A Founder Whose Craft Shapes Every Journey
The story of Art Jewel Nature Trails is inseparable from its founder — a rare convergence of academic grounding in agricultural sciences and a nationally recognised mastery of gem and jewellery craftsmanship that no competitor in Sri Lankan tourism can claim.
Mr. D.A.N. Wanigarathna brings the patience of a goldsmith and the rigour of a trained academician to every itinerary Art Jewel Nature Trails designs. A goldsmith does not rush a setting, and Art Jewel Nature Trails does not rush a journey — every detail is considered before it is delivered.
Since founding the company in Diyandara, Matara in 2017, he has built Art Jewel Nature Trails into one of Sri Lanka's most distinctive boutique inbound destination management companies — delivering authentic, personalised journeys for European, Australian, and New Zealand travellers.
Mr. D.A.N. Wanigarathna
BSc Agricultural Sciences · Diploma in Education · National Award — Gem & Jewellery Craftsmanship
Founder Expertise Pillars
The qualifications, craft, and experience behind Art Jewel Nature Trails's authentic delivery
National Award — Gem & Jewellery Craftsmanship
Mr. Wanigarathna's nationally recognised mastery of gem and jewellery craftsmanship is more than a personal achievement — it is the operating philosophy of Art Jewel Nature Trails. The same discernment used to evaluate a stone's clarity and cut is applied to evaluating every supplier, every guide, and every detail of an itinerary before it reaches a guest.
BSc Agricultural Sciences — Understanding the Land
A scientific grounding in agriculture gives Mr. Wanigarathna a genuine, working understanding of Sri Lanka's land, seasons, and rural communities — the foundation behind Art Jewel Nature Trails's eco-tourism, plantation, and countryside experiences, and its sustainability-first approach to every itinerary.
Diploma in Education — The Academician's Discipline
His formal training in education shapes how Art Jewel Nature Trails communicates Sri Lanka's culture and heritage to international guests — every guide briefing, every itinerary note, and every cultural explanation is structured with the clarity of someone trained to teach, not merely to narrate.
Artisan Craft Tourism — A Personal Signature
As CEO, Mr. Wanigarathna personally leads the company's goldsmith and artisan heritage tours — including studio sessions in his own private workshop — giving guests direct access to a master craftsman's knowledge that no other Sri Lankan operator can offer.
Sustainable Tourism Development — Strategic Focus
As founder and CEO, Mr. Wanigarathna drives business development strategy, sustainability commitments, quality standards, and the company's growing partnerships with resorts, wellness centres, and airlines across Sri Lanka.
Educational Travel Design — Operational Authority
Day-to-day, Mr. Wanigarathna oversees the company's guide training programmes, supplier relationships, vehicle fleet coordination, and continuous refinement of service standards — ensuring every Art Jewel Nature Trails guest journey reflects the same precision found in his craftsmanship.
Team & Operational Capacity
Craftsmanship · Academic Rigour · Genuine Personal Service
Experience the Art Jewel Nature Trails Difference
Led by a founder whose eye for detail is nationally recognised