Olanka Travels

What Olanka Travels does

Olanka Travels is a privately-held destination management company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Dehiwala, Sri Lanka, with wholly-owned operating subsidiaries in Australia, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The company sells curated tour packages to international leisure travellers across eight destination countries — Sri Lanka, Maldives, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Dubai, Singapore, and Malaysia — organised into three service tiers: Flexible Individual Travel (private customised itineraries with dedicated vehicle and driver), Small Group Tours (shared transport, fixed itineraries for up to 16 people), and Holiday Getaways (discounted fixed-date packages). Per-person pricing spans from approximately USD 374 for discounted getaways up to USD 3,670 for 14-day luxury tours, with package revenue including accommodation, transport, and guide services.

The underlying technology is a web-based booking platform with an online quote-request system; the platform integrates eleven payment methods including PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, WeChat Pay, Alipay, Paytm, UnionPay, and Commercial Bank. No public API, SDK, mobile app, or AI/ML features are disclosed. The company employs 150+ dedicated professionals supported by a freelance network of 200+ drivers and guides, and operates a sales-led go-to-market model with a destination expert assigned to each inquiry, three personalised quotes per request, 24/7 hotline and WhatsApp support, and dedicated account management through booking.

Olanka Travels is bootstrapped with no external funding rounds, M&A, or public listing disclosed. It holds Sri Lankan Tourist Board License (TS/TA/1387) and Civil Aviation License (A-922), is registered as Olanka Travels (Pvt) Ltd in Sri Lanka (PV72478), and operates local entities in the other four jurisdictions. Customer concentration is in individual leisure tourism with no enterprise or B2B clients documented in the input, and customer acquisition relies on a multi-channel digital presence (website, blog SEO, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter) plus third-party reviews on TripAdvisor and Google.

Name

Olanka Travels

Legal name

Olanka Travels (Pvt) LTD Sri Lanka

Website

https://olankatravels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Olanka Travels is a privately-held Sri Lankan destination management company founded in 2010, selling curated Asia-Pacific tour packages — private, small-group, and discounted getaway formats — to individual leisure travellers, families, and couples across eight destination countries via five global offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tour and Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520), Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (56159)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic/In-Country Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group & Small-Group Custom Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAF), Island, Beach & Resort Travel Agencies (THAKAFAL)

Keywords

• Destination management services
• Tour package booking
• Custom travel itineraries
• Guided tour services
• Travel agency services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dehiwala

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Package Tours: Olanka Travels generates revenue through selling curated tour packages to destinations including Sri Lanka, Maldives, Vietnam, Cambodia, Dubai, Singapore, and Malaysia. The company offers three tour types: Flexible Individual Travel (private trips), Small Group Tours (up to 16 people), and Holiday Getaways (discounted fixed departures). Revenue is earned through package pricing that includes accommodation, transport, and guide services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Olanka Travels is a destination management company that sells curated tour packages to Asia-Pacific destinations, operating three core service formats: Flexible Individual Travel (private customised trips with dedicated driver and 24/7 support), Small Group Tours (fixed itineraries with shared transport for up to 16 people), and Holiday Getaways (discounted fixed-date packages). Each booking is supported by a dedicated destination expert and includes accommodation, transport, and guide services across Sri Lanka, Maldives, Vietnam, Cambodia, Dubai, Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia.

