Bird Watching Sri Lanka
Why we love it?
The Bird Watching Sri Lanka tour offers a comprehensive 9-day experience for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers. This tour takes participants through key destinations such as Colombo, Sinharaja, Sigiriya, and Horton Plains, where they can observe a diverse range of bird species in their natural habitats. Suitable for both seasoned bird watchers and casual nature lovers, the itinerary includes comfortable accommodations at 4-star and 3-star hotels, daily breakfasts, and a unique dining experience in the Sinharaja Rain Forest. With transportation provided in an air-conditioned vehicle and the guidance of an English-speaking expert, this tour stands out for its focus on both wildlife and the stunning landscapes of Sri Lanka.
Inclusions
- 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
Exclusions
- Any tours to cities not mentioned above
- Any other services not mentioned above
Itinerary
Day 9 Bird Watching Sri Lanka
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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
