Sri Lanka

beyond the beaten path

Lying between the more trodden parts of India and Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka's history, culture and natural beauty are undeniably alluring. It's the place you haven't been to yet, that you should.
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A walk of discovery with the Chief VeddhaGal Oya Lodge neighbours one of the last remaining communities of the Veddha – the forest-dwelling, indigenous people of Sri Lanka. We can invite the village chief to take you on a walk through the jungles of his ancestors. Discover and learn about local nature as he brings the forest alive, explaining his tribe’s use of medicinal plants, ancient hunting grounds and cave dwellings. It’s a fascinating insight into how the hunter-gatherers lived in the jungles of Gal Oya.read more
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Gal Oya Lodge
  • Sri Lanka
Gal Oya Lodge is the perfect haven for wildlife enthusiasts and those looking to live in the heart of nature. Set amongst 25 acres of private forest in the East of Sri Lanka,there’s no better place to experience all the amazing wildlife Sri Lanka has to offer. Just 3½ hrs drive from the city of Kandy and 2 hrs drive from Arugam Bay, our high-end eco-lodge is situated on the border of the Gal Oya National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s least explored National Parks. It’s the perfect location to stay and enjoy the island’s only boat safari.
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Exotic Heritage Group
  • Bangladesh
  • Bhutan
The ultimate purpose of a journey is to discover oneself among signboards, cultures and individuals along new destinations and routes.Some realize this consciously while others just make them a part of their memories. We curate luxury experiences across South Asia that take you through ancient river routes, forests in the heart of the subcontinent, and indigenous birds and animals in their natural habitat. Independent owner-managed firm since 1979, our successes directly benefitting local peoples, we have offered you the purpose and also helped you realise it.
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Adam de Lancey
  • Bhutan
  • Cambodia
For the past 12 years, Indotrek have specialized in adventure tourism throughout Southeast Asia. From humble beginnings, Indotrek now operates and has offices in Vietnam,Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and Indonesia and welcomes people from all over the world. For us, adventure travel is not just about hardcore mountain biking, extreme trekking and white water rapids, but also about unique and hands-on experiences that allow you to engage with local communities and its people. With years of expertise, we believe that we can provide truly different and memorable adventure tours.
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Carrie Back
  • Australia
  • Bahamas
Carrie Ann Back is a part-time travel writer and full-time globetrotter based in Southeast Asia. She’s been to over 30 countries,including living in the Amazon jungle in Bolivia and working for elephant conservation in Thailand. I love anything off-the-beaten path! Carrie continues to be a sought-after travel expert for digital media, print materials & magazines, and conferences all over the world. Carrie is also a digital copywriter for hotels and restaurants worldwide. When not traveling, she can be found sampling new wines, planning her next trip, or trying to perfect her
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