Spotlight on Good Travel places to visit in south eastern 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 Hambantota and Moneragala near Udawalawe National Park, Bundala National Park, and Yala National Park. You can also find lists of Good Market approved enterprises for the south west, south, east, central hills, cultural triangle and north, and north west.
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Moneragala
Banyan Camp
Hambegamuwa, Sri Lanka
Banyan Camp is an off-the-grid lakefront eco retreat in rural Sri Lanka. Activities include yoga, canoeing, birding, wildlife photography, and visits to waterfalls, temples, Udawalawe National Park, and the Elephant …
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, …
Koularagama Ceramics is a worker cooperative in rural Moneragala near Udawalawe National Park. The majority of members are women. They produce one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic pieces inspired by local …
Moon Shade offers accommodation, Sri Lankan village experiences, and meals on an organic farm in Handapanagala that’s verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system. They used natural …
One Among Trees is a permaculture farm in the dry zone of Uva Province in southeastern Sri Lanka. They practice sustainable agriculture and natural building and offer alternative education programs, workshops, …
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 …
Bush Loft offers safari camp experiences in Sri Lanka’s Kumana and Yala national parks that provide an opportunity to connect with nature while protecting the environment and supporting local communities. …
CBS Yala offers walking safaris, bird identification workshops, camps, and professionally guided tours of Yala, Kataragama, Wedisitikanda, and Sithulpahuwa in southeastern Sri Lanka. Their mission is to help people …
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, …
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. Kulu Safaris ….
Eco Team has been providing authentic, sustainable travel services in Sri Lanka for more than two decades. They started as a pioneering eco and adventure tourism company, and now have more than 10 brands offering …
Ran Ketha Eco is a farm in southeastern Sri Lanka that focuses on the health of their soil, their water, their biodiversity, and their farmers. They aim to combine the best of traditional agricultural knowledge with the …
Saraii Village is a social enterprise that focuses on sustainable travel. They focus on capturing the essence of Sri Lanka and providing a unique and authentic travel experience. Visitors to their Weerawila property near Yala …