I’m Aruna Shantha
Chauffeur Tourist Guide
I believe a great journey begins with a calm, well-organized experience for my guests. Guiding travellers through Sri Lanka’s cultural landmarks and beautiful natural landscapes is something I truly enjoy. By paying attention to punctuality, comfort, and personal care, I aim to ensure every tour runs smoothly and that my guests feel comfortable while creating lasting memories of the island.
Hobbies
Bird watching
Favourite Sri Lankan Food
Milk Rice & Halapa
Favourite Place to Visit
Riverston
The Moments Cherished
What Inspires
Me on Every Tour
Providing seamless journeys that highlight Sri Lanka’s culture and landscapes motivates me.
The Best Part
of the Job
Seeing guests appreciate the details and quality of travel experiences makes me proud.
Favourite Thing
About Sri Lanka
Riverston’s misty peaks, cool climate, and panoramic views are absolutely stunning.
Exceptional Journeys, Happy Clients
Esha
September 6, 2025
A big Thank you and gratitude to Aruna Shantha, a very humble and jovial person. He was our chauffeur guide for the entire 10 days and we are very thankful that we shared this wonderful and memorable experience with him. A very professional person and has deep passion for what he does and has very strong work ethics. He was very punctual and would be there always to greet us and also looked after our comfortableness and safety.
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Zareen E
September 4, 2025
Blue Lanka were extremely professional from start till the end. Service, hotel bookings, road trip, cars were all on time and very well organized. Special thanks to our amazing guide Aruna Shantha who went all the way to accommodate our needs and requirements.
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jo6819
December 29, 2024
Blue Lanka are an absolutely fantastic tour operator! We visited Sri Lanka for 15 days in December over Christmas on a private tour with Aruna Shantha as our guide/driver, visiting 8 different places. From our very first contact with Reshani, the sales manager, we were impressed with the professionalism and customer care shown. When Aruna met us at the airport we knew straight away we were in great hands. We can’t praise him highly enough – he is extremely knowledgable…
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ND D
July 5, 2024
The tour was well organised. The selection of boutique hotels was appropriate. From day 1 the pick up was timely. Our tour guide Aruna Shantha was there waiting for us. The car was air-conditioned and comfortable. Aruna was always punctual and knowledgeable. He knew exactly the day’s itenary and places of interest. He explained the background for…
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Bindu
March 8, 2024
This was our first visit to Sri Lanka and had a great experience with Blue Lanka tours . Our guide Aruna Shantha was exceptional . He is very knowledgeable about history and is very courteous and helpful . Would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Sri Lanka.
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Note From Aruna
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Little Bit More About Me.
Q. Describe Sri Lanka in 3 words.
Biodiversity, Culture, History
Q. Where is your favourite place to visit in Sri Lanka?
Riverston – a scenic highland region in the Knuckles Mountain Range, celebrated for its misty peaks, panoramic views, lush greenery, and cool, refreshing climate.
Q. What Sri Lankan food is your go-to pick-me-up?
Milk Rice (Kiribath) and Halapa
Q. Why do you think responsible travel matters?
Because travelling with care allows us to leave places as they are, protect nature’s wonders, and ensure they are preserved for future generations. Sri Lanka’s heritage, from ancient cities to living traditions, is invaluable. Responsible travel means respecting cultural sites, local customs, and community life. This helps preserve the island’s identity while offering travellers a more authentic experience.
Q. What is your favourite part about working with Blue Lanka Tours?
Providing high-quality services and creating memorable travel experiences. I’m proud of the services we provide and the reviews on TripAdvisor. I love that we pay attention to detail to exceed expectations.
Q. If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?
I would make the world more sustainable by reducing deforestation and pollution, protecting wildlife habitats, and encouraging people to live in harmony with nature, ensuring biodiversity is preserved for the future.