samira before he dropped us back at our hotel.
It was an amazing trip, worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend others to book this one.',5.0,'2024-01-15T05:11:56Z','REV-qyleZ+4Tk2MjhuKknDKhqzZTd8jDBJjpPfkolRhu6UE=','en','traceyc299','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Mixed Feelings on the All-Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','I recently took part in an elephant tour that unfortunately didn’t meet my expectations, leading to a two-star rating. Firstly, the price for the tour seemed excessively high compared to the value received. The condition of our jeep was subpar, not really up to the standard for such a tour.

While the park’s overcrowding isn’t something the tour operator can control, it did impact the overall experience. Communication with the tour organizers was good, which is a plus. However, the knowledge of the guides was surprisingly lacking, with incorrect information being provided (such as the presence of iguanas, which are not found there).

Our jeep breaking down mid-tour, though quickly resolved with a replacement vehicle, raised concerns about the maintenance and quality of the transportation used. While I appreciate the efforts made for communication and quick problem-solving, the overall experience was underwhelming considering the price and expectations.',2.0,'2024-01-02T21:03:41Z','REV-n8a5zMrpBBRon61DzrFJ1zO8kfUSssRLc5ekvenugXc=','en','maximilian1988','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Good guide, lots of elephants','Our driver picked us up on time from our home stay in Sigiriya. 
He was very friendly guide. My wife and I like birding, the guide was very knowledgeable on birds and animals. 

We were given water a d at the end of the safari he gave us some fresh water melon. 

We were also kept upto date on our safari by the company before the date. 

Over all very good experience.',5.0,'2023-09-07T21:43:10Z','REV-Y6UuzDfM46SSuzAB5z9bp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','andznicmsncom','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Excellent jeep safari trip to see the elephants in their natural habitat','We had an excellent experience on our jeep safari and it has been one of the stand out moments of our trip so far. 

Mr Samira our guide was friendly, and gave us lots of information during our safari as we traveled around the national park. He pointed out other animals and birds alongside the 100+ elephants we saw during our afternoon trip. There was plenty of time to sit and watch from the jeep and we were not rushed to move on. We also had binoculars we could use to look at the elephants and other wildlife in greater detail. On our journey back to our hotel we stopped next to the river for some complimentary watermelon which was a nice surprise and welcomed after a hot afternoon! All in all it was an unforgettable experience.

Just to add that communication with the jeep safari operator Merganser holidays was also excellent. Confirmation via WhatsApp on booking, confirmation again of collection time and driver a couple of days before together with confirmation of driver arrival on the day of the tour. We would highly recommend them and their keep safari driver/tracker.',5.0,'2023-08-08T04:45:00Z','REV-QQIJXHkUrxiq0PrQN2ZzqjebDyvemHaIrpHoAvQWGNA=','en','Roam20110255841','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Surpasses all expectations!','This was a fantastic trip that exceeded my expectations. Our guide Samira was very knowledgeable and he was very sensitive to when we wanted to stop and watch or to move on. The scenery was very open and beautiful and the elephants were amazing- we saw over 100 in several groups. Samira also spotted many different animals and birds such as langur, purple faced monkey, eagle, kingfisher and storks, that we would not have otherwise seen. He provided chilled water bottles and sliced watermelon that kept us refreshed! All in all it was a truly memorable trip! Highly recommended',5.0,'2023-08-07T22:58:02Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLHrGYu9JXG43q8065RSkxec=','en','Youthgroup2018','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Private Safari Kaudulla National Park','I really enjoyed my private jeep safari! My guide/tracker was very experienced and super friendly. He had a good eye for details and small animals including chameleons, birds, and monkeys. We also saw many elephants during the safari in Kaudulla National Park and I was very happy that my guide stopped at great spots so I could enjoy the scenery (and take some amazing photos, of course). He also knew when it was time to go back and to leave the elephants alone (a thunderstorm came up) which I really appreciated. Thank you again for this wonderful experience in Sri Lanka!',5.0,'2023-08-07T11:19:26Z','REV-/KW4FC6wkDFcr6crpn9655C59QoHeyYlVuL2yUsRO6g=','en','sinao644','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','An incredible safari experience - highly recommend!','I can’t recommend this trip highly enough! We had an amazing safari experience from beginning to end. Our trekker was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the elephants and other wild life in the park. He took us to great spots where we saw lots and lots of elephants. It was very easy to book and the complimentary pick up and drop off was a bonus. He also treated us to fresh watermelon at the end which was much appreciated.',5.0,'2023-07-29T11:14:01Z','REV-F0uMzDzNelhqCmZosK/Hh7Mxr79Vd9k7YC5Y84aYzs8=','en','Fearless11361200808','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P94','03 Days Sri Lanka Tour - Heritage Hotspots','Excellent, flexible tour company','We arranged a customized variation on this 3 day tour to complement a cycling tour we had done with another company. Henry was very easy to deal with and customized the itinerary to meet our needs. We fitted in all the major sites and attractions at a good pace.  Henry was a good driver, very obliging and informed. We were booked into the Sungreen Resort - quite good, but a hotel closer to a town centre could be a better option to try more local food. price was most competitive compared to a couple of other quotes I got. Overall, I\'d certainly recommend using Merganser.',5.0,'2024-03-15T01:33:05Z','REV-YUO6Ct6e0CbcVLFM7IaL96y4lz6FFZ3EABnnaLUnYMo=','en','johnsD9414YX','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P92','Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Day Tour','好司機 好服務','我們訂了一輛車，載我兩天。我們的司機先生 Henry 服務很好，非常親切，友善，很有禮貌。
車子滿新的，乾淨衛生。我會非常建議這家旅行社。',5.0,'2020-01-14T06:35:21Z','REV-qSLtsdNPrXhwJDUjBktRpI+QsiFgjaF6YuI97GD43N8=','zh-TW','kahkit89','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Wow. Lots of elephants .','We had a great time. Very good guide and driver. Saw lots of elephants in this park. Really, really recommend the experience.',4.0,'2024-01-15T06:14:06Z','REV-jd0xCcpQ03nf0jc/t4iql+3QAjK9S30FZV9VM6TOhpc=','en','susanwB127IH','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','This company are brilliant - highly recommend booking with them.','Great communication right from booking with this company, including details of our driver name and jeep number plate a few days before our trip. 
We were collected from our hotel on time and after a short drive arrived at the entrance to the National Park. Samira (our driver) organised entrance to the park and we set off. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the elephants but also other wildlife we saw. We saw lots of elephants, the first few within minutes of entering the park and were able to get quite close to some of them in the truck. It was amazing to see so many in their natural habitat, we even saw a baby elephant who Samira told us was about a year old. Samira kept stopping to point out other wildlife too, we saw chameleon, a king fisher, a bee catcher, some peacocks, a Jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka) and could hear brown headed Berbets all around the jungle area. 
On the way home we were really lucky to drive alongside a bull elephant who was walking on the side of the road before he crossed over. We also stopped by a lake where saw many different birds while eating some water melon provided by Samira before he dropped us back at our hotel.
It was an amazing trip, worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend others to book this one.',5.0,'2024-01-15T05:11:56Z','REV-qyleZ+4Tk2MjhuKknDKhqzZTd8jDBJjpPfkolRhu6UE=','en','traceyc299','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Mixed Feelings on the All-Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','I recently took part in an elephant tour that unfortunately didn’t meet my expectations, leading to a two-star rating. Firstly, the price for the tour seemed excessively high compared to the value received. The condition of our jeep was subpar, not really up to the standard for such a tour.

While the park’s overcrowding isn’t something the tour operator can control, it did impact the overall experience. Communication with the tour organizers was good, which is a plus. However, the knowledge of the guides was surprisingly lacking, with incorrect information being provided (such as the presence of iguanas, which are not found there).

Our jeep breaking down mid-tour, though quickly resolved with a replacement vehicle, raised concerns about the maintenance and quality of the transportation used. While I appreciate the efforts made for communication and quick problem-solving, the overall experience was underwhelming considering the price and expectations.',2.0,'2024-01-02T21:03:41Z','REV-n8a5zMrpBBRon61DzrFJ1zO8kfUSssRLc5ekvenugXc=','en','maximilian1988','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Good guide, lots of elephants','Our driver picked us up on time from our home stay in Sigiriya. 
He was very friendly guide. My wife and I like birding, the guide was very knowledgeable on birds and animals. 

We were given water a d at the end of the safari he gave us some fresh water melon. 

We were also kept upto date on our safari by the company before the date. 

Over all very good experience.',5.0,'2023-09-07T21:43:10Z','REV-Y6UuzDfM46SSuzAB5z9bp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','andznicmsncom','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Excellent jeep safari trip to see the elephants in their natural habitat','We had an excellent experience on our jeep safari and it has been one of the stand out moments of our trip so far. 

Mr Samira our guide was friendly, and gave us lots of information during our safari as we traveled around the national park. He pointed out other animals and birds alongside the 100+ elephants we saw during our afternoon trip. There was plenty of time to sit and watch from the jeep and we were not rushed to move on. We also had binoculars we could use to look at the elephants and other wildlife in greater detail. On our journey back to our hotel we stopped next to the river for some complimentary watermelon which was a nice surprise and welcomed after a hot afternoon! All in all it was an unforgettable experience.

Just to add that communication with the jeep safari operator Merganser holidays was also excellent. Confirmation via WhatsApp on booking, confirmation again of collection time and driver a couple of days before together with confirmation of driver arrival on the day of the tour. We would highly recommend them and their keep safari driver/tracker.',5.0,'2023-08-08T04:45:00Z','REV-QQIJXHkUrxiq0PrQN2ZzqjebDyvemHaIrpHoAvQWGNA=','en','Roam20110255841','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Surpasses all expectations!','This was a fantastic trip that exceeded my expectations. Our guide Samira was very knowledgeable and he was very sensitive to when we wanted to stop and watch or to move on. The scenery was very open and beautiful and the elephants were amazing- we saw over 100 in several groups. Samira also spotted many different animals and birds such as langur, purple faced monkey, eagle, kingfisher and storks, that we would not have otherwise seen. He provided chilled water bottles and sliced watermelon that kept us refreshed! All in all it was a truly memorable trip! Highly recommended',5.0,'2023-08-07T22:58:02Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLHrGYu9JXG43q8065RSkxec=','en','Youthgroup2018','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Private Safari Kaudulla National Park','I really enjoyed my private jeep safari! My guide/tracker was very experienced and super friendly. He had a good eye for details and small animals including chameleons, birds, and monkeys. We also saw many elephants during the safari in Kaudulla National Park and I was very happy that my guide stopped at great spots so I could enjoy the scenery (and take some amazing photos, of course). He also knew when it was time to go back and to leave the elephants alone (a thunderstorm came up) which I really appreciated. Thank you again for this wonderful experience in Sri Lanka!',5.0,'2023-08-07T11:19:26Z','REV-/KW4FC6wkDFcr6crpn9655C59QoHeyYlVuL2yUsRO6g=','en','sinao644','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','An incredible safari experience - highly recommend!','I can’t recommend this trip highly enough! We had an amazing safari experience from beginning to end. Our trekker was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the elephants and other wild life in the park. He took us to great spots where we saw lots and lots of elephants. It was very easy to book and the complimentary pick up and drop off was a bonus. He also treated us to fresh watermelon at the end which was much appreciated.',5.0,'2023-07-29T11:14:01Z','REV-F0uMzDzNelhqCmZosK/Hh7Mxr79Vd9k7YC5Y84aYzs8=','en','Fearless11361200808','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P94','03 Days Sri Lanka Tour - Heritage Hotspots','Excellent, flexible tour company','We arranged a customized variation on this 3 day tour to complement a cycling tour we had done with another company. Henry was very easy to deal with and customized the itinerary to meet our needs. We fitted in all the major sites and attractions at a good pace.  Henry was a good driver, very obliging and informed. We were booked into the Sungreen Resort - quite good, but a hotel closer to a town centre could be a better option to try more local food. price was most competitive compared to a couple of other quotes I got. Overall, I\'d certainly recommend using Merganser.',5.0,'2024-03-15T01:33:05Z','REV-YUO6Ct6e0CbcVLFM7IaL96y4lz6FFZ3EABnnaLUnYMo=','en','johnsD9414YX','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P92','Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Day Tour','好司機 好服務','我們訂了一輛車，載我兩天。我們的司機先生 Henry 服務很好，非常親切，友善，很有禮貌。
車子滿新的，乾淨衛生。我會非常建議這家旅行社。',5.0,'2020-01-14T06:35:21Z','REV-qSLtsdNPrXhwJDUjBktRpI+QsiFgjaF6YuI97GD43N8=','zh-TW','kahkit89','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Wow. Lots of elephants .','We had a great time. Very good guide and driver. Saw lots of elephants in this park. Really, really recommend the experience.',4.0,'2024-01-15T06:14:06Z','REV-jd0xCcpQ03nf0jc/t4iql+3QAjK9S30FZV9VM6TOhpc=','en','susanwB127IH','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','This company are brilliant - highly recommend booking with them.','Great communication right from booking with this company, including details of our driver name and jeep number plate a few days before our trip. 
We were collected from our hotel on time and after a short drive arrived at the entrance to the National Park. Samira (our driver) organised entrance to the park and we set off. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the elephants but also other wildlife we saw. We saw lots of elephants, the first few within minutes of entering the park and were able to get quite close to some of them in the truck. It was amazing to see so many in their natural habitat, we even saw a baby elephant who Samira told us was about a year old. Samira kept stopping to point out other wildlife too, we saw chameleon, a king fisher, a bee catcher, some peacocks, a Jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka) and could hear brown headed Berbets all around the jungle area. 
On the way home we were really lucky to drive alongside a bull elephant who was walking on the side of the road before he crossed over. We also stopped by a lake where saw many different birds while eating some water melon provided by Samira before he dropped us back at our hotel.
It was an amazing trip, worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend others to book this one.',5.0,'2024-01-15T05:11:56Z','REV-qyleZ+4Tk2MjhuKknDKhqzZTd8jDBJjpPfkolRhu6UE=','en','traceyc299','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Mixed Feelings on the All-Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','I recently took part in an elephant tour that unfortunately didn’t meet my expectations, leading to a two-star rating. Firstly, the price for the tour seemed excessively high compared to the value received. The condition of our jeep was subpar, not really up to the standard for such a tour.

While the park’s overcrowding isn’t something the tour operator can control, it did impact the overall experience. Communication with the tour organizers was good, which is a plus. However, the knowledge of the guides was surprisingly lacking, with incorrect information being provided (such as the presence of iguanas, which are not found there).

Our jeep breaking down mid-tour, though quickly resolved with a replacement vehicle, raised concerns about the maintenance and quality of the transportation used. While I appreciate the efforts made for communication and quick problem-solving, the overall experience was underwhelming considering the price and expectations.',2.0,'2024-01-02T21:03:41Z','REV-n8a5zMrpBBRon61DzrFJ1zO8kfUSssRLc5ekvenugXc=','en','maximilian1988','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Good guide, lots of elephants','Our driver picked us up on time from our home stay in Sigiriya. 
He was very friendly guide. My wife and I like birding, the guide was very knowledgeable on birds and animals. 

We were given water a d at the end of the safari he gave us some fresh water melon. 

We were also kept upto date on our safari by the company before the date. 

Over all very good experience.',5.0,'2023-09-07T21:43:10Z','REV-Y6UuzDfM46SSuzAB5z9bp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','andznicmsncom','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Excellent jeep safari trip to see the elephants in their natural habitat','We had an excellent experience on our jeep safari and it has been one of the stand out moments of our trip so far. 

Mr Samira our guide was friendly, and gave us lots of information during our safari as we traveled around the national park. He pointed out other animals and birds alongside the 100+ elephants we saw during our afternoon trip. There was plenty of time to sit and watch from the jeep and we were not rushed to move on. We also had binoculars we could use to look at the elephants and other wildlife in greater detail. On our journey back to our hotel we stopped next to the river for some complimentary watermelon which was a nice surprise and welcomed after a hot afternoon! All in all it was an unforgettable experience.

