Your trusted travel partner
in Sri Lanka

Specialist destination management company in Sri Lanka focusing on private, authentic tailor made tours.

Your trusted travel partner
in Sri Lanka

Specialist destination management company in Sri Lanka focusing on private, authentic tailor made tours.

Your trusted travel partner
in Sri Lanka

Specialist destination management company in Sri Lanka focusing on private, authentic tailor made tours.

Your trusted travel partner
in Sri Lanka

Specialist destination management company in Sri Lanka focusing on private, authentic tailor made tours.

Your trusted travel partner
in Sri Lanka

Specialist destination management company in Sri Lanka focusing on private, authentic tailor made tours.

Elephant Tour

Our Unique Proposition

We are a Sri Lankan family owned company who have travelled extensively in Sri Lanka for over 35 years sourcing new destinations, experiencing first hand new accommodation options and activities and are experts in crafting itineraries for our clients.

We focus on enhancing our guest experience by offering sustainable unique experiences, boutique accommodation, highly experienced guides and an opportunity to interact with and enrich the lives of the local community.

Client experience, product knowledge and strong supplier relationships is what we pride ourselves in

Your clients are our top priority

We are passionate about serving your clients and ensure that this is at the forefront of what we deliver.

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Your clients are our top priority
We understand the nuances of travel in Sri Lanka

Our sales and product teams have had overnight stays in over 50 hotels, visited over 200 hotels and personally experienced over 50 excursions that we offer across the island.

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We understand the nuances of travel in Sri Lanka
We have strong, long-standing relationships with suppliers

Being in business for 36 years we have forged strong relationships with our accommodation and experience providers and only work with the best in the business.

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We have strong, long-standing relationships with suppliers
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Meet the Team

Counting over 35 years in the industry, we have a well experienced and dedicated team who have been crafting tailor made tours for our clients. We are constantly on the road experiencing new accommodation or experiences as we gain first-hand knowledge. With flexible work from home arrangements we are able to provide clients with a fast turn around of quotes and communication. Read More

Our Affiliations

Our long-standing customers say we are a pleasure to work with

Pan Lanka has been a long term partner of Insider Journeys providing seamless high quality travel experiences. You can relax when clients are on the ground as you know that all arrangements will be meticulously taken care of. Many thanks to the team at Pan Lanka for always looking after everything.

Luke

Senior Product Manager, Australia

Efficient quoting, backed up with excellent first hand product knowledge from the Pan Lanka team, delivers consistently excellent experiences for our clients. Driver Guides are trained, informed and friendly, delivering the best possible holiday for our clients.

Neil

Director, UK

Of the 40 different suppliers that we work with around the world, Pan Lanka are easily one of the most professional and pleasurable to deal with. They truly inspire confidence, and have a genuine passion that is built around ensuring our guests have the best possible experience.

Harry

General Manager, UK

Audley Travel has worked with Gulam, Ratten and the team at Pan Lanka for 15 years since launching the Sri Lanka program. During that period we have significantly grown our business to become the leader in tailor made tours to Sri Lanka. Their attention to detail, fast quote turnaround and in-depth knowledge of the country were key factors in our growth.

Rogier

Head of Programme, UK

Of all the countries we work with, I can genuinely say that Pan Lanka are the best in terms of how they look after our clients and their ease and speed to deal with. They keep up to date with new product and are always innovative and creative. A family run business that is always pleasure to deal with.

Nick

Tour Operator Owner, Australia

We have worked closely with Pan Lanka Travels for over 10 years and consider them to be both an exemplary business partner and a long-term friend. Their consistently high level of service in all areas – from itinerary planning to operational details to hotel negotiations to the assignment of talented/caring guides – has been a hallmark of how their business is conducted and helped our business to grow substantially in Sri Lanka.

