Born From a Love of Southern Sri Lanka
Saku Ceylon Tours was founded on one simple belief — that cruise passengers deserve more than a rushed, generic tour. They deserve to feel Sri Lanka.
From a Riverside Guesthouse to the Port Gates
It started in 2018, when our founder Kavindu Perera noticed cruise ships anchoring at Hambantota and passengers boarding unreliable taxi vans with no plan — and certainly no guarantee of making it back on time.
He spent two years building a small fleet of premium vehicles, hand-picking SLTDA-certified guides, and negotiating direct access arrangements with the port — before ever taking a single booking.
Today, Saku Ceylon Tours is the most trusted boutique shore excursion operator at Hambantota International Port, with a 100% on-time return record across hundreds of tours.
What We Stand For
Time Is Everything
Every itinerary is engineered around your ship's departure time. We have never — and will never — leave a passenger behind.
Authentic Sri Lanka
We skip the tourist traps. Our guides take you to the real hidden gems of the South — the ones only locals know about.
Fully Licensed & Safe
SLTDA-certified guides, comprehensively insured vehicles, and direct coordination with Hambantota Port authorities.
Boutique & Personal
We are not a mass-market operator. Our fleet is small by design, so every guest receives a genuinely private experience.
Certified Heritage & Tourism Excellence
Saku Ceylon Tours is proud to be a fully registered and SLTDA-certified (Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority) boutique operator. This certification is more than just a piece of paper — it is our promise of safety, quality, and ethical tourism.
Every tour we conduct adheres to the highest national standards, ensuring that our guests receive not only an authentic experience but a secure and professional one.
The People Behind Your Journey
Kavindu Perera
Founder & Head GuideBorn and raised in Tangalle, Kavindu spent 12 years as a wildlife tracker at Yala before channelling his passion into curating world-class shore excursions.
Sanduni Wickramasinghe
Guest Experience ManagerSanduni coordinates every booking with the precision of a ship's navigator — ensuring flawless logistics from gangway to game drive.
Ruwan Mendis
Senior Heritage GuideA history graduate and SLTDA-certified guide, Ruwan brings the stories of Galle Fort and Mirissa to life in ways no guidebook can replicate.