The Soul of Sri Lanka
Where Tech-Savvy Travelers Meet Time-Tested Local Wisdom
How It All Began
In 2023, after years of watching travelers struggle with contradictory advice and tourist traps, we realized something had to change. Sarah, our founder, was guiding a lost couple through Kandy when she had her 'aha' moment: what if we could bottle this local knowledge and make it accessible to every traveler?
I watched too many travelers miss the *real* Sri Lanka—trapped in generic tours, lost in contradictory blogs, or worse, giving up on their dream trip entirely. We built CeylonGuide to change that story.
The Challenge vs The Solution
The Traveler's Struggle
- closeFragmented information across dozens of sites
- closeTourist traps that overcharge
- closeLanguage barriers causing stress
- closeSafety concerns with unverified guides
The CeylonGuide Way
- checkCurated digital itineraries by locals
- checkVerified background-checked guides
- check24/7 Real-time support via WhatsApp
- checkTransparent pricing & no hidden fees
Local experts design every itinerary
Every guide passes 5-point safety check
Real humans available 24/7, not chatbots
Meet the Explorers
The passionate individuals working behind the scenes to make your Sri Lankan adventure unforgettable.
Sarah Perera
Founder & CEO
Former BBC travel journalist who quit her London desk job to show the world the Sri Lanka tourists never see. Speaks 3 languages and can negotiate tuk-tuk prices like a local.
David Silva
Head of Tours
Started spotting leopards in Yala at age 12. Certified nature guide who has helped over 2,000 travelers experience Sri Lanka's wildlife safely and respectfully.
Amara Jayasuriya
Content Lead
Award-winning photographer whose mission is capturing the Sri Lanka you won't find on postcards. Her photos have been featured in National Geographic.
Rajith Fernando
Tech Lead
Former Silicon Valley engineer who returned home to use tech for good. Built our platform from scratch to make travel planning as easy as ordering food.
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