It’s a bird, it’s a plane it’s… Dil!

If there is one person that can be solely credited with making Kite Surfing a thing in Sri Lanka, it would have to be Sri Lanka’s first IKO qualified instructor Dilsiri or Dil as he is fondly known to everyone. Dil’s love for adventure was always going to take him far from his home in Colombo and in 2013, he moved to Kalpitiya in Sri Lanka’s North Western province and turned it into the home of Kite Surfing. In the 8 years that have passed, Kite Surfing has become a booming business in Kalpitiya, with many of Dil’s students opening Kite Surfing operations of their own. Although his infectious enthusiasm is a key factor of his success, credit must also go to his foresight in ensuring no damage occurred to the environment and also that the community around the location benefitted from this operation. The next time you are in Kalpitiya, stop by for a chat with this sprightly personality, for a quick lowdown on all things adventure!

Monkeys - there’s more to them than you know!

Monkeys - there’s more to them than you know! What if you could spend the day with research experts who could take you on a journey of all things monkey? Well, Desney’s Monkey Kingdom in Polonnaruwa is the perfect place to do just that. Meet endemic species like the Toque Macaque and the Purple Faced Leaf monkey, as well as the widespread Gray Langurs and observe fascinating monkey behaviour like maternal care, playing patterns, food foraging, grooming and the subtle art of courtship. Curiously, as you journey into the monkey world, you will soon realise that they are not so different...

Up periscope! Meet the swimming giants of Gal Oya with Explorer by Eco Team

Up periscope! Meet the swimming giants of Gal Oya with Explorer by Eco Team A National Park that has Boat safaris and swimming elephants? It’s an experience that never gets old, no matter how many times you see it and is probably the strongest memory of Gal Oya National Park for all who have visited it. Surprisingly, it is one of the lesser known National Parks of Sri Lanka, even though it features the country’s largest inland body of water, diverse wildlife and the opportunity to meet the Veddahs - the indigenous inhabitants of the land. To ensure that you experience...

It’s a bird, it’s a plane it’s… Dil!

It’s a bird, it’s a plane it’s… Dil! If there is one person that can be solely credited with making Kite Surfing a thing in Sri Lanka, it would have to be Sri Lanka’s first IKO qualified instructor Dilsiri or Dil as he is fondly known to everyone. Dil’s love for adventure was always going to take him far from his home in Colombo and in 2013, he moved to Kalpitiya in Sri Lanka’s North Western province and turned it into the home of Kite Surfing. In the 8 years that have passed, Kite Surfing has become a booming business in...

Progress of the Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) Mitigation Project

Progress of the Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) Mitigation Project After a brief hiatus caused by the strict ban on inter-provincial travel due to the spread of Covid-19 in the Island, we are happy to report that the team is back in action at the site! Work on the sluice gate of the water tank has recommenced and, once completed, will play a crucial role in water distribution for cultivation and irrigation in the area. Fortunately, the construction delay has not been too much of an issue as the water levels in the tank are currently low due to the prevailing drought. We...

Fully vaccinated travellers are welcome!

Fully vaccinated travellers are welcome! The health authorities have given clearance for tourists to arrive in the country, albeit with a few simple conditions. Travellers who have received both doses of the vaccine and completed 14 days after the second dose, are welcome to make their way to the Island. A PCR test will be conducted on arrival and thereafter, travellers must spend their first night at a Level 1 Safe & Secure Hotel to await the results of the test. Upon receiving a negative result, they are free to travel around the country. However, we do recommend that guests...

It’s a bird, it’s a plane it’s… Dil!

Monkeys - there’s more to them than you know!

Up periscope! Meet the swimming giants of Gal Oya with Explorer by Eco Team

It’s a bird, it’s a plane it’s… Dil!

Progress of the Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) Mitigation Project

Fully vaccinated travellers are welcome!

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