01 · Co-founder & Managing Director
Suren Basnayake
“I embarked on a career in nature and adventure tourism almost 25 years ago. I haven’t looked back since.”
In addition to designing, developing and executing specialised nature and adventure travel, my experience involves general tourism business development in the European markets, as well as an enlightening stint within the buzzing online travel agency industry.
Launching Island Adventures in 2015 was like coming home. Although professionally qualified in management and accounting, my passion has always been the outdoors.
Having spent much of my childhood in the central hills of Sri Lanka, and having the privilege of being taken on the most amazing family holidays which explored every nook and corner of the island, it is only natural that what drives me is the ability to share that joy with other travellers.
Eleven years down the road, I’m proud of the fact that Island Adventures has nurtured strong relationships with a diverse group of the most discerning European tour operators. We consistently deliver high-quality service and I’m confident that the company will continue to make a meaningful contribution to the development of responsible tourism in Sri Lanka.
- Expertise
- Nature & adventure travel
- Passion
- Showcasing authentic Sri Lanka
- Background
- Management & accounting
