BIRD WATCHING TOUR

(16 days / 15 Nights) - BIRD WATCHING TOUR

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 15 NIGHTS’ ACCOMMODATION ON HB BASIS AND FB WHERE APPLICABLE.
  • THE 1ST AND LAST NIGHT OF THE TOUR WILL BE ON BB BASIS.
  • ALL TRANSFERS IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLE
  • THE SERVICES OF AN ENGLISH SPEAKING DRIVER GUIDE
  • ENTRANCE FEES TO ALL SITES MENTIONED ABOVE
  • COLORFUL MAP OF SRI LANKA
  • RATES FOR EXCURSIONS AND SAFARIS MENTIONED ABOVE
  • HOTEL SERVICE CHARGE AND VAT.
  • STARTING FROM USD 300 PER PERSOn
  • 0094 – 77 2321743

Day 01

COLOMBO, VISITING THE THALANGAMA WETLAND FOR SOME URBAN BIRD WATCHING. OVERNIGHT GALLE FACE HOTEL COLOMBO 3

we start the tour with some birding in one of Colombo’s least unspoilt wet lands.

OVERNIGHT GALLE FACE HOTEL- COLOMBO

Day 02

KITHULGALA, BIRDING IN THE KITULGALA AREA. OVERNIGHT PLANTATION HOTEL/PALMSTONE RETREAT

We explore the Kelani Valley rainforest in search of more endemics in an attempt to cover the list OVERNIGHT PLANTATION HOTEL- PALMSTONE RETREAT

Day 03

NUWARA ELIYA, BIRDING IN HAGGALA BOTANICAL GARDENS AND VICTORIA PARK IN THE NUWARA ELIYA CITY. OVERNIGHT JETWING ST. ANDREWS

We head over to the hill country in search of birds that like to spend time at altitude

OVERNIGHT– JETWING ST. ANDREWS

Day 04

NUWARA ELIYA, FULL DAY BIRDING AT HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK. OVERNIGHT JETWING ST. ANDREWS

We send a full day of birding around Horton Plains National park.

OVERNIGHT– JETWING ST. ANDREWS

Day 05

KANDY, DAY OF REST AND RELAXATION. OVERNIGHT CINNAMON CITADEL

We take a break from all the eye straining and walking in search birds

OVERNIGHT– CINNAMON CITADEL, KANDY

Day 06

GAL OYA, EVENING BIRDING AT GAL OYA NATIONAL PARK. OVERNIGHT GAL OYA ECO LODGE

We head over to the Gal Oya National park, not only for the birds but also to capture some swimming elephants. Evening Safari at Gal Oya NP

OVERNIGHT– GAL OYA ECO LODGE  

Day 07

FULL DAY BIRDING AT GAL OYA NATIONAL PARK. OVERNIGHT GAL OYA ECO LODGE

A full days birding at Gal Oya National park

OVERNIGHT– GAL OYA ECO LODGE

Day 08

KUMANA, EVENING BIRDING AT KUMANA NATIONAL PARK. OVERNIGHT BAY VISTA ARUGAM BAY OR MAHOORA TENTED CAMP

Evening birding at one of the best birding sights in the island. Kumana National park

OVERNIGHT– BAY VISTA ARUGAM BAY OR MAHOORA TENTED CAMP 

Day 09

KUMANA, FULL DAY SAFARI AND BIRDING AT KUMANA NATIONAL PARK. OVERNIGHT BAY VISTA ARUGAM BAY OR MAHOORA TENTED CAMP

More birding at Kumana National park. We might also see leopards and bears

OVERNIGHT– BAY VISTA ARUGAM BAY OR MAHOORA TENTED CAMP

Day 10

KUMANA, MORNING BIRDING AT KUMANA NATIONAL PARK. OVERNIGHT BAY VISTA ARUGAM BAY OR MAHOORA TENTED CAMP

We take it easy as we do more birding at Kumana National park.

OVERNIGHT– BAY VISTA ARUGAM BAY OR MAHOORA TENTED CAMP 

Day 11

BUNDALA, EVENING BIRDING AT BUNDALA NATIONAL PARK. OVERNIGHT SAARAII VILLAGE HAMBANTOTA

Birding in the varying habitats of Bundala National Park

OVERNIGHT– SAARAII VILLAGE HAMBANTOTA  

Day 12

SINHARAJA, EVENING BIRDING AT SINHARAJA FOREST RESERVE OR THE VILLAGE TRAIL. OVERNIGHT RAINFOREST ECO LODGE

Birding in the Sri Lanka’s bio diversity hot spot, where 26 of the 33 endemic birds can be found.

OVERNIGHT– RAINFOREST ECO LODGE  

Day 13

SINHARAJA, FULL DAY BIRDING AT SINHARAJA. OVERNIGHT RAINFOREST ECO LODGE

Second day of birding at the Sinharaja Forest reserve

OVERNIGHT– RAINFOREST ECO LODGE 

Day 14

COLOMBO, BACK TO COLOMBO FOR A REST. OVERNIGHT CINNAMON RED

Back to Colombo to rest before you head over to the airport and then back home

OVERNIGHT– CINNAMON RED, COLOMBO 

Day 15

THE FLIGHT BACK HOME