Private journeys · Sri Lanka

Journeys that stay with you.

Small places, long lunches, wild coastlines and thoughtful stays—built around the way you actually like to travel.

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Welcome to Sri Lanka

Your journey, made personal.

Welcome to SAY Tours. We combine genuine local knowledge with personal service to shape a Sri Lankan journey around your pace, interests and dreams.

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A family watching wildlife in Sri Lanka
Guests on a lagoon boat in Sri Lanka
Guests with their Sri Lankan chauffeur-guide

Made for you

Flexible private trips designed around what matters to you.

Truly local

A private chauffeur, trusted insight and places beyond the guidebooks.

Clear & reliable

Thoughtful stays, dependable partners and payment on arrival.

About SAY Tours

Our
story.

Ayubowan
Yaluva

Good day, friends

Ayubowan Yaluva means something close to “good day, friends.” The Foundation created this platform to share Sri Lanka’s beauty and encourage tourism that benefits its people.

Many communities still face limited opportunities and access to basic necessities. Thoughtful tourism can support local work, create income and help families build a more hopeful future.

Local livelihoodsResponsible travelA warmer welcome

Destinations

One island.
Many moods.

Ancient cities, wild national parks, sacred temples and palm-fringed beaches—all on one remarkable island.

Explore the island
Tourist map of Sri Lanka showing roads, national parks, heritage sites and activities

Made around you

Your Sri Lanka, connected beautifully.

Private chauffeur Tailor-made route Local support

SAY Tours designs private round tours around your dates, interests and preferred pace. We connect the island's ancient cities, tea country, wildlife parks and coast in one seamless route, with a private chauffeur-guide and time to explore rather than rush.

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Experiences along the way

Choose the moments that matter to you—from temple visits, village walks and scenic train journeys to safaris, food experiences, surfing and quiet beach days. We balance planned highlights with room for spontaneous stops.

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Hotels chosen for each stop

We match every stage of the route with carefully selected hotels, from characterful boutique stays and tea bungalows to wildlife lodges and coastal retreats. Style, comfort and budget can all be tailored.

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In your words

“The trip felt unhurried, personal and completely ours. Every stay had a reason for being there.”

Maya & Tom · London

“We saw the famous places, but the meals, conversations and tiny detours are what we still talk about.”

Anika · Melbourne

“It was beautifully organised without ever feeling organised. That was the magic of it.”

Jon · Singapore

On the ground

Notes from somewhere else.

Food, people, architecture and small discoveries—stories from across the island to inspire a more thoughtful journey.

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Food & culture•Wild coast•Architecture•Tea country•Slow travel•Small hotels•

Choose your adventure

Your next chapter starts here.

Tell us what interests you and we will shape the route, stays and experiences with you. Every detail and cost is agreed personally before arrangements are made.

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jan.kerkhofs@live.nl · Kochchikade, Sri Lanka