Just to add that communication with the jeep safari operator Merganser holidays was also excellent. Confirmation via WhatsApp on booking, confirmation again of collection time and driver a couple of days before together with confirmation of driver arrival on the day of the tour. We would highly recommend them and their keep safari driver/tracker.',5.0,'2023-08-08T04:45:00Z','REV-QQIJXHkUrxiq0PrQN2ZzqjebDyvemHaIrpHoAvQWGNA=','en','Roam20110255841','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Surpasses all expectations!','This was a fantastic trip that exceeded my expectations. Our guide Samira was very knowledgeable and he was very sensitive to when we wanted to stop and watch or to move on. The scenery was very open and beautiful and the elephants were amazing- we saw over 100 in several groups. Samira also spotted many different animals and birds such as langur, purple faced monkey, eagle, kingfisher and storks, that we would not have otherwise seen. He provided chilled water bottles and sliced watermelon that kept us refreshed! All in all it was a truly memorable trip! Highly recommended',5.0,'2023-08-07T22:58:02Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLHrGYu9JXG43q8065RSkxec=','en','Youthgroup2018','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Private Safari Kaudulla National Park','I really enjoyed my private jeep safari! My guide/tracker was very experienced and super friendly. He had a good eye for details and small animals including chameleons, birds, and monkeys. We also saw many elephants during the safari in Kaudulla National Park and I was very happy that my guide stopped at great spots so I could enjoy the scenery (and take some amazing photos, of course). He also knew when it was time to go back and to leave the elephants alone (a thunderstorm came up) which I really appreciated. Thank you again for this wonderful experience in Sri Lanka!',5.0,'2023-08-07T11:19:26Z','REV-/KW4FC6wkDFcr6crpn9655C59QoHeyYlVuL2yUsRO6g=','en','sinao644','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','An incredible safari experience - highly recommend!','I can’t recommend this trip highly enough! We had an amazing safari experience from beginning to end. Our trekker was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the elephants and other wild life in the park. He took us to great spots where we saw lots and lots of elephants. It was very easy to book and the complimentary pick up and drop off was a bonus. He also treated us to fresh watermelon at the end which was much appreciated.',5.0,'2023-07-29T11:14:01Z','REV-F0uMzDzNelhqCmZosK/Hh7Mxr79Vd9k7YC5Y84aYzs8=','en','Fearless11361200808','TRIPADVISOR'),('7211P11','Exclusive 1 Full Day Tour To Discover The French Riviera 2023','Super fun, make-it-your-own','A wonderful day exploring the Riviera! This is make-it-your-own tour as your driver takes you anywhere you’d like to go. We saw Monaco, Eze and much of Nice as well as many stops in between. Overall, a wonderful day with a great driver, Alex!',5.0,'2023-07-09T04:03:54Z','REV-38LUucnCmfHEHMGEEzffZ4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','elizabethehudson','VIATOR'),('7211P11','Exclusive 1 Full Day Tour To Discover The French Riviera 2023','Our trip was advertised...','Our trip was advertised as English speaking with a bilingual guide.  This was definitely not the case.   Even on our why/how questions the response was yes.   Little guidance was provided when we made one of our few stops.   Very disappointing!',2.0,'2023-06-20T16:06:32Z','REV-ENv1hGLHh/Q1X2NCXDXFW4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lynn_P','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Wow. Lots of elephants .','We had a great time. Very good guide and driver. Saw lots of elephants in this park. Really, really recommend the experience.',4.0,'2024-01-15T06:14:06Z','REV-jd0xCcpQ03nf0jc/t4iql+3QAjK9S30FZV9VM6TOhpc=','en','susanwB127IH','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','This company are brilliant - highly recommend booking with them.','Great communication right from booking with this company, including details of our driver name and jeep number plate a few days before our trip. 
We were collected from our hotel on time and after a short drive arrived at the entrance to the National Park. Samira (our driver) organised entrance to the park and we set off. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the elephants but also other wildlife we saw. We saw lots of elephants, the first few within minutes of entering the park and were able to get quite close to some of them in the truck. It was amazing to see so many in their natural habitat, we even saw a baby elephant who Samira told us was about a year old. Samira kept stopping to point out other wildlife too, we saw chameleon, a king fisher, a bee catcher, some peacocks, a Jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka) and could hear brown headed Berbets all around the jungle area. 
On the way home we were really lucky to drive alongside a bull elephant who was walking on the side of the road before he crossed over. We also stopped by a lake where saw many different birds while eating some water melon provided by Samira before he dropped us back at our hotel.
It was an amazing trip, worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend others to book this one.',5.0,'2024-01-15T05:11:56Z','REV-qyleZ+4Tk2MjhuKknDKhqzZTd8jDBJjpPfkolRhu6UE=','en','traceyc299','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Mixed Feelings on the All-Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','I recently took part in an elephant tour that unfortunately didn’t meet my expectations, leading to a two-star rating. Firstly, the price for the tour seemed excessively high compared to the value received. The condition of our jeep was subpar, not really up to the standard for such a tour.

While the park’s overcrowding isn’t something the tour operator can control, it did impact the overall experience. Communication with the tour organizers was good, which is a plus. However, the knowledge of the guides was surprisingly lacking, with incorrect information being provided (such as the presence of iguanas, which are not found there).

Our jeep breaking down mid-tour, though quickly resolved with a replacement vehicle, raised concerns about the maintenance and quality of the transportation used. While I appreciate the efforts made for communication and quick problem-solving, the overall experience was underwhelming considering the price and expectations.',2.0,'2024-01-02T21:03:41Z','REV-n8a5zMrpBBRon61DzrFJ1zO8kfUSssRLc5ekvenugXc=','en','maximilian1988','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Good guide, lots of elephants','Our driver picked us up on time from our home stay in Sigiriya. 
He was very friendly guide. My wife and I like birding, the guide was very knowledgeable on birds and animals. 

We were given water a d at the end of the safari he gave us some fresh water melon. 

We were also kept upto date on our safari by the company before the date. 

Over all very good experience.',5.0,'2023-09-07T21:43:10Z','REV-Y6UuzDfM46SSuzAB5z9bp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','andznicmsncom','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Excellent jeep safari trip to see the elephants in their natural habitat','We had an excellent experience on our jeep safari and it has been one of the stand out moments of our trip so far. 

Mr Samira our guide was friendly, and gave us lots of information during our safari as we traveled around the national park. He pointed out other animals and birds alongside the 100+ elephants we saw during our afternoon trip. There was plenty of time to sit and watch from the jeep and we were not rushed to move on. We also had binoculars we could use to look at the elephants and other wildlife in greater detail. On our journey back to our hotel we stopped next to the river for some complimentary watermelon which was a nice surprise and welcomed after a hot afternoon! All in all it was an unforgettable experience.

Just to add that communication with the jeep safari operator Merganser holidays was also excellent. Confirmation via WhatsApp on booking, confirmation again of collection time and driver a couple of days before together with confirmation of driver arrival on the day of the tour. We would highly recommend them and their keep safari driver/tracker.',5.0,'2023-08-08T04:45:00Z','REV-QQIJXHkUrxiq0PrQN2ZzqjebDyvemHaIrpHoAvQWGNA=','en','Roam20110255841','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Surpasses all expectations!','This was a fantastic trip that exceeded my expectations. Our guide Samira was very knowledgeable and he was very sensitive to when we wanted to stop and watch or to move on. The scenery was very open and beautiful and the elephants were amazing- we saw over 100 in several groups. Samira also spotted many different animals and birds such as langur, purple faced monkey, eagle, kingfisher and storks, that we would not have otherwise seen. He provided chilled water bottles and sliced watermelon that kept us refreshed! All in all it was a truly memorable trip! Highly recommended',5.0,'2023-08-07T22:58:02Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLHrGYu9JXG43q8065RSkxec=','en','Youthgroup2018','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Private Safari Kaudulla National Park','I really enjoyed my private jeep safari! My guide/tracker was very experienced and super friendly. He had a good eye for details and small animals including chameleons, birds, and monkeys. We also saw many elephants during the safari in Kaudulla National Park and I was very happy that my guide stopped at great spots so I could enjoy the scenery (and take some amazing photos, of course). He also knew when it was time to go back and to leave the elephants alone (a thunderstorm came up) which I really appreciated. Thank you again for this wonderful experience in Sri Lanka!',5.0,'2023-08-07T11:19:26Z','REV-/KW4FC6wkDFcr6crpn9655C59QoHeyYlVuL2yUsRO6g=','en','sinao644','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','An incredible safari experience - highly recommend!','I can’t recommend this trip highly enough! We had an amazing safari experience from beginning to end. Our trekker was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the elephants and other wild life in the park. He took us to great spots where we saw lots and lots of elephants. It was very easy to book and the complimentary pick up and drop off was a bonus. He also treated us to fresh watermelon at the end which was much appreciated.',5.0,'2023-07-29T11:14:01Z','REV-F0uMzDzNelhqCmZosK/Hh7Mxr79Vd9k7YC5Y84aYzs8=','en','Fearless11361200808','TRIPADVISOR'),('7211P11','Exclusive 1 Full Day Tour To Discover The French Riviera 2023','Super fun, make-it-your-own','A wonderful day exploring the Riviera! This is make-it-your-own tour as your driver takes you anywhere you’d like to go. We saw Monaco, Eze and much of Nice as well as many stops in between. Overall, a wonderful day with a great driver, Alex!',5.0,'2023-07-09T04:03:54Z','REV-38LUucnCmfHEHMGEEzffZ4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','elizabethehudson','VIATOR'),('7211P11','Exclusive 1 Full Day Tour To Discover The French Riviera 2023','Our trip was advertised...','Our trip was advertised as English speaking with a bilingual guide.  This was definitely not the case.   Even on our why/how questions the response was yes.   Little guidance was provided when we made one of our few stops.   Very disappointing!',2.0,'2023-06-20T16:06:32Z','REV-ENv1hGLHh/Q1X2NCXDXFW4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lynn_P','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Wow. Lots of elephants .','We had a great time. Very good guide and driver. Saw lots of elephants in this park. Really, really recommend the experience.',4.0,'2024-01-15T06:14:06Z','REV-jd0xCcpQ03nf0jc/t4iql+3QAjK9S30FZV9VM6TOhpc=','en','susanwB127IH','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','This company are brilliant - highly recommend booking with them.','Great communication right from booking with this company, including details of our driver name and jeep number plate a few days before our trip. 
We were collected from our hotel on time and after a short drive arrived at the entrance to the National Park. Samira (our driver) organised entrance to the park and we set off. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the elephants but also other wildlife we saw. We saw lots of elephants, the first few within minutes of entering the park and were able to get quite close to some of them in the truck. It was amazing to see so many in their natural habitat, we even saw a baby elephant who Samira told us was about a year old. Samira kept stopping to point out other wildlife too, we saw chameleon, a king fisher, a bee catcher, some peacocks, a Jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka) and could hear brown headed Berbets all around the jungle area. 
On the way home we were really lucky to drive alongside a bull elephant who was walking on the side of the road before he crossed over. We also stopped by a lake where saw many different birds while eating some water melon provided by Samira before he dropped us back at our hotel.
It was an amazing trip, worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend others to book this one.',5.0,'2024-01-15T05:11:56Z','REV-qyleZ+4Tk2MjhuKknDKhqzZTd8jDBJjpPfkolRhu6UE=','en','traceyc299','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Mixed Feelings on the All-Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','I recently took part in an elephant tour that unfortunately didn’t meet my expectations, leading to a two-star rating. Firstly, the price for the tour seemed excessively high compared to the value received. The condition of our jeep was subpar, not really up to the standard for such a tour.

While the park’s overcrowding isn’t something the tour operator can control, it did impact the overall experience. Communication with the tour organizers was good, which is a plus. However, the knowledge of the guides was surprisingly lacking, with incorrect information being provided (such as the presence of iguanas, which are not found there).

Our jeep breaking down mid-tour, though quickly resolved with a replacement vehicle, raised concerns about the maintenance and quality of the transportation used. While I appreciate the efforts made for communication and quick problem-solving, the overall experience was underwhelming considering the price and expectations.',2.0,'2024-01-02T21:03:41Z','REV-n8a5zMrpBBRon61DzrFJ1zO8kfUSssRLc5ekvenugXc=','en','maximilian1988','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Good guide, lots of elephants','Our driver picked us up on time from our home stay in Sigiriya. 
He was very friendly guide. My wife and I like birding, the guide was very knowledgeable on birds and animals. 

We were given water a d at the end of the safari he gave us some fresh water melon. 

We were also kept upto date on our safari by the company before the date. 

Over all very good experience.',5.0,'2023-09-07T21:43:10Z','REV-Y6UuzDfM46SSuzAB5z9bp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','andznicmsncom','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Excellent jeep safari trip to see the elephants in their natural habitat','We had an excellent experience on our jeep safari and it has been one of the stand out moments of our trip so far. 

Mr Samira our guide was friendly, and gave us lots of information during our safari as we traveled around the national park. He pointed out other animals and birds alongside the 100+ elephants we saw during our afternoon trip. There was plenty of time to sit and watch from the jeep and we were not rushed to move on. We also had binoculars we could use to look at the elephants and other wildlife in greater detail. On our journey back to our hotel we stopped next to the river for some complimentary watermelon which was a nice surprise and welcomed after a hot afternoon! All in all it was an unforgettable experience.

