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Tailor-made Sri Lanka journeys, planned by the people who live here.

Oura Travel is a small Sri Lanka travel company in Weligama. We design private tours around your dates and interests, then look after you on the road with your own driver-guide and one number to call at any hour.

  • Based in Weligama
  • Private, tailor-made tours
  • Airport pickup to drop-off
  • Support at any hour
  • Excellent, 73 Google reviews
  • 10 years of guiding Sri Lanka
  • Private your own driver-guide and vehicle
  • Registered Sri Lankan company, fully insured
  • 24/7 support while you travel

Why Sri Lanka

An island you can cross in a day, with a week of worlds inside it.

Sri Lanka is a compact island where ancient cities, leopard country, tea hills and two coastlines sit a few hours apart. A ten-day trip can take in the rock fortress at Sigiriya, a safari in Yala, the Kandy to Ella train and a beach on the south coast without a single flight.

Ancient kingdoms
Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya were royal capitals. The rock fortress dates from the fifth century.
Wildlife
Yala has one of the highest leopard densities anywhere, and blue whales pass Mirissa between November and April.
Tea country
The train from Kandy to Ella climbs through tea estates for about seven hours, and the doors stay open.
Two coasts
The south and west are dry from December to April and the east from May to September, so there is a beach in sun all year.
Cyclists among the ruins of Polonnaruwa, one of Sri Lanka's ancient capitals
A leopard resting in a tree in Yala National Park
Stilt fishermen on the south coast near Weligama

Signature journeys

Six routes we plan most often. Each one is a starting point, not a fixed package.

  • 8 days Family Romantic Travel

    Scenic Sri Lanka

    Enjoy a snapshot experience of Sri Lanka from wildlife to sacred temples and walking in the tea carpeted hills.Your journey…

    From $1,250 View journey
  • 11 days Family Romantic Travel

    Serenity of Ceylon

    Two exotic islands in one, each, so unique. This is a journey that discovers their wonders in a trip of…

    From $1,750 View journey
  • 13 days Adventure Tour Romantic Travel

    Into the Wild: Sri Lanka’s Nature Escape

    Our Wildlife of Sri Lanka tour will put you in the hands of experts. The chauffeur-guide who will take you…

    From $1,850 View journey
  • 14 days Adventure Tour Architecture

    Island Wonders: A Family Adventure in Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka Family Holiday is recommended for families with young children whose priority is to enjoy lots of fun-filled activities…

    From $1,686 View journey
  • 15 days Architecture Arts and Crafts

    Sri Lanka Honeymoon Retreat At Island of Love

    For a wonderful honeymoon in Sri Lanka, nothing rivals our most romantic tour. This unforgettable honeymoon has been designed using…

    From $2,985 View journey
  • 14 days Family Round Tour

    Boutique Sri Lanka

    Boutique Sri Lanka is a classic but leisurely journey around the most interesting and beautiful parts of Sri Lanka, which…

    From $3,200 View journey

Start with a conversation, not a package.

Every tour on this site can be changed. Tell us when you are coming, who is travelling and what you enjoy, and we will draft an itinerary around it: the pace, the hotels, the budget and the days you would rather leave open.

  • Your dates, your pace, your budget
  • Hotels chosen with you, not for you
  • Couples, families, friends and solo travellers

Tell us a little, we will draft the rest

What interests you?

No obligation. This takes you to our contact form with your answers filled in, and we reply by email or WhatsApp.

Where to go

Eight places most of our routes pass through, with our own guide to each one.

Signature experiences

What a day with us can look like. Each one can be a day trip on its own or a stop on a longer route.

Safari at first light

Into Yala or Udawalawe in an open jeep, with a guide who knows where the leopards were yesterday.

See safari day trips

How we plan a trip together

Four steps, usually over a few emails or WhatsApp messages.

  1. Tell us your dates and ideas

    A few lines by email or WhatsApp is enough to start.

  2. We draft the route

    You get a day-by-day itinerary with hotels and a price.

  3. We refine it together

    Swap hotels, change the pace, add or drop days until it fits.

  4. Travel with local support

    Your driver-guide meets you at the airport, and the office is one call away, day or night.

Start planning

Oura Travel guests at a waterfall in the hill country
  • 10 yearsof guiding
  • 73Google reviews
  • Weligamaour home base

Why travel with Oura

  • A local team, not a call centre

    We are based in Weligama and plan every trip ourselves.

  • Your own driver-guide and vehicle

    Private transport for the whole trip, airport to airport.

  • Tours built around you

    Every itinerary is adjusted to your dates, pace and budget.

  • Registered and insured

    A Sri Lankan registered company with full insurance cover.

  • Support at any hour

    One number to call throughout your trip.

  • Maldives add-on

    Finish with a few days in the Maldives; we arrange the connection.

More about Oura Travel

What travellers say

Rated excellent on Google from 73 reviews, shown here as they were written.

