Spotlight on Good Travel places to visit in northern Sri Lanka and the Cultural Triangle
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 Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, and the Cultural Triangle region of Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Polonnurawa. You can also find lists of Good Market approved enterprises for the south west, south, south east, east, central hills, and north west.
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Jaffna
Jetwing Jaffna
Jaffna, Sri Lanka
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, …
Kolam is a design studio collective that works with Jaffna artisans in northern Sri Lanka to create contemporary clothing and accessories from local materials and craft traditions. Priority is given to biodegradable, nontoxic, …
Semman showcases products made by skilled craftspeople in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province who were directly affected by over 30 years of war in the region. They uplift local communities by working with them on designs …
Thinnai Organic is an agritourism hotel and organic farm on ten acres of land in Jaffna. Farmstay options include a two-bedroom farmhouse, several rooms and glamping tents, and a secure space for backpackers to pitch their…
Lifetone was founded by a woman entrepreneur in the conflict-affected Vanni region of Sri Lanka. They specialize in herbal health drinks for blood sugar control, weight loss, pain relief, hypertension, cholesterol and skin care …
Olai is a social enterprise that aims to replace housewares commonly made from plastic with eco-friendly alternatives made from local palmyra leaves. They offer table mats, coasters, bags, boxes, trays, baskets, and …
Seva Village Rest is a training center, farm, and guesthouse that was developed in the northern community of Vavuniya by Sevalanka Foundation, a not-for-profit development organization that works with rural …
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 way. For …
Islander is a residential learning center and organic farm on 135 acres near Wilpattu National Park in Anuradhapura. Islander was established by Sevalanka, a development organization that works with rural …
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, …
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 way. For …
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, …
Green Community Minneriya is part of a not-for-profit social enterprise which assists marginalized rural producers with branding, quality improvements, and market access. Their mission is to create an alternative …