Shawn

Destination Head, UK

I have known the Pan Lanka team for over 10 years, and utilized their services for a wide range of Sri Lanka client experiences: beach, culture and wildlife itineraries, tailor-made holidays and groups, and a range of accommodation standards. Pan Lanka have always provided professional, prompt and competitively-priced services, developed excellent working relationships, and maintained strong relationships across the industry.

Eric

Product Manager, Australia

I have worked with Pan Lanka for over 10 years, bringing them on board when I have personally moved companies within the UK. This is testament to the service they offer, their responsiveness and their willingness to move forward with the times. I can genuinely recommend them as a brilliant option if you are looking for a quality DMC that can service more discerning tastes and clients quickly and efficiently.

Kate

Head of Product, UK

We have been working with Pan Lanka since 2015 and have consistently received extremely high standards of service throughout the entire process from obtaining quotes to ensuring our clients have the best possible experience. Professional, reliable, and trustworthy, Pan Lanka are a pleasure to work with.

Chris

Tour Operator Owner, UK
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Sustainability

At Pan Lanka we are extremely conscious about our people, our environment, and our heritage. Itineraries we plan, accommodation, and activities we recommend are carefully selected with sustainability at its core. Our priority is to work with the locals and give an opportunity to our clients to get to know the people, their customs, their food, and their lifestyles so that they have an enriching holiday. Read More

Featured Hotels and Experiences

Udawattakele Forest Reserve

Udawattakele Forest Reserve often spelled as Udawatta Kele, is a historic forest reserve on a hill-ridge in the city of Kandy. It is 104 hectares (257 acres) large and 635 metres in elevation.  The reserve contains a great variety of plant species, especially lianas, shrubs and small trees. There are several giant lianas. Many of small and medium s

Udawattakele Forest Reserve

Udawattakele Forest Reserve often spelled as Udawatta Kele, is a historic forest reserve on a hill-ridge in the city of Kandy. It is 104 hectares (257 acres) large and 635 metres in elevation.  The reserve contains a great variety of plant species, especially lianas, shrubs and small trees. There are several giant lianas. Many of small and medium s

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The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel

With an aura of a jungle retreat, this exclusive hideaway is located in a 25 acre organic spice plantation around 20km away from Kandy city. A Wallawwa (Manor House) that was later renovated, it certainly has its old-world charm. The rooms are surrounded by a garden full of cardamom, turmeric, ginger, cloves, pepper, tea which are largely cultivate

The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel

With an aura of a jungle retreat, this exclusive hideaway is located in a 25 acre organic spice plantation around 20km away from Kandy city. A Wallawwa (Manor House) that was later renovated, it certainly has its old-world charm. The rooms are surrounded by a garden full of cardamom, turmeric, ginger, cloves, pepper, tea which are largely cultivate

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Taru Villas Maia

Located in the lush greenery of the cultural triangle, Maia is yet another of the Taru properties which can guarantee a comfortable and memorable stay. It works as a great base for Minneriya/Kaudulla safaris with only a 12 minutes drive. The property consists of 2 premier chalets and 8 superior rooms which can accommodate up to 3 persons

Taru Villas Maia

Located in the lush greenery of the cultural triangle, Maia is yet another of the Taru properties which can guarantee a comfortable and memorable stay. It works as a great base for Minneriya/Kaudulla safaris with only a 12 minutes drive. The property consists of 2 premier chalets and 8 superior rooms which can accommodate up to 3 persons

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Hot Air Ballooning

Hot air ballooning is a popular yet a niche adventure that is feasible in the cultural triangle. The climate in Dambulla – Kandalama is exceptional for flying balloons, due to its extremely calm and predictable nature. Hot air Balloon Rides generally take place in the early morning (because the weather is more stable), and the average distance cove

Hot Air Ballooning

Hot air ballooning is a popular yet a niche adventure that is feasible in the cultural triangle. The climate in Dambulla – Kandalama is exceptional for flying balloons, due to its extremely calm and predictable nature. Hot air Balloon Rides generally take place in the early morning (because the weather is more stable), and the average distance cove

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“Enriching lives by creating memorable journeys”