English Teacher
Years spent teaching English in countryside schools — helping young minds unlock opportunities through language.
Meet Gunarathna
A teacher who became the island's most loved guide.
From a countryside classroom to the sacred ruins of Anuradhapura — Gunarathna's journey has always been about sharing what he loves.
His story
Two decades of sharing this place with the world.
Gunarathna is, first and foremost, an English teacher. For years he has taught children in the countryside — not in city schools, but in the communities that need it most. Many of these children come from underprivileged families, and Gunarathna supports them as a volunteer, giving his time, patience and encouragement freely.
That same passion for teaching found another home in tourism. With more than twenty years in the industry, Gunarathna brings the ancient city to life for travellers from every corner of the world. His fluent English, calm storytelling and deep knowledge of Buddhist heritage turn a tour into something far more personal — a conversation, a friendship, a memory.
Today he is one of the highest-reviewed tour guides on Airbnb, recognised by travellers not for rehearsed scripts, but for genuine warmth and understanding.
A journey in milestones
From the classroom to the sacred city.
Every chapter of Gunarathna's life has been about connecting people to knowledge, culture and each other.
Volunteer & Mentor
Dedicated volunteer work supporting underprivileged children with learning materials, guidance and a belief in their potential.
20+ Years in Tourism
Two decades of welcoming travellers to Anuradhapura, turning ancient ruins into living, breathing stories.
Highest Airbnb Reviews
Recognised as one of the top-rated guides on Airbnb — not by marketing, but by hundreds of heartfelt guest reviews.
What guides every welcome
Warmth
Guests are treated with the same care he gives his students — patience, kindness and a genuine smile.
Understanding
History and Buddhist culture are explained clearly, respectfully and at a pace that lets you truly absorb it.
Connection
Meals, village routines and conversation create space for the kind of cultural exchange that stays with you.
Community
Hosting supports Gunarathna's continuing volunteer work with local students and families in the countryside.
A positive local story
A teacher's heart, a traveller's trust.
Long before hosting his first guest, Gunarathna was already giving back. As a volunteer English teacher in the countryside, he has helped children who might otherwise have no access to language education — providing stationery, uniforms and learning materials from his own resources.
Today, part of the family's tourism income continues to support these students. When you stay at Green Village or join a tour, you become part of a story that reaches far beyond ancient monuments.
A personal journey