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Cultural Triangle
Sigiriya
Climb the 5th-century Lion Rock fortress, or watch sunrise over it from neighbouring Pidurangala.
Welcome to Sri Lanka
Explore Sri Lanka like a local
Tailor-made journeys with Chinthaka, your own licensed local guide. From his warm airport welcome to day trips and 7 to 14-day round tours, every route is planned by him and timed to the island's best seasons.
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Why travel with Chin?
Tailor-made journeys to every corner of the island, with a local by your side
Discover Sri Lanka with a local travel agency that plans every day around you. From the moment you land to your last beach sunset, one trusted person looks after every detail.
We shape each route around the island's two monsoons, so you reach the hills, the wildlife and the coast when they are at their very best.
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Where we travel
From the rock fortress of Sigiriya to the misty tea country, the leopards of Yala and the palm-fringed south coast, Sri Lanka packs remarkable variety into one small island.
Hover over a place to see exactly where it sits on the island, then scroll across to explore.
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Cultural Triangle
Dambulla
Five cave shrines with painted ceilings and more than 150 Buddha statues, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Wildlife
Minneriya
Home to "The Gathering", when hundreds of wild elephants come to the reservoir in the dry season.
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Village life
Habarana
Ride a tractor, paddle a lake raft and share a home-cooked rice and curry in a traditional village.
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Hill capital
Kandy
Home of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, set around a peaceful lake in the hills.
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Tea country
Nuwara Eliya
Cool air, colonial bungalows and endless tea estates in the heart of the hill country.
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Hill country
Ella
The Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak and Ravana Falls, with some of the island's best views.
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Safari
Yala
Sri Lanka's most famous national park, with one of the highest leopard densities in the world.
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South coast
Mirissa
Palm-lined bays, Coconut Tree Hill and whale watching off the southern coast.
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South coast
Koggala
Meet the stilt fishermen, an icon of the south coast, a short drive from historic Galle Fort.
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West coast
Kosgoda
Visit a turtle conservation project on a beach where sea turtles come ashore to nest.
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River safari
Madu River
Glide through mangrove tunnels and past cinnamon islands on a boat safari near Balapitiya.
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Near the airport
Negombo
A lively fish market and lagoon close to the airport, the perfect first or last stop.
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Pidurangala, Sigiriya
How it works
From your first message to your final farewell, you deal with one person who knows the island inside out. Chin plans the route, arranges the details, and drives and guides you himself, so nothing gets lost along the way.
Send a message with your dates, who is travelling and what you would love to see. We'll talk it through on WhatsApp, by email or on a call.
You receive a tailor-made itinerary with hotels, sights and driving times, adjusted to the season. Change anything until it feels just right, with clear, transparent pricing.
Chin meets you at arrivals with your name board and a flower garland, helps with your luggage and takes you straight to your first stay.
Travel at your own pace in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed chauffeur guide: flexible stops, local tips and support every single day.
Experiences we offer
Mix and match any of these into your trip. Pick the ones you love and Chin will build your route around them.
01 · Wildlife
Jeep safaris
Look for leopards in Yala and wild elephant herds in Minneriya on a private jeep safari.
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02 · Village life
A day in the village
Ride a tractor, paddle a lake raft and share a home-cooked rice and curry lunch near Habarana.
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03 · Active
Countryside cycling
Easy rides along quiet village roads and lakes around Sigiriya, away from the crowds.
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04 · Hiking
Hikes & viewpoints
Sunrise on Pidurangala facing Sigiriya Rock, and the walk up Little Adam's Peak in Ella.
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05 · Hill country
Tea country
Walk through the tea estates of Nuwara Eliya and Ella, and try plucking tea with the pickers.
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06 · Culture
Temples & ancient sites
Climb Sigiriya, explore the Dambulla cave temples and visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
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River & lagoon boat rides
Glide through the mangrove tunnels of the Madu River and past its small cinnamon islands.
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Coast & sea
Try stilt fishing, go whale watching off Mirissa and visit the turtle project at Kosgoda.
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Timed to the seasons
Two monsoons, one perfect route
Sri Lanka has sunshine somewhere all year round. When one coast has rain, the other is at its best, so we plan your days to keep you on the sunny side of the island.
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Your guide
Meet Chin
Chinthaka, Chin to his guests, is a licensed tourist chauffeur guide who has welcomed families, couples, friends and solo travellers from all over the world.
He loves sharing the Sri Lanka he grew up in: the quiet viewpoints, the village kitchens, and knowing exactly when and where to find the elephants. Every guest is met personally, and every route is planned by someone who has driven it many times.
- NTDAMember of the National Tourist Drivers Association
- SLTDAApproved by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
- Since 2019Authorised tourist chauffeur, member no. 5025
Moments from the road
Real guests, real days out. A few favourite memories from journeys across the island.