Just to add that communication with the jeep safari operator Merganser holidays was also excellent. Confirmation via WhatsApp on booking, confirmation again of collection time and driver a couple of days before together with confirmation of driver arrival on the day of the tour. We would highly recommend them and their keep safari driver/tracker.',5.0,'2023-08-08T04:45:00Z','REV-QQIJXHkUrxiq0PrQN2ZzqjebDyvemHaIrpHoAvQWGNA=','en','Roam20110255841','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Surpasses all expectations!','This was a fantastic trip that exceeded my expectations. Our guide Samira was very knowledgeable and he was very sensitive to when we wanted to stop and watch or to move on. The scenery was very open and beautiful and the elephants were amazing- we saw over 100 in several groups. Samira also spotted many different animals and birds such as langur, purple faced monkey, eagle, kingfisher and storks, that we would not have otherwise seen. He provided chilled water bottles and sliced watermelon that kept us refreshed! All in all it was a truly memorable trip! Highly recommended',5.0,'2023-08-07T22:58:02Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLHrGYu9JXG43q8065RSkxec=','en','Youthgroup2018','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Private Safari Kaudulla National Park','I really enjoyed my private jeep safari! My guide/tracker was very experienced and super friendly. He had a good eye for details and small animals including chameleons, birds, and monkeys. We also saw many elephants during the safari in Kaudulla National Park and I was very happy that my guide stopped at great spots so I could enjoy the scenery (and take some amazing photos, of course). He also knew when it was time to go back and to leave the elephants alone (a thunderstorm came up) which I really appreciated. Thank you again for this wonderful experience in Sri Lanka!',5.0,'2023-08-07T11:19:26Z','REV-/KW4FC6wkDFcr6crpn9655C59QoHeyYlVuL2yUsRO6g=','en','sinao644','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','An incredible safari experience - highly recommend!','I can’t recommend this trip highly enough! We had an amazing safari experience from beginning to end. Our trekker was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the elephants and other wild life in the park. He took us to great spots where we saw lots and lots of elephants. It was very easy to book and the complimentary pick up and drop off was a bonus. He also treated us to fresh watermelon at the end which was much appreciated.',5.0,'2023-07-29T11:14:01Z','REV-F0uMzDzNelhqCmZosK/Hh7Mxr79Vd9k7YC5Y84aYzs8=','en','Fearless11361200808','TRIPADVISOR'),('7211P11','Exclusive 1 Full Day Tour To Discover The French Riviera 2023','Super fun, make-it-your-own','A wonderful day exploring the Riviera! This is make-it-your-own tour as your driver takes you anywhere you’d like to go. We saw Monaco, Eze and much of Nice as well as many stops in between. Overall, a wonderful day with a great driver, Alex!',5.0,'2023-07-09T04:03:54Z','REV-38LUucnCmfHEHMGEEzffZ4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','elizabethehudson','VIATOR'),('7211P11','Exclusive 1 Full Day Tour To Discover The French Riviera 2023','Our trip was advertised...','Our trip was advertised as English speaking with a bilingual guide.  This was definitely not the case.   Even on our why/how questions the response was yes.   Little guidance was provided when we made one of our few stops.   Very disappointing!',2.0,'2023-06-20T16:06:32Z','REV-ENv1hGLHh/Q1X2NCXDXFW4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lynn_P','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Wow. Lots of elephants .','We had a great time. Very good guide and driver. Saw lots of elephants in this park. Really, really recommend the experience.',4.0,'2024-01-15T06:14:06Z','REV-jd0xCcpQ03nf0jc/t4iql+3QAjK9S30FZV9VM6TOhpc=','en','susanwB127IH','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','This company are brilliant - highly recommend booking with them.','Great communication right from booking with this company, including details of our driver name and jeep number plate a few days before our trip. 
We were collected from our hotel on time and after a short drive arrived at the entrance to the National Park. Samira (our driver) organised entrance to the park and we set off. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the elephants but also other wildlife we saw. We saw lots of elephants, the first few within minutes of entering the park and were able to get quite close to some of them in the truck. It was amazing to see so many in their natural habitat, we even saw a baby elephant who Samira told us was about a year old. Samira kept stopping to point out other wildlife too, we saw chameleon, a king fisher, a bee catcher, some peacocks, a Jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka) and could hear brown headed Berbets all around the jungle area. 
On the way home we were really lucky to drive alongside a bull elephant who was walking on the side of the road before he crossed over. We also stopped by a lake where saw many different birds while eating some water melon provided by Samira before he dropped us back at our hotel.
It was an amazing trip, worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend others to book this one.',5.0,'2024-01-15T05:11:56Z','REV-qyleZ+4Tk2MjhuKknDKhqzZTd8jDBJjpPfkolRhu6UE=','en','traceyc299','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Mixed Feelings on the All-Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','I recently took part in an elephant tour that unfortunately didn’t meet my expectations, leading to a two-star rating. Firstly, the price for the tour seemed excessively high compared to the value received. The condition of our jeep was subpar, not really up to the standard for such a tour.

While the park’s overcrowding isn’t something the tour operator can control, it did impact the overall experience. Communication with the tour organizers was good, which is a plus. However, the knowledge of the guides was surprisingly lacking, with incorrect information being provided (such as the presence of iguanas, which are not found there).

Our jeep breaking down mid-tour, though quickly resolved with a replacement vehicle, raised concerns about the maintenance and quality of the transportation used. While I appreciate the efforts made for communication and quick problem-solving, the overall experience was underwhelming considering the price and expectations.',2.0,'2024-01-02T21:03:41Z','REV-n8a5zMrpBBRon61DzrFJ1zO8kfUSssRLc5ekvenugXc=','en','maximilian1988','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Good guide, lots of elephants','Our driver picked us up on time from our home stay in Sigiriya. 
He was very friendly guide. My wife and I like birding, the guide was very knowledgeable on birds and animals. 

We were given water a d at the end of the safari he gave us some fresh water melon. 

We were also kept upto date on our safari by the company before the date. 

Over all very good experience.',5.0,'2023-09-07T21:43:10Z','REV-Y6UuzDfM46SSuzAB5z9bp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','andznicmsncom','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Excellent jeep safari trip to see the elephants in their natural habitat','We had an excellent experience on our jeep safari and it has been one of the stand out moments of our trip so far. 

Mr Samira our guide was friendly, and gave us lots of information during our safari as we traveled around the national park. He pointed out other animals and birds alongside the 100+ elephants we saw during our afternoon trip. There was plenty of time to sit and watch from the jeep and we were not rushed to move on. We also had binoculars we could use to look at the elephants and other wildlife in greater detail. On our journey back to our hotel we stopped next to the river for some complimentary watermelon which was a nice surprise and welcomed after a hot afternoon! All in all it was an unforgettable experience.

Just to add that communication with the jeep safari operator Merganser holidays was also excellent. Confirmation via WhatsApp on booking, confirmation again of collection time and driver a couple of days before together with confirmation of driver arrival on the day of the tour. We would highly recommend them and their keep safari driver/tracker.',5.0,'2023-08-08T04:45:00Z','REV-QQIJXHkUrxiq0PrQN2ZzqjebDyvemHaIrpHoAvQWGNA=','en','Roam20110255841','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Surpasses all expectations!','This was a fantastic trip that exceeded my expectations. Our guide Samira was very knowledgeable and he was very sensitive to when we wanted to stop and watch or to move on. The scenery was very open and beautiful and the elephants were amazing- we saw over 100 in several groups. Samira also spotted many different animals and birds such as langur, purple faced monkey, eagle, kingfisher and storks, that we would not have otherwise seen. He provided chilled water bottles and sliced watermelon that kept us refreshed! All in all it was a truly memorable trip! Highly recommended',5.0,'2023-08-07T22:58:02Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLHrGYu9JXG43q8065RSkxec=','en','Youthgroup2018','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Private Safari Kaudulla National Park','I really enjoyed my private jeep safari! My guide/tracker was very experienced and super friendly. He had a good eye for details and small animals including chameleons, birds, and monkeys. We also saw many elephants during the safari in Kaudulla National Park and I was very happy that my guide stopped at great spots so I could enjoy the scenery (and take some amazing photos, of course). He also knew when it was time to go back and to leave the elephants alone (a thunderstorm came up) which I really appreciated. Thank you again for this wonderful experience in Sri Lanka!',5.0,'2023-08-07T11:19:26Z','REV-/KW4FC6wkDFcr6crpn9655C59QoHeyYlVuL2yUsRO6g=','en','sinao644','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','An incredible safari experience - highly recommend!','I can’t recommend this trip highly enough! We had an amazing safari experience from beginning to end. Our trekker was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the elephants and other wild life in the park. He took us to great spots where we saw lots and lots of elephants. It was very easy to book and the complimentary pick up and drop off was a bonus. He also treated us to fresh watermelon at the end which was much appreciated.',5.0,'2023-07-29T11:14:01Z','REV-F0uMzDzNelhqCmZosK/Hh7Mxr79Vd9k7YC5Y84aYzs8=','en','Fearless11361200808','TRIPADVISOR'),('7211P3','Private Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport to Monaco 2023','Private transfers Nice to Monte Carlo','I sent review earlier but keep receiving email to review - so here goes again!  Excellent service, great English speaking driver, beautiful car - could not have been better.',5.0,'2019-06-04T08:56:32Z','REV-LRm2mgsSfeYJ3SHH6cySDYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Bettye_D','VIATOR'),('7211P11','Exclusive 1 Full Day Tour To Discover The French Riviera 2023','Our trip was advertised...','Our trip was advertised as English speaking with a bilingual guide.  This was definitely not the case.   Even on our why/how questions the response was yes.   Little guidance was provided when we made one of our few stops.   Very disappointing!',2.0,'2023-06-20T16:06:32Z','REV-ENv1hGLHh/Q1X2NCXDXFW4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lynn_P','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Wow. Lots of elephants .','We had a great time. Very good guide and driver. Saw lots of elephants in this park. Really, really recommend the experience.',4.0,'2024-01-15T06:14:06Z','REV-jd0xCcpQ03nf0jc/t4iql+3QAjK9S30FZV9VM6TOhpc=','en','susanwB127IH','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','This company are brilliant - highly recommend booking with them.','Great communication right from booking with this company, including details of our driver name and jeep number plate a few days before our trip. 
We were collected from our hotel on time and after a short drive arrived at the entrance to the National Park. Samira (our driver) organised entrance to the park and we set off. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the elephants but also other wildlife we saw. We saw lots of elephants, the first few within minutes of entering the park and were able to get quite close to some of them in the truck. It was amazing to see so many in their natural habitat, we even saw a baby elephant who Samira told us was about a year old. Samira kept stopping to point out other wildlife too, we saw chameleon, a king fisher, a bee catcher, some peacocks, a Jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka) and could hear brown headed Berbets all around the jungle area. 
On the way home we were really lucky to drive alongside a bull elephant who was walking on the side of the road before he crossed over. We also stopped by a lake where saw many different birds while eating some water melon provided by Samira before he dropped us back at our hotel.
It was an amazing trip, worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend others to book this one.',5.0,'2024-01-15T05:11:56Z','REV-qyleZ+4Tk2MjhuKknDKhqzZTd8jDBJjpPfkolRhu6UE=','en','traceyc299','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Mixed Feelings on the All-Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','I recently took part in an elephant tour that unfortunately didn’t meet my expectations, leading to a two-star rating. Firstly, the price for the tour seemed excessively high compared to the value received. The condition of our jeep was subpar, not really up to the standard for such a tour.

While the park’s overcrowding isn’t something the tour operator can control, it did impact the overall experience. Communication with the tour organizers was good, which is a plus. However, the knowledge of the guides was surprisingly lacking, with incorrect information being provided (such as the presence of iguanas, which are not found there).

Our jeep breaking down mid-tour, though quickly resolved with a replacement vehicle, raised concerns about the maintenance and quality of the transportation used. While I appreciate the efforts made for communication and quick problem-solving, the overall experience was underwhelming considering the price and expectations.',2.0,'2024-01-02T21:03:41Z','REV-n8a5zMrpBBRon61DzrFJ1zO8kfUSssRLc5ekvenugXc=','en','maximilian1988','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Good guide, lots of elephants','Our driver picked us up on time from our home stay in Sigiriya. 
He was very friendly guide. My wife and I like birding, the guide was very knowledgeable on birds and animals. 

We were given water a d at the end of the safari he gave us some fresh water melon. 

We were also kept upto date on our safari by the company before the date. 

Over all very good experience.',5.0,'2023-09-07T21:43:10Z','REV-Y6UuzDfM46SSuzAB5z9bp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','andznicmsncom','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Excellent jeep safari trip to see the elephants in their natural habitat','We had an excellent experience on our jeep safari and it has been one of the stand out moments of our trip so far. 

Mr Samira our guide was friendly, and gave us lots of information during our safari as we traveled around the national park. He pointed out other animals and birds alongside the 100+ elephants we saw during our afternoon trip. There was plenty of time to sit and watch from the jeep and we were not rushed to move on. We also had binoculars we could use to look at the elephants and other wildlife in greater detail. On our journey back to our hotel we stopped next to the river for some complimentary watermelon which was a nice surprise and welcomed after a hot afternoon! All in all it was an unforgettable experience.

Just to add that communication with the jeep safari operator Merganser holidays was also excellent. Confirmation via WhatsApp on booking, confirmation again of collection time and driver a couple of days before together with confirmation of driver arrival on the day of the tour. We would highly recommend them and their keep safari driver/tracker.',5.0,'2023-08-08T04:45:00Z','REV-QQIJXHkUrxiq0PrQN2ZzqjebDyvemHaIrpHoAvQWGNA=','en','Roam20110255841','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Surpasses all expectations!','This was a fantastic trip that exceeded my expectations. Our guide Samira was very knowledgeable and he was very sensitive to when we wanted to stop and watch or to move on. The scenery was very open and beautiful and the elephants were amazing- we saw over 100 in several groups. Samira also spotted many different animals and birds such as langur, purple faced monkey, eagle, kingfisher and storks, that we would not have otherwise seen. He provided chilled water bottles and sliced watermelon that kept us refreshed! All in all it was a truly memorable trip! Highly recommended',5.0,'2023-08-07T22:58:02Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLHrGYu9JXG43q8065RSkxec=','en','Youthgroup2018','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Private Safari Kaudulla National Park','I really enjoyed my private jeep safari! My guide/tracker was very experienced and super friendly. He had a good eye for details and small animals including chameleons, birds, and monkeys. We also saw many elephants during the safari in Kaudulla National Park and I was very happy that my guide stopped at great spots so I could enjoy the scenery (and take some amazing photos, of course). He also knew when it was time to go back and to leave the elephants alone (a thunderstorm came up) which I really appreciated. Thank you again for this wonderful experience in Sri Lanka!',5.0,'2023-08-07T11:19:26Z','REV-/KW4FC6wkDFcr6crpn9655C59QoHeyYlVuL2yUsRO6g=','en','sinao644','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','An incredible safari experience - highly recommend!','I can’t recommend this trip highly enough! We had an amazing safari experience from beginning to end. Our trekker was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the elephants and other wild life in the park. He took us to great spots where we saw lots and lots of elephants. It was very easy to book and the complimentary pick up and drop off was a bonus. He also treated us to fresh watermelon at the end which was much appreciated.',5.0,'2023-07-29T11:14:01Z','REV-F0uMzDzNelhqCmZosK/Hh7Mxr79Vd9k7YC5Y84aYzs8=','en','Fearless11361200808','TRIPADVISOR'),('7211P3','Private Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport to Monaco 2023','Private transfers Nice to Monte Carlo','I sent review earlier but keep receiving email to review - so here goes again!  Excellent service, great English speaking driver, beautiful car - could not have been better.',5.0,'2019-06-04T08:56:32Z','REV-LRm2mgsSfeYJ3SHH6cySDYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Bettye_D','VIATOR'),('7211P11','Exclusive 1 Full Day Tour To Discover The French Riviera 2023','Our trip was advertised...','Our trip was advertised as English speaking with a bilingual guide.  This was definitely not the case.   Even on our why/how questions the response was yes.   Little guidance was provided when we made one of our few stops.   Very disappointing!',2.0,'2023-06-20T16:06:32Z','REV-ENv1hGLHh/Q1X2NCXDXFW4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lynn_P','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Wow. Lots of elephants .','We had a great time. Very good guide and driver. Saw lots of elephants in this park. Really, really recommend the experience.',4.0,'2024-01-15T06:14:06Z','REV-jd0xCcpQ03nf0jc/t4iql+3QAjK9S30FZV9VM6TOhpc=','en','susanwB127IH','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','This company are brilliant - highly recommend booking with them.','Great communication right from booking with this company, including details of our driver name and jeep number plate a few days before our trip. 
We were collected from our hotel on time and after a short drive arrived at the entrance to the National Park. Samira (our driver) organised entrance to the park and we set off. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the elephants but also other wildlife we saw. We saw lots of elephants, the first few within minutes of entering the park and were able to get quite close to some of them in the truck. It was amazing to see so many in their natural habitat, we even saw a baby elephant who Samira told us was about a year old. Samira kept stopping to point out other wildlife too, we saw chameleon, a king fisher, a bee catcher, some peacocks, a Jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka) and could hear brown headed Berbets all around the jungle area. 
On the way home we were really lucky to drive alongside a bull elephant who was walking on the side of the road before he crossed over. We also stopped by a lake where saw many different birds while eating some water melon provided by Samira before he dropped us back at our hotel.
It was an amazing trip, worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend others to book this one.',5.0,'2024-01-15T05:11:56Z','REV-qyleZ+4Tk2MjhuKknDKhqzZTd8jDBJjpPfkolRhu6UE=','en','traceyc299','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Mixed Feelings on the All-Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','I recently took part in an elephant tour that unfortunately didn’t meet my expectations, leading to a two-star rating. Firstly, the price for the tour seemed excessively high compared to the value received. The condition of our jeep was subpar, not really up to the standard for such a tour.

While the park’s overcrowding isn’t something the tour operator can control, it did impact the overall experience. Communication with the tour organizers was good, which is a plus. However, the knowledge of the guides was surprisingly lacking, with incorrect information being provided (such as the presence of iguanas, which are not found there).

