Sri Lanka small group tour with added comfort

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CARBON REDUCTION

Embracing sustainable modes of transportation is at the heart of our journey. As travellers journey from Kandy, they board a morning train bound for Nuwara Eliya, immersing themselves in the scenic beauty of Sri Lanka while ensuring a reduced carbon footprint. The conscious choice of public transport and the deliberate avoidance of internal flights further accentuate our commitment to reducing carbon emissions, ensuring that our travels tread lightly on the planet.

This trip is cabon labelled to give our travellers visibilty over the impact of their chosen holiday. Our business has a seven-point commitment plan that supports our Climate Emergency declaration. We are the first global tour operator with verifiable science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

The booming tourism in Sri Lanka has its challenges, especially with the surge in visitors to Yala National Park. With concerns of overtourism and its impact on the environment, our itinerary includes visits to lesser-touristed sections like Block 5 or Veheragala. If these areas too witness crowding, alternative visits to Udawalawe National Park and Bundala National Park are planned, both rich in biodiversity.

Furthermore, our partnership with Zero Plastic aids in educating local communities about plastic pollution, especially in the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya.

Our stay at the Grand Hotel, nestled amidst tea plantations, not only offers a nod to colonial history but also champions sustainable practices, eliminating single-use plastics and aiming for a zero-waste future. Our commitment to the environment is further solidified with the inclusion of expert local nature and wildlife leaders.

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LOCAL ECONOMY

Our journey ensures that the local economy thrives. The Grand Hotel, a National Heritage Property set amidst tea plantations, offers travellers a blend of history and scenic beauty. The culinary journey begins with a seafood dinner at a local home, introducing travellers to the rich scents and flavours of Sri Lanka, from fresh seafood to local favourites like pol sambol and roast paan.

The guided tour of the Royal Botanical Garden with a local botanist, the visit to a spice garden in Matale, and the immersive experience at the farmers market followed by a Sri Lankan cooking class, all ensure that travellers engage authentically with the local community, boosting the local economy.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

Our commitment to inclusivity and diversity is evident in our curated experiences. The Hela Bojun restaurant in Kandy, where travellers dine, focuses on empowering and employing local women, ensuring that tourism directly benefits the community.

Since 2018 we have been a certified B Corporation. B Corps that look after their staff, work toward a more inclusive supply chain, and take corporate social responsibility to the next level. For us, becoming a B Corp meant taking all the work we’ve already done – through our Foundation and our core operation – to the next level and conducting an extensive audit to ensure we meet the highest responsible business standards. Local leaders and experts are an integral part of our journeys, and all local leaders and guides on this trip will be local to the area