Included:

• 14 nights accommodation in 3 and 4 star modern and heritage gay friendly hotels with all facilities.
• Breakfast provided at hotels. Lunch and dinner at hotel or restaurant.
• All meals provided in hotels or good quality local restaurants
• Assistance at the airport on arrival and and departure.
• Transportation by air conditioned luxury coach with English speaking gay friendly driver.
• All transportation including city tours, sightseeing and transfers
• English speaking professional gay tour manager throughout the tour.
• Services of an English speaking local gay friendly guide at all places.
• All necessary entrance fees
• 4X4 jeep safari in Yala
• Elephant back safari in Habarana
• Boat ride in Maduganga
• Bottled drinking water provided on the coach and in the hotels.
• Wet tissues to clean up face, hands and feet when returning from monuments where shoes are not allowed.
• All service charges and government taxes

Not Included:

• Alcoholic, or soft drinks
• Any personal expenses such as laundry, tips, porterage etc.
• Anything what is not mentioned as included
• International Airfare
• Visa fee if required
• Travel Insurance ( Mandatory)

Trip Notes

Group Size
Maximum of 16 travelers per group plus Tour Leader

Departure
Departure is guaranteed, subject to 9 people traveling

Transportation
Transportation by air conditioned coach with English speaking gay friendly driver. Arrival airport to hotel transfer included. Please provide flight details at time of booking.

Accommodation
The accommodation is on twin sharing basis. The accommodation will be in Modern / Heritage / Boutique hotels (3 and 4 star)

Single travelers
Our group trips are designed for shared accommodation. Single travellers share with people of the same sex for the duration of the trip, in accommodation ranging from twin to multi-share. If we are not or you are not able to find a partner you remain with the option of paying a single supplement. Please note that this only applies to accommodation during the tour. The cost for the same is provided as single supplement.

Gay Scene
Sri lanka is a small country with a meager gay population struggling for their rights. There are many bodies that are fighting for gay rights but all of it is at a very small scale. With us, you can experience the best gay friendly vacation on the beaches of Sri Lanka & stay in the best gay friendly hotels, we provide the best gay or gay friendly guides & drivers. No one will bat an eye on you sharing a same room and even a single king sized bed.

This trip travels to a conservative area. We encourage you to experience the destination and culture will the following in mind:

Accommodation
We do not foresee any problems, however there may be occasions when a same sex couple may be asked to sleep in single beds rather than sharing a double. We appreciate your cooperation.

Public Display of affection
These are frowned upon in this region among all travelers, not just those on an Adventure. This includes holding hands in public.

Gay Activities
This trip does not have any specific gay hosted events, meals or day tours due to the cultural sensitivity of this region. We will do our best to provide a safe, comfortable environment for you and your fellow travelers to experience this culture. Homosexual activity remains illegal in Sri Lanka, however gay scene is still visible, and without difficulty you can meet other gay men, and will find gay friendly locals and travelers. Columbo and Galle are friendly cities offering some gay-friendy restaurants, clubs and hotels. Negumbo offers a happening gay scene - seaside dining, bars and friendly hotels are all easy to get.

Hotel Samples

The following is a sampling of our preferred properties in some of the locations visited on this tour and is meant to be indicative only. Hotel properties are not confirmed until 30-60 days before trip date.

Paradise Beach Hotel, Negombo

Paradise Beach Hotel offers affordable beachfront accommodation on the golden sands of Negombo Beach. Overlooking the scenic Indian Ocean, it features an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a buffet restaurant.

Hotel Paradise Beach is a 5-minute drive from the lively Negombo Market and historic Dutch Fort. It is a 15-minute drive from Bandaranaike International Airport.

Featuring private balconies with ocean views, air-conditioned rooms offer the convenience of a fridge and an attached bathroom. Each has cable TV and tea/coffee making amenities.

Enjoy a selection of Asian and Western dishes as well as hearty buffets at Paradise Beach’s open-air restaurant. After-meal drinks are available at the bar. Lazy afternoons await on loungers by the beach.

Sigiriya Village Hotel, Dambulla

Sigiriya Village offers well-furnished cottages with the World Heritage Site of Sigirya Rock Fortress as a stunning backdrop. It boasts an outdoor pool, relaxing Ayurvedic massages and tennis courts.

Sigiriya Village Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Sigirya Rock Fortress and a 40-minute drive from Dambulla Cave Temple. Guests can enjoy stunning views of Sigiriya Rock while lounging by the outdoor pool. Other amenities include an Ayurvedic centre and barbecue facilities.

Tastefully furnished cottages feature local fabrics and classic wood furnishings. Bright and airy, they have air conditioning and an attached bathroom with heated showers.

Hearty buffet breakfasts and international dishes are served in the open-air restaurant. Meals can also be served in cottages.

Queen's Hotel, Kandy

Queen's Hotel is housed in a historical building located 50 m from Kandy Lake. It offers colonial-style accommodation with an outdoor pool and 3 dining options.

Spacious rooms have large windows and hardwood furnishings. Each guestroom is equipped with a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a television set. Hot shower facilities are provided in the en suite bathroom.

Queen of Hearts Restaurant serves a wide variety of traditional local dishes, and is available for all-day dining. Other dining options include light snacks and refreshing beverages at the Pub Royal and Lounge Bar.

Hotel Queen’s is located 150 m from the Temple of Tooth Relic and 950 m from Udawattekele National Forest Reserve.

Alpine Hotel, Nuwara Eliya

Alpine Hotel is nestled amidst Nuwara Eliya’s lush tropical foliage. Offering two restaurants and a 24-hour front desk, the hotel also provides guests with free Wi-Fi access at all areas.

Housed in a colonial-style building, the hotel is 8 km away from Nanu Oya Railway Station. Nuwara Eliya Town Hall is just opposite the hotel while Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 84 km away.

Rooms are well-furnished and feature rustic Sri Lankan-style décor. A sofa seating area and a satellite TV are included in all the rooms. The en suite bathrooms have a bathtub and shower area.

The warm and friendly staff at Alpine Hotel can assist with travel arrangements and ironing services. Various activities including hiking, horse-riding and fishing can be arranged upon request.

Citrus Hikkaduwa Hotel, Hikkaduwa

This property is 5 minutes walk from the beach. Citrus Hikkaduwa Hotel is located a short 10-minute drive from Hikkaduwa Town. Featuring an Ayurvedic massage centre and an outdoor pool, it offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.

Each air-conditioned guestroom comes with tea/coffee making facilities, a minibar and satellite television. The en suite bathroom has bathroom amenities and a hairdryer.

Hikkaduwa Citrus offers laundry and dry cleaning services. Car hires and bicycle rentals are both available. Other services include currency exchange and safety deposit.

Lemon Fish Restaurant serves international and local cuisines while refreshing beverages can be enjoyed at the outdoor bar, Summer Salt Bar. Guests can sample exclusive range of cigars and spirits at the Cigar Bar.

Mount Lavinia Hotel, Mount Lavinia (Colombo)

This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Boasting a private beach area and a terrace with views of the bay and Colombo’s skyline, Mount Lavinia Hotel offers a relaxing getaway. This colonial-style hotel features a spa and 3 dining options.

Fitted with dark wood furnishings, air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms offer a hot shower and Ayurvedic toiletries. A dental kit is provided on request.

Guests can visit the beachfront CocoSpa for a massage, or relax in the outdoor pool while younger guests play in the children’s pool. A gym and game room are available. Other facilities include 24-hour travel desk, a shopping arcade, and a business centre.

Fresh seafood can be enjoyed at the beachfront restaurant. International buffets are served at The Governors restaurant, while The Terrace offers local and international dishes.