Destination Management Company

Ceylon Roots Sri Lanka

At Ceylon Roots, we create immersive journeys that capture the true spirit of Sri Lanka. Guided by lived experience and genuine care, we promise authenticity, detail, and heart in everything we do.
— Dishan Perera, Founder & Managing Director, Ceylon Roots

Description

Ceylon Roots is a highly experienced Sri Lanka DMC specialising in the design and delivery of immersive, experience-led journeys for discerning travellers. Rather than relying on off-the-shelf touring, the team curates thoughtfully paced itineraries that combine cultural depth, landscape-driven adventure, and meaningful local engagement.

With a strong on-the-ground operation, salaried guiding team, and long-standing relationships across the island, Ceylon Roots offers UK and international tour operators a reliable, knowledgeable partner capable of delivering both creativity and consistency. Their strength lies in opening doors - from privately hosted encounters and heritage access to soft-adventure experiences delivered with confidence and care.

Whether the brief is refined cultural exploration, nature-led journeys, or contemporary luxury with substance, Ceylon Roots works collaboratively with its partners to create programmes that feel considered, authentic, and commercially sound, supported by meticulous planning and hands-on destination management.

A large, reddish-brown rock formation rises above green forested landscape with mountains in the background, under a cloudy sky.
People wearing traditional clothing balancing on wooden sticks, walking along a rocky shoreline with palm trees, a sandy beach, and a bright blue sky.
Multiple statues of seated and standing Buddha figures inside a cave, with intricate painted patterns on the ceiling and around the statues.
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Unique Selling Points

  • Deep Destination Intelligence
    Ceylon Roots is built on lived experience. The team’s knowledge goes far beyond highlights, enabling access to places, people, and experiences that sit outside standard touring — without compromising operational reliability.

  • Strong In-House Guiding Model
    Unlike many DMCs, Ceylon Roots operates with its own salaried guides, ensuring consistent quality, accountability, and storytelling. During peak periods, this is complemented by a trusted network of freelance specialists.

  • Experience-First Itinerary Design
    Programmes are shaped around moments, not mileage. From hands-on cultural encounters and slow travel elements to carefully pitched soft adventure, itineraries are designed to resonate with well-travelled clients seeking depth rather than volume.

  • Operational Confidence & Buying Power
    As an established DMC, Ceylon Roots combines creative itinerary design with strong contracting, efficient logistics, and dependable delivery — offering excellent value without positioning itself as overtly “boutique”.

  • Collaborative Trade Partnerships
    Ceylon Roots works best as an extension of your team. Flexible, responsive, and commercially aware, they understand the realities of selling Sri Lanka across different markets and support partners with product development, education, and on-the-ground insight.

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