About DS Travels —
Your Local Sri Lanka
Travel Experts
A Sri Lanka-based tour company built on one simple belief — the best way to experience an island is with someone who truly knows and loves it. We are local. We are personal. And we are passionate about showing you the real Sri Lanka.
Born from a Passion for the Real Sri Lanka
DS Travels was born from a simple frustration: too many visitors to Sri Lanka were being rushed through its greatest sites on crowded buses, given no time to breathe, and sent home with photographs but no real connection to the island they had crossed the world to experience.
We set out to do it differently. DS Travels is a Sri Lanka-based private tour company based in Katunayaka — just minutes from Bandaranaike International Airport — and every tour we operate is completely private. Your vehicle. Your schedule. Your experience. No shared buses, no groups of strangers, no one-size-fits-all itineraries.
Our team are locals who have spent their lives exploring Sri Lanka's extraordinary landscapes, ancient cities, wildlife reserves, and coastal shores. We know the best time to arrive at Sigiriya before the crowds. We know which Villus in Wilpattu are productive for leopard sightings at dawn. This is the difference between a local guide and a brochure.
What Makes Us Different from Every Other Tour Company
There are many tour companies in Sri Lanka. Here is what makes DS Travels the right choice for travellers who want more than a tick-list of tourist stops.
100% Private Tours
Every tour is completely private — just your group, your vehicle, and your driver. We never combine strangers on the same car. Your holiday is not a shared experience.
Genuinely Local
We are Sri Lankan. Our team lives here, knows the roads, understands the culture, and speaks the language of every site we visit. This is not a franchise — it's our home.
Perfectly Timed
We know Dambulla closes at 10:30 AM, Yala's gate opens at 6:00 AM, and Sigiriya is best before 9 AM. You never miss anything with DS Travels.
Book Direct, Save More
By booking directly with us — not through a third-party platform — you save up to 30% compared to agency prices. No middlemen. Just great service.
Reserve Now · Pay Later
We ask for nothing upfront. Reserve your tour today and pay only when you're ready. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
English-Speaking Drivers
All our drivers are fluent English speakers with deep knowledge of Sri Lanka's history, culture, and wildlife. They're not just chauffeurs — they're guides.
We Show You Sri Lanka the Way Locals Experience It
When you travel with DS Travels, you are not following a route designed by someone who has never been to Sri Lanka. You are travelling with people who wake up in this country every morning, who know where the best rice and curry is on the Colombo highway, who know which road to take to avoid the school-run traffic near Kandy.
Every detail matters to us — the timing of your arrival at each site, the restaurant we recommend for lunch, the moment we slow down on a country road because a herd of elephants is crossing ahead. This is not a business to us. This is our island, and we want you to love it as much as we do.
8 Private Day Tours Across Sri Lanka
Every tour departs from your Colombo or Negombo hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. No shared buses. No strangers. Just your group and your driver.
Real Reviews from Real Travellers
Our reputation is built entirely on word of mouth. Here is what travellers from around the world say about their DS Travels experience.
"Amazing trip — chauffeur was friendly, everything was proper and on time, vehicle was clean and air conditioned. Fantastic experience from start to finish."
"Had an amazing trip and it was very cheap as well. Worth every penny — communication was good and everyone I interacted with could speak English. Car and driver were really nice."
"Wonderful and responsible driver, nice and comfortable car, safe driving. Visited all points on time. Hospitable, funny and positive atmosphere during the whole trip."
"It was a private tour but the driver was very accommodating. I enjoyed Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple very much. They also confirmed the airport drop-off in advance and replied immediately to messages from Japan."
"Zainal was amazing. He was very informative with history, answered all my questions, and most importantly drove me safely. I did not feel unsafe at all as a solo traveller."
"Absolutely incredible tour. Our driver knew every shortcut, every best viewpoint, and the exact right time to arrive at each site. It felt like travelling with a friend, not a stranger."
We're Always Here to Help Plan Your Perfect Tour
Have a question about a tour? Want to customise an itinerary? Wondering if Yala or Wilpattu is the right choice for you? Just ask — our team responds to every message personally, usually within a few hours.
Minutes from Bandaranaike International Airport
Start Your Sri Lanka Adventure with DS Travels
Reserve your tour today with no payment required. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Private vehicle, personal driver, and a day that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
✓ Reserve now, pay later · ✓ Free cancellation · ✓ 100% private tours