Title: Ampara Travel Guide: Best of Ampara, Eastern Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ampara](https://expedia.co.uk/Ampara-Hotels.d690999106360078336.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Ampara](https://expedia.co.uk/Ampara-Holiday-Rentals.d690999106360078336.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Ampara Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ampara.d690999106360078336.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ampara Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ampara.d690999106360078336.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ampara Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Ampara Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_690999106360078336) - Top hotels in Ampara - Top Holiday Rentals in Ampara ![3 bungalows near superb Gal Oya National Park with AC, WiFi, fitness room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114600000/114596500/114596429/w2729h1537x0y0-27b7125b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 3 bungalows near superb Gal Oya National Park with AC, WiFi, fitness room Ampara EP Stay at this holiday home in Ampara. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attraction Buddhangala Monastery is located ... 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This is not a touristy area so a more exclusive feel that other locations in Sri Lanka. Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=72300003&PinnedHotelID=72300003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999106360078336) ![Gal Oya Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12670000/12663000/12662912/2afcb325_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gal Oya Lodge Rathugala, bibile ampara road, Galgamuwa Madulla Uva £253 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Madulla. Enjoy free parking, room service and free bicycles on-site. 10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) Eco-chic lodge in a beautiful natural setting. The lodge is in a natural setting with fantastic views of a mountain. The bungalows are Eco-chic and set far apart for privacy with a separate sitting area and outdoor terrace. 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Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mahaavaapi-Maha-Viharaya-Temple-Ampara.d553248621592206699.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Lahugala Kitulana National Park Safari with Naturalist](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3407143/e497349f-62c8-484a-8f0a-4d998bd0aa42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lahugala Kitulana National Park Safari with Naturalist £77 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lahugala-kitulana-national-park-safari-with-naturalist.a3407143.activity-details) ![Gal Oya National Park Safari - Boat Adventure from Arugam Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50707433/7b6d858a-96af-41c5-86df-869912c274ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gal Oya National Park Safari - Boat Adventure from Arugam Bay £62 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gal-oya-national-park-safari-boat-adventure-from-arugam-bay.a50707433.activity-details) [See all activities in Ampara](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ampara.d690999106360078336.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Ampara ![Dutch Fort showing rugged coastline and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526914998/feb146b1-6a35-4688-b5e4-8ed7334facfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Batticaloa ![Tropical landscape of the island of Sri Lanka with beaches, ocean and agricultural land.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346444/764ad680-f023-44f7-bd1e-84fe46286f11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pottuvil ![Dutch Fort showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526914998/e973389a-57eb-4ce1-baa1-d57bbfb18273.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Puliyanthivu - Cities near Ampara [Batticaloa](https://expedia.co.uk/Batticaloa.dx6341931)[Pottuvil](https://expedia.co.uk/Pottuvil.dx6346444)[Puliyanthivu](https://expedia.co.uk/Puliyanthivu.dx6348719)[Bulupitiya](https://expedia.co.uk/Bulupitiya.dx6349837)[Komari](https://expedia.co.uk/Komari.dx3000433651) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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