Our jeep breaking down mid-tour, though quickly resolved with a replacement vehicle, raised concerns about the maintenance and quality of the transportation used. While I appreciate the efforts made for communication and quick problem-solving, the overall experience was underwhelming considering the price and expectations.',2.0,'2024-01-02T21:03:41Z','REV-n8a5zMrpBBRon61DzrFJ1zO8kfUSssRLc5ekvenugXc=','en','maximilian1988','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Good guide, lots of elephants','Our driver picked us up on time from our home stay in Sigiriya. 
He was very friendly guide. My wife and I like birding, the guide was very knowledgeable on birds and animals. 

We were given water a d at the end of the safari he gave us some fresh water melon. 

We were also kept upto date on our safari by the company before the date. 

Over all very good experience.',5.0,'2023-09-07T21:43:10Z','REV-Y6UuzDfM46SSuzAB5z9bp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','andznicmsncom','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Excellent jeep safari trip to see the elephants in their natural habitat','We had an excellent experience on our jeep safari and it has been one of the stand out moments of our trip so far. 

Mr Samira our guide was friendly, and gave us lots of information during our safari as we traveled around the national park. He pointed out other animals and birds alongside the 100+ elephants we saw during our afternoon trip. There was plenty of time to sit and watch from the jeep and we were not rushed to move on. We also had binoculars we could use to look at the elephants and other wildlife in greater detail. On our journey back to our hotel we stopped next to the river for some complimentary watermelon which was a nice surprise and welcomed after a hot afternoon! All in all it was an unforgettable experience.

Just to add that communication with the jeep safari operator Merganser holidays was also excellent. Confirmation via WhatsApp on booking, confirmation again of collection time and driver a couple of days before together with confirmation of driver arrival on the day of the tour. We would highly recommend them and their keep safari driver/tracker.',5.0,'2023-08-08T04:45:00Z','REV-QQIJXHkUrxiq0PrQN2ZzqjebDyvemHaIrpHoAvQWGNA=','en','Roam20110255841','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Surpasses all expectations!','This was a fantastic trip that exceeded my expectations. Our guide Samira was very knowledgeable and he was very sensitive to when we wanted to stop and watch or to move on. The scenery was very open and beautiful and the elephants were amazing- we saw over 100 in several groups. Samira also spotted many different animals and birds such as langur, purple faced monkey, eagle, kingfisher and storks, that we would not have otherwise seen. He provided chilled water bottles and sliced watermelon that kept us refreshed! All in all it was a truly memorable trip! Highly recommended',5.0,'2023-08-07T22:58:02Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLHrGYu9JXG43q8065RSkxec=','en','Youthgroup2018','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Private Safari Kaudulla National Park','I really enjoyed my private jeep safari! My guide/tracker was very experienced and super friendly. He had a good eye for details and small animals including chameleons, birds, and monkeys. We also saw many elephants during the safari in Kaudulla National Park and I was very happy that my guide stopped at great spots so I could enjoy the scenery (and take some amazing photos, of course). He also knew when it was time to go back and to leave the elephants alone (a thunderstorm came up) which I really appreciated. Thank you again for this wonderful experience in Sri Lanka!',5.0,'2023-08-07T11:19:26Z','REV-/KW4FC6wkDFcr6crpn9655C59QoHeyYlVuL2yUsRO6g=','en','sinao644','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','An incredible safari experience - highly recommend!','I can’t recommend this trip highly enough! We had an amazing safari experience from beginning to end. Our trekker was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the elephants and other wild life in the park. He took us to great spots where we saw lots and lots of elephants. It was very easy to book and the complimentary pick up and drop off was a bonus. He also treated us to fresh watermelon at the end which was much appreciated.',5.0,'2023-07-29T11:14:01Z','REV-F0uMzDzNelhqCmZosK/Hh7Mxr79Vd9k7YC5Y84aYzs8=','en','Fearless11361200808','TRIPADVISOR'),('7211P5','Private Transfer Nice Airport to Monaco Cruise Ship Terminal 2023','Great airport transfer from Nice Airport','Our driver, Alex, was very professional and friendly. Nice and easy transfer from Nice airport to the Monaco Cruise Terminal',5.0,'2019-10-13T14:48:10Z','REV-pmbm319wth76doltpBvKUoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','MitchellE50','VIATOR'),('7211P11','Exclusive 1 Full Day Tour To Discover The French Riviera 2023','Our trip was advertised...','Our trip was advertised as English speaking with a bilingual guide.  This was definitely not the case.   Even on our why/how questions the response was yes.   Little guidance was provided when we made one of our few stops.   Very disappointing!',2.0,'2023-06-20T16:06:32Z','REV-ENv1hGLHh/Q1X2NCXDXFW4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lynn_P','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Wow. Lots of elephants .','We had a great time. Very good guide and driver. Saw lots of elephants in this park. Really, really recommend the experience.',4.0,'2024-01-15T06:14:06Z','REV-jd0xCcpQ03nf0jc/t4iql+3QAjK9S30FZV9VM6TOhpc=','en','susanwB127IH','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','This company are brilliant - highly recommend booking with them.','Great communication right from booking with this company, including details of our driver name and jeep number plate a few days before our trip. 
We were collected from our hotel on time and after a short drive arrived at the entrance to the National Park. Samira (our driver) organised entrance to the park and we set off. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the elephants but also other wildlife we saw. We saw lots of elephants, the first few within minutes of entering the park and were able to get quite close to some of them in the truck. It was amazing to see so many in their natural habitat, we even saw a baby elephant who Samira told us was about a year old. Samira kept stopping to point out other wildlife too, we saw chameleon, a king fisher, a bee catcher, some peacocks, a Jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka) and could hear brown headed Berbets all around the jungle area. 
On the way home we were really lucky to drive alongside a bull elephant who was walking on the side of the road before he crossed over. We also stopped by a lake where saw many different birds while eating some water melon provided by Samira before he dropped us back at our hotel.
It was an amazing trip, worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend others to book this one.',5.0,'2024-01-15T05:11:56Z','REV-qyleZ+4Tk2MjhuKknDKhqzZTd8jDBJjpPfkolRhu6UE=','en','traceyc299','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Mixed Feelings on the All-Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','I recently took part in an elephant tour that unfortunately didn’t meet my expectations, leading to a two-star rating. Firstly, the price for the tour seemed excessively high compared to the value received. The condition of our jeep was subpar, not really up to the standard for such a tour.

While the park’s overcrowding isn’t something the tour operator can control, it did impact the overall experience. Communication with the tour organizers was good, which is a plus. However, the knowledge of the guides was surprisingly lacking, with incorrect information being provided (such as the presence of iguanas, which are not found there).

Our jeep breaking down mid-tour, though quickly resolved with a replacement vehicle, raised concerns about the maintenance and quality of the transportation used. While I appreciate the efforts made for communication and quick problem-solving, the overall experience was underwhelming considering the price and expectations.',2.0,'2024-01-02T21:03:41Z','REV-n8a5zMrpBBRon61DzrFJ1zO8kfUSssRLc5ekvenugXc=','en','maximilian1988','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Good guide, lots of elephants','Our driver picked us up on time from our home stay in Sigiriya. 
He was very friendly guide. My wife and I like birding, the guide was very knowledgeable on birds and animals. 

We were given water a d at the end of the safari he gave us some fresh water melon. 

We were also kept upto date on our safari by the company before the date. 

Over all very good experience.',5.0,'2023-09-07T21:43:10Z','REV-Y6UuzDfM46SSuzAB5z9bp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','andznicmsncom','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Excellent jeep safari trip to see the elephants in their natural habitat','We had an excellent experience on our jeep safari and it has been one of the stand out moments of our trip so far. 

Mr Samira our guide was friendly, and gave us lots of information during our safari as we traveled around the national park. He pointed out other animals and birds alongside the 100+ elephants we saw during our afternoon trip. There was plenty of time to sit and watch from the jeep and we were not rushed to move on. We also had binoculars we could use to look at the elephants and other wildlife in greater detail. On our journey back to our hotel we stopped next to the river for some complimentary watermelon which was a nice surprise and welcomed after a hot afternoon! All in all it was an unforgettable experience.

Just to add that communication with the jeep safari operator Merganser holidays was also excellent. Confirmation via WhatsApp on booking, confirmation again of collection time and driver a couple of days before together with confirmation of driver arrival on the day of the tour. We would highly recommend them and their keep safari driver/tracker.',5.0,'2023-08-08T04:45:00Z','REV-QQIJXHkUrxiq0PrQN2ZzqjebDyvemHaIrpHoAvQWGNA=','en','Roam20110255841','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Surpasses all expectations!','This was a fantastic trip that exceeded my expectations. Our guide Samira was very knowledgeable and he was very sensitive to when we wanted to stop and watch or to move on. The scenery was very open and beautiful and the elephants were amazing- we saw over 100 in several groups. Samira also spotted many different animals and birds such as langur, purple faced monkey, eagle, kingfisher and storks, that we would not have otherwise seen. He provided chilled water bottles and sliced watermelon that kept us refreshed! All in all it was a truly memorable trip! Highly recommended',5.0,'2023-08-07T22:58:02Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLHrGYu9JXG43q8065RSkxec=','en','Youthgroup2018','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Private Safari Kaudulla National Park','I really enjoyed my private jeep safari! My guide/tracker was very experienced and super friendly. He had a good eye for details and small animals including chameleons, birds, and monkeys. We also saw many elephants during the safari in Kaudulla National Park and I was very happy that my guide stopped at great spots so I could enjoy the scenery (and take some amazing photos, of course). He also knew when it was time to go back and to leave the elephants alone (a thunderstorm came up) which I really appreciated. Thank you again for this wonderful experience in Sri Lanka!',5.0,'2023-08-07T11:19:26Z','REV-/KW4FC6wkDFcr6crpn9655C59QoHeyYlVuL2yUsRO6g=','en','sinao644','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','An incredible safari experience - highly recommend!','I can’t recommend this trip highly enough! We had an amazing safari experience from beginning to end. Our trekker was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the elephants and other wild life in the park. He took us to great spots where we saw lots and lots of elephants. It was very easy to book and the complimentary pick up and drop off was a bonus. He also treated us to fresh watermelon at the end which was much appreciated.',5.0,'2023-07-29T11:14:01Z','REV-F0uMzDzNelhqCmZosK/Hh7Mxr79Vd9k7YC5Y84aYzs8=','en','Fearless11361200808','TRIPADVISOR'),('7211P7','Exclusive 1 Full Day Tour To Discover The French Riviera From Antibes 2022','It was a great experience and even...','<p>It was a great experience and even though it was a lot of driving I got to see many different cities along the Côte d\'Azur. The driver was really knowledgeable and the car was very nice and comfortable.</p>',5.0,'2016-06-04T02:31:18Z','REV-pnnuUvTh/s1dIx6tR9NRYoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Cynthia_H','VIATOR'),('7211P11','Exclusive 1 Full Day Tour To Discover The French Riviera 2023','Our trip was advertised...','Our trip was advertised as English speaking with a bilingual guide.  This was definitely not the case.   Even on our why/how questions the response was yes.   Little guidance was provided when we made one of our few stops.   Very disappointing!',2.0,'2023-06-20T16:06:32Z','REV-ENv1hGLHh/Q1X2NCXDXFW4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lynn_P','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Wow. Lots of elephants .','We had a great time. Very good guide and driver. Saw lots of elephants in this park. Really, really recommend the experience.',4.0,'2024-01-15T06:14:06Z','REV-jd0xCcpQ03nf0jc/t4iql+3QAjK9S30FZV9VM6TOhpc=','en','susanwB127IH','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','This company are brilliant - highly recommend booking with them.','Great communication right from booking with this company, including details of our driver name and jeep number plate a few days before our trip. 
We were collected from our hotel on time and after a short drive arrived at the entrance to the National Park. Samira (our driver) organised entrance to the park and we set off. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about the elephants but also other wildlife we saw. We saw lots of elephants, the first few within minutes of entering the park and were able to get quite close to some of them in the truck. It was amazing to see so many in their natural habitat, we even saw a baby elephant who Samira told us was about a year old. Samira kept stopping to point out other wildlife too, we saw chameleon, a king fisher, a bee catcher, some peacocks, a Jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka) and could hear brown headed Berbets all around the jungle area. 
On the way home we were really lucky to drive alongside a bull elephant who was walking on the side of the road before he crossed over. We also stopped by a lake where saw many different birds while eating some water melon provided by Samira before he dropped us back at our hotel.
It was an amazing trip, worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend others to book this one.',5.0,'2024-01-15T05:11:56Z','REV-qyleZ+4Tk2MjhuKknDKhqzZTd8jDBJjpPfkolRhu6UE=','en','traceyc299','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Mixed Feelings on the All-Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','I recently took part in an elephant tour that unfortunately didn’t meet my expectations, leading to a two-star rating. Firstly, the price for the tour seemed excessively high compared to the value received. The condition of our jeep was subpar, not really up to the standard for such a tour.

While the park’s overcrowding isn’t something the tour operator can control, it did impact the overall experience. Communication with the tour organizers was good, which is a plus. However, the knowledge of the guides was surprisingly lacking, with incorrect information being provided (such as the presence of iguanas, which are not found there).

Our jeep breaking down mid-tour, though quickly resolved with a replacement vehicle, raised concerns about the maintenance and quality of the transportation used. While I appreciate the efforts made for communication and quick problem-solving, the overall experience was underwhelming considering the price and expectations.',2.0,'2024-01-02T21:03:41Z','REV-n8a5zMrpBBRon61DzrFJ1zO8kfUSssRLc5ekvenugXc=','en','maximilian1988','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Good guide, lots of elephants','Our driver picked us up on time from our home stay in Sigiriya. 
He was very friendly guide. My wife and I like birding, the guide was very knowledgeable on birds and animals. 

We were given water a d at the end of the safari he gave us some fresh water melon. 

We were also kept upto date on our safari by the company before the date. 

Over all very good experience.',5.0,'2023-09-07T21:43:10Z','REV-Y6UuzDfM46SSuzAB5z9bp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','andznicmsncom','VIATOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Excellent jeep safari trip to see the elephants in their natural habitat','We had an excellent experience on our jeep safari and it has been one of the stand out moments of our trip so far. 

Mr Samira our guide was friendly, and gave us lots of information during our safari as we traveled around the national park. He pointed out other animals and birds alongside the 100+ elephants we saw during our afternoon trip. There was plenty of time to sit and watch from the jeep and we were not rushed to move on. We also had binoculars we could use to look at the elephants and other wildlife in greater detail. On our journey back to our hotel we stopped next to the river for some complimentary watermelon which was a nice surprise and welcomed after a hot afternoon! All in all it was an unforgettable experience.

