Our Story

Founded in Bambalapitiya, Colombo, Ark Travels & Tours began with a simple belief: travel should be seamless, inspiring, and deeply personal. What started as a small team passionate about exploring the world has grown into a trusted travel partner for countless individuals, families, and businesses. Over the years, we’ve built a reputation for combining practical travel solutions with unforgettable experiences.

The History

Ark Travels & Tours was founded in Bambalapitiya, Colombo, with a vision to make travel more accessible, personalized, and inspiring for Sri Lankans and international visitors alike. What began as a small ticketing and visa service in the early years quickly grew into a full-service travel company, driven by a passion for exploration and a commitment to customer care.

Over time, Ark Travels expanded its offerings to include inbound and outbound tours, speciality pilgrim journeys, cruise holidays, and tailored travel consultations. By blending practical services like ticketing and visas with curated experiences across Sri Lanka’s cultural, natural, and spiritual landscapes, the company established itself as a trusted name in the travel industry.

Today, Ark Travels & Tours stands as a boutique brand recognized for its reliability, creativity, and personalized approach. From helping students and professionals with visa guidance to arranging international exhibitions and events, the company continues to evolve—always staying true to its founding promise: to be a safe and dependable “ark” that carries travelers toward new horizons.

The Brand

Ark Travels & Tours is more than a travel agency—it’s a brand built on trust, care, and creativity. We pride ourselves on being a boutique-style operator that offers personalized services, from ticketing and visas to curated speciality tours. Our name reflects our promise: to be a safe, reliable vessel that carries travelers toward new horizons.

Vision

To be Sri Lanka’s most trusted travel companion, creating journeys that inspire, connect, and enrich lives across the globe.

Mission

Our mission at Ark Travels & Tours is to provide seamless travel solutions with professionalism and care, while creating unique tours that celebrate culture, adventure, and spirituality. Through personalized consultation, we empower travelers to explore with confidence, and with a commitment to excellence and innovation, we strive to make every journey inspiring and unforgettable.

Our Values

Trust & Reliability

We ensure every journey is safe, secure, and well-managed.

Personalization

Every traveler is unique; we tailor experiences to match individual needs.

Integrity

Transparency and honesty guide our services with integrity

Passion for Travel

We love what we do, and it shows in the journeys we create.

Hospitality

We treat every traveler like family, with warmth and respect.

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meet our team

Behind every journey we create is a dedicated team of travel professionals who share one passion—helping you explore the world with ease and joy.

We are a group of experienced travel consultants, tour planners, and customer service specialists based in Bambalapitiya, Colombo. Each member of our team brings unique expertise, from ticketing and visa assistance to designing cultural, adventure, and speciality tours.

Forrest Marler

Founder & Managing Director

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Joseph Carter

Founder & Managing Director

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Annette Smith

Visa & Documentation Specialist

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Carole Floyd

Tour Consultant

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