Chanaka Rathnayake
I'm not a travel agency — I'm the licensed guide who personally plans and often leads your trip, with a particular focus on wildlife photography and Sri Lanka's Pekoe Trail.
Guiding travellers through Sri Lanka's nature, culture and landscapes since 2010. Licensed by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), I specialise in wildlife safaris, birdwatching, hiking, cultural tours and tailor-made private journeys.
Showing You the Real Sri Lanka
I'm Chanaka Rathnayake, a licensed tour guide with over 15 years of experience, guiding travellers through Sri Lanka's nature, culture and landscapes since 2010. Licensed by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), I specialise in wildlife safaris, birdwatching, hiking, cultural tours and tailor-made private journeys.
I'm also a wildlife photographer, so my tours are planned around light, timing and the best chance of a sighting — whether that's a leopard in Yala, an endemic bird in Sinharaja or a misty morning on the Pekoe Trail.
Every itinerary is designed around you — your interests, pace and budget. My goal is simple: to show you the real Sri Lanka through authentic, memorable experiences, not a fixed script followed the same way for every traveller.
Services
Languages: English · basic French
"Your journey starts with a warm welcome."
Chanaka Rathnayake SLTDA Licensed Private Tour Guide & NaturalistOn the Road With My Guests
From Korean pilgrims at the Temple of the Tooth to naturalists on the trails of Horton Plains.
Professional Certifications
Officially licensed and trained to guide travellers safely and knowledgeably across Sri Lanka. Tap a certificate to view it larger.
What Every Trip Includes
Licensed & experienced
SLTDA-registered, with 15+ years guiding travellers across Sri Lanka since 2010.
A naturalist's eye
A wildlife photographer's background means stops are timed for the light and the sighting.
Fully customisable
Every itinerary is designed around your interests, pace and budget — never a fixed script.
A personal welcome
Every journey starts with a warm welcome and stays personal from the first day to the last.
Trusted Partners Behind Every Trip
Alongside my own tours, I work with established Sri Lankan travel companies, so every trip is backed by reliable vehicles, drivers and support.
Genuine Lanka Holiday & Tours (Pvt) Ltd
Genuine Sri Lankans Tours — serving international travellers for over 15 years.
genuinesrilankans.com ↗ Safari PartnerCeylon Safaris
Private jeep safaris across Sri Lanka's national parks.
ceylonsafaris.com ↗ Member GuideKoko Voyage
Long-term member tour guide and representative in Sri Lanka.
kokovoyage.com ↗Your journey starts with a warm welcome.
Tell me your dates, interests and how many days you have — I'll help you build a Sri Lanka trip around exactly what you're looking for.
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