Karusan Holidays

What Karusan Holidays does

Karusan Travels Pvt Ltd (operating as Karusan Holidays) is a privately-held destination management company founded in 2004 by Mr. Karunawansa and headquartered in Kadawatha, Sri Lanka, with a branch office in Male, Maldives. The company designs and sells bundled inbound travel itineraries for international leisure tourists visiting Sri Lanka and the Maldives, with source markets spanning Japan, China, India, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. Its product portfolio includes Sri Lanka tour packages, Maldives resort packages, six combo package variants linking both destinations, and ancillary services such as hotel bookings, an owned transport fleet (including Karusan Benz coaches and BYD electric vehicles), airline ticketing, and visa assistance. The company was originally established as a spinoff of INPAC Japan Male to serve Japanese travelers and has since broadened its customer base across multiple personas (honeymoon, family, adventure, cultural, luxury, and budget segments).

The business runs on a traditional, sales-led go-to-market model. The underlying technology stack is a website-based catalog and inquiry management system (karusantravels.com) augmented by WhatsApp, phone, and email for customer communication. The company has no mobile app, no public or partner API, no AI/ML features, and no disclosed integrations, indicating a service-based operation rather than a technology platform. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website inquiry forms, WhatsApp contact numbers for Sri Lanka and Maldives, phone sales, and tailor-made tour request workflows; no third-party travel agencies or online travel aggregators are used.

The revenue model is predominantly transactional: per-booking package sales at fixed USD prices (Maldives packages range from USD 350 to USD 1,290 per person for 3-night stays), supplemented by accommodation booking commissions, transport service fees, airline ticketing margins, and visa assistance fees. Packages are quoted on a pay-as-you-go basis with pricing varying by accommodation tier, meal plan, duration, and inclusions. The company is privately held with no institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no public listing, making it a small, owner-operated operator with an estimated 18-person team.

Name

Karusan Holidays

Legal name

Karusan Travels Pvt Ltd

Website

https://karusantravels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Karusan Travels is a Sri Lanka-based destination management company founded in 2004 that designs and sells inbound tour packages, hotel bookings, transport, and ticketing services across Sri Lanka and the Maldives to individual leisure travelers from Japan, China, India, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inbound Tourism and Destination Management Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152), Travel Agencies (561510)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAJABAL

Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Adventure & Outdoor Experiences (Hiking, Rafting, Zipline, Safaris)

Keywords

• Inbound tour packages
• Destination management services
• Honeymoon travel packages
• Resort booking services
• Cultural heritage tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Kadawatha

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tour Package Sales: The primary revenue stream is selling bundled tour packages that include accommodation, transportation, guided tours, and activities across Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Packages are sold at fixed per-person prices with inclusions varying by tier.
2. Accommodation Bookings: Revenue generated from booking hotels and resorts across Sri Lanka and Maldives, with partnerships with numerous properties ranging from 3-star to luxury 5-star hotels.
3. Transport Services: The company maintains and operates a fleet of vehicles including Toyota KDH Highroof, Karusan Benz, Karusan Big Coach, Karusan Mini Coach, and BYD vehicles. Transport is included in tour packages but can also be a standalone service.
4. Ticketing Services: Airline ticketing services for international and domestic flights, with associated airlines partnerships for flights to/from Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
5. Visa Assistance: Visa processing assistance services for travelers visiting Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Karusan Holidays is a destination management company that sells bundled inbound tour packages to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, including accommodation, transportation, guided tours, activities, and ancillary services such as hotel bookings, airline ticketing, visa assistance, and curated excursions. The company also offers fully tailor-made itineraries and operates its own ground transport fleet, delivering end-to-end travel services to international leisure travelers via direct website, WhatsApp, and phone-based sales channels.

