Luxury Volunteer Vacation in Sri Lanka
Enjoy a luxury volunteer vacation in Sri Lanka. This island off India’s southeast is a veritable cocktail of delights, from ancient ruins and gorgeous beaches to superb wildlife viewing both on land and at sea, plus friendly people and delicious cuisine.
Eco-luxury accommodation abounds, and you can make a difference in many ways, from helping at a dog shelter to turtle conservation to building a home for a family.
Sri Lankan Highlights
Sri Lanka packs in an enormous amount of variety; some of our favorites are the tea plantations, charming Galle Fort, Blue Whale spotting, leopard spotting in Yala National Park, the elephant gathering in Minneriya, hiking to Sigiriya fortress, and the beaches around Tangalle.
Sri Lankan Eco-Luxury
Sri Lanka has made great strides recently in sustainable luxury travel, with several new openings that are top notch, such as Wild Coast, Tri, The Ark, Mahoora Mobile Camps, and the rustic Mud House.
Make a Difference
Sri Lanka has something for every desire to help on a luxury volunteer vacation. Ravaged by the 2005 tsunami, villages are still living in the aftermath, and we work with one in particular where you can help build homes, provide medical care, or participate in women’s empowerment programs. Elsewhere, you can get involved in sea turtle conservation or help stray dogs get ready for adoption.
Suggested Sri Lankan Trip Itinerary
Example Price: US$7,590 per adult, $6,100 per child under 12
This Sri Lankan luxury volunteer vacation combines wildlife with beaches with helping make a difference. With a bit of luck you should see leopards, elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears, and many birds. Relax on the beach – even spot Blue Whales – at the end, and start with a few days helping build a home for a family. All in eco-luxury.
Trip Highlights
- Immersion in village life
- Meaningful interaction
- Historic Galle Fort
- Life-changing experience building a home
- Encountering wildlife such as leopards and elephants
- Learning about tea and cinnamon production
- Beautiful beaches
Price Includes
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Private transfers
- Expert local guides
- Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Volunteering costs
Note: International flights are not included but we can arrange these for you, including by private jet
Sample Day by Day
- Day 1: Arrive Colombo, met at airport and private transfer to Bentota, stay at Kumu Beach hotel (L, D)
- Day 2-5: Help build a home for a family (B, L)
- Day 6: Transfer down the coast, treasure hunt at Galle Fort, on to Ahangama, check-in to Mosvold Villa (B, D)
- Day 7: Surf or relax on beach in am. Guided bike ride in pm (B, D)
- Day 8: Visit a cinnamon plantation, then on to Yala and check-in to Wild Coast Tented Camp. Dinner on the dunes (B, D)
- Day 9-10: Junior Ranger actvities, safari drives, bush walks, and coastal walks tailored for you (B,L,D)
- Day 11: Visit Diyaluma Falls and a tea plantation, on to Living Heritage Koslanda (B, D)
- Day 12: Jungle trek to a waterfall picnic lunch, tree planting (B,L,D)
- Day 13: Transfer to Colombo, stay at The Wallawwa. Seafood dinner (B, D)
- Day 14: Fly home (B)
Note: This is a sample itinerary - we delight in crafting your dream trip especially for you
Luxury Volunteer Vacation Highlights
Sri Lanka packs in an enormous amount of variety; some of our favorites are the tea plantations, charming Galle Fort, Blue Whale spotting, leopard spotting in Yala National Park, the elephant gathering in Minneriya, hiking to Sigiriya fortress, and the beaches around Tangalle.
Hotels and lodges shown here are examples of what we call “eco-luxury”, meaning you minimize any environmental impact whilst retaining your creature comforts.
How to help in Sri Lanka
Get immersed in a rural life in a village that was devastated by tsunami – you can help provide a family with a sound place to call home, participate in a women’s empowerment project, help with environmental conservation, or if you have medical or dental skills you can put these to great use. Animal lovers can assist with sea turtles and caring for dogs awaiting rehousing.
Build a Home in a Rural Village
Working alongside local expert builders who will supervise you and handle all the tricky parts, leaving you with the easy fun stuff.
Your children can get involved to the level of their ability, and also appreciate how fortunate they are by gaining meaningful insights into local life.
Note – this is one example amongst several of how you can help in Sri Lanka, and we delight in crafting both sightseeing and ways to help to your exact preferences.
