A small team that knows the island
Locally owned. UK registered. Building private Sri Lanka tours since 2015.
BSL Tours started with a simple observation: most visitors to Sri Lanka follow the same well-worn route and miss the places that make the island genuinely extraordinary.
We are Sri Lankan. We grew up here. We know the back roads, the family-run guesthouses, the temple festivals that never make the guidebooks, and the coves where you will not see another tourist. We turned that knowledge into a travel company that builds private, fully guided tours for visitors who want more than the surface.
Today we are a small team based in Colombo. Every tour is private, every itinerary is customisable, and every guest gets a dedicated guide who knows the destination personally. We are small by choice. It lets us give every trip the attention it deserves.
"We know the back roads, the family-run guesthouses, and the coves where you will not see another tourist."
Why guests choose us
Locally owned, locally run
We design and operate every trip ourselves with our own guides and vehicles. When you call us, you are talking to the people who will be looking after you on the ground.
Every tour is private
No group buses, no fixed schedules. Your guide, your vehicle, your pace. Want to spend an extra hour at a temple or skip a stop entirely? That is your call.
Built around you
We start with your interests, travel style, and budget, then build the itinerary from scratch. Luxury resorts, village homestays, or a mix of both.
We adapt when plans change
24/7 local support throughout your trip. Road closed? We know the alternative. Want to add a day somewhere? We rearrange the rest.
What our guests say
“Eight days was the perfect length. We saw the highlights without feeling like we were on a conveyor belt. The Kandy to Ella train was worth the trip alone, and cycling through Polonnaruwa with monkeys running alongside us was unforgettable.
“Took our parents on this trip and it was wonderful. The pace suited them perfectly. Kandy temple was deeply moving for them and the elephant safari was genuinely exciting. Every meal was an adventure. Will book a longer tour next time.
“I travelled solo and felt completely looked after the entire time. The chauffeur was knowledgeable and respectful, the hotels were comfortable, and every archaeological site exceeded my expectations. The Gal Vihara Buddha statues at Polonnaruwa moved me to tears. An unforgettable fortnight.
Tourism that gives back
Every trip we build channels money directly into local communities. We partner with family-run guesthouses, community cooperatives, and conservation projects across the island.
See what we build
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