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hero	title subtitle badge image stats The Soul of Sri Lanka Where Tech-Savvy Travelers Meet Time-Tested Local Wisdom Since 2023 /images/downloaded_35584e9960c7.avif label value Happy Travelers 10k+ label value Verified Guides 500+ label value Average Rating 4.9/5
mission	contextTitle contextText quote author authorRole authorImage How It All Began In 2023, after years of watching travelers struggle with contradictory advice and tourist traps, we realized something had to change. Sarah, our founder, was guiding a lost couple through Kandy when she had her 'aha' moment: what if we could bottle this local knowledge and make it accessible to every traveler? I watched too many travelers miss the *real* Sri Lanka—trapped in generic tours, lost in contradictory blogs, or worse, giving up on their dream trip entirely. We built CeylonGuide to change that story. Sarah Perera Founder /images/downloaded_c96287e63ba5.avif
challengeVsSolution	mainStat problem solution 10,000+ travelers switched from frustration to confidence title items The Traveler's Struggle Fragmented information across dozens of sites Tourist traps that overcharge Language barriers causing stress Safety concerns with unverified guides title items The CeylonGuide Way Curated digital itineraries by locals Verified background-checked guides 24/7 Real-time support via WhatsApp Transparent pricing & no hidden fees
process	steps step title desc Step 1 CURATE Local experts design every itinerary step title desc Step 2 VERIFY Every guide passes 5-point safety check step title desc Step 3 SUPPORT Real humans available 24/7, not chatbots
team	intro stats members The passionate individuals working behind the scenes to make your Sri Lankan adventure unforgettable. label value Combined Experience 40+ Years label value Languages Spoken 8 label value Travelers Helped 10k+ label value Support 24/7 name role image bio location specialties Sarah Perera Founder & CEO /images/downloaded_c96287e63ba5.avif Former BBC travel journalist who quit her London desk job to show the world the Sri Lanka tourists never see. Speaks 3 languages and can negotiate tuk-tuk prices like a local. Colombo / London Sustainable Tourism Journalism Culinary Arts name role image bio location specialties David Silva Head of Tours /images/downloaded_11c3f1165e23.avif Started spotting leopards in Yala at age 12. Certified nature guide who has helped over 2,000 travelers experience Sri Lanka's wildlife safely and respectfully. Yala National Park Wildlife Tracking Conservation Photography name role image bio location specialties Amara Jayasuriya Content Lead /images/downloaded_3e653f77dfd9.avif Award-winning photographer whose mission is capturing the Sri Lanka you won't find on postcards. Her photos have been featured in National Geographic. Galle Fort Visual Storytelling Heritage Sites Coastal Living name role image bio location specialties Rajith Fernando Tech Lead /images/downloaded_571149fb59fb.avif Former Silicon Valley engineer who returned home to use tech for good. Built our platform from scratch to make travel planning as easy as ordering food. Colombo Tech City App Development UX Design Digital Nomad Lifestyle
finalCTA	title text socialProof buttons testimonials Ready to Experience the Real Sri Lanka? Join 10,847 travelers who've discovered the magic of the island with our curated guides. rating count 4.9/5 2,000+ Verified Reviews primary secondary tertiary Plan My Trip Talk to an Expert See Sample Itinerary text author The most authentic travel experience we've ever had. Every detail was perfect. Jessica M., UK text author Saw leopards, ate amazing food, and met wonderful locals. Truly unforgettable. David R., Australia text author We felt safe and supported the whole time. The guides were incredible. Sarah & Tom, Canada