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Rediscover Journeys is a boutique destination management company born from a simple, reverent vision: to share Sri Lanka not as a checklist of destinations, but as a silent, purposeful sequence of moments, sanctuaries, and encounters.
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Rediscover Journeys was conceived as an antidote to the rushed, superficial pace of modern travel. Founded by visionaries with a lifelong devotion to Ceylon’s heritage and landscapes, our house was built on the belief that true luxury is found in space, stillness, and intention.
We operate not as conventional tour handlers, but as quiet destination artisans and caretakers of your time on the island. By intentionally limiting the number of journeys we host each year, we ensure that every client, family, and international partner receives absolute devotion, discreet execution, and uncompromised depth.
Our journeys are shaped around a deeper understanding of Sri Lanka, its ancient rhythms, living traditions, hidden landscapes, and the people who give each place its soul. From private encounters and secluded retreats to unhurried journeys through the island’s most evocative regions, every detail is thoughtfully considered to create experiences that feel personal rather than prescribed.
Rediscover Journeys is a boutique, luxury slow-travel Sri Lanka tour operator, born from the heritage of Different Discovery. Brothers Dinesh and Rasith Gunaratna founded it in the summer of 2009 as the exclusive inbound partner of C&C Travel in Copenhagen. In 2017, as another veteran Danish operator, Stjernegaard Rejser, began operating in Sri Lanka, the brothers shaped two separate businesses, and three friends founded Rediscover Journeys as a white-label ground handler. Chandima Wanasinghe and Nishantha Ranasinghe have been national tour guides for decades, and Rasith Gunaratna is a destination artisan and co-founder of Different Discovery. Years of leading cultural, wellness, cycling and hiking journeys for renowned international tour operators gave us an intimate knowledge of the island, from secluded estates and private bungalows to architectural marvels far from the familiar. Today Nishantha leads our Swiss market through Sense of Travel, and Chandima leads Parami Journeys, our spiritual journeys and retreat travel.
We believe the true essence of Sri Lanka lies beyond the familiar. Our private Sri Lanka tours are unhurried by design, paced around listening, reflection and a gentler rhythm, so each place is experienced rather than passed through. We hand-pick distinctive places and lesser-known experiences, from intimate access to naturalists and historians to connections with living heritage. We weave each one into tailor-made journeys that lead closer to the soul of the island.
In a world defined by noise, we curate quietude. Whether navigating mist-shrouded highland tea estates at sunrise, listening to the gentle rhythm of the Indian Ocean from a private coastal sanctuary, or observing wildlife in undisturbed wilderness on our Sri Lanka wildlife safaris, our journeys are structured to give you the rarest commodity of all: space to breathe.
Every route is custom-crafted around your personal rhythm. There are no rigid timetables or forced sights — only thoughtful progression, seamless private logistics, and spontaneous moments of discovery.
Beyond the places we take you, it is the people and stories we introduce along the way that give each journey its depth. From private encounters with local artisans and historians to meaningful connections with Sri Lanka’s living heritage through our cultural triangle tours, we create access that feels personal, authentic, and entirely unhurried.
"True luxury in Sri Lanka is not performative; it is the feeling of being completely understood, seamlessly cared for, and deeply connected to the soul of the island."
As Founders and Destination Caretakers, our commitment is personal. Rooted in decades of combined expertise across Sri Lankan travel logistics, financial integrity, and luxury hospitality, we lead an intimate house of local curators who share our passion for understated excellence.
We work directly alongside discerning global travellers and international travel designers to offer white-label ground handling defined by absolute precision, quiet authority, and warmth.
True discovery belongs to those who ask quieter questions. We look beyond highlighted maps to uncover rare access, forgotten tea country trails, and living traditions that lie hidden in plain sight. For us, curiosity is not about seeing more — it is about seeing deeper, listening closer, and revealing the island’s soul in ways unexpected.
We believe true luxury is invisible; it is felt in the rhythm of an unhurried day. Every journey is designed with deep intention — balancing absolute privacy with authentic connection, protecting delicate ecosystems, and ensuring that your presence leaves a gentle, positive footprint on the communities that welcome us.
We let the land, its people, and its heritage take center stage. We operate with quiet confidence and understated warmth, acting not as tour operators, but as humble caretakers of your experience. No pretension, no performative flair — just authentic Sri Lankan hospitality delivered with flawless precision.
