Coach Trails is an international travel management company with 25 years of experience,
Coach Trails was founded with a single purpose: to reveal the soul of Sri Lanka through immersive, heritage-rich coach journeys that connect travellers to the heart of the island—its people, its stories, and its timeless landscapes.
Born in Colombo and built by locals who grew up exploring Sri Lanka’s cultural and historical wonders, we design slow-paced, authentic experiences for travellers who seek depth, meaning, and genuine connection—beyond simply visiting landmarks.
Our team is made up of expert guides, seasoned drivers, and passionate storytellers, all united by a shared respect for the land and a commitment to thoughtful, responsible travel.
“We believe the most memorable journeys are not rushed, but lived— where every road, every pause, and every story matters.”
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EXCELLENT Based on 8 reviews Posted on Tripadvisor Nikola SVerified Trustworthy and kind guide - the best From the very first moment we met at the airport, I gained a lot of trust in him. He is very reliable and caring towards everyone, especially the children, which, as a parent, meant the most to me. On every excursion, he took great care of all of us and ensured the children’s safety. He made time for each person individually and went with them to explore the things they were interested in. All communication with the locals went through him, which made me feel extremely safe and at home.Posted on Tripadvisor Jasna CVerified An unforgettable trip around Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 At the beginning of April, we spent two weeks exploring the beautiful island of Sri Lanka. Our trip was organized exactly to our wishes and plans by Mallen and his agency, together with an excellent driver. Mallen was incredibly flexible, always ready to adjust things to what we wanted, while also taking us to some of the most stunning places on the island, where we enjoyed amazing local food 🍛 (we had kids and vegetarians in the group as well) What meant the most to me was how completely worry-free everything felt. I could truly relax and enjoy every single moment, all thanks to Mallen’s organization, kindness and deep knowledge of the country. I fully trusted his suggestions for additional stops and he impressed me every time. One of the most unforgettable experiences was the full-day Yala safari. Mallen joined us and arranged the best ranger: within the first 20 minutes we had already seen two leopards, along with many other animals that are usually much harder to spot. I warmly recommend Mallen and his agency to anyone looking for an authentic, stress-free experience of Sri Lanka 🩵 he is the most kind, transparent with costs and trustworthy guide I ever had. Thank you, Mallen, for the perfect organization and an incredible journey. See you soon!Posted on Tripadvisor Tina ŠVerified Unforgettable family trip with one and only Mallen & his agency We’ve just completed an 11-day journey through Sri Lanka. We traveled as a family of seven, with two children aged 7 and 10. It all started at the airport, where Mallen welcomed us with flowers, cold water, and snacks. From that very first moment until the end, the experience was the sam: warm, safe, friendly, and always 100% accommodating. When you travel with children, having a guide like this is essential. This wasn’t our first trip, and definitely not our first guide, but he was truly something special. We didn’t feel like he was just our guide; it felt like he was part of our vacation. He shared so much about Sri Lankan culture, Buddhism, and history, taught us a lot, and had incredible energy with the kids. He stopped along the way whenever we wanted, or whenever there was something interesting to see, even if it wasn’t part of our original plan. He also took us ziplining and to a giant swing, which was an amazing experience. What I personally loved the most: * He found incredible restaurants: I can honestly say I’ve never eaten such amazing food in my life. * He arranged all the tickets in advance (safari, elephant sanctuary, the Blue Train, temples…), so everywhere we went, we felt like VIP guests. * Mallen is genuinely kind, flexible, and always ready to help from the heart. * He found us the perfect guide/ranger for a full-day safari, where we saw a leopard up close. Also on this safari day Mallen joined us as well. What made me happiest was how he connected with the kids. That says everything, both of them were in tears when we had to say goodbye to Mallen on our last day. Honestly, all of us shed a few tears of gratitude. 🤍🤍 THANK YOU, Mallen. We hope one day we can show you Slovenia the way you showed us Sri Lanka. We will definitely come back and from the bottom of our hearts, we recommend everyone to experience Sri Lanka with Mallen and his agency. 