Title: Visit Ampara: 2026 Travel Guide for Ampara, Eastern Province | Expedia.com [Hotels in Ampara](https://expedia.com/Ampara-Hotels.d690999106360078336.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Ampara](https://expedia.com/Ampara-Vacation-Rentals.d690999106360078336.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Ampara](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Ampara.d690999106360078336.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ampara Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Ampara.d690999106360078336.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ampara ## Travel Guide ## Visit Ampara Things to do - Ampara Hotel Deals - Vacation 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 vacation home in Ampara. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attraction Buddhangala Monastery is located ... [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F7%2F2026&endDate=4%2F8%2F2026&selected=114596429&PinnedHotelID=114596429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999106360078336) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F7%2F2026&endDate=4%2F8%2F2026&selected=114596429&PinnedHotelID=114596429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999106360078336) ![Wild Glamping Gal Oya](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72310000/72300100/72300003/57fcf0ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wild Glamping Gal Oya Wild Glamping Gal Oya, Rathugala, Bibile UP $185 nightly $218 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Galgamuwa. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) Highly Recommend - Off the beaten track Amazing hotel! Located off the beaten track this was a great experience for the family. The pool is excellent, food good quality and the tours were well organised with small numbers. This is not a touristy area so a more exclusive feel that other locations in Sri Lanka. Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%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 $291 nightly $344 total Apr 7 - Apr 8 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Galgamuwa. 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. Reviewed on Jan 27, 2022 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F7%2F2026&endDate=4%2F8%2F2026&selected=12662912&PinnedHotelID=12662912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999106360078336) [See all 8 properties in Ampara](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F25%2F2026&endDate=3%2F26%2F2026®ionId=690999106360078336) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![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 vacation home in Ampara. 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Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops. [](https://expedia.com/Mahaavaapi-Maha-Viharaya-Temple-Ampara.d553248621592206699.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Ampara ![Just before i jumped into the water to surf i took a couple of pictures of the sunrise. arugam bay is a perfect location to combine both, surfing and photography! #BVSblue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121086/b9fccd15-5bcc-4c5d-a16d-d510e4f99857.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arugam Bay ![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 ![Bateau de pêche dans la province de Pothuvil, Sri Lanka.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/690994792275087360/edcfcbc7-dce5-4aeb-8282-8114f0602388.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 - Places of interest [Arugam Bay](https://expedia.com/Arugam-Bay.dx6201378)[Batticaloa](https://expedia.com/Batticaloa.dx6341931)[Pottuvil](https://expedia.com/Pottuvil.dx6346444)[Puliyanthivu](https://expedia.com/Puliyanthivu.dx6348719)[Polwatta](https://expedia.com/Polwatta.dx6348747)[Bulupitiya](https://expedia.com/Bulupitiya.dx6349837)[Mahakalugolla](https://expedia.com/Mahakalugolla.dx3000003117)[Komari](https://expedia.com/Komari.dx3000433651)[Palamunai](https://expedia.com/Palamunai.dx3000473122) - [Mahaavaapi Maha Viharaya Temple ](https://expedia.com/Mahaavaapi-Maha-Viharaya-Temple-Ampara.d553248621592206699.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gal Oya National Park ](https://expedia.com/Gal-Oya-National-Park-Uva-Province.d553248635975742814.Vacation-Attraction) - [Peace Pagoda ](https://expedia.com/Peace-Pagoda-Eastern-Province.d553248621592206700.Vacation-Attraction) - [Buddhangala Monastery ](https://expedia.com/Buddhangala-Monastery-Eastern-Province.d553248621587587009.Vacation-Attraction)