We intentionally limit the number of journeys we host each year to ensure every client receives absolute devotion and uncompromised depth.
Your luxury Sri Lanka journey is designed and overseen by our founding team, not delegated to junior handlers.
Nearly two decades of intimate knowledge across Sri Lanka's regions, people, and hidden landscapes.
No templates, no fixed itineraries — every Sri Lanka holiday is shaped around your rhythm and interests.
We protect delicate ecosystems and ensure a positive footprint on the communities that welcome us on every journey.
Trusted by international travel designers for discreet, precise ground handling across Sri Lanka.
Our core team brings together expertise across destination management, operations, finance, digital innovation, and strategic development — united by a shared commitment to Sri Lanka and the travellers we serve.
Alongside our team, a dedicated network of expert guides and professional chauffeurs work closely with us to bring every journey to life on the ground.
Co-founder and chief destination artisan behind Rediscover Journeys. With 16+ years of experience in Sri Lanka inbound tourism, Rasith champions slow-luxury design, high-touch B2B white-label ground logistics, and strict operational standards that make every guest experience unforgettable.
Leads corporate finance, treasury management, and fiscal governance across Rediscover Journeys. Ishanka ensures robust financial health, transparent partner accounting, and seamless commercial execution across all our bespoke island travel portfolios.
Key Account Manager – Scandinavian Market. Leads DMC operations, ground logistics, and international partner relations across Sri Lanka. Lakshan specializes in managing key Scandinavian B2B partnerships, driving operational excellence, zero-complaint execution, and seamless ground delivery.
Oversees financial management, supplier settlements, and tour account logistics across our Sri Lanka portfolio. Nadeesha combines sharp financial governance with deep operational insight, ensuring seamless transaction accuracy and backing our commitment to zero-complaint travel delivery.
Oversees on-ground logistics, partner coordination, and real-time operational execution for every tailor-made Sri Lanka journey. Yasith’s hands-on approach, attention to detail, and commitment to zero-complaint service ensure our guests experience flawless, stress-free travel from arrival to departure.
As a Full-Stack Developer specializing in travel and hospitality technology, Manoj spearheads the digital infrastructure across Rediscover Journeys. He bridges advanced web architecture, custom booking systems, and digital automation to power seamless, cutting-edge island travel platforms.
Bridges cutting-edge technology with luxury travel strategy. Spearheads AI tool integration, data-driven operational workflows, and digital content innovation to elevate Rediscover Journeys’ boutique island experiences.
Oversees destination finance, itinerary costing, and supplier contract management across our Sri Lanka portfolio. Combines financial precision with strong partner relationships to ensure seamless pricing accuracy and an exceptional client experience.
Connecting international expertise with exceptional journeys across Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Director – Business Development (UK & Europe)
Spearheads UK and European trade partnerships, MICE strategy, and market expansion from London. Drawing on 18+ years of luxury hospitality leadership in Sri Lanka and the UK, Dushmantha connects European tour operators with our tailored ground handling services across Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Trade Partnerships · MICE · Market Expansion
Head of Human Capital & Corporate Retreats
Brings 10+ years of UK and international HR leadership from adidas UK, PwC, and MSC to Rediscover Journeys. Vajira drives human capital governance, organizational development, and the curation of bespoke corporate retreats, MICE events, and team-building experiences across Sri Lanka.
Human Capital · Corporate Retreats · Team ExperiencesWe are a founder-led boutique DMC that intentionally limits the number of journeys we host each year. Unlike mass-market operators, every journey is designed and overseen by our founding team with deep local expertise.
Rediscover Journeys was founded in 2009 by a team of Sri Lankan travel specialists with decades of combined experience leading cultural, wellness, and adventure journeys for international tour operators.
Yes. We partner with discerning international travel designers and agencies to provide white-label ground handling defined by absolute precision, quiet authority, and warmth.
Our operations headquarters is in Minuwangoda, Western Province, Sri Lanka. We also have a registered office in London, United Kingdom.
Contact our team via phone, WhatsApp, or email. We'll begin with a quiet conversation to understand your interests, pace, and vision — then craft a bespoke itinerary around you.
True luxury cannot be pre-packaged or rushed. Whether you seek a secluded retreat across tea country and coast, or wish to design an exclusive sanctuary for your family, our founders and curators are here to listen.
Speak with our Sri Lanka travel specialists for personalized assistance.
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Send us your requirements and we'll create a custom Sri Lanka itinerary.
