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About Oura Travel

A small team in Weligama that plans Sri Lanka trips by hand

Oura Travel is a small travel company on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Udaya Pushpakumara, a guide with ten years on the road, founded it and still runs it, and the people who answer your first message are the same people who look after you on the trip.

  • Based in Weligama
  • Founded and run by a guide
  • Registered and insured
  • Private tours only
  • 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

How we work

Every itinerary starts with a conversation

We plan private round tours, day excursions, airport transfers and car hire with a driver, and we can add a few days in the Maldives at the end. Every itinerary starts with a conversation about your dates, your group and what you want to see, and we change it until it fits.

Wildlife safaris, the hill country train, beach stays and time in the ancient cities are put together around what you want to see. Our guides and planners look after you from the moment you land until you leave, so you can travel comfortably without worrying about the details.

We were born here and we care about how tourism treats the island, so our trips favour local guides and responsible practices. Whether you travel alone, as a couple or with children, the itinerary is built around you.

See our journeys How our tours work
Cooking class guests and the host family seated around a table of Sri Lankan curries
A village cooking class
Guests and their Oura Travel guide sharing dinner at a restaurant in Ella
Dinner in Ella
A guest in an open jeep watching elephants in Yala National Park
A safari day in Yala
  • 30tours on the site, every one of them a starting point you can change
  • 10 yearsof guiding across Sri Lanka behind the company
  • 73Google reviews, rated excellent
  • 1 numberto call at any hour while you travel, day or night

Why people travel with us

Eight things we can promise

  • We know the island

    Our guides grew up here. They take you past the usual stops to places most visitors never hear about.

  • Good relationships

    Years of working with hotels, airlines and local operators mean we can get you fair rates and experiences that are hard to book on your own.

  • Straight dealing

    We tell you what things cost and what is included, and we handle your plans with care.

  • One team, start to finish

    The people who answer your first message are the people who look after you during the trip.

  • Plans can change

    Weather, trains and moods change. We rework the day and keep the trip moving.

  • Respect for the island

    We look after the places we take you to and prefer tours that put money into local communities.

  • Registered company

    Oura Travel is registered with the Sri Lankan government.

  • Fully insured

    You are covered for the whole of your trip with us.

Who looks after you

One team from your first message to the airport drop-off.

Meet the team
Udaya Pushpakumara of Oura Travel with a group of guests under a Welcome to Sri Lanka sign
Founder and lead guide

Udaya Pushpakumara

Udaya founded Oura Travel after ten years of guiding across Sri Lanka and still plans every route himself. He has the final word on each itinerary, from the pace of the days to the hotels on the list.

Meet the team
An Oura Travel car parked beside the water in Sri Lanka
On the road

Your own driver-guide and vehicle

You travel in your own vehicle with your own driver-guide, airport to airport. When the weather or the trains change, we rework the day and keep the trip moving.

Private car with driver

What travellers say

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

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Emily Veit
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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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Chantal van Eijnatten
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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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Where we are

Weligama, on the south coast

Our office is in Denipitiya, Weligama, on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Most trips begin at the airport with your driver-guide, and you can reach us by phone, WhatsApp or email at any hour.

Stilt fishermen perched above the sea on the south coast of Sri Lanka
Stilt fishermen on the south coast

Ready to plan your Sri Lanka trip?

Tell us your dates and what you want to see. You will get a day-by-day draft with hotels and a price.