Shehan Koshila Kannangara

I offer personalized, ethical, and experience-based services across tourism, architecture, culture, and conservation in Sri Lanka. All services are designed with a strong focus on authenticity, sustainability, and professional guidance, ensuring meaningful value for visitors, residents, and collaborators.

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1. Personalized Tours & Experiences in Sri Lanka

I design and lead customized private tours based on individual interests, time, and travel style. These tours go beyond standard itineraries, offering local insight, cultural depth, and responsible travel experiences.

Available tour experiences include:

• Round Tours of Sri Lanka (5day/7day) (heritage, nature & culture highlights)

• Galle fort City Tours (historical Fort & Cultural landmarks)

• Bentota One-Day Tours (culture, river, nature & local life)

• Wildlife & Nature-Based Tours (Guided Tour in Yala National Park)

• Cultural & Heritage Interpretation Tours

• Architectural & Landscape Tours (designed for architects, students & design enthusiasts)

All tours are conducted by a SLTDA Licensed National Tourist Guide, ensuring professional interpretation and safety. 

2. Architectural, Landscape & Settlement Consultation (For Foreigners & Locals)

I provide professional consultation and on-ground support for individuals who wish to live, invest, or build in Sri Lanka.

Services include:

• Site visits & land suitability guidance

• Architectural and landscape design consultation

• Eco-resort, villa & retreat planning

• Sustainable and climate-sensitive design advice

• Support in understanding local context, materials, and cultural considerations

This service is ideal for foreigners planning to buy land, build a home, develop a retreat, or settle in Sri Lanka, as well as locals seeking eco-conscious design solutions.

3. Cultural Experiences – Bentota Cultural Dancing Show

Visitors are welcome to experience the Bentota Cultural Dancing Show, founded and curated to preserve and present Sri Lanka’s Low Country (Bentota) dance traditions.

• Authentic performances at the Bentota Cultural Center, Aturuwela

• Cultural storytelling and interpretation

• Ideal for tourists, groups, schools, and cultural enthusiasts

This is a regenerative cultural tourism experience, supporting traditional artists and safeguarding living heritage.

4. Volunteer Programs – Sea Turtle Conservation (7-Day Program)

I coordinate ethical volunteer opportunities at a Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Sri Lanka, designed for individuals who wish to contribute meaningfully to wildlife conservation.

Program details:

• Duration: 7 days

• Activities: Turtle care, hatchery support, beach conservation, awareness programs

• Accommodation: Included (without food)

• Program Fee:

• LKR 2500 per day

• USD 7 per day

This program is suitable for international and local volunteers seeking hands-on conservation experience while respecting animal welfare and environmental ethics.

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How to Join or Collaborate

All services are customizable based on your interests and needs.

You are welcome to join a program, request a personalized tour, book a cultural experience, or arrange a consultation.

📩 Please use the Contact section to discuss availability, pricing details, or custom requests.

or whatsapp- +94715989620

My name is Shehan Koshila Kannangara, a Landscape Architect, Sustainability Consultant, National Tourist Guide Lecturer, Naturalist, and Regenerative Tourism Practitioner based in Sri Lanka.

I studied Landscape Architecture at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka’s leading institution for the built environment. My academic training provided a strong foundation in site planning, ecological design, sustainable landscapes, and context-sensitive development, which I now apply across tourism, conservation, and community-based projects.

I am a licensed National Tourist Guide under the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), holding a national-level guiding license that authorizes me to professionally engage, interpret, and guide all international tourists visiting Sri Lanka. I also serve as a National Tourist Guide Lecturer, contributing to the professional training of future guides with a focus on ethical guiding, heritage interpretation, and sustainability-based tourism.

I am the Founder of the Bentota Cultural Dance Show, located at the Bentota Cultural Center, Aturuwela. This initiative is dedicated to the preservation and professional presentation of Low Country (Bento) dance traditions, integrating performance, storytelling, and cultural education while supporting local artists and safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.

My professional work spans eco-resort and landscape design, regenerative tourism development, community and volunteer-based tourism, and sea turtle conservation and wildlife education. I have collaborated with local communities, government authorities, international volunteers, NGOs, investors, and travelers, ensuring that projects are environmentally responsible, culturally respectful, and economically viable.

I have represented Sri Lankan youth at the United Nations General Assembly and have worked with United Nations Volunteers (UNV) on community development, youth engagement, and peacebuilding initiatives—experiences that strengthened my ability to operate confidently at local, national, and international levels.

As a regenerative tourism project practitioner, my focus is on creating initiatives that go beyond sustainability—projects that restore ecosystems, strengthen cultural identity, empower communities, and create long-term value for both people and nature. My approach is grounded in academic knowledge, field experience, and deep local understanding, avoiding generic solutions in favor of place-based design.

Through this portfolio, I share selected works, ongoing initiatives, and future concepts reflecting my commitment to regenerative design, ethical tourism, conservation, and cultural continuity. I welcome collaborations with clients, architects, tourism operators, cultural institutions, NGOs, and investors who share a vision for meaningful, responsible impact.

You are welcome to explore my latest work, where culture, architecture, tourism, and regeneration come together. These projects reflect my hands-on involvement in designing spaces, experiences, and initiatives that respect nature, celebrate heritage, and support local communities.
Each project offers opportunities to learn, collaborate, visit, or participate.