BIOMES
Tropical rainforest
Montane forest
Grassland
Freshwater
Ocean
EXPERIENCES
Family
Honeymoon
Luxury
Culinary
Photography
Birdwatching
Marine
Active
Cultural Conservation
SPECIES
Sri Lankan elephant
Leopard
Sloth bear
Purple-faced langur
Toque Macaque
Indian pangolin
Sri Lankan frogmouth
Crocodile
Loris
BEST TIME TO VISIT
November – April (south-west)
February – September (north-east)
VISIT SRI LANKA
The ‘Teardrop of India’ is an uniquely shaped island in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Home to a diverse range of landscapes and endemic wildlife, from lush rainforests and mist-shrouded highlands to pristine beaches and ancient archaeological wonders, Sri Lanka’s rich biodiversity and host of community outreach and conservation projects invites engagement and exploration. Visit holy temples and learn alongside conservationists, enjoy guided tours of Mannar Island and Anuradhapura Heritage Site, and conduct biodiversity surveys in the company of specialists. Alongside architects, forest guardians and scientists, discover the rich culture and hidden heroes of Sri Lanka’s vibrant country.
Hosted journey
to Sri Lanka
Journeys With Purpose is honoured to announce an immersive impact experience in partnership with Lanka Environment Fund and Conservation Collective. This is an eye opening journey of discovery, revealing what is possible when dedicated local groups are given the opportunity to protect their natural environment and restore what has been lost. From morning bird watching, to guided tours of heritage sites, talks from habitat restoration experts to safari drives, the itinerary is filled with a range of transformative experiences.
Conservation
impact
Our Impact Pledge is our commitment to support the advancement of pioneering conservation projects through direct donations with every journey. In 2023, and our second calendar year, we raised and directed over $50,000 to grassroot conversation projects. We do this by created hosted and private conservation travel experiences in Sri Lanka and around the world.
YOUR IMPACT
PEOPLE AND PROJECTS
WITH PURPOSE
PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE:
Vinod Malwatte
Vinod Malwatte is a Sri Lankan conservationist, activist, Director of the Lanka Environment Fund and Co-founder of the Parrotfish Collective, a group of conservation communicators. In the past decade he has operated as the project coordinator for the Rewilding for Tourism (RFT) project under the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA); as the co-founding project manager for Waste Less Arugam Bay (WLAB); and as project manager for the Federation of Environmental Organizations (FEO), Sri Lanka.
In addition to his work with the LEF, Vinod is currently Co-Chair of the Mangrove Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods (MCSL) Forum which is comprised of several local conservation organisations working to conserve mangrove ecosystems. He also sits on the Policy and Advocacy committees of the Federation of Environmental Organisations (FEO), Sri Lanka, and is on the judging panel for the Best Sustainability Projects awarded by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) at their annual Corporate Citizen Awards.
PROJECTS WITH PURPOSE:
CONSERVATION COLLECTIVE
Conservation Collective brings people together to find local solutions to global challenges. Their foundations are funding and delivering work focused on creating positive environmental impact through protecting and regenerating nature habitats, slowing and adapting to climate change, reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emission, and helping native species to thrive.