Passionate locals who bring Sri Lanka to life

Meet Our Guides

Our Team

Your Journey, Their Passion

Our guides are born and raised in Sri Lanka — deeply knowledgeable about its history, wildlife, culture, and hidden gems. They don't just show you the island; they share it with you.

Featured Guides

15 yrsFeatured

Kasun Perera

Senior Cultural Guide

Born in Kandy and raised among the ancient temples of the Cultural Triangle, Kasun has spent 15 years sharing the deep history and living traditions of Sri Lanka with travellers from around the world. His infectious enthusiasm for Kandyan history and Buddhist culture leaves every guest with memories that last a lifetime.

EnglishGermanSinhala

Cultural Triangle · Central Province · Kandy

Cultural ToursHeritage SitesBuddhist TemplesAncient Cities

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Licensed, UNESCO Heritage Site Guide

11 yrsFeatured

Nimal Silva

Wildlife & Safari Expert

A lifelong naturalist and wildlife photographer, Nimal has spent over a decade tracking leopards at Yala and leading safari jeeps through Udawalawe and Wilpattu. His sharp eye and encyclopaedic knowledge of Sri Lankan fauna make every safari an extraordinary wildlife encounter.

EnglishFrenchSinhala

Southern Province · Yala · Udawalawe · Wilpattu

Wildlife SafarisBirdwatchingPhotography ToursNational Parks

SLTDA Licensed Guide, Wildlife Photography Certificate, National Parks Tracker

9 yrsFeatured

Dilani Fernando

Heritage & Arts Guide

With a background in art history and a passion for colonial architecture, Dilani specialises in Galle Fort, the temples of Kandy, and the living craft traditions of Sri Lanka. She speaks fluent Japanese and has been a favourite guide among visitors from Japan for over eight years.

EnglishJapaneseSinhala

Southern Province · Galle · Kandy · Colombo

Colonial HeritageArt & ArchitectureHandicraftsGalle Fort

SLTDA Licensed Guide, Galle Fort Heritage Interpreter

All Guides

8 yrs

Rohan Jayawardena

Adventure & Hill Country Guide

A former trekking instructor turned licensed guide, Rohan knows every trail between Ella and Horton Plains. Whether it's a sunrise hike to Little Adam's Peak or white-water rafting at Kithulgala, he brings energy, safety expertise, and local knowledge to every adventure.

EnglishSinhalaTamil

Hill Country · Ella · Nuwara Eliya · Horton Plains · Kithulgala

Trekking & HikingAdventure SportsHill CountryTea Plantations

SLTDA Licensed Guide, Wilderness First Aid, Rafting Safety Certification

17 yrs

Priya Ratnayake

Island-wide Senior Guide

With 17 years of guiding experience across every corner of the island, Priya is one of our most versatile and requested guides. Her warmth, storytelling ability, and deep knowledge of Sri Lankan cuisine and local life make each tour feel personal and authentic.

EnglishItalianSinhala

Island-wide · Colombo · Cultural Triangle · South Coast

Cultural & Heritage ToursFood & Culinary ExperiencesVillage LifeWomen-led Tours

SLTDA Senior Licensed Guide, Culinary Tourism Certificate

10 yrs

Chaminda De Silva

Coastal & Marine Guide

Growing up on the southern coast, Chaminda has an intimate knowledge of Sri Lanka's coastline — from whale watching hotspots off Mirissa to the coral reefs of Hikkaduwa and the mangroves of Negombo Lagoon. He is also a certified snorkelling and scuba diving guide.

EnglishGermanSinhala

Southern Coast · Mirissa · Hikkaduwa · Negombo · Trincomalee

Whale WatchingCoastal ExcursionsSnorkelling & DivingFishing Experiences

SLTDA Licensed Guide, PADI Open Water Divemaster, Whale Watching Operator

7 yrs

Sanjeewa Bandara

Cultural & Culinary Guide

Sanjeewa blends cultural history with food experiences like no other. From morning spice garden visits to cooking classes with local families, he creates immersive experiences that connect travellers deeply with everyday Sri Lankan life. He is fluent in Mandarin, making him popular with Chinese-speaking visitors.

EnglishMandarin ChineseSinhala

Colombo · Kandy · Matale Spice Region · Southern Province

Culinary ToursSpice GardensLocal Cooking ClassesVillage Experiences

SLTDA Licensed Guide, Culinary Arts Certificate

6 yrs

Imalsha Wickramasinghe

Nature & Rainforest Guide

A trained botanist and passionate birder, Imalsha specialises in Sri Lanka's spectacular natural ecosystems — from the moss-draped rainforest trails of Sinharaja to the misty cloud forests of Horton Plains. She conducts her tours with a calm, educational approach that reveals nature's smallest wonders.

EnglishFrenchSinhala

Sinharaja Rainforest · Horton Plains · Knuckles Range · Wet Zone Forests

Rainforest TrekkingBirdwatchingBotany & FloraHorton PlainsSinharaja

SLTDA Licensed Guide, Botany Degree (University of Peradeniya), Bird Guide Certification