Just to add that communication with the jeep safari operator Merganser holidays was also excellent. Confirmation via WhatsApp on booking, confirmation again of collection time and driver a couple of days before together with confirmation of driver arrival on the day of the tour. We would highly recommend them and their keep safari driver/tracker.',5.0,'2023-08-08T04:45:00Z','REV-QQIJXHkUrxiq0PrQN2ZzqjebDyvemHaIrpHoAvQWGNA=','en','Roam20110255841','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Surpasses all expectations!','This was a fantastic trip that exceeded my expectations. Our guide Samira was very knowledgeable and he was very sensitive to when we wanted to stop and watch or to move on. The scenery was very open and beautiful and the elephants were amazing- we saw over 100 in several groups. Samira also spotted many different animals and birds such as langur, purple faced monkey, eagle, kingfisher and storks, that we would not have otherwise seen. He provided chilled water bottles and sliced watermelon that kept us refreshed! All in all it was a truly memorable trip! Highly recommended',5.0,'2023-08-07T22:58:02Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLHrGYu9JXG43q8065RSkxec=','en','Youthgroup2018','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','Private Safari Kaudulla National Park','I really enjoyed my private jeep safari! My guide/tracker was very experienced and super friendly. He had a good eye for details and small animals including chameleons, birds, and monkeys. We also saw many elephants during the safari in Kaudulla National Park and I was very happy that my guide stopped at great spots so I could enjoy the scenery (and take some amazing photos, of course). He also knew when it was time to go back and to leave the elephants alone (a thunderstorm came up) which I really appreciated. Thank you again for this wonderful experience in Sri Lanka!',5.0,'2023-08-07T11:19:26Z','REV-/KW4FC6wkDFcr6crpn9655C59QoHeyYlVuL2yUsRO6g=','en','sinao644','TRIPADVISOR'),('72113P91','All Inclusive Private Safari in Minneriya National Park','An incredible safari experience - highly recommend!','I can’t recommend this trip highly enough! We had an amazing safari experience from beginning to end. Our trekker was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the elephants and other wild life in the park. He took us to great spots where we saw lots and lots of elephants. It was very easy to book and the complimentary pick up and drop off was a bonus. He also treated us to fresh watermelon at the end which was much appreciated.',5.0,'2023-07-29T11:14:01Z','REV-F0uMzDzNelhqCmZosK/Hh7Mxr79Vd9k7YC5Y84aYzs8=','en','Fearless11361200808','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Norwegian Cultural Immersion','It was just my husband and I. 
Our last stop was in a shop that sold local native costumes. We learned a lot about them from both Mila, our guide, and the clerk in the shop. Quite memorable. 
Mila did a wonderful job telling us about the city and it\'s history during our delightful walk.',5.0,'2024-03-06T14:18:59Z','REV-ippMVeUwC46Q4WnW/zmKN4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Pamela_R','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Great walking tour of Alesund','On a cold November morning, we took the walking tour with Myla. who was a friendly and knowledgable guide. The tour kicked off on time at 9.30am and was small with just 4 guests which gave us plenty of time to ask questions and take pictures. We took in many interesting sights and gained knowledge of the history and quirks within Alesund. The tour finished at the start point of the climb to Aksla viewpoint should you wish to do that (we did - awesome views!). Overall I would highly recommend this tour and the guide, it was fun and informative and greatly enhanced our appreciation of Alesund.',5.0,'2023-12-04T08:07:38Z','REV-n26iaYx80Ea0uEFBZyhsKtRMl1tqKBhimTY1Q/Gdd3s=','en','299russellj','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Excellent and informative tour of the town','Very easy meeting point within 5 minute walk of the cruise terminal. Really fun and informative tour with lots of historical and social facts along with access to a beautiful hotel and a shop selling traditional dress. Our guide Myla was wonderfully warm and friendly with excellent English and great recommendations for what we should do after the tour.',5.0,'2023-11-16T04:06:30Z','REV-xe4qioWVXoGjDEx5ZxtBM4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Clare_B','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Excellent and Interesting Ålesund Walking Tour','My husband and I had such a great experience doing this City Walk. Radmyla was knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about showing us what makes Ålesund the “best and prettiest city in Norway.” Her communication with us was excellent.',5.0,'2023-10-20T12:34:15Z','REV-rVZqR7lNLpVOoFX3L9VU8qP3FXV1a+ptUjoOkSTsfH0=','en','Kgreenparrots','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Poor communication from the organisers let us down.','We were not given the information regarding a start time. At 9am they rang, and we were still aboard the cruise ship, to ask where we were. As their opening times don\'t start till 10am, we were taken aback. Still, willing to compromise, I asked if there was a later tour in the day we could join, and she hung up.

At no point, on any correspondence, was there a specified start time. We expected 10am and would have there in good time for that. Indeed, had we had any confirmation, we could have made the 9am start. We have double checked, just in case it was our mistake, and there is nothing to indicate a start time on any of it.',1.0,'2023-10-18T10:17:17Z','REV-yYCFuabldHGxN2be6QskboXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Alan_B','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Small group','A little too much history of the buildings. She asked us more questions to see if we knew the answers. Nice number of people on the tour.',4.0,'2023-10-16T13:52:47Z','REV-hbT6B2rAWMLMxufJE9RWqoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Patti_R','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Great tour','Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and bonded well with the small group. She gave out pieces of candy for correctly answering her questions Would highly recommend',5.0,'2023-10-16T05:01:03Z','REV-VBLQvc8dDIJYM/fP/vGB1IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Robert_C','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','A really nice and...','A really nice and enjoyable walking tour. Mila was great and full of stories. We enjoyed ourselves very much!',5.0,'2023-09-12T17:32:54Z','REV-0wx0M5PKF8UJ+Mk5wOusfoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ben_t','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Unique Architecture of Alesund','We spent in Norway 8 days. And two of them in Alesund. Style of this is city is very special. The beautiful Art de Nouveau architecture in Alesund is very impressive. Vinol tours Tourist agency in Bergen reccommended us Uniktur. wewere very satisfied with our choice. professional very knowledgeable guide opened us unique pages of Alesund history.',5.0,'2023-09-07T12:14:47Z','REV-RqIdkLFVjMY/V1Yaa8pJHBVScLoy4oTF3SG8dDbMdgE=','en','438ellag','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Walking tour','Mila was a great guide, she showed us some things I’m sure many others didn’t notice! She was friendly and bubbly and engaging.',5.0,'2023-09-04T05:27:07Z','REV-3IG1fJUhPH1/8574XFfqGoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Becky_W','VIATOR'),('72123P10','Molde - Atlantic Road Private Sightseeing tour','Great Tour in Molde','We had a wonderful day in Molde with Myla.  The area is beautiful, and being able to have a more intimate conversation with a local is much more enjoyable than a tour bus with 40+ people.  This was the second day we toured with her.  The first was in Geiranger (separate  review).  

Along with riding around beautiful fjords, We rode the Atlantic road, with some photo stops.  We also had a stop for about 20 minutes at a beautiful lookout point near the Drunken Bride.

In lieu of the main road to Bud, she drove on a side road that had pretty homes with waterfront views.

We stopped to see a local fisherman who smokes his own salmon and trout (which we were able to taste).  She also had us try Gjetost, which is a local snack.

It was a very pretty, enjoyable, and informative tour that is an excellent way to see the area.',5.0,'2023-08-07T21:25:47Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLORmORyFc8BPG8yF0OTCY1w=','en','Hazeleyez3','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P10','Molde - Atlantic Road Private Sightseeing tour','Great driving trip','We had a wonderful tour of the Atlantic Road and the Romantic Road. The countryside is so beautiful. Our guide was just great. She was so informative and so helpful. We just had the best time.',5.0,'2023-06-22T13:17:41Z','REV-v+XN753d+OKsk5ieoyEhF4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','JOYCE_C','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Excellent and informative tour of the town','Very easy meeting point within 5 minute walk of the cruise terminal. Really fun and informative tour with lots of historical and social facts along with access to a beautiful hotel and a shop selling traditional dress. Our guide Myla was wonderfully warm and friendly with excellent English and great recommendations for what we should do after the tour.',5.0,'2023-11-16T04:06:30Z','REV-xe4qioWVXoGjDEx5ZxtBM4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Clare_B','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Excellent and Interesting Ålesund Walking Tour','My husband and I had such a great experience doing this City Walk. Radmyla was knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about showing us what makes Ålesund the “best and prettiest city in Norway.” Her communication with us was excellent.',5.0,'2023-10-20T12:34:15Z','REV-rVZqR7lNLpVOoFX3L9VU8qP3FXV1a+ptUjoOkSTsfH0=','en','Kgreenparrots','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Poor communication from the organisers let us down.','We were not given the information regarding a start time. At 9am they rang, and we were still aboard the cruise ship, to ask where we were. As their opening times don\'t start till 10am, we were taken aback. Still, willing to compromise, I asked if there was a later tour in the day we could join, and she hung up.

At no point, on any correspondence, was there a specified start time. We expected 10am and would have there in good time for that. Indeed, had we had any confirmation, we could have made the 9am start. We have double checked, just in case it was our mistake, and there is nothing to indicate a start time on any of it.',1.0,'2023-10-18T10:17:17Z','REV-yYCFuabldHGxN2be6QskboXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Alan_B','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Small group','A little too much history of the buildings. She asked us more questions to see if we knew the answers. Nice number of people on the tour.',4.0,'2023-10-16T13:52:47Z','REV-hbT6B2rAWMLMxufJE9RWqoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Patti_R','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Great tour','Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and bonded well with the small group. She gave out pieces of candy for correctly answering her questions Would highly recommend',5.0,'2023-10-16T05:01:03Z','REV-VBLQvc8dDIJYM/fP/vGB1IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Robert_C','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','A really nice and...','A really nice and enjoyable walking tour. Mila was great and full of stories. We enjoyed ourselves very much!',5.0,'2023-09-12T17:32:54Z','REV-0wx0M5PKF8UJ+Mk5wOusfoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ben_t','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Unique Architecture of Alesund','We spent in Norway 8 days. And two of them in Alesund. Style of this is city is very special. The beautiful Art de Nouveau architecture in Alesund is very impressive. Vinol tours Tourist agency in Bergen reccommended us Uniktur. wewere very satisfied with our choice. professional very knowledgeable guide opened us unique pages of Alesund history.',5.0,'2023-09-07T12:14:47Z','REV-RqIdkLFVjMY/V1Yaa8pJHBVScLoy4oTF3SG8dDbMdgE=','en','438ellag','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Walking tour','Mila was a great guide, she showed us some things I’m sure many others didn’t notice! She was friendly and bubbly and engaging.',5.0,'2023-09-04T05:27:07Z','REV-3IG1fJUhPH1/8574XFfqGoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Becky_W','VIATOR'),('72123P11','Alesund-Molde-Atlantic Road Round trip','Great place close to everything.','Love this apartment.  Looks better than pictures and close to everything.   Kitchen has everything you need.  Place is spotless clean.',5.0,'2022-09-30T03:39:49Z','REV-d0EIqdMDMY/qaDuY4dWr0oXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Dawn_B','VIATOR'),('72123P10','Molde - Atlantic Road Private Sightseeing tour','Great driving trip','We had a wonderful tour of the Atlantic Road and the Romantic Road. The countryside is so beautiful. Our guide was just great. She was so informative and so helpful. We just had the best time.',5.0,'2023-06-22T13:17:41Z','REV-v+XN753d+OKsk5ieoyEhF4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','JOYCE_C','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Excellent and informative tour of the town','Very easy meeting point within 5 minute walk of the cruise terminal. Really fun and informative tour with lots of historical and social facts along with access to a beautiful hotel and a shop selling traditional dress. Our guide Myla was wonderfully warm and friendly with excellent English and great recommendations for what we should do after the tour.',5.0,'2023-11-16T04:06:30Z','REV-xe4qioWVXoGjDEx5ZxtBM4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Clare_B','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Excellent and Interesting Ålesund Walking Tour','My husband and I had such a great experience doing this City Walk. Radmyla was knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about showing us what makes Ålesund the “best and prettiest city in Norway.” Her communication with us was excellent.',5.0,'2023-10-20T12:34:15Z','REV-rVZqR7lNLpVOoFX3L9VU8qP3FXV1a+ptUjoOkSTsfH0=','en','Kgreenparrots','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Poor communication from the organisers let us down.','We were not given the information regarding a start time. At 9am they rang, and we were still aboard the cruise ship, to ask where we were. As their opening times don\'t start till 10am, we were taken aback. Still, willing to compromise, I asked if there was a later tour in the day we could join, and she hung up.

At no point, on any correspondence, was there a specified start time. We expected 10am and would have there in good time for that. Indeed, had we had any confirmation, we could have made the 9am start. We have double checked, just in case it was our mistake, and there is nothing to indicate a start time on any of it.',1.0,'2023-10-18T10:17:17Z','REV-yYCFuabldHGxN2be6QskboXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Alan_B','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Small group','A little too much history of the buildings. She asked us more questions to see if we knew the answers. Nice number of people on the tour.',4.0,'2023-10-16T13:52:47Z','REV-hbT6B2rAWMLMxufJE9RWqoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Patti_R','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Great tour','Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and bonded well with the small group. She gave out pieces of candy for correctly answering her questions Would highly recommend',5.0,'2023-10-16T05:01:03Z','REV-VBLQvc8dDIJYM/fP/vGB1IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Robert_C','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','A really nice and...','A really nice and enjoyable walking tour. Mila was great and full of stories. We enjoyed ourselves very much!',5.0,'2023-09-12T17:32:54Z','REV-0wx0M5PKF8UJ+Mk5wOusfoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ben_t','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Unique Architecture of Alesund','We spent in Norway 8 days. And two of them in Alesund. Style of this is city is very special. The beautiful Art de Nouveau architecture in Alesund is very impressive. Vinol tours Tourist agency in Bergen reccommended us Uniktur. wewere very satisfied with our choice. professional very knowledgeable guide opened us unique pages of Alesund history.',5.0,'2023-09-07T12:14:47Z','REV-RqIdkLFVjMY/V1Yaa8pJHBVScLoy4oTF3SG8dDbMdgE=','en','438ellag','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Walking tour','Mila was a great guide, she showed us some things I’m sure many others didn’t notice! She was friendly and bubbly and engaging.',5.0,'2023-09-04T05:27:07Z','REV-3IG1fJUhPH1/8574XFfqGoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Becky_W','VIATOR'),('72123P12','Alesund Sightseeing private tour for cruise passengers','Great Tour, highly recommended!','We had a wonderful time with Mila in Alesund. She was so very accommodating of our party, tailoring her tour to meet the needs of our group. She set the benchmark for the rest of our excursions on this trip. Thank you Mila, for sharing wonderful Alesund with us!',5.0,'2023-12-02T01:33:02Z','REV-YJdbNZzVXAbGJr063QxDQoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lisa_V','VIATOR'),('72123P12','Alesund Sightseeing private tour for cruise passengers','Incredible Day in Alesund!','We had a great time with Rudmila. She picked us up from the port and took us around Alesund, showing us the most beautiful, picturesque areas. She was very friendly, informative, and a great driver. We learned about Alesund\'s history and culture.  She even treated us to their local cheese and crackers specialties. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting this unique town of Alesund.',5.0,'2022-08-03T22:27:54Z','REV-/lx3kBD6gFXy0yFhGqhxE5Ewk0gFVnK8uoCbZo9jy0k=','en','Igor S','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Excellent and informative tour of the town','Very easy meeting point within 5 minute walk of the cruise terminal. Really fun and informative tour with lots of historical and social facts along with access to a beautiful hotel and a shop selling traditional dress. Our guide Myla was wonderfully warm and friendly with excellent English and great recommendations for what we should do after the tour.',5.0,'2023-11-16T04:06:30Z','REV-xe4qioWVXoGjDEx5ZxtBM4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Clare_B','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Excellent and Interesting Ålesund Walking Tour','My husband and I had such a great experience doing this City Walk. Radmyla was knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about showing us what makes Ålesund the “best and prettiest city in Norway.” Her communication with us was excellent.',5.0,'2023-10-20T12:34:15Z','REV-rVZqR7lNLpVOoFX3L9VU8qP3FXV1a+ptUjoOkSTsfH0=','en','Kgreenparrots','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Poor communication from the organisers let us down.','We were not given the information regarding a start time. At 9am they rang, and we were still aboard the cruise ship, to ask where we were. As their opening times don\'t start till 10am, we were taken aback. Still, willing to compromise, I asked if there was a later tour in the day we could join, and she hung up.

