Cultivating Connections Since 2015
"Where Traditional Farming Meets Sustainable Tourism — Authentic Agricultural Heritage Experiences"
HarriCens Ceylon was born from a simple yet powerful vision: to connect the world with Sri Lanka's magnificent agricultural heritage through authentic, meaningful experiences. Founded in 2015 by H. JAGATH KUMARA — an agricultural expert with a deep passion for cultural preservation — the company emerged from the understanding that travel should be transformative, not merely scenic.
With 25 years of professional agricultural expertise gained as a certified Agriculture Instructor with Sri Lanka's Department of Agriculture, and a heart devoted to rural communities, we set out to create journeys that honour Sri Lanka's farming traditions while meeting the expectations of today's discerning international traveller.
Every journey is crafted to provide genuine encounters with local farming families, hands-on participation in crop cultivation, and immersive insights into sustainable agricultural practices that have sustained this island nation for millennia. This philosophy guides everything we do.
Our Guiding Purpose
The aspirations and commitments that define everything we do
Our Vision
To be recognised globally as the premier destination for authentic agro-tourism experiences in Sri Lanka, where international travellers discover the profound connections between land, culture, and community while contributing to sustainable agricultural development and rural economic empowerment.
Our Mission
We deliver exceptional agricultural and cultural immersion experiences by combining professional expertise in sustainable farming, intimate knowledge of rural Sri Lankan traditions, and commitment to responsible tourism practices that benefit local communities, preserve agricultural heritage, and create meaningful connections between visitors and the land that sustains us.
The Principles That Define Us
Values that guide every experience, every partnership, every decision we make
Authenticity
Genuine agricultural experiences with working plantations and actual farming families. No simulations, no staged performances — only authentic encounters with Sri Lanka's living agricultural heritage.
Excellence
Expert agricultural guidance and meticulous attention to guest safety and satisfaction. A founder whose 25-year career trained thousands of Sri Lanka's farmers sets a standard no competitor can match.
Sustainability
Promoting organic farming and sustainable agricultural practices for environmental conservation. Daily operating principles — not marketing claims — built by someone who spent 25 years teaching farmers to care for their land.
Community Empowerment
Direct partnerships with farming families ensuring 60% of tourism revenue reaches rural communities. More than 50 rural families receive sustainable income annually through HarriCens Ceylon partnerships.
Trust & Integrity
Transparent communications and delivered promises fostering lifelong advocacy. HarriCens Ceylon's reputation rests entirely on the trust it earns and maintains with every guest, partner family, and collaborator.
Cultural Preservation
Preserving traditional agricultural knowledge and heritage crop cultivation methods. Creating income streams that make cultural preservation economically viable for farming families and the generations who will inherit their knowledge.
Key Milestones
From a single working estate in Hakmana to four international markets in a decade
Founded HarriCens Ceylon
Pioneered authentic agricultural tourism in Matara district, combining 25 years of certified agricultural expertise with sustainable responsible tourism. Received SLTDA registration as an active inbound tour operator.
Established Wilbert Estate as Operational Hub
Developed the five-acre Wilbert Estate in Kirikurakkangahahena, Hakmana as an operational agricultural demonstration site featuring coconut, pepper, and cinnamon cultivation. Established the Organic Coconut Estate Network partnership.
Partnership with 15+ Farming Families
Created a sustainable village homestay network across Matara and Southern Province, providing authentic cultural immersion and direct economic benefits to rural communities. Digital agricultural documentation programme launched.
150+ Successful Agricultural Programmes
Delivered over 150 customised agro-tourism experiences serving Japanese, Australian, UK, and Indian travellers. Launched direct online booking platform increasing direct bookings by 60%. Zero COVID transmissions recorded among guests throughout the pandemic period.
Community Impact Champion Recognition
Received Community Impact Champion recognition from Hakmana Development Authority for rural community development contributions. Sustainability Recognition from Indian Cultural Centre Colombo. 20+ farming families transitioned to organic cultivation.
Four International Markets — 97% Satisfaction
Successfully expanded targeting Japan (35%), UK (25%), India (25%), and Australia (15%). Heritage Tourism Excellence Award nominee — Sri Lanka Tourism Board. Featured Cultural Exchange Partner — British High Commission. 60+ five-star international reviews.
What Sets Us Apart
The unique approach that makes HarriCens Ceylon experiences genuinely transformative
The Journey Continues
Our three-phase expansion blueprint through 2030
Market Expansion & Digital Presence
Launch virtual farm tour previews and mobile agricultural guide app. Expand Japanese market by 40%. Formalise organic farming cooperative partnerships across Southern Province. Achieve 75% digital booking conversion and 100% carbon-neutral operations.
Agricultural Tourism Network
Partner with 30 additional farming families across Southern Province. Develop specialised tea plantation heritage experiences. Create regional agro-tourism circuits. Launch agricultural exchange programmes with international universities in Japan, UK, and India.
Agro-Tourism Excellence Centre
Establish Sri Lanka's first agricultural tourism training academy. Certify 100+ local guides in agro-tourism best practices. Pioneer carbon-neutral agro-tourism standards recognised across Asia Pacific as the acknowledged industry benchmark.
"Where Traditional Farming Meets Sustainable Tourism — Authentic Agricultural Heritage Experiences"
We promise to deliver journeys that transcend typical tourism — connecting you deeply with Sri Lanka's agricultural soul through experiences that are authentic, meaningful, and transformative. Every detail is crafted with 25 years of expertise, every story verified through genuine farming knowledge, and every moment designed to create lasting memories and genuine appreciation for the farming traditions that have sustained this island for millennia.
The land has been cultivated with care. The journey awaits.
Become Part of Our Story
Join us on a journey that celebrates Sri Lanka's agricultural heritage