Spotlight on Good Travel places to visit in north western Sri Lanka
Traveling in Sri Lanka? Check out these Good Market approved social enterprises, responsible businesses, and community initiatives that prioritize people and the planet. This list includes travel experiences and places to eat, shop, and stay in the Negombo area, Kurunegala, and Puttalam including Kalpitiya. You can also find lists of Good Market approved enterprises for the south west, south, south east, east, central hills, cultural triangle and north.
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Negombo Area
Back of Beyond
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Back of Beyond offers seven retreats in secluded natural locations near jungles, streams, reservoirs, beaches and lagoons. The focus is on exploring and enjoying nature in a minimalistic, environmentally responsible …
Cafe Zen specializes in freshly prepared vegetarian and vegan food made with healthy, locally sourced ingredients. They serve breakfast, lunch, juices, smoothies, and coffee. Vegan coconut milk is available. …
Jetwing is a pioneer of sustainable tourism in Sri Lanka and operates more than 35 hotels and villas across the country. Their Sustainability Strategy focuses on six key categories: Energy & Carbon, Water & Waste, …
Selyn supports more than 1,000 rural women and is the only Fair Trade guaranteed handloom company in Sri Lanka. They produce an export quality range of handloom clothing, toys, housewares, and accessories. …
Eco Maximus is a social enterprise that produces handmade paper and paper products from recycled materials and Millennium Elephant Foundation elephant dung. They focus on providing livelihood opportunities to …
Forest Garden Organics is a family enterprise that cultivates organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, coconut products, and medicinal plants using a forest garden approach. They also produce compost, biochar and …
Haritha Collection combines a Sri Lankan family legacy of heritage hotel management with a commitment to responsible tourism development. The brand brings together four unique destination experiences…
Selyn supports more than 1,000 rural women and is the only Fair Trade guaranteed handloom company in Sri Lanka. They produce an export quality range of handloom clothing, toys, housewares, and accessories. …
Ulpotha is an agricultural community in the jungle heartland of Sri Lanka that offers guests world-class yoga and an opportunity to live quietly in harmony with nature. The focus has been on restoration, through …
Umandawa is an international Vipassana meditation center that also aims to be a model organic village. The monks use sustainable agriculture techniques and work with the community to produce compost, fruits, …
Elements Beach & Nature Resort offers accommodation, food, and watersports in Kalpitiya. Activities include kitesurfing with certified local instructors, kayaking, stand-up paddling, dolphin watching, diving, cycling, …
Kite House Café offers affordable food, accommodation, and travel experiences in the Kalpitiya area of northwestern Sri Lanka. The cafe specializes in international recipes made with locally sourced natural …
Kitesurfing Lanka offers accommodation, food, kitesurfing lessons, trips, equipment, and repairs, yoga, massage, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, diving, and other travel experiences in the Kalpitiya area …
Ruuk Village provides eco-friendly accommodation, kitesurfing lessons and rentals, and travel experiences in the Kalpitiya area of northwestern Sri Lanka. Ruuk Village is Sri Lankan owned and is committed to contributing to …
The BNKR in Kalpitiya is a destination for fitness, sports, and health enthusiasts. They offer a strength and conditioning gym with CrossFit equipment, a calisthenics playground, a varied class schedule, and …
The Mudhouse is a travel retreat in Sri Lanka’s intermediate dry zone with social and environmental responsibility at its core. They offer private accommodation in clusters of uniquely designed natural …