Product overview

Olanka Travels is a destination management travel company offering tour packages and travel services. The product portfolio consists of three core service types: Flexible Individual Travel (private customised trips with dedicated drivers and experts), Small Group Tours (shared transport with fixed itineraries for up to 16 people), and Holiday Getaways (discounted fixed-date packages). The company operates across multiple destination-specific tour packages including Sri Lanka (with variants like 14-Day Exclusive, 6-Day family tours, 7-Day honeymoon packages, and 11-Day cultural journeys), Vietnam and Cambodia combined tours, Malaysia packages, and more. Tour themes include Honeymoon, Wildlife, Golf, Cycling, Adventure, Photography, History, Nature, Culture, and Beach. Pricing ranges from approximately USD 374 to USD 3,670 per person depending on package duration and type. The company connects customers with local destination experts and provides 24/7 global support across its operating regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flexible Individual Travel Private, fully customised travel itineraries with a dedicated destination expert, private vehicle and driver, and 24/7 global care. Designed for families and travellers who prioritise privacy, flexibility, and personalised service over shared group experiences.
• Small Group Tours Group tours with shared transport and fixed tour plans for up to 16 participants, with 20% discounts available. Suited to travellers with flexible schedules seeking a cost-effective, pre-planned group experience.
• Holiday Getaways Discounted fixed-departure travel packages with fixed travel periods, 30% discounts available, and shorter travel distances. Suited to travellers seeking reduced prices and convenient, pre-scheduled departures.
• Sri Lanka Serendip Sojourn – 14-Day Exclusive Sri Lanka Tour 14-day luxury Sri Lanka itinerary with 5-star accommodations including Jetwing Blue, Heritance Kandalama, and The Grand Hotel, plus private driver/guide. Priced at USD 3,670 per person.
• Sri Lanka 6 Days – Temples, Wildlife & Beach 6-day family-friendly Sri Lanka itinerary covering cultural sites, a wildlife safari, and beach activities with breakfast included. Priced at USD 730 per person.
• Sri Lanka 7 Days of Love and Adventure 7-day romantic honeymoon package covering Negombo, Kandy, Hatton, and Galle with luxury accommodations and curated romantic experiences. Priced at USD 3,470 per person.
• Sri Lanka 6 Days – Island Charm Express 6-day couple-focused Sri Lanka itinerary covering Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, and Bentota with romantic and adventure themes. Includes breakfast and dinner. Priced at USD 890 per person.
• Sri Lanka 6 Days – Tropical Trails 6-day family Sri Lanka itinerary covering Sigiriya, Trincomalee, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Colombo with beach, wildlife, and cultural themes. Priced at USD 980 per person.
• Sri Lanka 11 Days – Full Spectrum Journey 11-day private cultural Sri Lanka itinerary covering seven destinations including Negombo, with heritage and natural beauty themes. Priced at USD 2,000 per person.
• Malaysia 5 Days of Modern Marvels 5-day Malaysia itinerary covering Kuala Lumpur and Malacca, with highlights including Petronas Twin Towers, Putrajaya, and KL Bird Park. Priced at USD 915 per person with 4 nights of accommodation.
• Vietnam 13 Days Vietnam and Cambodia 13-day heritage and adventure tour covering Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Hanoi, and Ha Long Bay. Priced at USD 3,328 per person.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GetYourGuide: Global tours and activities marketplace with strong Asia-Pacific supply including Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Comparable to Olanka in destination overlap and product category (tours, multi-day packages), but operates as a self-serve OTA rather than a sales-led DMC.
• Intrepid Travel: Specialist small-group tour operator with strong Asia itineraries including Vietnam, Cambodia and Sri Lanka. Comparable to Olanka's Small Group Tours offering (up to 16 people) in product format and customer base.
• Travel Triangle: India-based marketplace connecting travellers with multiple tour operators for customised packages. Comparable to Olanka in personalised-quote model and core Asia destinations, particularly relevant given Olanka's India sales office.
• Klook: Asia-headquartered tours, activities and travel-services marketplace offering bookings across Asia-Pacific destinations. Directly comparable to Olanka as both sell tours and activities in Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, though Klook is tech-led and self-serve while Olanka is sales-led.
• Asian Trails: Destination management company covering Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia with inbound tour services. Directly comparable DMC peer with similar ground-handler and tour-package model.
• Audley Travel: UK-based tailor-made travel specialist with custom itineraries across Asia including Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Cambodia. Comparable in sales-led personalised-quote model and customer demographic (UK/Europe) to Olanka's UK office operations.
• Viator: TripAdvisor-owned tours and activities platform with extensive Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia inventory. Comparable to Olanka in destination coverage and tour package offerings, though Viator is aggregator-led while Olanka operates its own destination experts.
• G Adventures: Small-group adventure tour operator with deep Asia portfolio covering Vietnam, Cambodia and Sri Lanka. Comparable in tour format and customer segmentation to Olanka's Small Group Tours.

Regional players

• Thomas Cook India: Large Indian outbound tour operator with packaged tours across Sri Lanka, Maldives, Vietnam and other Asia destinations. Comparable in product type (multi-day package tours) and overlapping customer base via Olanka's India office, though Thomas Cook operates at significantly larger scale.
• SOTC Travel: India-based outbound tour operator selling multi-country Asia packages including Sri Lanka, Maldives, Vietnam and Cambodia. Comparable in source market (India), destination overlap and product type, and a likely competitor in Olanka's India customer funnel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/olankatravels
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@olanka_travels
• Facebookfacebook.com/OlankaTravelsGlobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/olanka-travels
• Instagraminstagram.com/olanka.travels

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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