Back of Beyond is a little piece of heaven. The staff is absolutely wonderful (among them the naturalist Induwara, who is not only incredibly nice, but also clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about nature). The treehouse is very well equipped, and it offers the most unique experience: a full immersion in the jungle. Bonus: the food was delicious. We really appreciated the way everything is organized around respecting the environment at Back of Beyond, and we loved all the proposed activities, such as loris spotting and safari, where we had fun and learned a lot. Very, very highly recommend!

The location is amazing - it is quiet and great for seeing wildlife in its natural habitat. We saw an array of birds, monkeys, lizards, termites, insects, bats and frogs. You are surrounded by nature and the team at Wild Haven were really helpful and friendly. There is a beautiful river and a lily pond lake - all great places to relax and listen to the sounds of nature. The food was very good and always freshly cooked. The team worked around my son’s egg and nut allergy.

There is no wifi so the credit card machine was not working and we had to pay in cash (which required a trip to Dambulla). The remoteness of the location is a bonus, but there needs to be more information about how to arrive (they have a jeep on site or you can try a tuk-tuk). Our cottage was nicely hidden but quiet dark for most of the day. It would have been nice to have seating at the front of our house - we spent a lot of time in the communal area instead. The cottage we stayed in needs a bit of attention overall. We had holes in our mosquito net and some of the sheets etc. could do with being replaced.

The location is amazing - in the heart of the jungle, so peaceful with only the sounds of the birds. The staff were incredible - so attentive - they took us on a jungle walk, arranged for us to have a candlelit dinner in the jungle, and arranged transport and activity tours. The food is delicious - the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka!

We loved being so close to nature but it did mean the cottage got quite dirty (leaves falling etc) - more regular cleaning over the course of our stay would have been amazing. And tea/coffee facilities in the room would have been great if possible (although we did get tea/coffee in the restaurant)

This is an amazing experience if you love camping, being in nature, sleeping in a treehouse with a mosquito net, enjoying some delicious food and just chilling out. Which is exactly what we did. The treehouses are super cool with spacious sitting and sleeping area. Bathroom - shower and toilet - is downstairs. LOVED the river behind the dining area. Great to swim in and feel the fish nibble your dead skin (LOL!) Staff was also lovely and so kind. To be honest, although we do a ton of camping, I was a bit nervous about mosquitoes and it wasn’t a problem at all. Sprayed up each evening and didn’t get a single bite. Pro tip: road in is a bit bumpy, we took others’ suggestions and had them pick us up in Sigiriya. They also arranged a private car for us with Mana to Trincomalee which was excellent.

Honestly, nothing :)

The location in the middle of the jungle was stunning. At night time all you can hear is the sound of the jungle- quite magical. Waking up to the hundreds of birds all around is also very special. Our trips (a boat ride and safari) and all our transport was perfectly organised by Dhammika who went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and share his knowledge of the area with us. The food was excellent - Nihal and Ajith made us delicious meals (one breakfast was even served down by the stream which was a lovely surprise). Madurangu and Raju also looked after us so well. We’re so glad we stayed 2 nights. I would happily have stayed much longer!

This was the best hotel we’ve stayed in during our two weeks in Sri Lanka. The manager was very friendly, the food was delicious (we had dinner and breakfast). The experience to sleep in a tree house was just unique - being surrounded by nature with the comfort of a super nice hotel, what more can you ask for? In the morning we took a dip in a little stream running through the property, fish spa included ;) The mosquito nets over the beds are new (and reassuring - there are a lot of frogs and insects living in the forest)… Don’t hesitate to book your tree house, you won’t regret it (our only regret is to have stayed only one night).

I was a bit confused about the exact location. The provided address was correct, but due to the comments of other travelers I thought we would be two minutes away from Pidurangala. On arriving we understood that the hotel has several accommodations. Ours was at end of a long dirt road, maybe 15 minutes away from the famous sights. This was not a problem for us (on the contrary, we loved being surrounded by farms and forest), but be sure you know what you’re booking :) Also, I think a tuktuk would probably be challenged by the road conditions (we can’t même by car which was doable).

Back of Beyond is brilliant, we stayed in one of the tree houses, and whilst you're in the elements a bit (there is a mosquito net!) with loads of nature around you and wildlife noises through the night - this is a totally unique and amazing experience. Staff were terrific and helped with everything, and the food cooked by the staff was actually some of the best food we had in Sri Lanka. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

THIS WAS TOTALLY MY FAULT FOR THE RECORD - Back of Beyond have 2x locations in Sigiriya (Wild Haven & Jungle Hideaway) so just be aware when booking / heading to the location. Back of Beyond - Wild Haven is also quite remote (vs Back of Beyond - Jungle Hideaway) so another thing to be mindful of.

An extraordinary place a bit off the beaten track but absolutely worth the drive for an unique jungle experience. We loved the treehouse as well as the roommates 🐸🐛 The employees were all very kind and the food options were quite nice. The bed was really comfortable and we enjoyed waking up to the sounds of the jungle. We also liked the outside shower and the fact that the mosquitos spared us. The river close by with the free spa therapy was also lovely.

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We spent wonderful time in this hotel, nature and wilderness is all over you. It is located in beautiful garden with small beautiful lake blooming with flowers, and river on the other side. It is not easy to get there but definitely worth it , one time we saw elephants crossing the road, you live on a tree your room have no walls only bed is covered with mosquitoes net. If you look up you will see monkeys and beautiful birds. If that was not enough you will meet most wonderful kind staff , they will Help you with everything , they are very modest,kind people. You will find there food that is just amazing !!!!! It was the best food we had in Sri Lanka :) go there for a taste of paradise

The name says it all. Its a true back of beyond experience. You are in the forest/jungle and you get the full jungle experience. There Is nothing to worry about though. At night time you may hear strange noises but feel completely safe. Also the food made there personaly for you is Excellent and at a reasonable price. The staff are also very helpful . Totally recomended.

Not easy to get to. So follow the instructions and call before you go. They will send a jeep to collect you.