Tour Guide

Sri Lanka is a land of endless sights, sounds, and stories — waiting to be uncovered by those who know where and when to look. From mist-covered mountains and rolling plains to golden beaches and vibrant cities, every corner holds a new adventure. And the best way to experience these hidden treasures is with the guidance of a professional tour guide.

At Lakpura, we believe that the perfect Sri Lanka tour guide is more than just a companion on your journey. They are storytellers, interpreters of culture, and trusted travel coordinators. Our guides are fluent in the languages preferred by our clients, ensuring smooth and meaningful communication throughout your journey. Accurate interpretation of our island's rich history, diverse culture, and daily life is at the heart of what we do.

Every itinerary is professionally managed to ensure that your experience runs seamlessly from start to finish. For many travelers especially first-time visitors a professional tour guide is not just a convenience, but a necessity.

All our guides are trained and certified by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), under one of the following categories:

National Tourist Lecturer:

Specializing in large groups, these guides manage tours across the island. They typically travel with guests in comfortable, full-sized coaches or buses, accompanied by professional drivers.

Chauffeur Tourist Guides:

Perfect for smaller groups of up to seven travelers, these guides combine driving and guiding duties. They typically operate semi-luxury cars or air-conditioned microvans, offering a more personalized experience.

Site Guides:

Experts in specific attractions or landmarks, Site Guides provide in-depth knowledge and historical insight into the destinations they represent.

Area Guides:

Focused on a particular region or city, Area Guides bring local stories, traditions, and culture to life through their intimate familiarity with the area.

With over 16 years of experience, Lakpura® has earned a reputation for excellence in the Sri Lankan tourism industry. We take pride in offering high-quality, professional tour guide services at competitive rates. Our team of National and Chauffeur Tourist Guides are the heart of our success, having welcomed and guided thousands of travelers from all around the world in the languages they speak and understand best.

As a proud member of the Sri Lanka Inbound Tour Operators Association, Lakpura warmly invites you to explore the wonders of Sri Lanka with us — and discover the island's beauty, heritage, and hospitality like never before.

Why Lakpura?

  • We are a government registered limited liability company; Registered in 2008 as Lakpura Leisure (Pvt) Ltd we have been operating ever since and have gained the trust and support of the Government of Sri Lanka as a recognized organization.

    Government Registered 

  • We are an accredited tour operator in Sri Lanka since 2010: The accredited tour operator certification is granted only once a tour operator satisfies an extensive series of requirements set by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

    SLTDA Registed 

  • We are proud member of Sri Lanka Inbound Tour Operators Association (SLAITO), the primary Sri Lanka government backed body responsible of moderating the Travel and Tourism business sector in Sri Lanka.

    Member of SLAITO 

  • 10 years in the business and 1000s of happy customers: With a superb track record during the 10 years of our existence, Lakpura is renowned for our amazing services and great customer satisfaction.

    Customer Satisfy 

  • TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner: Udawalawe Safari excursion offered by Lakpura was offered the prestigious award "Certificate of Excellence 2015~2019"

    Top Rated 

  • Easy payment options: Lakpura takes pride in embracing all forms of technology, pioneering the use of state-of-the-art technology. Our PayPal, Stripe and other online payment methods make transactions with Lakpura as easy as ever!

    Easy Payments 

  • Lowest rates guaranteed: Our promise is, the lowest rates you can find from a tour operator in Sri Lanka of a similar capacity. We constantly strive to provide the best service possible at a reasonable price.

    Best Rates 

  • Very active on social media: As a modern organization it’s vital that we keep all communication channels open. Thus we rigorously maintain our social media presence to allow anyone, anywhere to interact with our team.

    Active on Social Media 

  • Insurance: Lakpura is one of the few tour operators in Sri Lanka to be protected by a Public Liability Insurance cover.

    Insurance 

  • Personal attention to client needs and Prompt communication to inquiries (24/7): Every client is of utmost importance to us. Our sales team works around the clock ensuring all your questions, concerns are taken care of with immediate haste.

    24/7 Service 

  • Lakpura is recognized around the world; our business is registered in the United States of America,Great Britain and Estonia.

    Around the World 

  • Strong Partnerships: Lakpura LLC is partners with TripAdvisor, Airbnb, Viator, Expedia, GetYourGuide and many other industry leading Online Travel Agents (OTAs) to distribute and market single-day and multi-day experiences in Sri Lanka.

    Best Partnerships 

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