
Your chauffeur guide
Meet Emil Jayasekara
Emil began his driving career in 1986 and has spent decades travelling Sri Lanka’s roads. Since moving into tourism, he has combined that experience with a love of sharing the island’s culture, landscapes and local life.
His approach is personal and practical: plan a comfortable route, welcome guests warmly, and adapt the journey around what matters to them. From ancient cities and misty hill country to wildlife parks and the coast, Emil helps make the island feel easy to explore.
Guest experiences
What guests say about travelling with Emil
“Emil greeted us at the airport for our stay in Sri Lanka. He organized our tour according to our desires and also booked us hotels. Everything was perfect. Emil is always available even in the evening to help us or inquire.”
A human encounter · Jan 2026 · Couples · Read on Tripadvisor “We made a tour through Sri Lanka with Emil and he really showed us a lot of beautiful places. Emil also came up with many good suggestions, told a lot about his country and organized the excursions at the right time and place. Emil is a very nice and pleasant travelling companion.”
Fantastic · Nov 2025 · Couples · Read on Tripadvisor “We had an unforgettable holiday, partly because of Emil. He helps you plan your trip, has good tips, keeps appointments and is a great safe driver. He speaks good English. For my birthday I was even surprised with a birthday cake.”
Best guide · Aug 2025 · Read on Tripadvisor “Emil is always on time, has a funny laugh and is very friendly. He knows his country, his way around and will be of good advice. He takes lots of photos so you'll have extra pictures and footage.”
Good trip with Emil · Jan 2025 · Friends · Read on Tripadvisor “Emil was warm, friendly and professional. He has an incredible depth of knowledge about Sri Lanka’s history, culture and natural beauty, brought locations to life with captivating stories, and adapted the itinerary to suit our preferences.”
Outstanding Tour Guide in Sri Lanka! · Nov 2024 · Couples · Read on Tripadvisor “Took us to and from Sigiriya. He drives neatly and is a very friendly and cheerful man. Very comfortable to sit in the car with him.”
Great driver · Jan 2024 · Friends · Read on Tripadvisor “We looked for a driver for the Sigiriya to Arugam Bay route and found Emil. He is great, we liked him a lot, and he is a safe driver. We can highly recommend Emil.”
Book Emil, best driver! · Oct 2023 · Couples · Read on Tripadvisor “Emil is not only a safe and experienced driver, but also a proactive and skilled guide and wonderful person. He's humble, honest and ready to help. His recommendations saved us precious time and money.”
Great experience having Emil with us · Sep 2023 · Couples · Read on Tripadvisor “Throughout our trip, Emil handled pre-planned logistics and spontaneous changes with equal ease, making everything look easy. By the end, he felt like a trusted member of the family.”
2 weeks and a few thousand KM of excellence · Jun 2023 · Read on Tripadvisor “Emil is an excellent driver and a better person. He was attentive, respectful and cheerful, knows a lot about Sri Lankan history and cultural places, and gave very useful information and recommendations.”
Great driver service! · Jul 2023 · Couples · Read on Tripadvisor “We booked a ride from Kandy to Ella with a stop at Pidurangala. The driver is super nice, communicates in English very well and told us many interesting stories.”
A wonderful and comfy ride · Feb 2023 · Couples · Read on Tripadvisor “Emil arranged two trips by car throughout our Sri Lankan journey. Everything went perfectly fine, as scheduled. We can recommend going with Emil to anybody.”
Perfekt Trip · Jul 2022 · Couples · Read on Tripadvisor “We had a wonderful trip with Emil through Sri Lanka. He picked us up from the airport, took excellent care of us, was happy to handle special wishes, and created a great programme each day.”
Best guide in Sri Lanka! · Aug 2019 · Read on Tripadvisor “Emil is a super driver: discreet, always in a good mood, with lots of good advice. He knows his job perfectly, the places to see, and the history of the country.”
Perfect Driver · Dec 2019 · Read on Tripadvisor “Emil organized our trip perfectly, gave us good advice and showed us wonderful spots. He made our trip amazing. It was a real pleasure to spend our week with him.”
Road trip Sri Lanka · Dec 2019 · Friends · Read on Tripadvisor “We were on tour for 17 days with Emil. He picked us up at Colombo airport, organized accommodation, helped us travel across the island, gave us many tips and surprises, and was helpful, polite and respectful.”
Sri Lanka August 2019 · Aug 2019 · Read on Tripadvisor “Emil was friendly, courteous and informative, without ever being imposing. His professional, safe driving and discretion made him an ideal choice for a family Sri Lankan holiday.”
Very professional driver and guide · Apr 2019 · Read on Tripadvisor “I travelled with my daughter and we felt really secure with Emil. He knows his country very well and helps us make our tour.”
A very competent driver · May 2018 · Read on Tripadvisor “Emil was more than a chauffeur. He helped shape our trip, was careful on the road, respected our wishes, found excellent accommodation, and was attentive with our children.”
An excellent driver! · Jul 2018 · Read on Tripadvisor “Emil organized everything for us and, thanks to him, our holidays were great. He is very kind and you can trust him!”
Tour of Sri Lanka · Apr 2018 · Read on Tripadvisor Ready to begin your Sri Lanka journey?
Tell Emil your dates, interests and travel style, and he will help plan the right private route.