Sustainability
Inclusion and Accessibility
Overview
At Cinnamate, we are committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, and equality in the trips we design across Sri Lanka.
Inclusion is about ensuring that everyone feels welcome and safe in their environment. Accessibility is a key part of this; it’s about removing barriers, whether physical, digital, informational, or attitudinal, to create travel experiences that are more inclusive for all.
A Cinnamate trip is comprised of various elements, including star hotels, immersive experiences, guided adventures, and seamless transfers by vehicle or train. We work with a diverse network of experience providers and hoteliers across Sri Lanka and are actively seeking ways to collaborate with them to improve accessibility and inclusivity.
Our Accessibility Commitment
At Cinnamate, we believe every traveller deserves the opportunity to explore Sri Lanka with comfort, confidence, and dignity. While we are not formal accessibility specialists, we are committed to continually learning and improving to support travellers with diverse needs better.
- We learn from every journey. Each itinerary we design for travellers teaches us something new, helping us refine our services and offer more thoughtful, inclusive experiences.
- We listen first. Tell us your preferences, challenges, mobility requirements, and any specific needs. The more we understand, the better we can tailor your journey.
- We start with a clean slate. Every request is unique. Whether you want to explore at your own pace, try something adventurous, or need straightforward guidance about accessibility and local conditions, we will provide honest and practical support.
Cinnamate Invitation to Every Traveller
At Cinnamate, we do promise that we genuinely care. Our team is warm, approachable, and open-minded, and we want every traveller to feel welcome and supported. Whatever questions or concerns you may have, you are always encouraged to reach out. We will do everything we can to guide you and help make your journey smooth and enjoyable.
Supporting the Environment and Ecosystems
Our Sustainability Promise
At Cinnamate, we are a team of passionate travellers who believe that tourism can create a meaningful, positive impact. We do not claim to be perfect, but we are committed to learning, improving, and operating responsibly. Every day, we look for better ways to protect the places we love and ensure that our presence contributes to the well-being of local communities and the environment.
Protecting the Environment
At Cinnamate, we are committed to helping protect Sri Lanka’s natural beauty for future generations. We work closely with partners who prioritise responsible practices such as reducing waste, conserving water, and protecting local wildlife and landscapes. Wherever possible, we design itineraries that minimise environmental impact while still offering meaningful and memorable travel experiences.
Balanced & Responsible Tourism
At Cinnamate, we encourage travellers to look beyond the usual hotspots and discover Sri Lanka’s lesser-known regions. By exploring these quieter areas, you help spread the economic benefits of tourism more evenly among local communities.
We also promote travelling outside peak seasons whenever possible. This not only offers a more relaxed and authentic experience for you, but also helps reduce overcrowding and protects Sri Lanka’s most popular attractions from unnecessary pressure.
Our Responsible Stay Selection
At Cinnamate, we carefully choose accommodation partners who genuinely care about people and the planet. A select group of hotels in our itineraries demonstrates exceptional commitment to sustainability through community projects, environmental practices, and ethical operations.
By choosing these stays, you directly support businesses that prioritise positive impact and help make travel more responsible for everyone.
Reducing Plastic Waste
At Cinnamate, we are committed to minimising single-use plastics wherever possible. We prioritise hotels and suppliers who share this commitment and actively reduce plastic consumption in their operations. Whenever practical, we encourage the use of refillable or glass water bottles throughout your journey, simple choices that collectively help protect Sri Lanka’s natural environments and wildlife.
Ethical & Responsible Travel
We believe travel should always be respectful towards people, animals, and places. Cinnamate does not promote activities that exploit wildlife or harm local communities. Instead, we partner with ethical operators who prioritise animal welfare, community consent, and transparent, responsible practices. We encourage travellers to make informed choices that positively contribute to the destinations they visit.
Carbon Awareness & Low-Impact Travel
Travel naturally has an environmental footprint, and we aim to help reduce it wherever possible. We encourage efficient travel routes, eco-friendly accommodation, low-emission transport options, and slower-paced itineraries that reduce unnecessary movement. By making conscious choices together, we can help lower the environmental impact of travel while still delivering an unforgettable experience.
Cinnamate’s Sustainability Pledge
At Cinnamate, we believe travel should leave the world better than we found it. As a purpose-driven, land-only tour operator in Sri Lanka, we are committed to sustainable, ethical, and culturally respectful tourism. Every journey with us is crafted to minimize environmental impact, uplift local communities, and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of our island.
Our Commitments
- Prioritizing Low-Carbon Travel: We utilize modern, fuel-efficient vehicles and design efficient routes to minimize emissions. We avoid internal flights, opting instead for scenic land travel that lowers carbon impact and deepens cultural immersion.
- Partnering with Conscious Stays: We work with hotel partners who prioritise sustainability through water conservation, renewable energy, plastic reduction, and support for local staff and producers.
- Educating Through Transparency: Every itinerary includes a visualised carbon footprint summary, helping travellers understand their environmental impact and how they’ve reduced it by choosing Cinnamate.
- Supporting Local Communities: From village-based tours to community-run meals and artisanal workshops, we direct tourism income to the people who make Sri Lanka special.
- Reducing Waste: We minimise single-use plastics by encouraging reusable bottles, eco-friendly packaging, and plastic-free hotel partners.
- Promoting Balanced Tourism: We help reduce over-tourism by guiding travellers to lesser-known regions and encouraging travel during quieter seasons.
- Ethical Wildlife Encounters: We partner only with ethical providers who ensure the well-being of Sri Lanka’s incredible wildlife, and we do not promote captive animal tourism.
We recognize that we are not perfect, but we are committed to improving every day. When you travel with Cinnamate, you’re not just exploring Sri Lanka, you’re actively protecting it. Together, we can ensure that the beauty and diversity of our island thrive for generations to come.
Choose your adventure
Speak to one of our team to get started. After all, your travel journal won’t write itself.