Why Choose Ayu In The Wild Sri Lanka?
Owner run DMC in Sri Lanka
Locals know their country best. Wouldn’t you agree?
Each experience we design into our customised holidays in Sri Lanka, has been curated personally by the owners of Ayu in the Wild who work with locals to help them become knowledgeable hosts. Born, bred and living in Sri Lanka – the founders of Ayu in the Wild, Chamintha and Rajindra, have explored a myriad routes and stylish properties across the island. Each bespoke private tour is personally hand crafted with their inspiring insights, independent of any affiliations to particular properties. No two journeys we design are the same.
Sri Lanka through the eyes of many locals
Although an excellent driver navigates our roads and makes your bespoke tour even more special, you will enjoy insightful interpretations of the best locations across the island through licensed and registered community based guides, who’s skill and knowledge have been whetted by Ayu in the Wild; making your Sri Lanka holiday a journey through many local eyes and not through the eyes of one chauffeur-guide or a non-local host.
READING INSPIRES SOME OF OUR EXPERIENCES
Sometimes, the experiences we curate into your tours are inspired by the best books on Sri Lanka written by Sri Lankan authors. We love: The Road from Elephant Pass by Nihal de Silva. Although it was also made into a movie - the book is far more insightful; Running in the Family by Michael Ondaatje; The Man-Eater of Punanai – A Journey of Discovery to the Jungles of Old Ceylon by Christopher Ondaatje; This & That by Elmo Jayawardena; A Long Watch - War, Captivity and Return in Sri Lanka by Commodore Ajith Boyagoda as told to Sunila Galappatti; and many more.
Inspiring Locals Creating Unforgettable Moments
We provide insider access to local experiences in Sri Lanka led by some of the most interesting local people you will ever meet! Hosts for our experiences come from all walks of life. Some are bohemian professionals, some are farmers, then there are Poets, natural history experts, chefs and hoteliers, wildlife photographers, fitness experts and the list goes on. At each cultural site, you will meet a licensed local community-based guide who has been hand picked by us for their depth of knowledge and ability to engage with our guests. Each local, committed to making your holiday engaging, meaningful and unforgettable.
Ceylon Concierge by Ayu
With our personal contacts to Sri Lanka’s top experts we make extraordinary exclusive experiences possible for those who need extra indulgence. Whether it’s a private charter flight, exclusive whale watching from the skies or on a Yacht guided by a famed author on marine mammals or a marine biologist, VIP fast-tracking at the Airport or a magical gourmet experience accompanied by Ceylon’s acclaimed musicians and a private chef on-board a luxury train. Nothing is too much trouble.