Our approach
Travel isn't about going somewhere — it's about finding yourself somewhere. We're trying to turn that sentence into a way of working.
Why we don't sell package tours
Package tours compete on price: the same hotel, the same coach, the same hour. We ask a different question — who is this journey for?
Our aim isn't to be the cheapest. It's to offer a far fuller experience, built around you, for a similar budget. Our Sri Lanka program is a concrete example: stays, a private vehicle and guide, every entrance fee and activity included, in the same price range.
Sri Lanka →How we build a program
- 01
Research
We define the destination, the season and the traveller we're designing for.
- 02
Local partner
We find and vet local operators (DMCs), and take more than one quote rather than trusting a single firm.
- 03
Comparison
We compare quotes line by line and work out the real costs.
- 04
Price
We add a stated margin on top of the net cost. Everything included and excluded is written down.
- 05
Program
We prepare a day-by-day program and a clear proposal for you.
Solena Cares
The cultural heritage of the places we visit matters as much as the journey. We see contributing to its protection as part of our work.
In brief
- Based in
- İzmir, Türkiye
- Licence
- TURSAB member
- Founder
- Uğur Can Yılmaz
- info@solenatour.com