G Adventures will relaunch Sri Lanka sailings after a five-year hiatus, citing a 29% increase in demand for the country over the last 12 months.
"With demand for Sri Lanka growing, we knew it was time to bring this one back into the spotlight and do more to support a country that's been through so much in recent years," said Vince Donnelly, global sailing director for G Adventures.
The tour operator said it paused everything in Sri Lanka during Covid and that post-pandemic demand was slow to come back, in part due to political unrest in 2022 and 2023. Since the protests stopped more than 18 months ago, G Adventures said demand has been "growing steadily."
The seven-day sailings will launch along the island's southern coastline in December. The itinerary can be combined with land-based trips to create two-week experiences. The sailing is on a 54-foot catamaran, starting and ending in the southern town of Mirissa. Activities will include wildlife-spotting, water sports, visiting villages and visiting animal sanctuaries.
Every trip will be guided by a G Adventures CEO (chief experience officer) and will include an onboard skipper and chef.