I've ridden throughout South East Asia with many tour companies and have usually, but not always, found good guides.  Of those, Koli was the best. He knew his country, its out-of-the way gems, its customs and cuisines, its major cities too. But you would expect that anyway. Koli's real value was in his personal traits, a warm, resourceful, outgoing man who was always prepared to go the extra mile to ensure his clients got what they wanted.  Nothing was too much trouble for Koli and he always delivered with a smile. He would be my first choice if returning to Sri Lanka - perhaps my only choice.