Borderlands Sri Lanka / Nepal, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Climbing, Canyoning, Trekking

Welcome to your Adventure

Director's Message

At Borderlands, we’ve spent our lives roaming the globe in search of the ultimate outdoor experiences. For us, however, there’s no place as exciting and diverse as Asia. From the powerful rivers of Nepal draining the Himalaya, to the complex jungle environments of Sri Lanka, this part of the planet offers an unparalleled verity of landscapes to explore and travel through. For more than a decade now, it’s been our passion to share these places with others. It’s also been our professional aim to make these journeys safe and to lead them in ways that encourage reflection and individual growth.

From all of us at Borderlands, we welcome you to come and explore Sri Lanka with us.

Wade Campbell
Managing Director, Borderlands-Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Operations

A native Canadian, Wade Campbell has over twenty five years experience delivering outdoor programs in North America and Asia. He began his career in 1984 with the Canadian Outward Bound Wilderness School. Since then he has developed Borderlands’ operations in Nepal and Sri Lanka. With extensive field knowledge in experiential education and adventure-based learning, coupled with a background in marketing and tourism, Wade has established Borderlands-Sri Lanka to offer a dynamic set of outdoor opportunities where few existed before. He is also a professional photographer and has collaborated with the Nepal and Sri Lanka Tourism Boards.
He is presently the Managing Director for Borderland Sri Lanka.

BORDERLANDS TEAM

Borderlands values a diverse staff to meet the array of goals and interests our customers bring to us. Our trip leaders are professionally trained and dedicated to creating safe environments in collaboration with our participants. Borderlands instructors are educators, not just guides to take you down the river or canyon. In the field they focus on blending technical skills instruction with opportunities for participants to explore and develop their understanding of wilderness ethics, leadership roles, and teamwork strategies

		Dian		Dian is a patron for Borderlands. He is a successful entrepreneur, and the managing director of the largest intimate apparel producing company in the country. Recently he was recognized as the CEO of the year in Sri Lanka for 2004. Currently, he is the President of the National Boxing Federation of Sri Lanka.
		Sri Lankan

		Megh		Megh Ale is the Managing Director of our Nepal operations and is one of Nepal's leading figures in rafting. Having spent several years working and exploring the rivers and jungles of Nepal, Megh is always ready to share his deep understanding of the country, and its myriad cultures, plants, and animals. He is the founder and president of the Nepal River Conservation Trust and the Managing Director of Ultimate Descents Nepal.
		Nepali

		Viraj		Viraj is a Thomian and a graduate of the Ceylon Hotel School & School of Tourism. He had been in the hotel trade for 16 years as a professional chef after which he took into training and had been in the training field for the past 6 years. He has been certified as a First Aider from both the SLRCS and St. John's Ambulance Service. Viraj is a keen adventure lover. Presently working as the Training Manager for the company, Viraj had been actively involved in our corporate training programs.

		Sri Lankan

		Laxmi		Laxmi is a registered nurse by profession. Her passion for Adventure activities and community base nursing turned her in to an out door nurse. She overlooks the medical issues and manages the company's emergency procedures. Having lived in Hong-Kong, Nepal and Sri Lanka, she is comfortable from the metropolis of a big city, to the simplicity of a tent and brings a wide depth of experience to the programs.

		Nepali

		Kumar		Kumar is working as a Web and Graphic Designer for Borderlands; The concept of this website is by Kumar. He updates web sites and also works as the Video Editor for Borderlands. He things creatively and produce new ideas. He has professional qualifications in Graphics, 3D Animations, Video Editing and he also maintains our office computer and network systems. When time permits he also join us on our programs, captures all the moments spent by clients and get them into a video to recollect those memories. He is capable is producing his projects in tight situations as well.

		Indian

		Ramya		Ramya is the head secretary and coordinator at Borderlands, managing our calendar and all correspondence. With her ability to speak Sinhala, Tamil, and English, Ramya often finds herself outside of the office as a program facilitator on trips where multi-lingual communication is a must. She is certified in first aid.

		Sri Lankan

		Anoma		Anoma is our head accountant, managing all financial matters for Borderlands

		Sri Lankan

		Thilak		Thilak is a raft guide and trip facilitator. Born in Balapitiya, Sri Lanka, he is a keen adventurer. With a background as an experienced boatman and tour guide in Southern Sri Lanka, he joined our team as a logistics coordinator and a whitewater safety kayaker.

		Sri Lankan

		Mahesh		Mahesh is our driver and a logistics coordinator who makes sure our staff and equipment get transported safely to our field sites. When Mahesh is not driving, you can find him on a raft or in the canyon.

		Sri Lankan

		Ajith		Ajith works at our Colombo office as an office assistant. He maintains our facilities and helps us with delivery, shipping, and receiving.

		Sri Lankan

		Sameera		Sameera joined Borderlands as an apprentice guide and has since logged numerous trips down the Kelani River. He is trained in first aid. Sameera is from Kithulgala, Borderlands’ base of operations for river and canyon trips.

		Sri Lankan

		Supun		Supun is a safety kayaker for Borderlands. On the water he scouts lines for the rafts and patrols for hazards He is from Kithugala and is trained in first aid.

		Sri Lankan

		Maya		Mayalu—our cutest team member—accompanies groups on programs when she’s not busy with her duties as office guard dog. Raised in Sri Lanka, she particularly loves the water and is an aspiring raft and kayak passenger. She brings friendliness and fun to the programs and loves working with people.
		Sri Lankan with German (shepherd) roots!