Rainforest Eco Lodge

Built from recycled materials and adorned with every amenity imaginable, the sixteen chalets at the Rainforest Eco Lodge are a sight to behold. Each has breath-taking views of the forest canopy and tea estate, with an array of greens and vibrant shades colour the abundant nature all around.

Each chalet is decorated with bamboo panelling and the floor and private deck are finished with old railway sleepers. They each consist of a bedroom, washroom, living area and private deck. The simple and clean design means that you can focus on what is rightfully the centre of attention, the nature all around you! Wake up to the sounds of raindrops hitting the trees, and be swept up in clouds of mist that can settle in seconds.

In amongst the lush greenery at The Rainforest it is only fitting that the food you eat is just as vibrant. Prepared with fresh vegetables and fruits from the local village by the Eco-lodge’s own culinary specialists, with meat and fish bought in every two days from Galle, the flavours of the beautiful cuisine match the fantastic jungle views.

After a day exploring the Sinharaja Forest and trekking the rainforest trails quench your thirst with a cocktail and devour the indulgent cuisine prepared just for you.

The LAAMA Spa at The Rainforest Eco Lodge is an indulgent, relaxing escape where you can de-stress, relax and refresh your mind and body. Offering a varied collection of unique experiences with an authentic Sri Lankan touch, there are many choices for deep relaxation and tension relief. The spa’s location metres away from the protected World Heritage Site The Sinharaja Rainforest naturally inspires wellbeing, all within an atmosphere of no air and water pollution.

Within the protected Sinharaja Rainforest many of Sri Lanka’s endemic avian species have been able to thrive. An impressive 147 species have been spotted so far, including the Scaly Thrush, the Dusky Blue Flycatcher and the Yellow-eared Bulbul. Venture into the rainforest that is literally on your doorstep at the Eco Lodge and get spotting!

If you fancy a bigger adventure take part in the five hour Rainforest Eco Lodge excursion. After breakfast, trek to the temples of Kolawenigama and Gatabaruwa over a distance of 75km, stopping at waterfalls on the way. This takes approximately five hours, but does promise spectacular views and unforgettable experiences in the rich Sinharaja Rainforest.

At the time the Eco Lodge project began the resident tea worker community consisting of 37 families was marginalised, isolated and lived in extremely poor conditions. Imperative to the project was the immediate upgrade of the families’ facilities and living conditions, for the success of a long term strategy to empower them and provide opportunities.

The tea worker community are thought of as just as much an important part of the local environment as the wild inhabitants of the rainforest. That is why the Eco Lodge has worked in partnership with the community since the very beginning. Employment, skill development and outreach work all comprise the way in which the Eco Lodge aids the community, and in turn provides a sustainable tourism destination.

Keeping in mind the unique richness of Sri Lanka’s biodiversity, the Rainforest Eco Lodge is a benchmark of ecotourism. The Lodge has been independently evaluated for environmental and socio-economic sustainability with the intention of formulating an international standard for ecotourism in Sri Lanka. Not only this but the entire Lodge is built from recycled materials and sustainably harvested bamboo.

All of this is with the protection of the Sinharaja Rainforest and its protection in mind. Neighbouring the forest and providing trails into it, the Lodge has the unique opportunity to increase awareness and education among its guests about the need to protect these kinds of habitats.