About this experience
Sri Lanka is a birder’s paradise. A tropical island in the Indian Ocean situated 10 degrees north of the equator, boasting of diverse and favourable climatic conditions and natural habitats such as forests, scrublands, grasslands, wetlands, seas and agricultural lands. The country is home to 439 species of birds of which 236 are breeding residents, 203 migrants and the rest vagrants. For a country as small as Sri Lanka having 33 endemic species and 68 endemic subspecies of birds with a species endemism of 11% goes to demonstrate why Sri Lanka is one of the finest birding destinations in the world. This includes endemics such as Fowls, Pigeons, Parrots, Parakeets, Malkoha, Coucal, Owl, Owlet, Hornbill, Barbet, Magpie, Bulbul, Warbler, Babbler, Thrush, White-eye, Mynah, Starling, Flycatcher, Flowerpecker, Pigeon, Barbet, Flameback, Woodshrike, Drongo and Swallow In addition there are close to 200 seasonal migratory birds both terrestrial and aquatic, moving away from the Northern winter travelling from as far as Siberia, Scandinavia and Western Europe, arriving around August /September and leaving around April/May. Since Sri Lanka is situated at the farthest southern point away from the south of India with no other landmass until the South Pole, the migrating birds end their long journey in Sri Lanka,
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What’s included
- Accommodation at 4 * and 3 * Hotels with Breakfast for 08 Nights.
- Entrance Fees - Sinharaja, Sigiriya, Horton Place
- Dinner at Sinharaja Rain Forest
- Transportation in A/C Vehicle with English speaking guide for the entire stay and tours
- Meet and assist at the Airport on arrival and departure transfers
- All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges
Not included
- Any tours to cities not mentioned above
- Any other services not mentioned above
Itinerary
- 1
Bird Watching Sri Lanka
Day 01 - Airport to Negombo Meet & greet at the Airport Proceed to Negombo – 20 minutes drive approximately Visit the Negambo City & Beach area Negombo is located approximately 37 km north of the commercial capital of Colombo in Sri Lanka. It is located at the mouth of the Negombo lagoon. The major beach resort on the West Coast is Negombo. The wide sandy beaches and the safe sea are the main attractions of Negombo and it is perfectly located within 7 km from the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, Sri Lanka. Overnight at the Hotel Negombo Day 02 - Negombo to Sinharaja Breakfast at the hotel Transfer to Sinharaja Rain Forest near Kudawa entrance Walk for bird watching in a bordering village of Sinharaja Rain Forest to see birds such as Munias, Flower peckkers, sunbirds, fly catchers, Mynas, Babblers, Monarchs, Wobblers, Prinias, Bul Bulls, Wagtails, Drongos, Orioles, Leafbirds, Woodpeckers, barbets, Pigeons, Nuthatchs, Hornbills, Blue Magpie, Owls and Coucals Overnight at the Hotel in Sinharaja Day 03 - Sinharaja Rain Forest Early breakfast at the guest house Full day bird watching in Sinharaja Rain Forest in search for birds such as Munias, Flower peckkers, sunbirds, fly catchers, Mynas, Babblers, Monarchs, Wabblers, Prinias, Bul Buls, Wagtails, Drongos, Orioles, Leafbirds, Woodpeckers, barbets, Pigeons, Nuthatchs, Trogans, Hornbills, Blue Magpie, Frogmouths, and Coucals Overnight at the Hotel in Sinharaja Day 04 - Sinharaja to Nuwara Eliya Breakfast at the guest house Morning bird watching village walk by the border of Sinharaja Rain Forest to see birds such as Munias, Flower peckers, sunbirds, fly catchers, Mynas, Babblers, Monarchs, Wabblers, Prinias, Bul Buls, Wagtails, Drongos, Orioles, Leafbirds, Woodpeckers, barbets, Pigeons, Nuthatchs, Hornbills, Blue Magpie, Owls and Coucals Proceed to Nuwara Eliya Overnight at the Hotel in Nuwara Eliya Day 05 - Nuwara Eliya Proceed to Horton Plains National Park Early morning bird watching walk in Horton Plains National Park to see bird such as Pigeons, Parrots, Barbets, Minivets, Cisticolas, Priniyas, Green Wabblers, Thrushes, Chats, Flycatchers, sunbirds, flower peckers, bul buls and White Eyes (Picnic breakfast will be provided during the walk) Proceed back to Nuwara Eliya Afternoon bird watching walk in Hakgala Botanical Garden to see birds such as Mainas, Bul buls, Pigeons, Parrots, Woodpeckers, Shrikes, Blue Magpie, Drongos, Prinias, Warblers, Mynas, Thrushes and flycatchers Overnight at the Hotel in Nuwara Eliya Day 06 - Nuwara Eliya to Habarana Breakfast at the hotel Bird watching walk in Victoria Park Nuwara Eliya to see birds such as Parrots, Pigeons, sunbirds, flower peckers, fly catchers, Chats, Thrushers, Wabblers, and Wagtails Proceed to Habarana Overnight at the Hotel in Habarana Day 07 - Bird Watching Sigiriya and Habarana Breakfast at the hotel Morning jungle walk in Habarana to see birds such as migratory birds, resident birds, eagles, water birds, swifts and swallows Late afternoon bird watching in Sigiriya Sanctuary to see endemic birds, migratory and resident birds, eagles, water birds, swifts, swallows, and Falcons Overnight at the Hotel in Habarana Day 08 - Habarana to Negombo Breakfast at the hotel Morning bird watching in Sigiriya Sanctuary to see endemic birds, migratory and resident birds, eagles, water birds, swifts, swallows and Falcons Transfer to Anawilundawa Afternoon bird watching in Anawilundawa Wetlands which is one of the two most important birding sites in Sri Lanka named by RAMSAR. In Anawilunda Wetlands you would be able to see birds types such as Cormorants, ducks, egrets, herons, storks, eagles, terns, swallows, swifts, kingfishers and other resident birds Overnight at the Hotel in Negombo Day 09 - Departure Sri Lanka Breakfast at the hotel Transfer to Airport for departure
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 12+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in Arabic, English, and German
- Start times
- 08:00
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 21 days before the experience starts.
- 21 days or more before: full refund
- 7–20 days before: 50% refund
- 1–6 days before: 40% refund
- Less than 1 day before: 10% refund
Meeting point
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Bird Watching Sri Lanka
- Address
- Katunayaka International Airport, Colombo International Financial City, 11450, LK
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 0.00000, 0.00000
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 9 days.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 21 days before the experience starts. 21 days or more before: full refund · 7–20 days before: 50% refund · 1–6 days before: 40% refund · Less than 1 day before: 10% refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in Arabic, English, and German
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Bird Watching Sri Lanka, Katunayaka International Airport, Colombo International Financial City, 11450, LK.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 12 or older.
From AED 2,579 per person (26–40 travelers)