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Wir haben dort eine cooking class gemacht. Da wir in der Off season da waren, waren wir nur zu zweit. Die class war aber trotzdem sehr cool und wir konnten viel ausprobieren. Wir haben bei einer Familie hinten in der Küche gekocht und sie waren alle super nett und konnten auch gutes Englisch. Uns wurde auch viel zum Essen und zur Tradition beigebracht. Das Essen hat natürlich auch super geschmeckt. Also auf jeden Fall eine Weiterempfehlung.
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Sonja Kahl
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Wir waren off Session hier und haben einen Kochkurs mit der Familie gemacht. Sie waren alle super nett und konnten gutes Englisch. Das Essen war super lecker und man konnte auch selber viel ausprobieren.
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Ik heb recent de regenwoud-tour gedaan van Oura Travel. Enorm genoten van een fijne dag!! Top vervoer met enthousiaste gidse en chauffeur, lieve en opmerkzame gids in Sinharaja, fijne lunch en mooi bezoek aan een man die Treacle-siroop en Toddy maakt. Op de terugweg nog een mooie tempel bezocht. Zeer tevreden over de kwaliteit van Oura Travel! Onze gidse Deepthi heeft nog allerlei fijne ideeën voor komende touristen…ik wens haar alle succes toe!!
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We truly don’t even know where to begin. Our family trip to Sri Lanka was nothing short of perfect, and we honestly cannot imagine having done it with anyone else. From the very first message to the last goodbye, everything was so thoughtfully and professionally planned. Every detail was taken care of, yet the whole experience felt natural, relaxed, and personal. What made this trip so special was that we didn’t just see Sri Lanka — we experienced the real, authentic side of it. Not the overly touristy version, but the true heart of the country. We visited beautiful hidden spots, met wonderful local people, and got a genuine sense of the culture and daily life. It felt meaningful and real. The warmth and kindness of the team touched us deeply. They went above and beyond for every single request we had, always with a smile and such sincere hospitality. We felt cared for, safe, and genuinely welcomed — not like clients, but like guests… and by the end, like friends. And we have to mention the value for money — it is honestly incredible. The quality of service, the organization, the experiences we had — all for such a fair price. The price-to-quality ratio is simply outstanding. We truly cannot recommend this locally operated company enough. We don’t have a single complaint — not one thing we would change. We are so grateful we met these amazing people and created such beautiful memories together. We already can’t wait to come back — but next time, it will feel more like visiting friends than booking a trip. ❤️
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Angelica Ferri
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My boyfriend and I had such a great time during this cooking class. It turned out to be one of the most authentic and memorable experiences of our trip. We learned how to prepare several traditional dishes from scratch, including coconut roti, rice and curry with dhal, chicken curry, beans curry, and onion sambol. Everything started from whole, fresh ingredients, even the coconut, which we grated ourselves, and all the cooking was done over the fire using traditional tools. It felt like a truly hands-on, 360° experience rather than a simple cooking demonstration. The lady who welcomed us into her home, together with her daughter, was incredibly warm and skilled. It was special to learn directly from them in such a genuine and intimate setting. Deepthi was also fantastic, he translated everything clearly, answered all our questions, and shared extra insights with real passion. It really felt like being part of a Sri Lankan family for a few hours. And maybe because we cooked it ourselves, but we both agreed it was the best curry we had during our entire trip. We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking for something authentic, welcoming, and truly memorable.
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Vita Ezerskyte
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Our group is very satisfied with choosing Oura Travel. It was a wonderful tour and a unique experience. Once again, thank you, Udaya 🙏
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James Taylor
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Booked with this company in UK months prior to travel. On arrival Jan 2026, a few days before the booked trip, a brief correspondence assured all good. Service was exactly as described. Could not fault the delivery of the service provided. Warm, honest, polite and simply just do best to ensure you have a positive trouble free experience. Please feel safe when booking with Udaya and colleagues from Oura Travel Sri Lanka.
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Rebecca Cook
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Oura Travel have been amazingly helpful in giving valuable recommendations for our trip and hosted an authentic Sri Lankan cooking class for us. We learnt so much and are some fantastic food. Thank you!
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Jevgenij Shilko
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The best or friend after trip, he helped a lot to get best experience!
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Your Sri Lanka expert

The person who plans your route and answers your messages.

Meet the whole team
  • Udaya Pushpakumara, Founder and lead guide at Oura Travel

    Udaya Pushpakumara

    Founder and lead guide

    Ten years of guiding across Sri Lanka, and the final word on every route.

Planning a trip to Sri Lanka

Three things people ask us first

When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?

December to April for the south and west coasts and the hill country, and May to September for the east coast. The two monsoons hit different sides of the island, so there is a dry coast in every month.

Weather month by month

How many days do you need in Sri Lanka?

Seven to ten days covers the Cultural Triangle, the hill-country train and a beach. Two weeks adds a safari and time on the east coast, or a few days in the Maldives.

A seven-day itinerary

Can one trip combine wildlife, culture and beaches?

Yes, and most of our routes do. A typical loop runs from Colombo to the Cultural Triangle, Kandy, Ella and Yala, then finishes on the south coast, with private transport between each stop.

Our guide to the destinations

More answers on our FAQ page

From the journal

Planning guides written by the team, from the weather month by month to a first week on the island.

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Questions before you book

Straight answers on how our tours work. Anything else, ask us.

Full FAQ
Are your tours private?

Yes. You travel in your own vehicle with your own driver-guide, and the itinerary is planned for your group only.

Can I change a tour or build my own itinerary?

Yes. The tours on this site are starting points. Send us your dates and interests and we will draft a route around them, then adjust the hotels, the pace and the length until it fits.

Do you meet us at the airport?

Yes. Airport pickup is part of our round tours, and we also run airport transfers on their own for travellers who have booked elsewhere.

Who will guide us?

A chauffeur guide from our team drives and guides you for the whole trip. Udaya, our founder, has been guiding across Sri Lanka for ten years.

How do I pay?

Bookings are confirmed with a card payment through PayHere, a Sri Lankan payment gateway. Prices on the site are shown in US dollars, and you can switch the display to Sri Lankan rupees.

Is Sri Lanka suitable for families?

Yes. We plan family tours with shorter driving days, beach time and wildlife stops such as turtles and elephants. Most of our round tours can be paced for children.

Ready when you are.

Tell us the shape of the trip you have in mind and we will send a first draft.