The Numbers Behind Shans Lanka Travels
Our Journey So Far
The achievements that took Shans Lanka Travels from a first customised tour to a 360-degree, 20+ category operator
Shans Lanka Travels Founded
Founded in Negombo, Sri Lanka by Madhushan Sandaruwan, with a mission to showcase Sri Lanka's beauty and culture.
First Customised Tours Completed
Successfully completed the first 50 customised tours with outstanding customer feedback, and introduced eco-friendly, sustainable travel options.
Best Emerging Tour Operator
Expanded global reach to welcome travellers from 30+ countries, reached 100+ successful tours, received the "Best Emerging Tour Operator 2023" award, and was recognised as a "Top-Rated Travel Agency in Sri Lanka".
500+ Tours & Customer Excellence
Achieved 500+ successful tours and received a Customer Excellence Award, now delivering over 75 individual tours and 20+ group tours every month.
Tour Categories, 48 Signature Packages
From cultural heritage and hill country tea trails to whale watching, surf, diving, scenic rail journeys and pilgrimage travel — 48 signature itineraries across 20+ named categories for genuine 360-degree coverage of Sri Lanka.
A Complete Transport Fleet
A full range from Toyota Prius, Allion and Premio sedans to HiAce, KDH and GranAce vans and Yutong touring coaches seating up to 50 — every category of Sri Lankan tourist vehicle, under one roof.
A Multilingual, 84-Member Team
27 licensed guides speaking English, German, French and Mandarin, 33 professional drivers, and a dedicated operations, sales and support team, 84 members strong.
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Where Our Guests Travel From
Five primary source regions, each matched with packages built around their interests — figures show packages highlighted per region out of our 48-package collection
United Kingdom & Europe
Cultural heritage travellers, wildlife enthusiasts and honeymooners across the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Belgium, Spain and Portugal.
North America
Adventure and wildlife travellers, honeymooners, and luxury escape seekers from the United States and Canada.
Asia Pacific
Family and group travellers, cultural explorers and eco-tourism enthusiasts from China, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand.
Middle East
Luxury and VIP travellers from the United Arab Emirates seeking premium accommodations, halal-friendly itineraries and private tours.
India & South Asia
Honeymooners, destination wedding travellers and cultural and heritage explorers from India and the wider South Asian region.
30+ Countries Overall
Every one of our 48 signature packages is fully visible and bookable to all visitors, regardless of home market.
Development Trajectory
A phased expansion blueprint building Shans Lanka Travels into a leading personalised inbound tour operator through 2030
Six Reasons We Lead
Founder-led quality assurance, full-spectrum coverage and genuine local roots behind every award
Personalized & Tailor-Made Tours
Every itinerary is customised to match travellers' preferences, ensuring unique and memorable experiences rather than shelf packages.
Multilingual Licensed Guide Team
27 licensed guides speaking English, German, French and Mandarin enable access to a wide range of international travellers.
360-Degree Full-Service Operator
One operator for everything: transport, licensed guides, hotel booking, activity coordination and tour planning across 20+ categories.
Strong Industry Partnerships
Trusted relationships with top hotels, resorts and activity providers since 2020, built to guarantee quality and value.
Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Tourism
Responsible travel practices supporting local communities, wildlife conservation and eco-friendly experiences on every tour.
Hassle-Free Travel Planning
From airport transfers to accommodation and guided tours, we handle everything for a genuinely stress-free experience.
UK & Europe · North America · Asia Pacific · Middle East · India
Be Part of Our Next 500 Tours
These milestones reflect one promise — your journey will be personally planned, locally rooted, and genuinely memorable