Ovi Travel Guides
Sigiriya rock rising through morning mist in central Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka,
made personal.

Private journeys designed by people who call the island home. Ancient cities, misty mountains, wildlife and the Indian Ocean — experienced your way.

5.0 ★

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SLTDA

Licensed local drivers

Tailor-made

Every journey

24/7

Local support

Find your Sri Lanka

How do you want Sri Lanka to feel?

The island

One island. A thousand ways to experience it.

SigiriyaKandyEllaYalaMirissa
Sigiriya

Sigiriya

Cultural Triangle

Climb before the heat arrives, then spend the afternoon among the ruins of Polonnaruwa with a guide who grew up nearby.

Ancient citiesSunrise climbVillage life

Suggested stay · 2 nights

Trip builder

Let’s create your Sri Lanka.

Five short questions. No forms, no pressure — just enough for Waruna to sketch a first route.

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When are you coming?

Waruna Chamara, founder of Ovi Travels

Your local connection

Travel with someone who knows the island.

Ovi was created by Waruna Chamara after more than a decade in hospitality and travel. The idea is simple: show visitors the Sri Lanka locals love, while making every part of the journey feel easy, safe and personal.

  • Local expertise

    Ten years of hospitality, spent on this island.

  • Licensed drivers

    SLTDA licensed, English-speaking, and people we know.

  • Personal recommendations

    Where to eat, when to go, what to skip.

  • Support throughout

    One number, reachable for the whole trip.

Meet Ovi

Travellers tell it better.

5.0/ 5 on TripAdvisor · 64 reviews

★★★★★

Our tour guide was exemplary — personable, knowledgeable, and always attentive. Nothing was ever too much trouble. The entire journey was seamless, and all of the hotels were of excellent standard.

Nuranisa Galuh A · TripAdvisor

★★★★★

Absolutely amazing experience! Everything was perfectly organised, and the guide made it fun, informative, and memorable. Highly recommend!

Dulaj P, United Kingdom · TripAdvisor

★★★★★

We had an unforgettable 12-day trip with Ovi Travels. Our driver Champika was simply great — hugely professional, helpful and flexible, so everything ran without stress.

Jacek Konieczny, Poland · TripAdvisor

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Sunset over the southern coast of Sri Lanka

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