Ampara District

Ampara District in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province combines beaches, lagoons, wildlife areas and rural landscapes. It is best known to travellers as the home of Arugam Bay, while the wider district also offers surfing, nature experiences, cultural sites and access to the less-developed southeastern coast. Around the district, travellers can combine Arugam Bay with Pottuvil Lagoon, Kumana National Park, Lahugala and quieter stretches of the east coast. These nearby areas make Ampara especially suitable for itineraries that mix surfing, wildlife, lagoons, local culture and road trips through Sri Lanka’s less-developed eastern landscapes.