My name is Pulasthi, and Sri Lanka has always been more than a home to me, it is a place of endless discovery. I stepped into the world of tourism in 2018, and over the years I worked with several tour companies, eventually becoming a tour manager. I planned countless journeys, yet something kept troubling me.
Most tours followed the same path: the famous landmarks, the busiest towns, the crowded viewpoints. During the high season, these places were overflowing. Guests arrived hoping for rest and joy, but too often they left with tired schedules and little time to truly connect. I kept asking myself, is this the only way to show my country? I knew the answer was no. Beyond the well-worn trails, Sri Lanka hides places of quiet beauty, where the culture is alive, the landscapes are unspoiled, and life slows down enough to feel every moment.
That thought stayed with me until it grew into something larger, the vision for Longview Tours. I wanted to create journeys that revealed the real Sri Lanka, not just the surface of it. Journeys where people could slow down, taste authentic flavors, share moments with locals, and return home with memories that stayed long after the trip had ended.
At the beginning of this dream, I knew I couldn’t walk the path alone. I reached out to one of my closest friends, Shehan. He has a sharp mind for business and data analysis, but also a heart for nature. He is a passionate wildlife photographer, and every photograph you see on our website was captured through his lens. When I told him my vision, he didn’t hesitate. From the very first call, he said yes, and Longview Tours became our shared journey.
Together, we hold the same belief, true luxury is not only about five-star hotels or private transfers, but about feeling cared for, understood, and connected. Of course, we work with Sri Lanka’s finest luxury properties, from intimate boutique villas to refined retreats. But what we truly offer is a sense of belonging, a feeling that you are not just visiting Sri Lanka, you are living it.
We listen closely, we analyze, and we create. My years of experience in the field guide me in understanding what travelers need. Shehan’s eye for detail and analysis helps us see what people seek, even as trends and expectations change. No two journeys are alike, and we take pride in shaping each one as if it were our own.
Our network stretches wide luxury hotels, skilled guides, local hosts, and hidden places that reveal Sri Lanka at its best. With every partnership, we make sure that comfort and meaning go hand in hand.
Longview Tours was built on passion, trust, and a simple dream: to share Sri Lanka in its truest form. For us, every guest is more than a traveler. You become part of a story, a story of discovery, kindness, and connection. And that story, we hope, stays with you long after you leave our island.