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Learn about Riu Lanka Tours, a local Sri Lanka tour company based in Ahungalla, founded and guided by Obama, a Sri Lanka Tourism licensed all island chauffeur tourist guide.
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Welcome to Riu Lanka Tours , a local Sri Lanka tour company based in Ahungalla, one of the most peaceful beach areas on the south-west coast of Sri Lanka.
We help travelers discover Sri Lanka through private day tours, round tours, wildlife safaris, cultural journeys, beach holidays, and tailor-made travel experiences. Whether you are staying in Ahungalla, near the RIU Sri Lanka area, Bentota, Balapitiya, Kosgoda, Hikkaduwa, Galle, or any nearby beach hotel, our team is ready to help you enjoy Sri Lanka in a safe, comfortable, and meaningful way.
Riu Lanka Tours was created with a simple idea: to offer travelers a friendly, reliable, and locally guided travel experience. We believe a good tour is not only about visiting famous places. It is about feeling comfortable, understanding the local culture, meeting kind people, and enjoying the journey without stress.
Our Founder and Main Guide
Guided by Obama, Licensed Chauffeur Tourist Guide Lecturer
Riu Lanka Tours is founded and personally guided by Obama, a professional Sri Lanka Tourism licensed All Island Chauffeur Tourist Guide Lecturer.As the founder and main guide of Riu Lanka Tours, Obama plays an important role in the guest experience. He is not only a driver. He is a local travel companion who helps visitors understand Sri Lanka better, travel safely, and enjoy each destination with confidence.
His licence allows him to guide travelers across Sri Lanka, which is very important for guests who want to explore beyond one beach town. From Ahungalla to Galle, Kandy, Sigiriya, Ella, Udawalawe, Yala, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo, and many more destinations, guests can travel with the support of a guide who understands local routes, culture, attractions, and guest expectations.For many travelers, having the right guide makes the biggest difference. A good guide helps with timing, route planning, local advice, sightseeing flow, safety, and small details that make the tour smoother. This is the kind of personal service Riu Lanka Tours aims to provide.
A Local Tour Company with Real Sri Lankan Knowledge
Sri Lanka may look small on the map, but each region has its own beauty, culture, climate, and travel style. A beach holiday in Ahungalla feels very different from a safari in Udawalawe, a cultural visit to Kandy, a mountain journey to Ella, or a heritage walk inside Galle Fort.Because we are locally based, we understand how to plan tours in a practical way. Some destinations are perfect for easy day tours from Ahungalla, while others are better as overnight trips or multi-day round tours. We guide our guests honestly, so they can choose a route that matches their available time, comfort level, and interests.
Our local knowledge helps us plan tours that are not rushed, confusing, or unrealistic. We want our guests to enjoy Sri Lanka with enough time for sightseeing, rest, photography, food, and real travel moments.
What We Do
Riu Lanka Tours offers private Sri Lanka tours with flexible travel plans, comfortable transport, and personalized local experiences.
Private Day Tours
Enjoy private Sri Lanka day tours from Ahungalla with safaris, boat rides, cultural visits, whale watching, and sightseeing experiences with flexible timing and comfortable transport.
Sri Lanka Round Tours
Discover Sri Lanka with private round tours covering beaches, wildlife, hill country, cultural sites, and scenic destinations with flexible travel plans and local experiences.
Tailor-Made Tours
Create personalized Sri Lanka tours with flexible travel plans, preferred destinations, hotel options, sightseeing experiences, and comfortable transport designed around your needs.
Plan your Sri Lanka journey with trusted local guidance, flexible tour options, and comfortable private travel experiences designed to match your interests, schedule, and travel style with Riu Lanka Tours.
Why Travel with Riu Lanka Tours?
Licensed Local Guide Support
Our founder and main guide, Obama, is a Sri Lanka Tourism licensed All Island Chauffeur Tourist Guide Lecturer. This gives guests confidence when choosing Riu Lanka Tours for private travel around Sri Lanka.
Based in Ahungalla
We are based in Thilakarathna Mawatha, Middaramulla, Ahungalla 80562, making us a convenient choice for travelers staying in Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Bentota, Kosgoda, and nearby hotel areas.
Private and Flexible Tours
Most of our tours are arranged as private tours. This means guests can travel with their own family, partner, friends, or small group without joining strangers.
Flexible Travel Planning
We understand that every guest is different. We can adjust tour timing, stops, sightseeing flow, and route suggestions based on your needs.
Local Route Knowledge
Sri Lanka travel requires proper planning. Some places take more time than expected due to road conditions, weather, and local traffic. We help guests choose routes that are comfortable and realistic.