🇱🇰❤️🌞Posted on Tripadvisor Ana LVerified Mallen and his agency - best decision for our trip We just got back from an 11-day trip around Sri Lanka as a family of seven, and honestly, it wouldn’t have been the same without Mallen. Everything felt really easy from the start. We told him roughly what we wanted, and he took care of the rest. No stress with planning, which made a big difference for us. During the trip we felt safe and relaxed the whole time. Transport was great, spacious, with AC, always on time and everything ran smoothly. Mallen was traveling with us and he was there 24/7 if we needed anything or wanted to change plans, he made it seem effortless. His restaurant recommendations were always on point and especially friendly for our kids and vegetarians in our family. What really stood out was him as a person. Super friendly, easy to talk to, and just a genuinely good and honest guy. He shared a lot about local life, Sri Lankan culture, Buddhism and made the whole experience feel more real. He also took loads of photos, and videos so we could just enjoy our trip while he captured all the special moments By the end, it felt more like saying goodbye to a friend than a guide. THANK YO, Mallen. We highly recommend choosing his travel agency for anything you need help planning and him personally for the best guided tour experience ever. Ps: thank you Mallen also for the most thoughtful surprise gift to us 🩷🩷Posted on Tripadvisor Tamara ZVerified Srilanka holiday We had a great time in Srilanka. The driver was kind, flexible. Because of the weather we changed the whole initeraty and it worked perfect. Best experience.Posted on Tripadvisor Rebecca cVerified Safe , the most loveliest kindest man We have just spent 4 incredible days touring Sri Lanka with Marlon and his driver, and I can honestly say it was one of the best travel experiences we’ve ever had. I was travelling with my 16-year-old daughter, so safety was extremely important to me. From the very first moment, we felt completely safe, comfortable and genuinely cared for. Marlon is such a warm, kind and thoughtful person — nothing was ever too much trouble, and he constantly went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and relaxed. He speaks perfect English and several other languages, which is so impressive and really shows how experienced and professional he is. He shared so much about Sri Lankan culture, history and everyday life, and it made the whole trip so much more meaningful. It never felt like a “tour” — it felt personal and tailored just for us. Over the four days we visited Udawalawe National Park, Mirissa and Hiriketiya Beach, and everything was perfectly organised. The safari in Udawalawe was absolutely unforgettable — seeing elephants so close in their natural habitat was truly magical. His driver was equally amazing — calm, professional and an incredibly safe driver. The car was spotless and comfortable throughout, which made all the journeys easy and enjoyable. More than anything, it was Marlon himself who made the experience so special. He is genuinely one of the loveliest people we have met while travelling — kind, patient, attentive and so proud of his beautiful country. We felt completely looked after from start to finish. If you are thinking of booking with him, please do. We are so grateful we chose him and would recommend him without hesitation. Thank you again MarlonPosted on Tripadvisor Anja BVerified Trip to SriLanka We had the pleasure of traveling around Sri Lanka last December, and our entire trip was organized by Malen. From the very first contact until the last day, everything was perfectly planned – transportation, hotels, daily activities – and most importantly, he was personally with us throughout the whole journey. We were in contact with him for almost a full year before the trip while planning our itinerary, and he was always responsive, patient, and full of great suggestions. About a month before our arrival, Sri Lanka was hit by major floods and landslides, which meant we had to quickly change our travel plans. He handled everything calmly and professionally, reorganized the entire itinerary, and made sure our trip stayed safe and smooth. Thanks to him, we truly felt safe and well taken care of at all times. He is an incredibly kind, honest, and warm-hearted person who truly cares about his guests. Always smiling, patient, and attentive, he made us feel relaxed and genuinely welcome every single day. Traveling with children was easy thanks to his flexibility and thoughtful approach. What made our experience truly special was his deep knowledge of Sri Lanka – its culture, history, local life, and especially Buddhism. He didn’t just show us places; he helped us understand the country in a meaningful and authentic way. If you are looking for someone trustworthy, knowledgeable, and passionate who will turn your trip into an unforgettable experience, we wholeheartedly recommend him. We truly believe many future travelers will be lucky to explore Sri Lanka with him. Thank you again for the beautiful memories – we hope to return one day! Anja BitencPosted on Tripadvisor Ruchi KVerified Exceptional!! It has been one of the most amazing holidays for our family of 11, Malan our guide was the best thing that happened to us. From his kind nature, to his knowledge and love for sri lanka, his patience, his attitude, the car he provided everything was absolutely god sent. I would recommend his company service and him for anyone who is travelling to sri lanka.