At no point, on any correspondence, was there a specified start time. We expected 10am and would have there in good time for that. Indeed, had we had any confirmation, we could have made the 9am start. We have double checked, just in case it was our mistake, and there is nothing to indicate a start time on any of it.',1.0,'2023-10-18T10:17:17Z','REV-yYCFuabldHGxN2be6QskboXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Alan_B','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Small group','A little too much history of the buildings. She asked us more questions to see if we knew the answers. Nice number of people on the tour.',4.0,'2023-10-16T13:52:47Z','REV-hbT6B2rAWMLMxufJE9RWqoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Patti_R','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Great tour','Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and bonded well with the small group. She gave out pieces of candy for correctly answering her questions Would highly recommend',5.0,'2023-10-16T05:01:03Z','REV-VBLQvc8dDIJYM/fP/vGB1IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Robert_C','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','A really nice and...','A really nice and enjoyable walking tour. Mila was great and full of stories. We enjoyed ourselves very much!',5.0,'2023-09-12T17:32:54Z','REV-0wx0M5PKF8UJ+Mk5wOusfoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ben_t','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Unique Architecture of Alesund','We spent in Norway 8 days. And two of them in Alesund. Style of this is city is very special. The beautiful Art de Nouveau architecture in Alesund is very impressive. Vinol tours Tourist agency in Bergen reccommended us Uniktur. wewere very satisfied with our choice. professional very knowledgeable guide opened us unique pages of Alesund history.',5.0,'2023-09-07T12:14:47Z','REV-RqIdkLFVjMY/V1Yaa8pJHBVScLoy4oTF3SG8dDbMdgE=','en','438ellag','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Walking tour','Mila was a great guide, she showed us some things I’m sure many others didn’t notice! She was friendly and bubbly and engaging.',5.0,'2023-09-04T05:27:07Z','REV-3IG1fJUhPH1/8574XFfqGoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Becky_W','VIATOR'),('72123P12','Alesund Sightseeing private tour for cruise passengers','Great Tour, highly recommended!','We had a wonderful time with Mila in Alesund. She was so very accommodating of our party, tailoring her tour to meet the needs of our group. She set the benchmark for the rest of our excursions on this trip. Thank you Mila, for sharing wonderful Alesund with us!',5.0,'2023-12-02T01:33:02Z','REV-YJdbNZzVXAbGJr063QxDQoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lisa_V','VIATOR'),('72123P12','Alesund Sightseeing private tour for cruise passengers','Incredible Day in Alesund!','We had a great time with Rudmila. She picked us up from the port and took us around Alesund, showing us the most beautiful, picturesque areas. She was very friendly, informative, and a great driver. We learned about Alesund\'s history and culture.  She even treated us to their local cheese and crackers specialties. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting this unique town of Alesund.',5.0,'2022-08-03T22:27:54Z','REV-/lx3kBD6gFXy0yFhGqhxE5Ewk0gFVnK8uoCbZo9jy0k=','en','Igor S','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Excellent and informative tour of the town','Very easy meeting point within 5 minute walk of the cruise terminal. Really fun and informative tour with lots of historical and social facts along with access to a beautiful hotel and a shop selling traditional dress. Our guide Myla was wonderfully warm and friendly with excellent English and great recommendations for what we should do after the tour.',5.0,'2023-11-16T04:06:30Z','REV-xe4qioWVXoGjDEx5ZxtBM4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Clare_B','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Excellent and Interesting Ålesund Walking Tour','My husband and I had such a great experience doing this City Walk. Radmyla was knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about showing us what makes Ålesund the “best and prettiest city in Norway.” Her communication with us was excellent.',5.0,'2023-10-20T12:34:15Z','REV-rVZqR7lNLpVOoFX3L9VU8qP3FXV1a+ptUjoOkSTsfH0=','en','Kgreenparrots','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Poor communication from the organisers let us down.','We were not given the information regarding a start time. At 9am they rang, and we were still aboard the cruise ship, to ask where we were. As their opening times don\'t start till 10am, we were taken aback. Still, willing to compromise, I asked if there was a later tour in the day we could join, and she hung up.

At no point, on any correspondence, was there a specified start time. We expected 10am and would have there in good time for that. Indeed, had we had any confirmation, we could have made the 9am start. We have double checked, just in case it was our mistake, and there is nothing to indicate a start time on any of it.',1.0,'2023-10-18T10:17:17Z','REV-yYCFuabldHGxN2be6QskboXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Alan_B','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Small group','A little too much history of the buildings. She asked us more questions to see if we knew the answers. Nice number of people on the tour.',4.0,'2023-10-16T13:52:47Z','REV-hbT6B2rAWMLMxufJE9RWqoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Patti_R','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Great tour','Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and bonded well with the small group. She gave out pieces of candy for correctly answering her questions Would highly recommend',5.0,'2023-10-16T05:01:03Z','REV-VBLQvc8dDIJYM/fP/vGB1IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Robert_C','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','A really nice and...','A really nice and enjoyable walking tour. Mila was great and full of stories. We enjoyed ourselves very much!',5.0,'2023-09-12T17:32:54Z','REV-0wx0M5PKF8UJ+Mk5wOusfoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ben_t','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Unique Architecture of Alesund','We spent in Norway 8 days. And two of them in Alesund. Style of this is city is very special. The beautiful Art de Nouveau architecture in Alesund is very impressive. Vinol tours Tourist agency in Bergen reccommended us Uniktur. wewere very satisfied with our choice. professional very knowledgeable guide opened us unique pages of Alesund history.',5.0,'2023-09-07T12:14:47Z','REV-RqIdkLFVjMY/V1Yaa8pJHBVScLoy4oTF3SG8dDbMdgE=','en','438ellag','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Walking tour','Mila was a great guide, she showed us some things I’m sure many others didn’t notice! She was friendly and bubbly and engaging.',5.0,'2023-09-04T05:27:07Z','REV-3IG1fJUhPH1/8574XFfqGoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Becky_W','VIATOR'),('72123P12','Alesund Sightseeing private tour for cruise passengers','Great Tour, highly recommended!','We had a wonderful time with Mila in Alesund. She was so very accommodating of our party, tailoring her tour to meet the needs of our group. She set the benchmark for the rest of our excursions on this trip. Thank you Mila, for sharing wonderful Alesund with us!',5.0,'2023-12-02T01:33:02Z','REV-YJdbNZzVXAbGJr063QxDQoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lisa_V','VIATOR'),('72123P12','Alesund Sightseeing private tour for cruise passengers','Incredible Day in Alesund!','We had a great time with Rudmila. She picked us up from the port and took us around Alesund, showing us the most beautiful, picturesque areas. She was very friendly, informative, and a great driver. We learned about Alesund\'s history and culture.  She even treated us to their local cheese and crackers specialties. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting this unique town of Alesund.',5.0,'2022-08-03T22:27:54Z','REV-/lx3kBD6gFXy0yFhGqhxE5Ewk0gFVnK8uoCbZo9jy0k=','en','Igor S','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Excellent and informative tour of the town','Very easy meeting point within 5 minute walk of the cruise terminal. Really fun and informative tour with lots of historical and social facts along with access to a beautiful hotel and a shop selling traditional dress. Our guide Myla was wonderfully warm and friendly with excellent English and great recommendations for what we should do after the tour.',5.0,'2023-11-16T04:06:30Z','REV-xe4qioWVXoGjDEx5ZxtBM4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Clare_B','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Excellent and Interesting Ålesund Walking Tour','My husband and I had such a great experience doing this City Walk. Radmyla was knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about showing us what makes Ålesund the “best and prettiest city in Norway.” Her communication with us was excellent.',5.0,'2023-10-20T12:34:15Z','REV-rVZqR7lNLpVOoFX3L9VU8qP3FXV1a+ptUjoOkSTsfH0=','en','Kgreenparrots','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Poor communication from the organisers let us down.','We were not given the information regarding a start time. At 9am they rang, and we were still aboard the cruise ship, to ask where we were. As their opening times don\'t start till 10am, we were taken aback. Still, willing to compromise, I asked if there was a later tour in the day we could join, and she hung up.

At no point, on any correspondence, was there a specified start time. We expected 10am and would have there in good time for that. Indeed, had we had any confirmation, we could have made the 9am start. We have double checked, just in case it was our mistake, and there is nothing to indicate a start time on any of it.',1.0,'2023-10-18T10:17:17Z','REV-yYCFuabldHGxN2be6QskboXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Alan_B','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Small group','A little too much history of the buildings. She asked us more questions to see if we knew the answers. Nice number of people on the tour.',4.0,'2023-10-16T13:52:47Z','REV-hbT6B2rAWMLMxufJE9RWqoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Patti_R','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Great tour','Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and bonded well with the small group. She gave out pieces of candy for correctly answering her questions Would highly recommend',5.0,'2023-10-16T05:01:03Z','REV-VBLQvc8dDIJYM/fP/vGB1IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Robert_C','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','A really nice and...','A really nice and enjoyable walking tour. Mila was great and full of stories. We enjoyed ourselves very much!',5.0,'2023-09-12T17:32:54Z','REV-0wx0M5PKF8UJ+Mk5wOusfoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ben_t','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Unique Architecture of Alesund','We spent in Norway 8 days. And two of them in Alesund. Style of this is city is very special. The beautiful Art de Nouveau architecture in Alesund is very impressive. Vinol tours Tourist agency in Bergen reccommended us Uniktur. wewere very satisfied with our choice. professional very knowledgeable guide opened us unique pages of Alesund history.',5.0,'2023-09-07T12:14:47Z','REV-RqIdkLFVjMY/V1Yaa8pJHBVScLoy4oTF3SG8dDbMdgE=','en','438ellag','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Walking tour','Mila was a great guide, she showed us some things I’m sure many others didn’t notice! She was friendly and bubbly and engaging.',5.0,'2023-09-04T05:27:07Z','REV-3IG1fJUhPH1/8574XFfqGoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Becky_W','VIATOR'),('72123P12','Alesund Sightseeing private tour for cruise passengers','Great Tour, highly recommended!','We had a wonderful time with Mila in Alesund. She was so very accommodating of our party, tailoring her tour to meet the needs of our group. She set the benchmark for the rest of our excursions on this trip. Thank you Mila, for sharing wonderful Alesund with us!',5.0,'2023-12-02T01:33:02Z','REV-YJdbNZzVXAbGJr063QxDQoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lisa_V','VIATOR'),('72123P12','Alesund Sightseeing private tour for cruise passengers','Incredible Day in Alesund!','We had a great time with Rudmila. She picked us up from the port and took us around Alesund, showing us the most beautiful, picturesque areas. She was very friendly, informative, and a great driver. We learned about Alesund\'s history and culture.  She even treated us to their local cheese and crackers specialties. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting this unique town of Alesund.',5.0,'2022-08-03T22:27:54Z','REV-/lx3kBD6gFXy0yFhGqhxE5Ewk0gFVnK8uoCbZo9jy0k=','en','Igor S','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Excellent and informative tour of the town','Very easy meeting point within 5 minute walk of the cruise terminal. Really fun and informative tour with lots of historical and social facts along with access to a beautiful hotel and a shop selling traditional dress. Our guide Myla was wonderfully warm and friendly with excellent English and great recommendations for what we should do after the tour.',5.0,'2023-11-16T04:06:30Z','REV-xe4qioWVXoGjDEx5ZxtBM4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Clare_B','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Excellent and Interesting Ålesund Walking Tour','My husband and I had such a great experience doing this City Walk. Radmyla was knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about showing us what makes Ålesund the “best and prettiest city in Norway.” Her communication with us was excellent.',5.0,'2023-10-20T12:34:15Z','REV-rVZqR7lNLpVOoFX3L9VU8qP3FXV1a+ptUjoOkSTsfH0=','en','Kgreenparrots','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Poor communication from the organisers let us down.','We were not given the information regarding a start time. At 9am they rang, and we were still aboard the cruise ship, to ask where we were. As their opening times don\'t start till 10am, we were taken aback. Still, willing to compromise, I asked if there was a later tour in the day we could join, and she hung up.

