The coast is only the beginning. Sri Lanka ranks among the most biodiverse countries in Asia, and some of its greatest wildlife is a few hours’ drive from the pool.
In terms of species density the island sits in the global top ten — remarkable for a country this size. To see it properly, we partner with Eddy’s Expeditions, led by naturalist Auradha ‘Eddy’ Ediriweera, who holds a Master’s in Environmental Science and over two decades in the field.
The great parks
A guided safari in Yala seeks out the island’s celebrated leopards; Udawalawe all but guarantees wild elephants; and Bundala, a Ramsar wetland, is a birdwatcher’s dream. Each tour is tailor-made around what you most want to see.
Into the rainforest
For something rarer, the UNESCO-listed Sinharaja rainforest and the Kanneliya reserve open up one of Sri Lanka’s last primary forests with expert naturalists — endemic birds, frogs and flowering plants found nowhere else on earth.
Eddy’s bespoke journeys immerse travellers in Sri Lanka’s breathtaking natural wonders.
Closer to the coast, a Koggala Lake boat tour drifts through mangroves and island temples, while marine-biologist-led snorkelling explores the reefs and shipwrecks just offshore.
