Bird Watching Tour

Birding Tour in Sri Lanka

13 Nights / 14 Days

Sri Lanka is a true paradise for bird lovers and Ornithologists and probably the best place in the world to watch birds. Sri Lanka has a total list of over 430 species of birds. Of these, 233 are resident and these include the most important 26 species that are recognized as endemic to the country. Most of the resident species are shared with the Asian mainland. Although a small island, Sri Lanka’s environment ranges from wet to dry zone, forest to jungle, and hill country to low lands, there’s no end to the fascinating locations in which to observe such a large array of birds.
 
Most of the endemic birds, such as the striking Red-faced Malkoha & Green billed Coucal are restricted to the wet zone, while birds such as the Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush and the Yellow-eared Bulbul reside in the hill country. Others, like the brilliantly plumaged Junglefowl, and the shy Brown-capped Babbler can be found in forests and sanctuaries throughout the island.
 
The large lakes (irrigation reservoirs) in the dry zone attract numerous varieties of duck, while larger aquatic birds such as the stork, heron, egret, spoonbill, pelican, and ibis can easily be seen in the wetlands.
 
Around mid-August the first migratory species arrive in Sri Lanka. Large flocks of sandpipers, stints, plovers, terns and harriers fly over from Northern India, Siberia, Scandinavia and Western Europe and settle along the lagoons and salterns of the eastern, north-western and south-eastern coasts. In the forested areas of Sri Lanka, migratory birds like tree warblers, thrushes and cuckoos can be seen.
 

Tour Itinerary

Day 01 – Arrival – Negombo/Waikkal

  • Arrival & transfer to a hotel in Waikkala At leisure after a long flight.
  • Birding trail by boat in the evening (Optional)
  • Overnight stay at Waikkala
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Day 02 – Waikkal – Kitulgala

  • After breakfast proceed to Kithulgala.
  • Check-in at the hotel.
  • Evening free for bird watching or White water rafting experience in Kalani Rever.
  • Overnight stay at Kitulgala

Day 03 – Kitulgala – Sinharaja (HB)

  • After breakfast begin your journey to Sinharaja Rainforest, early in the morning via Ratnapura.
  • Observe the ‘Pooja’ at Ratnapura Maha Saman Devala.
  • Visit Ratnapura Gem City.
  • Check in at hotel in Sinharaja.
  • Village walks in the evening.
  • Overnight stay at Sinharaja

 
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Day 04 – Sinharaja

  • Today you are going to create lifelong memories in a world heritage rain forest!
  • Overnight stay at Sinharaja

 

Day 05 – Sinharaja

  • After a very early breakfast, armed with our exploration kits and the correct attire we proceed in to the forest for the 2nd exploration
  • Overnight stay at Sinharaja

 
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Day 06 – Sinharaja – Udawalawe

  • Finishing breakfast, proceed to Udawalawe National Park.
  • Arrive at the Park entrance and driven to Safari Campsite by 4WD Jeep
  • Enjoy the Sri Lankan lunch at the campsite.
  • Evening safari at Udawalawa National Park.
  • On conclusion, return to the Safari Campsite which lit by, lanterns and the campfire.
  • Overnight stay at Campsite.

 

Day 07 – Udawalawe – Yala

  • Morning safari at Udawalawe National Park.
  • After finishing the safari, leave for Bundala.
  • Bird safari at Bundala National Park and Kalametiya Sanctuary.
  • Overnight stay at kalametiya

 
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Day 08 – Yala – Nuwara Eliya

  • After breakfast, leave for morning safari at Yala National Park.
  • On conclusion, proceed to Nuwara eliya.
  • Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden en route.
  • Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya

 

Day 09 – Nuwara Eliya – Horton Plains – Nuwara Eliya

  • After breakfast Proceed to Horton Plains
  • Evening at leisure after a city tour.
  • Dinner & overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.

 
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Day 10 – Nuwara Eliya – Kandy

  • After breakfast do an experiential /educational visit to a tea factory / plantation and learn about the tea culture.
  • Leave to Kandy.
  • Afternoon commence a city tour of Kandy, including visit Scared Temple of the Tooth Relic, Udawattakelle sanctuary & evening witness of Cultural dance show
  • Overnight stay at Kandy

 

Day 11 – Kandy – Sigiriya

  • After early breakfast, leave to Sigiriya.
  • En route visit Spice Garden at Matale.
  • En route visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
  • Evening do birding trail around the hotel premises.
  • Dinner & overnight stay at Sigiriya

 
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Day 12 – Sigiriya

  • After breakfast, climb the SIgiriya Rock.
  • Evening do birding trail around the hotel premises.
  • Overnight stay at Sigiriya

 

Day 13 – Sigiriya – Negombo

  • After breakfast proceed to Negombo.
  • Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy at the Beach.
  • Optional – birding tour around hotel premises.
  • Overnight stay at Negombo

 
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Day 14 – Negombo – Departure

  • After breakfast, departure.

 

– End the Program –

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  • 1 Doors
  • Cool Box
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Gas Vehicle
Default Equipment
  • Climate Control
  • Stereo CD/MP3
  • Power Windows
  • FM Radio
  • Power Door Locks
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Arrive at your destination in style with this air-conditioned automatic. With room for 10 passengers, it's ideal for groups looking to get from A to B in comfort. Price can change at any moment so book now to avoid disappointment!

Bus Features
  • Up to 5 Passengers
  • 1 Doors
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Gas Vehicle
Default Equipment
  • Climate Control
  • Stereo CD/MP3
  • Power Windows
  • FM Radio
  • Power Door Locks
Pickup Features
  • Terminal Pickup
  • Meet and Greet