Colombo, Kitulgala, Sinharaja, Embilipitiya, Bundala, Nuwara Eliya and Kandy
Sri Lanka Bird And Wildlife Tour
Overview
Lying in a biodiversity hotspot, the island nation of Sri Lanka is a treasure trove of wildlife. The lush mountain jungles and lowland forests of Sri Lanka are home to many endemic birds and mammals, not to mention one of the world’s best whale-watching destinations.
Arrive Colombo in the evening. You will be met and transferred to Hotel for overnight stay.
Morning leave for Kitulgala from your hotel. Rest of the day visit Kitulgala rainforest. Looking for wet lowland forest birds including endemics and nocturnal birds. Also butterflies, forest mammals and other wildlife. Overnight stay
Full day at Kitulgala rainforest and habitat surrounding. Looking for wet lowland forest birds including endemics and nocturnal birds. Also butterflies, forest mammals and other wildlife. Overnight stay.
Morning leave for Sinharaja rainforest. Evening in Sinharaja, looking for wet lowland forest birds including endemics. Also butterflies, forest mammals and other wildlife. Overnight stay
Full day at Sinharaja rainforest. Looking for wet lowland forest birds including endemics. Also butterflies, forest mammals and other wildlife. Overnight stay
Morning leave for Embilipitiya. Evening visit Udawalawa National Park consisting grassland and forest in dry climatic conditions, looking for dry forest, open country and grassland birds including some endemics. Also butterflies, open country and forest mammals, and other wildlife. Overnight stay
Morning leave for Bundala and visit Bundala National Park, looking for shorebirds and other water birds. Lunch at a hotel in Hambantota. Afternoon birding at suitable locations in Hambantota, looking for shorebirds and other water birds. Overnight stay
Morning leave for Nuwara Eliya in the high hills. Looking for highland open country and forest birds including endemics. Also butterflies, highland forest mammals and other wildlife. Overnight stay
Early morning visit Horton Plains National Park consists of Grasslands and montane forest in higher cool climatic conditions. Looking for highland open country and forest birds including endemics. Also butterflies, highland forest mammals and other wildlife. Overnight stay
Morning leave for Kandy. Evening visit Botanic gardens. Looking for wet lowland open country and forest birds including some endemics. Also butterflies, some mammals and other wildlife. Overnight stay
Morning Visit patch of tall wet forest in Kandy, looking for wet lowland forest birds including some endemics. Also butterflies, forest mammals and other wildlife. After lunch leave for Airport for departure in the night.
Highlights
- Birds and Mammals
- Nature and Wildlife
- Jungle Safari
- Photography
- Local Cuisine
- Quaint Accommodation
Included
- Arrival and departure transfers, and the tour in a comfortable A/C vehicle. Accommodation twin hotel rooms, and on Full Board basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as per set menu or buffet provided by hotel for the day.
- Jeep services where necessary. Service of an expert local bird and wildlife tour leader. | All entrance fees including government taxes are according to number of visits to sites, reserves and parks as per the given itinerary.
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Location
Stories
Ladakh
North India, the land of Ladakh, looks as though it was made for birdwatching and photography.
Gir National Park Gujarat
Sometimes it is not just the species spotted but also the amazing moments. Some of our guests had the unique opportunity to witness the mating of Asiatic Lions in the Gir Forest, truly a special moment.
Delhi
Surajpur is an amazing wetland close to the nation’s capital. Apart from being one of the monsoon homes for the Bristled Grassbird, it is also home to another sought-after species: the Bengal Bush Lark.
Rajasthan
One advantage of living near the birding hotspot of Bharatpur is that you can see some amazing birds, like the graceful Sarus Crane, in your backyard during this lockdown
