Our story
Two friends, one island and a simple question: shall we?
Every journey starts with a questionShall we?
Who we are
That simple question is how every Shall We Ceylon journey begins.
Shall We Ceylon is a locally owned travel company, started by two friends who share a love for this island. We plan private journeys across Sri Lanka and stay with you on the ground, from the moment you land to the moment you leave. No crowded coaches and no rushed checklists, just thoughtful routes, trusted people and the warmth of Sri Lankan hospitality.
The founders
Shall We Ceylon brings together a passion for sharing Sri Lanka and real experience on its roads.
The spark · Founder
The idea began with a simple wish: to show travellers the Sri Lanka we know and love. Not a checklist of sights, but the quiet viewpoint at sunrise, the village kitchen, the slow train through the tea. Every route, hotel and experience is chosen as if we were planning it for our own friends.
The road · Co-founder & chauffeur guide
Our co-founder is an experienced chauffeur guide who has driven and guided travellers across the island, from the beaches of the south to the temples of the north. That experience shapes every plan: realistic driving times, the best stops along the way and the small local moments that turn a long drive into part of the adventure.
“We started Shall We Ceylon to share Sri Lanka the way we would show it to a friend: honestly, warmly and at the right pace.”
Why travel with Shall We Ceylon
We were born here, and it shows. We know which viewpoint is quiet at sunrise, which season suits each coast and where the locals really eat.
One team plans your journey and stays in touch throughout. Hotels, trains, safaris and transfers are arranged and confirmed, so you never have to chase a booking.
We're a small, founder-run company, so our own names are on every trip. Expect honest advice, clear communication and a real person to call whenever you need us.
Travel in well-maintained, air-conditioned vehicles with experienced chauffeur guides. Your comfort and safety come first, on every road.
On every road
To share the real Sri Lanka through private, well-paced journeys that are planned with care and run with honesty, and that leave our guests and the communities they meet better for it.
To be the first name people think of when they dream of Sri Lanka, known for warm hospitality, responsible travel and journeys that feel personal from the first message to the last goodbye.