Friendly Communication
You can contact us easily by WhatsApp, phone, or email. We are happy to answer questions and guide you step by step before confirming your tour.
Suitable for Many Travelers
We welcome couples, families, honeymooners, solo travelers, small groups, hotel guests, and visitors who want a local travel experience from Ahungalla.
Our Travel Style
Simple, Honest and Helpful
At Riu Lanka Tours, we believe in honest travel planning. We do not want to promise unrealistic routes just to sell a tour. Instead, we prefer to guide guests properly and suggest what is best for their time and comfort.
If a destination is suitable as a day tour, we will explain it. If a route is too long or better as an overnight trip, we will let you know. This helps guests avoid unnecessary stress and enjoy Sri Lanka in a better way.Our travel style is friendly, flexible, and practical. We want you to feel supported from the first message until the end of your tour.
Our Location
Riu Lanka Tours is located in Ahungalla, a peaceful coastal village on Sri Lanka’s south-west coast. Ahungalla is close to many popular travel areas such as Balapitiya, Kosgoda, Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle, and Ambalangoda.
This location is ideal for arranging short day tours as well as longer round tours. Guests staying near the RIU Sri Lanka Ahungalla area, Heritance Ahungalla, and nearby beach hotels can easily contact us for private tours, local excursions, airport transfers, safaris, and island tours.
Our Promise to Guests
When you travel with Riu Lanka Tours, our promise is to help you enjoy Sri Lanka with care, honesty, and local support.
We aim to provide
Safe and comfortable private transport
Friendly
local guidance
Clear
communication
Practical
route planning
Flexible tour arrangements
Hotel pickup and drop-off where possible
Useful
travel advice
A relaxed and memorable Sri Lanka experience
We know that your holiday time is valuable. Our job is to help you make the best use of that time.
Message from the Founder
Obama, Founder and Main Guide of Riu Lanka Tours
Sri Lanka is my home, and I am proud to share its beauty with travelers from around the world.At Riu Lanka Tours, I want every guest to feel welcome, safe, and cared for. Whether you are visiting Sri Lanka for one day, a few days, or a full island tour, I will do my best to guide you with honesty, local knowledge, and friendly service.
My goal is not only to take you from one place to another. I want to help you understand our culture, enjoy our nature, meet local people, and return home with good memories of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Through the Lens
Lion Rock
Fortress
The ancient sky citadel rising 180m above the jungle plains — a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece carved in stone and cloud.
Nine Arch
Bridge
The crown jewel of colonial-era railway engineering — watch the turquoise train curve through emerald tea country.
Endless Tea
Terraces
Rolling hills carpeted in vivid green — Ceylon tea gardens that stretch from the cool misty highlands to the horizon.
Sacred
Kandy City
The last royal capital of Sri Lanka — where ancient temples glow at dusk above the serene Kandy Lake.
Indian Ocean
Shores
Powder-white sands and warm cerulean waters — the southern coastline where the world slows to the rhythm of the tide.
Wild Elephant
Gathering
Witness the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth — hundreds of wild Asian elephants gathering at the Minneriya reservoir at dusk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Riu Lanka Tours a local tour company?
Yes. Riu Lanka Tours is a local Sri Lanka tour company based in Ahungalla, offering private day tours, round tours, and tailor-made travel experiences.
Who is the founder of Riu Lanka Tours?
Riu Lanka Tours is founded and guided by Obama, a Sri Lanka Tourism licensed All Island Chauffeur Tourist Guide Lecturer.
Do you provide tours from Ahungalla hotels?
Yes. We can arrange private tours from Ahungalla and nearby hotel areas including Balapitiya, Bentota, Kosgoda, Hikkaduwa, and Galle depending on the selected tour.
Can you arrange tours from near the RIU Sri Lanka area?
Yes. We can arrange private tours for guests staying near the RIU Sri Lanka Ahungalla area and nearby hotels. Riu Lanka Tours is a local tour company and should not be presented as an official hotel service unless there is a formal partnership.
Are your tours private?
Most tours can be arranged as private tours. This allows guests to travel comfortably with their own group and enjoy a more flexible experience.
Can I customize my tour?
Yes. You can share your travel dates, number of guests, hotel location, preferred places, and budget. We can then create a tailor-made Sri Lanka tour plan for you.
How do I contact Riu Lanka Tours?
You can contact Riu Lanka Tours by WhatsApp or phone on +94 77 461 8755 or email hello@riulankatours.com.
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