About Us
Experience the essence of Sri Lanka with TLC.
Our expertise enables us to secure premium upgrades and savings, ensuring that your journey with us is nothing short of extraordinary.
With an intimate understanding of Sri Lanka’s landscape and an extensive network of top-tier local guides, luxurious accommodations, and transportation options, we stand at the forefront of crafting unforgettable holiday experiences.
From Transport Innovation to Travel Excellence
Travel Lanka Compass (TLC) began in 2012 when Leo Fernando set out to transform mobility in Sri Lanka. What started as a pioneering effort launching the country’s first hailing app in 2013 to elevate comfort, safety, and service standards soon revealed a deeper calling. Our values, attention to detail, and commitment to care naturally aligned with the needs of travelers seeking more authentic and reliable ways to explore Sri Lanka. This discovery became the seed of what TLC would grow into.
Step by Step, We Became a Trusted Travel Partner
By 2014, we shifted our focus toward tourism, beginning with a car & driver service that quickly earned the trust of the diplomatic community. Their expectations taught us the art of precision, reliability, and personalization. As we curated experiences for discerning travelers, we invested increasingly in learning the craft of tailor-made Sri Lanka holidays. The demand grew organically and so did our expertise. Today, with over 500 curated holidays, our incremental growth has strengthened our philosophy: listen deeply, design thoughtfully, and deliver with integrity.
A Boutique Travel Company Built Around You
Every stage of our evolution has been rooted in one belief: travel should reflect the traveler. TLC has become a boutique travel partner by putting ourselves in our guests’ shoes selecting the right hotels, curating meaningful excursions, and designing journeys shaped by personal interests. Our story is not one of rapid expansion but of intentional, ethical growth, driven by respect for Sri Lanka, its people, and every traveler who trusts us. Today, TLC stands as a premier authority on destination expertise, offering Sri Lanka’s best with care, craftsmanship, and authenticity.
Our Philosophy, Your Experience
Our mission is to create a complete and transparent travel ecosystem for Sri Lanka on a social empowerment partnership framework, which is guaranteed by a travel agency safety net. Our key value proposition is to be in sync with the needs of our travellers and offer unique value for money travel solutions.
Responsiveness
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Sustainability
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Creative
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Safety
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Transparency
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Fairtrade
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Leadership & Vision
Leo is the founder of Travel Lanka Compass and comes from a private & public equity market research and investment management background. Prior to setting up TLC, Leo Fernando was the Chief Investment Officer at a New York-based private equity company in Sri Lanka. He has also worked as a financial analyst for a Singapore-based hedge fund and a European investment bank. Leo started his career at KPMG and is a CFA Charterholder (USA) & Chartered Accountant.
During the Covid period, Leo got back into investment banking and help set up a boutique investment bank that purely focused on M&A advisory services. In addition to TLC, Leo sits on a few boards as an independent director and also does a few cross-border strategy consultancy services for SMEs.
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Registered in Sri Lanka
Licensed by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
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Tailor Your Trip
We understand everyone’s perfect idea of a Sri Lankan holiday will be different. We’re here to listen to what you wish and provide the local input you need.
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Travel Lanka Compass (TLC) is a company registered in Sri Lanka (Company Number: PV89378) and licensed by Sri Lanka Tourism (TDL Registration Number: SLTDA/SQA/TA/02268 and License Number: TA/2025/0238) to operate as a Travel Agent.
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