At no point, on any correspondence, was there a specified start time. We expected 10am and would have there in good time for that. Indeed, had we had any confirmation, we could have made the 9am start. We have double checked, just in case it was our mistake, and there is nothing to indicate a start time on any of it.',1.0,'2023-10-18T10:17:17Z','REV-yYCFuabldHGxN2be6QskboXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Alan_B','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Small group','A little too much history of the buildings. She asked us more questions to see if we knew the answers. Nice number of people on the tour.',4.0,'2023-10-16T13:52:47Z','REV-hbT6B2rAWMLMxufJE9RWqoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Patti_R','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Great tour','Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and bonded well with the small group. She gave out pieces of candy for correctly answering her questions Would highly recommend',5.0,'2023-10-16T05:01:03Z','REV-VBLQvc8dDIJYM/fP/vGB1IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Robert_C','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','A really nice and...','A really nice and enjoyable walking tour. Mila was great and full of stories. We enjoyed ourselves very much!',5.0,'2023-09-12T17:32:54Z','REV-0wx0M5PKF8UJ+Mk5wOusfoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ben_t','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Unique Architecture of Alesund','We spent in Norway 8 days. And two of them in Alesund. Style of this is city is very special. The beautiful Art de Nouveau architecture in Alesund is very impressive. Vinol tours Tourist agency in Bergen reccommended us Uniktur. wewere very satisfied with our choice. professional very knowledgeable guide opened us unique pages of Alesund history.',5.0,'2023-09-07T12:14:47Z','REV-RqIdkLFVjMY/V1Yaa8pJHBVScLoy4oTF3SG8dDbMdgE=','en','438ellag','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Walking tour','Mila was a great guide, she showed us some things I’m sure many others didn’t notice! She was friendly and bubbly and engaging.',5.0,'2023-09-04T05:27:07Z','REV-3IG1fJUhPH1/8574XFfqGoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Becky_W','VIATOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Authentic tour with a knowledge and informative tour guide. Good value for the experience you get.','Mila was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and informative. She provided time to explore things and took us to a variety of destinations around Ålesund. Mila also provided a Norwegian Snack for us to share. Mila was kind and helpful. I would highly recommend her as a tour guide.',5.0,'2023-10-16T11:43:28Z','REV-Pb4kvJcgozfaUEp0tGfOeKG46lf7jkMJzcsJeBNS8X8=','en','nedmijas','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','It is absurd that a small...','It is absurd that a small Tesla was our means of transportation for 4 adults and a driver.   We were packed in the back seat like sardines and it was so uncomfortable that one could not enjoy the experience.',1.0,'2022-08-17T03:11:58Z','REV-/ejSVjBCzXKuhgl1om5Wp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Mare','VIATOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Tour started half hour late due to guide at wrong pier','We arranged this 7/28/22 tour for our group of eight and received an email confirmation from Radmyla Jacobson on 4/4/22 that said confirmed the starting time and said our guide would meet us at the pier, near the exit from the ship.  Unfortunately, our guide and bus were not at the pier when we arrived. After making several phone calls to Radmyla, it was determined that our guide was at another pier. It turns out that there are two piers in Alesund.  Who knew? (To make matters worse, our ship was a half hour early, so we waited one hour in total.)  When I contacted Radmyla later (via email) to request some compensation for the unplanned half hour, instead of apologizing for the inconvenience, she responded by suggesting that she punish the guide who apparently cried when she told her and offered to return her tip. A simple apology would have sufficed.',2.0,'2022-08-16T13:05:53Z','REV-F1Z5Mz96JHCCAWhuUz1UlosEfsJv1bHzQ4z9TivEKDM=','en','Pam C','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Viking tour','First class experience from start to finish with lovely local touches thrown in.  We beat all the crowds and were taken to all the scenic viewing areas.  
Our guide surprised us with some local delicacies that were enjoyed at one of the amazing views.
Highly recommended',5.0,'2022-07-15T12:33:05Z','REV-LWjlaWBSp4xpizv9PIvsQDtqNnN7PYvOPW3PRtPAWKw=','en','903davee','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Best Tour','We picked this tour because no tours were available from our ship and my elderly father had trouble walking with his cane. It was the best tour of our 2 week trip! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, thorough, took us to everything we could want to see and made it super easy for my father to not have to walk far but gave my son and I opportunities to see and do a little more/get that perfect picture/etc. the car was cool and comfortable and I could not have created or imagined a better use of the four hours we spent. VERY good experience!',5.0,'2019-07-30T14:48:55Z','REV-BJ5CyKfuVMohOTxECDIyHIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Jennifer_S','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Small group','A little too much history of the buildings. She asked us more questions to see if we knew the answers. Nice number of people on the tour.',4.0,'2023-10-16T13:52:47Z','REV-hbT6B2rAWMLMxufJE9RWqoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Patti_R','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Great tour','Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and bonded well with the small group. She gave out pieces of candy for correctly answering her questions Would highly recommend',5.0,'2023-10-16T05:01:03Z','REV-VBLQvc8dDIJYM/fP/vGB1IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Robert_C','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','A really nice and...','A really nice and enjoyable walking tour. Mila was great and full of stories. We enjoyed ourselves very much!',5.0,'2023-09-12T17:32:54Z','REV-0wx0M5PKF8UJ+Mk5wOusfoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ben_t','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Unique Architecture of Alesund','We spent in Norway 8 days. And two of them in Alesund. Style of this is city is very special. The beautiful Art de Nouveau architecture in Alesund is very impressive. Vinol tours Tourist agency in Bergen reccommended us Uniktur. wewere very satisfied with our choice. professional very knowledgeable guide opened us unique pages of Alesund history.',5.0,'2023-09-07T12:14:47Z','REV-RqIdkLFVjMY/V1Yaa8pJHBVScLoy4oTF3SG8dDbMdgE=','en','438ellag','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Walking tour','Mila was a great guide, she showed us some things I’m sure many others didn’t notice! She was friendly and bubbly and engaging.',5.0,'2023-09-04T05:27:07Z','REV-3IG1fJUhPH1/8574XFfqGoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Becky_W','VIATOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Authentic tour with a knowledge and informative tour guide. Good value for the experience you get.','Mila was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and informative. She provided time to explore things and took us to a variety of destinations around Ålesund. Mila also provided a Norwegian Snack for us to share. Mila was kind and helpful. I would highly recommend her as a tour guide.',5.0,'2023-10-16T11:43:28Z','REV-Pb4kvJcgozfaUEp0tGfOeKG46lf7jkMJzcsJeBNS8X8=','en','nedmijas','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','It is absurd that a small...','It is absurd that a small Tesla was our means of transportation for 4 adults and a driver.   We were packed in the back seat like sardines and it was so uncomfortable that one could not enjoy the experience.',1.0,'2022-08-17T03:11:58Z','REV-/ejSVjBCzXKuhgl1om5Wp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Mare','VIATOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Tour started half hour late due to guide at wrong pier','We arranged this 7/28/22 tour for our group of eight and received an email confirmation from Radmyla Jacobson on 4/4/22 that said confirmed the starting time and said our guide would meet us at the pier, near the exit from the ship.  Unfortunately, our guide and bus were not at the pier when we arrived. After making several phone calls to Radmyla, it was determined that our guide was at another pier. It turns out that there are two piers in Alesund.  Who knew? (To make matters worse, our ship was a half hour early, so we waited one hour in total.)  When I contacted Radmyla later (via email) to request some compensation for the unplanned half hour, instead of apologizing for the inconvenience, she responded by suggesting that she punish the guide who apparently cried when she told her and offered to return her tip. A simple apology would have sufficed.',2.0,'2022-08-16T13:05:53Z','REV-F1Z5Mz96JHCCAWhuUz1UlosEfsJv1bHzQ4z9TivEKDM=','en','Pam C','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Viking tour','First class experience from start to finish with lovely local touches thrown in.  We beat all the crowds and were taken to all the scenic viewing areas.  
Our guide surprised us with some local delicacies that were enjoyed at one of the amazing views.
Highly recommended',5.0,'2022-07-15T12:33:05Z','REV-LWjlaWBSp4xpizv9PIvsQDtqNnN7PYvOPW3PRtPAWKw=','en','903davee','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Best Tour','We picked this tour because no tours were available from our ship and my elderly father had trouble walking with his cane. It was the best tour of our 2 week trip! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, thorough, took us to everything we could want to see and made it super easy for my father to not have to walk far but gave my son and I opportunities to see and do a little more/get that perfect picture/etc. the car was cool and comfortable and I could not have created or imagined a better use of the four hours we spent. VERY good experience!',5.0,'2019-07-30T14:48:55Z','REV-BJ5CyKfuVMohOTxECDIyHIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Jennifer_S','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Small group','A little too much history of the buildings. She asked us more questions to see if we knew the answers. Nice number of people on the tour.',4.0,'2023-10-16T13:52:47Z','REV-hbT6B2rAWMLMxufJE9RWqoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Patti_R','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Great tour','Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and bonded well with the small group. She gave out pieces of candy for correctly answering her questions Would highly recommend',5.0,'2023-10-16T05:01:03Z','REV-VBLQvc8dDIJYM/fP/vGB1IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Robert_C','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','A really nice and...','A really nice and enjoyable walking tour. Mila was great and full of stories. We enjoyed ourselves very much!',5.0,'2023-09-12T17:32:54Z','REV-0wx0M5PKF8UJ+Mk5wOusfoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ben_t','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Unique Architecture of Alesund','We spent in Norway 8 days. And two of them in Alesund. Style of this is city is very special. The beautiful Art de Nouveau architecture in Alesund is very impressive. Vinol tours Tourist agency in Bergen reccommended us Uniktur. wewere very satisfied with our choice. professional very knowledgeable guide opened us unique pages of Alesund history.',5.0,'2023-09-07T12:14:47Z','REV-RqIdkLFVjMY/V1Yaa8pJHBVScLoy4oTF3SG8dDbMdgE=','en','438ellag','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Walking tour','Mila was a great guide, she showed us some things I’m sure many others didn’t notice! She was friendly and bubbly and engaging.',5.0,'2023-09-04T05:27:07Z','REV-3IG1fJUhPH1/8574XFfqGoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Becky_W','VIATOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Authentic tour with a knowledge and informative tour guide. Good value for the experience you get.','Mila was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and informative. She provided time to explore things and took us to a variety of destinations around Ålesund. Mila also provided a Norwegian Snack for us to share. Mila was kind and helpful. I would highly recommend her as a tour guide.',5.0,'2023-10-16T11:43:28Z','REV-Pb4kvJcgozfaUEp0tGfOeKG46lf7jkMJzcsJeBNS8X8=','en','nedmijas','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','It is absurd that a small...','It is absurd that a small Tesla was our means of transportation for 4 adults and a driver.   We were packed in the back seat like sardines and it was so uncomfortable that one could not enjoy the experience.',1.0,'2022-08-17T03:11:58Z','REV-/ejSVjBCzXKuhgl1om5Wp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Mare','VIATOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Tour started half hour late due to guide at wrong pier','We arranged this 7/28/22 tour for our group of eight and received an email confirmation from Radmyla Jacobson on 4/4/22 that said confirmed the starting time and said our guide would meet us at the pier, near the exit from the ship.  Unfortunately, our guide and bus were not at the pier when we arrived. After making several phone calls to Radmyla, it was determined that our guide was at another pier. It turns out that there are two piers in Alesund.  Who knew? (To make matters worse, our ship was a half hour early, so we waited one hour in total.)  When I contacted Radmyla later (via email) to request some compensation for the unplanned half hour, instead of apologizing for the inconvenience, she responded by suggesting that she punish the guide who apparently cried when she told her and offered to return her tip. A simple apology would have sufficed.',2.0,'2022-08-16T13:05:53Z','REV-F1Z5Mz96JHCCAWhuUz1UlosEfsJv1bHzQ4z9TivEKDM=','en','Pam C','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Viking tour','First class experience from start to finish with lovely local touches thrown in.  We beat all the crowds and were taken to all the scenic viewing areas.  
Our guide surprised us with some local delicacies that were enjoyed at one of the amazing views.
Highly recommended',5.0,'2022-07-15T12:33:05Z','REV-LWjlaWBSp4xpizv9PIvsQDtqNnN7PYvOPW3PRtPAWKw=','en','903davee','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Best Tour','We picked this tour because no tours were available from our ship and my elderly father had trouble walking with his cane. It was the best tour of our 2 week trip! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, thorough, took us to everything we could want to see and made it super easy for my father to not have to walk far but gave my son and I opportunities to see and do a little more/get that perfect picture/etc. the car was cool and comfortable and I could not have created or imagined a better use of the four hours we spent. VERY good experience!',5.0,'2019-07-30T14:48:55Z','REV-BJ5CyKfuVMohOTxECDIyHIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Jennifer_S','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Small group','A little too much history of the buildings. She asked us more questions to see if we knew the answers. Nice number of people on the tour.',4.0,'2023-10-16T13:52:47Z','REV-hbT6B2rAWMLMxufJE9RWqoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Patti_R','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Great tour','Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and bonded well with the small group. She gave out pieces of candy for correctly answering her questions Would highly recommend',5.0,'2023-10-16T05:01:03Z','REV-VBLQvc8dDIJYM/fP/vGB1IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Robert_C','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','A really nice and...','A really nice and enjoyable walking tour. Mila was great and full of stories. We enjoyed ourselves very much!',5.0,'2023-09-12T17:32:54Z','REV-0wx0M5PKF8UJ+Mk5wOusfoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ben_t','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Unique Architecture of Alesund','We spent in Norway 8 days. And two of them in Alesund. Style of this is city is very special. The beautiful Art de Nouveau architecture in Alesund is very impressive. Vinol tours Tourist agency in Bergen reccommended us Uniktur. wewere very satisfied with our choice. professional very knowledgeable guide opened us unique pages of Alesund history.',5.0,'2023-09-07T12:14:47Z','REV-RqIdkLFVjMY/V1Yaa8pJHBVScLoy4oTF3SG8dDbMdgE=','en','438ellag','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Walking tour','Mila was a great guide, she showed us some things I’m sure many others didn’t notice! She was friendly and bubbly and engaging.',5.0,'2023-09-04T05:27:07Z','REV-3IG1fJUhPH1/8574XFfqGoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Becky_W','VIATOR'),('72123P3','Geiranger by Royal route, 5 hours with visiting a high-mountain farm','Wonderful and fun winter adventures in Longyearbyen, Norway','This was my second visit here, but first time in the winter season. I wanted to experience the 24-hour darkness period, hopefully see the Aurora Borealis, visit the only brewery in the Arctic and go dog sledding.  I had two 1/2 days to accomplish these goals.  Upon stepping outside the terminal I was greeted  by a blast of wind (-17.5 Celsius/ -27.5 Celsius wind chill). Good thing I wore the right cold weather gear!  It was 1400 and pitched black out.  I quickly found the shuttle bus that would take me to the Svalbard Hotell-Polfareren.   I stayed here before and knew I would be treated warmly and friendly.  The Svalbard Hotell-Polfareren provides a delicious breakfast to help start your day. The hotel is next door to the Tourist Center where I was able to book my Arctic dog sledding with Basecamp Explorer and a tour of the Svalbard Bryggeri (Brewery) and sample some of their beers.  I would have to depend on Mother Nature on whether or not I\'d see the Aurora Borealis.  
Basecamp Explorer picked up me and six others from our hotel the morning of dog sledding adventure and drove us first to their office.  There we were fitted with snowmobile suits, hat, mittens and boots, a baclava, a half facemask, a headlamp and goggles.  They ensured we would be warm.  After going over the initial safety briefing we all got back into the van and were driven to the dog camp.  We got to meet the sled dogs (around 70 of them); shown how to harness them (which we did); how to drive the sled and use the two brake systems.  There were a total of five sleds going out on this ride and each of us would get the chance to \"drive\" the sled and dog team.   We started sliding out the camp gate down the hill into the valley we\'d be sledding around.  It was a blast - riding as a passenger and more so driving.  It was dark, but you could see the outline of the mountains letting us know the sun was out there way south of where we were.  The dogs thoroughly enjoyed carrying us across the snow packed valley and we had to lightly apply the \"light\" brake to slow them down so the sled wouldn\'t surge past them!  At the end of the 10 Kilometer ride we arrived back to the camp; unharnessed the dogs and returned them to their respected dog houses.  Then we got a special treat of meeting around two dozen dog sled puppies in their pen.  It was utter bedlam as the puppies jumped all over us trying to greet us, chew on anything dangling, and have total fun.  Afterwards, we were driven back to the office to return all the gear, put our own gear back on and returned to the hotel.  This is definitely another adventure I\'d do again.
For beer lovers and those who want to learn about some neat recent Longyearbyen history visiting the Svalbard Bryggeri is worthwhile.  You learn how this brewery came into being (basically getting Norway to change the law against brewing beer here), the amazing life story of its founder, Robert Johansen, and tasting their favorable beers.  It\'s a good evening tour.
There are numerous shops, places to eat (i.e. Cafe Huskies; try chocolate candies from Fruene - made in Longyearbyen), and a grocery store to resupply if needed.  The history of Longyearbyen is amazing and all around for you to explore on your own. I definitely want to come back here again to experience this winter wonderland.',5.0,'2024-01-23T16:32:04Z','REV-LHlIjX6Iw4C1XqEfpBhHU1j924HOl3j8L837JICQp+E=','en','gypsymike2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P3','Geiranger by Royal route, 5 hours with visiting a high-mountain farm','Gorgeous!','Geiranger (and the surrounding areas)  is beautiful, and the tour with Myla was excellent.  Myla was able to drive on roads that didn’t include tour buses and, stop in places for pictures without large crowds.  The love she has for the area is clear, and made the tour that much more enjoyable. 

Lunch was at a small family run restaurant, where we tried local specialties.  Definitely a place we would have never found on our own.   

The tour ended in a spot that allowed us to walk down several steps alongside a waterfall.  There are many landings, so you are able to stop for pictures, and not interfere with others walking up and down the steps.  If we didn’t want to walk down, she could have driven us to the bottom. 

