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About Us

We started back in 2010 by spontaneous thought followed by a discussion between Shamila and Priyantha. We set our goals to develop sustainable and responsible tourism in Sri Lanka while maximizing small entrepreneurship. Currently in year 2024 we are focused on trying to become one of the best travel company in Sri Lanka.

Our Management Team

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Shamila Perera - Managing Director

(+94) 773 758 324
📧 info@sunrisesrilanka.com

Shamila started Sunrise Sri Lanka with a small team of three, namely Priya, Amara and Sam in 2010. Thereafter, she developed the DMC up to the present stage while making sure all the stakeholders ore well looked after. She believes in sustainable tourism while providing maximum local experience to her passengers.

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Priyantha Balakrishnan - Managing Partner

(+94) 767 588 760 (Mobile/Whatsapp)
📧 sunrisesrilanka@gmail.com

Priya started his tourism career with Ceylon Hotel School in 1991, after completion of his Hospitality and Tourism education in 1996. He started his childhood dream job to work as a National Tourist Guide Lecturer. Thereafter he joined Sunrise Sri Lanka with his years of experience at its inception. He has been working together with the initial team to reach their goals. He is a people person who creates unique tours of Sri Lanka with full of grass root and authentic Sri Lankan experience.

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Amara Ranasinghe - CEO

(+94) 770 543 691 (Mobile/Whatsapp)
📧 amarag72@yahoo.com

Amara is a graduate of the Ceylon Hotel School and did his masters in Archeology and Cultural tourism at the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. He overlooks the product and service quality while maintaining the maximum degree of responsible tourism.

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Chaminda Galhene - Business Development

(+971) 56 878 3512 (Mobile/Whatsapp)
📧 chaminda.g@sunrisesrilanka.com

Chaminda has been holding varied positions in the travel & tourism industry in Sri Lanka , UAE and Oman since 1991. With his versatile and profound experience joined as a business partner of " Sunrise Sri Lanka Travels and Tours " since August 2023 to promote Sri Lanka with Sunrise Sri Lanka Travels and Tours to New Markets.

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Dhivya - Custom Tour Package Planning Executive

Dhivya is our new tailor made vacation package planning executive. She is brand new to the industry with a fresh mindset and open to innovation.