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About Best Sri Lankan Tour

Locals who love
showing you home

Our Story

A passion for Sri Lanka,
shared with the world

Best Sri Lankan Tour was founded with a simple belief — that travel should feel personal, never packaged. Our small team in Katunayake (just minutes from the international airport) builds itineraries the way friends would: with care, knowledge, and genuine enthusiasm for sharing this remarkable island.

We've grown up here. We know which beach has the calmest swimming, which Yala safari driver has the sharpest eye for leopards, which Kandyan dance performance is genuinely traditional and which is a tourist trap. That local knowledge is the difference between a trip you describe and a trip you remember.

From cultural triangle adventures to wildlife safaris, hill country train journeys to luxury beach honeymoons — every itinerary we craft is shaped by what you want to experience.

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What Drives Us

Five values, no compromises

01

Authenticity

No fake "village experiences" or staged photo ops. We connect you with real Sri Lanka.

02

Personalisation

Every itinerary is hand-built for you. No two trips we plan are the same.

03

Transparency

Clear pricing. Honest recommendations. No hidden costs or upsell pressure.

04

Responsibility

We work with local hotels, drivers and guides. Your money stays in Sri Lankan communities.

05

Care

You're not a booking number. We're available 24/7 throughout your journey.

The Team

Meet the people behind your trip

Real Sri Lankans, real expertise, real care.

Keshani Shalika
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Keshani Shalika

Keshani leads Best Sri Lankan Tour with a passion for sharing the beauty of Sri Lanka with the world. With years of experience in hospitality and tourism, she ensures every guest receives a personalised, unforgettable experience.

Kanishka Shyamal
Director

Kanishka Shyamal

Kanishka oversees operations and tour planning at Best Sri Lankan Tour. With deep local knowledge of Sri Lanka's most beautiful destinations and a network of trusted hotel partners and drivers, he crafts itineraries that go beyond the typical tourist trail.

International Representatives

Local presence, global service

Booking from overseas? Our agents abroad are happy to help you plan in your timezone.

🌏 Australia Office

Chandana Sudath

Australia Representative

Chandana is our trusted representative in Australia, helping Australian travellers plan their perfect Sri Lankan adventure with personal service and local insight from both countries. Get in touch with him directly if you're booking from Australia.

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