PRIVATE TRAVEL · SRI LANKA · BY DESIGN
Architects of extraordinary Sri Lankan journeys.
A curated atelier of private travel, weaving discovery, luxury and the quiet warmth of Sri Lankan hospitality into journeys made only for you.
Est. Sri Lanka
Who We Are
A house of bespoke travel, born of the island we call home.
Through our sister brands, The Serendipity Collection and Sail Lanka Charter, we bring together private villas, distinctive stays, sailing experiences and trusted destination knowledge. Beyond our own portfolio, we work with carefully selected hotels, guides, naturalists and hosts who share our standard of detail.
Our role is simple: to reveal Sri Lanka with more privacy, depth and care — from the first conversation to the final transfer
15+
YEARS OF DESTINATION EXPERTISE
24/7
IN COUNTRY SUPPORT
100%
TAILOR-MADE JOURNEY
1
DEDICATED POINT OF CONTACT
THE PEOPLE BEHIND TSE
LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION
The Serendipity Experiences is guided by a senior leadership team with deep
roots in hospitality, private villas, sailing and destination development —
supported by a trusted Sri Lanka-based network for each journey we design.
Mario Stubbs
Founder / CEO - The Serendipity Collection
Founder / CEO - Genesis Global Consulting Group
Vice President - European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka
Shaleen Santhikumar
Director - The Serendipity Collection
Director - Genesis Global Consulting Group
Koenraad Pringiers
Director - The Serendipity Collection
Director / CEO - Sail Lanka Charter
Honorable Consul for Belgium
A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER
Luxury, never pretentious — sophistication in its most honest form.
The Serendipity Experiences was created from a simple belief: Sri Lanka is best discovered with privacy, care and a deep respect for place. Through our wider hospitality ecosystem — from private villas to sailing experiences — we bring together the people, properties and relationships that allow each journey to feel personal, considered and quietly refined.
Mario Stubbs
A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
Private travel, personally led.
As a Sri Lanka-based travel designer, my role is to make the journey feel effortless before you arrive and deeply personal once you are here. From private villas and tea-country bungalows to sailing, wildlife, culture and coastal stays, each detail is chosen with care.
Shaleen Santhikumar
Travel you can trust
Why travel with TSE
Three quite principles guide every journey we design, every
partner we choose and every details we deliver
01
Every Detail Earns Its Place
From handpicked stays to specialist guides and private experiences, every element is chosen with care. Nothing reaches your itinerary unless it adds meaning, comfort or character.
02
Considered Flexibility
Every journey is designed with room to breathe. Whether it is a change in pace, weather, mood or opportunity, we respond with calm, careful coordination.
03
Moments That Stay With You
We design with memory in mind — a quiet tea-estate morning, a privately guided walk, a table set by the sea, or a conversation with someone who knows the island deeply.
Crafting your Sri Lankan masterpiece
We do not offer packages.
We compose journeys.
Tea Fields & Hidden Trails
Sri Lanka Journeys
Villas & Boutique Hotels
Private Stays
Private Charters & Sunset Sails
Yachts & Sailing
Begin the conversation
Your Sri Lanka, composed.
Tell us how you wish to experience Sri Lanka. We will respond
personally within twenty-four hours