Product overview

Karusan Travels is a destination management company offering integrated travel services across Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The core offering consists of tour packages (Sri Lanka packages, Maldives packages, and Combo packages combining both destinations) along with ancillary services including hotel bookings, transport fleet, ticketing & visa assistance, and curated excursions. The company operates as a traditional travel agency with tailor-made tour planning, 24/7 support, and partnerships with airlines and hotels. No technology platform, app, or API product is offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sri Lanka Tour Packages Pre-designed inbound tour packages exploring Sri Lanka, including cultural tours, wildlife safaris, beach holidays, and adventure experiences across destinations such as Colombo, Kandy, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, and Galle, with multiple duration variants such as 7–15 day itineraries.
• Maldives Tour Packages Island getaway packages to the Maldives featuring resort stays, overwater villas, water sports, snorkeling, diving, and beach activities at various island locations, with per-person tier pricing from budget to luxury (e.g., Canareef USD 350 to Adaaran Prestige Vadoo USD 1,290 per person).
• Combo Packages (Sri Lanka & Maldives) Multi-destination tour packages combining Sri Lanka and the Maldives in a single itinerary, with six variants (OP-01 through OP-06) ranging from 5 to 8 days and integrating cultural sightseeing with resort stays.
• Tailor-Made Tours Customized tour planning service allowing travelers to create bespoke itineraries based on preferences for destinations, accommodation type, duration, and interests including culture, wildlife, adventure, beach, and family holidays; collected via an online inquiry form.
• Sri Lanka Hotels & Resorts Booking Standalone accommodation booking service featuring curated hotels and resorts across Sri Lanka locations including Beliatta, Haputale, Hatton, Hikkaduwa, Kandy, Sigiriya, Waikkal, and Yala.
• Maldives Hotels & Resorts Booking Standalone accommodation booking service featuring Maldives properties including overwater villas, beachfront resorts, and island hotels across locations such as Fuvahmulah, Magudhdhuvaa Island, and North Malé Atoll.
• Transport Services Ground transportation fleet services including Toyota KDH Highroof vehicles (4–6 seats), Karusan Benz luxury vehicles, Karusan Big Coach (25+ seats), Karusan Mini Coach, Toyota KDH-H300 premium vehicles with amenities, and BYD SEALION 6 electric vehicles; usable as part of tour packages or standalone.
• Ticketing & Visa Services Flight ticketing services for international and domestic flights, and visa processing assistance for travelers visiting Sri Lanka and the Maldives, provided with 24/7 support through airline partnerships.
• Excursions Curated activities and day trips in Sri Lanka (scenic train rides, hot air ballooning, helicopter rides, village tours, cooking demonstrations) and the Maldives (submarine tours, water sports, island hopping, dolphin watching, diving, sunset cruises).

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 support availability throughout the entire trip duration
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Multiple International AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociated airlines partnership for ticketing services, enabling Karusan Travels to provide flight booking services for international and domestic routes. The company displays airline logos including major carriers serving Sri Lanka and Maldives routes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Secret Escapes: Global members-only luxury travel platform selling discounted luxury hotel and resort packages, including Sri Lanka and Maldives properties. Comparable in distributing Maldives luxury resort inventory, but as a digital marketplace rather than a DMC.
• Intrepid Travel: Global small-group adventure tour operator with Sri Lanka and Maldives itineraries featuring cultural, wildlife, and active experiences. Comparable in adventure and cultural tour packages, but operating at much larger global scale.

Direct peers

• Wild Coast Tours: Sri Lanka-focused DMC offering curated wildlife, cultural, and beach tours with private guides and tailor-made itineraries. Comparable in bespoke inbound tourism proposition and Sri Lanka specialization.
• Atoll Travel: Maldives-focused tour operator and DMC offering resort packages, transfers, and excursions across multiple atolls. Comparable in Maldives package distribution and resort partnership model.
• John Keells Holidays: Travel arm of the John Keells conglomerate, packaging Sri Lanka and Maldives tours with bundled transport, accommodation, and excursions. Comparable in multi-destination DMC model and inbound leisure focus.
• Aitken Spence Travels: Sri Lankan destination management company offering inbound tour packages, hotel bookings, transport, and MICE services across Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Directly comparable in product mix (tour packages + accommodation + transport) and target inbound markets.
• Experience Travel Group: UK-based boutique tour operator specializing in tailor-made Sri Lanka and Maldives itineraries with cultural, wildlife, and beach experiences. Highly comparable in tailor-made DMC model and premium positioning.
• Bespoke Sri Lanka: UK-owned boutique DMC specializing in tailor-made Sri Lanka holidays with private guides, drivers, and curated itineraries. Comparable in high-touch bespoke DMC model targeting Western inbound travelers.
• SriLankan Holidays: Airline-linked DMC operated by SriLankan Airlines, selling combined air + hotel + tour packages to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Comparable in bundled package model and inbound international positioning.

Emerging players

• Travelpack: Online travel agency with Sri Lanka and Maldives tour packages, flight + hotel bundles, and holiday customization. Comparable in multi-destination package distribution, though operating more as an OTA than a traditional DMC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KarusanTravelsPvtLtd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/karusanholidays

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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