This is definitely a must-do tour.',5.0,'2023-08-07T21:44:42Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLC4D/TGP/jpjyhVrEDomO0A=','en','Hazeleyez3','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P3','Geiranger by Royal route, 5 hours with visiting a high-mountain farm','A must do tour','Absolutely stunning scenery accompanied with a very friendly and informative host, who by the way takes great pictures',5.0,'2023-08-04T03:41:06Z','REV-RFZB7WI/9DSDpX6mZFO4g4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Charlie_C','VIATOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Viking tour','First class experience from start to finish with lovely local touches thrown in.  We beat all the crowds and were taken to all the scenic viewing areas.  
Our guide surprised us with some local delicacies that were enjoyed at one of the amazing views.
Highly recommended',5.0,'2022-07-15T12:33:05Z','REV-LWjlaWBSp4xpizv9PIvsQDtqNnN7PYvOPW3PRtPAWKw=','en','903davee','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Best Tour','We picked this tour because no tours were available from our ship and my elderly father had trouble walking with his cane. It was the best tour of our 2 week trip! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, thorough, took us to everything we could want to see and made it super easy for my father to not have to walk far but gave my son and I opportunities to see and do a little more/get that perfect picture/etc. the car was cool and comfortable and I could not have created or imagined a better use of the four hours we spent. VERY good experience!',5.0,'2019-07-30T14:48:55Z','REV-BJ5CyKfuVMohOTxECDIyHIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Jennifer_S','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Small group','A little too much history of the buildings. She asked us more questions to see if we knew the answers. Nice number of people on the tour.',4.0,'2023-10-16T13:52:47Z','REV-hbT6B2rAWMLMxufJE9RWqoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Patti_R','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Great tour','Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and bonded well with the small group. She gave out pieces of candy for correctly answering her questions Would highly recommend',5.0,'2023-10-16T05:01:03Z','REV-VBLQvc8dDIJYM/fP/vGB1IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Robert_C','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','A really nice and...','A really nice and enjoyable walking tour. Mila was great and full of stories. We enjoyed ourselves very much!',5.0,'2023-09-12T17:32:54Z','REV-0wx0M5PKF8UJ+Mk5wOusfoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ben_t','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Unique Architecture of Alesund','We spent in Norway 8 days. And two of them in Alesund. Style of this is city is very special. The beautiful Art de Nouveau architecture in Alesund is very impressive. Vinol tours Tourist agency in Bergen reccommended us Uniktur. wewere very satisfied with our choice. professional very knowledgeable guide opened us unique pages of Alesund history.',5.0,'2023-09-07T12:14:47Z','REV-RqIdkLFVjMY/V1Yaa8pJHBVScLoy4oTF3SG8dDbMdgE=','en','438ellag','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Walking tour','Mila was a great guide, she showed us some things I’m sure many others didn’t notice! She was friendly and bubbly and engaging.',5.0,'2023-09-04T05:27:07Z','REV-3IG1fJUhPH1/8574XFfqGoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Becky_W','VIATOR'),('72123P3','Geiranger by Royal route, 5 hours with visiting a high-mountain farm','Wonderful and fun winter adventures in Longyearbyen, Norway','This was my second visit here, but first time in the winter season. I wanted to experience the 24-hour darkness period, hopefully see the Aurora Borealis, visit the only brewery in the Arctic and go dog sledding.  I had two 1/2 days to accomplish these goals.  Upon stepping outside the terminal I was greeted  by a blast of wind (-17.5 Celsius/ -27.5 Celsius wind chill). Good thing I wore the right cold weather gear!  It was 1400 and pitched black out.  I quickly found the shuttle bus that would take me to the Svalbard Hotell-Polfareren.   I stayed here before and knew I would be treated warmly and friendly.  The Svalbard Hotell-Polfareren provides a delicious breakfast to help start your day. The hotel is next door to the Tourist Center where I was able to book my Arctic dog sledding with Basecamp Explorer and a tour of the Svalbard Bryggeri (Brewery) and sample some of their beers.  I would have to depend on Mother Nature on whether or not I\'d see the Aurora Borealis.  
Basecamp Explorer picked up me and six others from our hotel the morning of dog sledding adventure and drove us first to their office.  There we were fitted with snowmobile suits, hat, mittens and boots, a baclava, a half facemask, a headlamp and goggles.  They ensured we would be warm.  After going over the initial safety briefing we all got back into the van and were driven to the dog camp.  We got to meet the sled dogs (around 70 of them); shown how to harness them (which we did); how to drive the sled and use the two brake systems.  There were a total of five sleds going out on this ride and each of us would get the chance to \"drive\" the sled and dog team.   We started sliding out the camp gate down the hill into the valley we\'d be sledding around.  It was a blast - riding as a passenger and more so driving.  It was dark, but you could see the outline of the mountains letting us know the sun was out there way south of where we were.  The dogs thoroughly enjoyed carrying us across the snow packed valley and we had to lightly apply the \"light\" brake to slow them down so the sled wouldn\'t surge past them!  At the end of the 10 Kilometer ride we arrived back to the camp; unharnessed the dogs and returned them to their respected dog houses.  Then we got a special treat of meeting around two dozen dog sled puppies in their pen.  It was utter bedlam as the puppies jumped all over us trying to greet us, chew on anything dangling, and have total fun.  Afterwards, we were driven back to the office to return all the gear, put our own gear back on and returned to the hotel.  This is definitely another adventure I\'d do again.
For beer lovers and those who want to learn about some neat recent Longyearbyen history visiting the Svalbard Bryggeri is worthwhile.  You learn how this brewery came into being (basically getting Norway to change the law against brewing beer here), the amazing life story of its founder, Robert Johansen, and tasting their favorable beers.  It\'s a good evening tour.
There are numerous shops, places to eat (i.e. Cafe Huskies; try chocolate candies from Fruene - made in Longyearbyen), and a grocery store to resupply if needed.  The history of Longyearbyen is amazing and all around for you to explore on your own. I definitely want to come back here again to experience this winter wonderland.',5.0,'2024-01-23T16:32:04Z','REV-LHlIjX6Iw4C1XqEfpBhHU1j924HOl3j8L837JICQp+E=','en','gypsymike2016','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P3','Geiranger by Royal route, 5 hours with visiting a high-mountain farm','Gorgeous!','Geiranger (and the surrounding areas)  is beautiful, and the tour with Myla was excellent.  Myla was able to drive on roads that didn’t include tour buses and, stop in places for pictures without large crowds.  The love she has for the area is clear, and made the tour that much more enjoyable. 

Lunch was at a small family run restaurant, where we tried local specialties.  Definitely a place we would have never found on our own.   

The tour ended in a spot that allowed us to walk down several steps alongside a waterfall.  There are many landings, so you are able to stop for pictures, and not interfere with others walking up and down the steps.  If we didn’t want to walk down, she could have driven us to the bottom. 

This is definitely a must-do tour.',5.0,'2023-08-07T21:44:42Z','REV-W1lF2SVLNkSkLVcDb9rJLC4D/TGP/jpjyhVrEDomO0A=','en','Hazeleyez3','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P3','Geiranger by Royal route, 5 hours with visiting a high-mountain farm','A must do tour','Absolutely stunning scenery accompanied with a very friendly and informative host, who by the way takes great pictures',5.0,'2023-08-04T03:41:06Z','REV-RFZB7WI/9DSDpX6mZFO4g4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Charlie_C','VIATOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Viking tour','First class experience from start to finish with lovely local touches thrown in.  We beat all the crowds and were taken to all the scenic viewing areas.  
Our guide surprised us with some local delicacies that were enjoyed at one of the amazing views.
Highly recommended',5.0,'2022-07-15T12:33:05Z','REV-LWjlaWBSp4xpizv9PIvsQDtqNnN7PYvOPW3PRtPAWKw=','en','903davee','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Best Tour','We picked this tour because no tours were available from our ship and my elderly father had trouble walking with his cane. It was the best tour of our 2 week trip! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, thorough, took us to everything we could want to see and made it super easy for my father to not have to walk far but gave my son and I opportunities to see and do a little more/get that perfect picture/etc. the car was cool and comfortable and I could not have created or imagined a better use of the four hours we spent. VERY good experience!',5.0,'2019-07-30T14:48:55Z','REV-BJ5CyKfuVMohOTxECDIyHIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Jennifer_S','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Small group','A little too much history of the buildings. She asked us more questions to see if we knew the answers. Nice number of people on the tour.',4.0,'2023-10-16T13:52:47Z','REV-hbT6B2rAWMLMxufJE9RWqoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Patti_R','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Great tour','Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and bonded well with the small group. She gave out pieces of candy for correctly answering her questions Would highly recommend',5.0,'2023-10-16T05:01:03Z','REV-VBLQvc8dDIJYM/fP/vGB1IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Robert_C','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','A really nice and...','A really nice and enjoyable walking tour. Mila was great and full of stories. We enjoyed ourselves very much!',5.0,'2023-09-12T17:32:54Z','REV-0wx0M5PKF8UJ+Mk5wOusfoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ben_t','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Unique Architecture of Alesund','We spent in Norway 8 days. And two of them in Alesund. Style of this is city is very special. The beautiful Art de Nouveau architecture in Alesund is very impressive. Vinol tours Tourist agency in Bergen reccommended us Uniktur. wewere very satisfied with our choice. professional very knowledgeable guide opened us unique pages of Alesund history.',5.0,'2023-09-07T12:14:47Z','REV-RqIdkLFVjMY/V1Yaa8pJHBVScLoy4oTF3SG8dDbMdgE=','en','438ellag','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Walking tour','Mila was a great guide, she showed us some things I’m sure many others didn’t notice! She was friendly and bubbly and engaging.',5.0,'2023-09-04T05:27:07Z','REV-3IG1fJUhPH1/8574XFfqGoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Becky_W','VIATOR'),('72123P5','Alesund 3 hrs Private tour Medieval Village Sunnmore','Farm life in old times','Many warm greetings to our guide Mila and my reccomendation to order Uniktour services if you will have chance to come to Alesund. This tour is the showcase of farm life in Norway centuries ago. Small wooden buildings with grass roofs, wild natural areas around. I get feeling of life here that was common all over Scandinavia.',5.0,'2023-01-25T10:35:10Z','REV-oww16SvG92iAK8EFqmj18sGBB8EkOuyJtpwlBQh8Kro=','en','kristibB399','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P5','Alesund 3 hrs Private tour Medieval Village Sunnmore','Great Day','We had a great Day with Radmila a wonderfull guide, and perfekt photograph

Thank s again fir this great experience',5.0,'2019-07-23T13:34:59Z','REV-n8h+03GjTEvgM7EDBKLewYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Antoine_C','VIATOR'),('72123P3','Geiranger by Royal route, 5 hours with visiting a high-mountain farm','A must do tour','Absolutely stunning scenery accompanied with a very friendly and informative host, who by the way takes great pictures',5.0,'2023-08-04T03:41:06Z','REV-RFZB7WI/9DSDpX6mZFO4g4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Charlie_C','VIATOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Viking tour','First class experience from start to finish with lovely local touches thrown in.  We beat all the crowds and were taken to all the scenic viewing areas.  
Our guide surprised us with some local delicacies that were enjoyed at one of the amazing views.
Highly recommended',5.0,'2022-07-15T12:33:05Z','REV-LWjlaWBSp4xpizv9PIvsQDtqNnN7PYvOPW3PRtPAWKw=','en','903davee','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Best Tour','We picked this tour because no tours were available from our ship and my elderly father had trouble walking with his cane. It was the best tour of our 2 week trip! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, thorough, took us to everything we could want to see and made it super easy for my father to not have to walk far but gave my son and I opportunities to see and do a little more/get that perfect picture/etc. the car was cool and comfortable and I could not have created or imagined a better use of the four hours we spent. VERY good experience!',5.0,'2019-07-30T14:48:55Z','REV-BJ5CyKfuVMohOTxECDIyHIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Jennifer_S','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Small group','A little too much history of the buildings. She asked us more questions to see if we knew the answers. Nice number of people on the tour.',4.0,'2023-10-16T13:52:47Z','REV-hbT6B2rAWMLMxufJE9RWqoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Patti_R','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Great tour','Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and bonded well with the small group. She gave out pieces of candy for correctly answering her questions Would highly recommend',5.0,'2023-10-16T05:01:03Z','REV-VBLQvc8dDIJYM/fP/vGB1IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Robert_C','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','A really nice and...','A really nice and enjoyable walking tour. Mila was great and full of stories. We enjoyed ourselves very much!',5.0,'2023-09-12T17:32:54Z','REV-0wx0M5PKF8UJ+Mk5wOusfoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ben_t','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Unique Architecture of Alesund','We spent in Norway 8 days. And two of them in Alesund. Style of this is city is very special. The beautiful Art de Nouveau architecture in Alesund is very impressive. Vinol tours Tourist agency in Bergen reccommended us Uniktur. wewere very satisfied with our choice. professional very knowledgeable guide opened us unique pages of Alesund history.',5.0,'2023-09-07T12:14:47Z','REV-RqIdkLFVjMY/V1Yaa8pJHBVScLoy4oTF3SG8dDbMdgE=','en','438ellag','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Walking tour','Mila was a great guide, she showed us some things I’m sure many others didn’t notice! She was friendly and bubbly and engaging.',5.0,'2023-09-04T05:27:07Z','REV-3IG1fJUhPH1/8574XFfqGoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Becky_W','VIATOR'),('72123P6','Alesund Sightseeing tour Vikings islands by minibus, 4 hours. Private tour','Great tour of alesund','Radmyla was a very vivacious and knowledgeable guide.  We had a very robust yet relaxed tour of alesund.  Our weather was horrible. However, we really appreciate the fact that she was not deterred by that.',5.0,'2022-07-28T12:28:57Z','REV-EyV9J9TCM8PNNe5ODPmtdIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','wrightwilson1972','VIATOR'),('72123P6','Alesund Sightseeing tour Vikings islands by minibus, 4 hours. Private tour','Awesome tour!!!','We had such a great time and went to so many amazing, beautiful places. I highly recommend this tour.',5.0,'2022-06-26T21:58:29Z','REV-35giDJxpLlZ8n/4F6xvC9oXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Michael_W','VIATOR'),('72123P3','Geiranger by Royal route, 5 hours with visiting a high-mountain farm','A must do tour','Absolutely stunning scenery accompanied with a very friendly and informative host, who by the way takes great pictures',5.0,'2023-08-04T03:41:06Z','REV-RFZB7WI/9DSDpX6mZFO4g4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Charlie_C','VIATOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Viking tour','First class experience from start to finish with lovely local touches thrown in.  We beat all the crowds and were taken to all the scenic viewing areas.  
Our guide surprised us with some local delicacies that were enjoyed at one of the amazing views.
Highly recommended',5.0,'2022-07-15T12:33:05Z','REV-LWjlaWBSp4xpizv9PIvsQDtqNnN7PYvOPW3PRtPAWKw=','en','903davee','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Best Tour','We picked this tour because no tours were available from our ship and my elderly father had trouble walking with his cane. It was the best tour of our 2 week trip! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, thorough, took us to everything we could want to see and made it super easy for my father to not have to walk far but gave my son and I opportunities to see and do a little more/get that perfect picture/etc. the car was cool and comfortable and I could not have created or imagined a better use of the four hours we spent. VERY good experience!',5.0,'2019-07-30T14:48:55Z','REV-BJ5CyKfuVMohOTxECDIyHIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Jennifer_S','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Small group','A little too much history of the buildings. She asked us more questions to see if we knew the answers. Nice number of people on the tour.',4.0,'2023-10-16T13:52:47Z','REV-hbT6B2rAWMLMxufJE9RWqoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Patti_R','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Great tour','Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and bonded well with the small group. She gave out pieces of candy for correctly answering her questions Would highly recommend',5.0,'2023-10-16T05:01:03Z','REV-VBLQvc8dDIJYM/fP/vGB1IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Robert_C','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','A really nice and...','A really nice and enjoyable walking tour. Mila was great and full of stories. We enjoyed ourselves very much!',5.0,'2023-09-12T17:32:54Z','REV-0wx0M5PKF8UJ+Mk5wOusfoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ben_t','VIATOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Unique Architecture of Alesund','We spent in Norway 8 days. And two of them in Alesund. Style of this is city is very special. The beautiful Art de Nouveau architecture in Alesund is very impressive. Vinol tours Tourist agency in Bergen reccommended us Uniktur. wewere very satisfied with our choice. professional very knowledgeable guide opened us unique pages of Alesund history.',5.0,'2023-09-07T12:14:47Z','REV-RqIdkLFVjMY/V1Yaa8pJHBVScLoy4oTF3SG8dDbMdgE=','en','438ellag','TRIPADVISOR'),('72123P1','Amazing city walk in &Aring;lesund','Walking tour','Mila was a great guide, she showed us some things I’m sure many others didn’t notice! She was friendly and bubbly and engaging.',5.0,'2023-09-04T05:27:07Z','REV-3IG1fJUhPH1/8574XFfqGoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Becky_W','VIATOR'),('72123P6','Alesund Sightseeing tour Vikings islands by minibus, 4 hours. Private tour','Great tour of alesund','Radmyla was a very vivacious and knowledgeable guide.  We had a very robust yet relaxed tour of alesund.  Our weather was horrible. However, we really appreciate the fact that she was not deterred by that.',5.0,'2022-07-28T12:28:57Z','REV-EyV9J9TCM8PNNe5ODPmtdIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','wrightwilson1972','VIATOR'),('72123P6','Alesund Sightseeing tour Vikings islands by minibus, 4 hours. Private tour','Awesome tour!!!','We had such a great time and went to so many amazing, beautiful places. I highly recommend this tour.',5.0,'2022-06-26T21:58:29Z','REV-35giDJxpLlZ8n/4F6xvC9oXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Michael_W','VIATOR'),('72123P3','Geiranger by Royal route, 5 hours with visiting a high-mountain farm','A must do tour','Absolutely stunning scenery accompanied with a very friendly and informative host, who by the way takes great pictures',5.0,'2023-08-04T03:41:06Z','REV-RFZB7WI/9DSDpX6mZFO4g4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Charlie_C','VIATOR'),('72123P2','Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands','Viking tour','First class experience from start to finish with lovely local touches thrown in.  We beat all the crowds and were taken to all the scenic viewing areas.  
