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Mathi Thayanan

"A traveller first and foremost who spends most mornings birdwatching. Two weeks straight in Colombo is rare for me. I jump at every hike, wander every ruin, and gladly lose myself in anything in between that promises a good exploration." —Mathi

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Meet Mathi

Why should travelers choose you above other local in-destination experts?

Do you believe in slow travel - the kind where you learn, share, and grow with every step of the journey? Then we're already a good fit. I believe in tourism as a force for good.

What type of traveler appreciates your adventures?

A traveller who is willing to slow down, loves meeting locals and hearing their stories, chooses locally-owned boutiques and villas, is open to local food, respects nature and wildlife, and is keen to learn and share along the journey.

What is one of your favorite experiences which you’ve been able to build for guests?

You wind through the misty highlands in a safari jeep, past rolling tea fields. Then you trade wheels for boots, hiking up to our country's second-highest waterfall, where you take a dip in the cascading pools while lunch is laid out picnic-style.

Share the one travel experience that you will never forget

I once stayed in a remote place bordering a national park and ventured into the forest with a farmer to his fields, crossing streams and mineral pools, then had lunch with him at his hut overlooking the land. One of the best experiences.

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Helen Lin · 5 months ago.

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I’ve always been hesitant to use travel agencies because I hate (still do!) the idea of getting off a bus at a tourist stop, taking some photos, and getting back on the b...

Aravind Gowrisankar · 9 months ago.

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They recommended and arranged experiences that would have been near impossible for us to find. I visited Sri Lanka with family in July 2025. It was our first time in Sri...

Jathurshun Sivologanathan · 1 year ago.

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TCE took on a huge task planning for a 9 person trip around SL coordinating multiple requests ranging from airport to hotel and food options. They handled it all very smo...

Brian & Rachel · 1 year ago.

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Where to start? Well, firstly Rachel and I are not 'Guided tour' people, we very much like to find our own way. In the course of our research into Sri Lanka we read many ...

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