The sun is always shining on some part of this magical island. Meaning it’s always summer somewhere. And that’s also probably where you will find Summer Explorers team, on yet another wild exploration, with ardent adventure lovers from around the world.

The founders of Summer Explorers have been travelling in their island home with travellers for over a decade and it was only in 2019 that they decided to set up their own company to offer a more cohesive and authentic experience. They offer a wide spectrum of authentic adventures in Sri Lanka, perfected with their experience, enhanced with their unwavering passion in sustainable travelling and made safe for travellers that value safety, privacy and a genuinely caring touch.

There are a few things that sets Summer Explorers apart from all others:

Sustainability – From your arrival to your departure, Summer Explorers have considered the impact of your holiday on the environment and the communities. Where you stay, how you travel, what you do are all carefully studied and brought together in meaningful adventure laden trips that preserve the magic of the island. Summer Explorers guarantees this through their ‘RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL POLICY’.

Authentic Adventures – Summer Explorers specialize in adventure travel. Combined with local insights and decades of expertise, the team goes beyond traditional adventure and offers adventure themed itineraries so that the entire holiday takes on a life of its own. It’s never about the destination, but always about the journey, the fascinating stories and the strange, the unexpected, and most often what few tourists have ever seen.

Safe for Everyone – The planning is always done by passionate travellers who have travelled Sri Lanka immensely under the guidance of the co-founder and chief explorer – Krish. And this means tours that have been developed with the insight and caring touch of a woman. This is evident in how a Summer Explorers tour flows, how guests feel while on tour and why they always recommend us so highly. We are easily one of the most highly rated and recommended teams when it comes to solo women, women only or LGBT travel to Sri Lanka.

“I’m a traveller with an eye for the extraordinary. I like to travel to off-the-beaten path places of tranquility, peace and extraordinary culture. I was born and raised in Colombo and left the city life in 2023 to live in the beautiful hill country of Sri Lanka. My favourite travel destinations that I never get tired of visiting again and again are the Knuckles Forest Reserve and Horton Plains. I love finding new ways to experience Sri Lanka and  showing travellers from across the world, what we have to offer on this small yet fascinating island”

Amila got hooked on birds in 1989 after a school project who later joined a local nature club at an early age, which was the beginning of the road to turn him into an all-round naturalist. He is also a certified ‘national-guide’ authorized to guide in all tourist sites.

Amila uses Swarovski EL 8.5 x 42 Swarovision binoculars and Swarovski ATX 95mm telescope with 30-70 x zoom. He is quick in scoping birds, which is helpful for those new to tropical birding.

Amila has contributed articles to ornithological publications such as BirdingAsia and peer reviewed Forktail—The Journal of Asian Ornithology. He has been co-author of popular article in the esteemed Natural History Magazine done by the American Museum of Natural History. A skilled nature photographer, Amila has contributed photographs to many ornithological publications some of which include The Cuckoos of the World Helm Idenitifcation Guides, Hornbills of the World A Photographic Guide by Pilai Poonswad et.al., and Dragonfly Fauna of Sri Lanka by Matjaz Bedjanic et al. and Taprobanica—The Journal of Asian Biodiversity.

Amila has jointly recorded one first record, one second record and one third record of vagrant species of birds in Sri Lanka, all of which have been accepted as valid additions by the Ceylon Bird Club and the Birdlife International partner, Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka.

Taking you to all corners of the island and seeing you experience my home in wonder and awe is a joy for me. I ensure that I work and interact in a way that makes me feel like a friend or family to you. I take the responsibility entrusted to me very seriously and therefore I do not smoke or drink. I have a strong base in Buddhism and Meditation, and have strong relationships with Buddhist Monks who are fluent in English.

I bring my talents, my charisma, knowledge, communication skills, storytelling abilities, organisational skills to the table and the road. Easily swinging between roles such as leader, psychologist, counsellor, mediator or mentor to not only to the clients but the support crew as well. On infrequent occasions, even a lead manager of crisis and a Wilderness First Responder.