ABOUT
Bella. Beautiful. A word that resonated from childhood memories in Sri Lanka to our lives in New York. It found deeper meaning during a chapter spent with a soulful Italian leader who greeted each morning with “ciao, bella.” Her warmth brought heart into an otherwise cold corporate world. That same spirit now shapes how we travel, create, and care; with beauty, sincerity, and soul.
Experiences > Bucket Lists
Seafood, Always
Beach Walks at Sunrise
Beauty in Simplicity
Intimacy Over Itineraries
Joy in simple luxuries
A bueatiful way
Via Bella was founded with a simple belief: travel should feel personal, not packaged. Our journeys offer an elegant alternative to mass tourism. Rooted in beauty, ease, and connection.
Born from a lifelong love of Sri Lanka and shaped by generations of family and friends, we’ve built a trusted network of villas, drivers, guides, scholars, and local artisans. That’s the heart of our service: a handpicked, behind-the-scenes network that unlocks the island’s hidden magic for you.
Each trip is entirely bespoke. Designed around your pace, your people, your interests. Whether you're here to rest, explore, celebrate, or reconnect, we’ll craft a journey that feels as good as it looks.
Via Bella was founded by a husband and wife who share roots in Sri Lanka and a life together in New York City.
One, a mechanical engineer with a love for heritage and design. The other, a fashion business executive with an eye for detail and beauty. Together, they dreamed of a more soulful way to experience their island home.
What began as a longing to reconnect with family, with nature, with meaning, became a path to create something beautiful for their friends who wanted to visit the island.
A travel company shaped by intention, not itinerary.
Guided by its founders and run by a passionate team in Sri Lanka, Via Bella remains a family led company, devoted to working with local families to create meaningful journeys for yours.